Tricking out my pens

[NGLJ]

Despite being a relative newcomer to custom pen making, I now find myself wanting to add the extras, such as clips and feature rings. I don't doubt that I am wandering into yet another minefield of different techniques/skills with firmly held opinions. Equally, I am sure that money will come into it at some point! I am also sure that the debate about clip vs no-clip, and decoration vs no-decoration is in here somewhere . I can see an argument for both approaches, each simply being a different custom pen.

Can't think of a better place to ask for advice/help on getting started down this particular road. Tried searching on line but didn't get very far. Every time you mention the word "clip", I get lots of advice on how to make them. At this point, I am only interested in best ways to acquire and install them. The same goes for decorative rings, which I do realize I may have to make, compared to purchasing clips.

 

[rixstix]

I found that simple cigar pen clips are a size & price that meet my needs at < $1 each in 5 packs

 

[dschem]

 

[Woodchipper]

The fun of pen turning is one can make it as plain or decorative only limited by one's imagination. For instance, of the first pens I sold at a craft and antique mall was a Slimline pen in chrome with a maple blank colored with a red Sharpie.

 

[NGLJ]

I found that simple cigar pen clips are a size & price that meet my needs at < $1 each in 5 packs

Thanks Rick. I will look into that.

The fun of pen turning is one can make it as plain or decorative only limited by one's imagination. For instance, of the first pens I sold at a craft and antique mall was a Slimline pen in chrome with a maple blank colored with a red Sharpie

I absolutely agree. The only person that I am trying to satisfy is me. I am just looking for the next challenge, which is how we keep ourselves entertained.

 

[NGLJ]

Thanks. Didn't think of Turners Warehouse.