Posts tagged: bic_pen
DIY Tool Shelf (Using Old Pens!)
By ChrisjobHere's a final project attempting to recycle old ballpoint pens. (Here's my first, and a second.)
Materials:
- 10 used ball point pens
- 1” Select Grade Pine, in the following sizes: 17x6” (back), 17x3 1/4” (shelf), 3 1/4 x 2” (x2) (shelf supports)
- Wood glue and short bar clamps
- 10 - 1 1/2” Wood screws
- Electric drill and masking tape or drill press
- 3/8” drill bit
- Phillips driver bit
- Drill bit for pilot hole and countersink
- 1” spade bit » READ MORE
DIY Sewing Caddy (Made From Used Pens)!
By ChrisjobHere's another project from my quest to re-use old ball point pens. (Here's a first.)
Materials:
12 used ball-point pens
Three pieces of 1” hardwood: 11 1/2 x 4 1/4”; 11 1/2 x 3”; 11 1/2 x 1 3/4”
Wood glue
Bar clamps
Electric Drill and Masking Tape or Drill Press
1/8” Drill bit
3/8” Drill bit
Wire cutters
1. Cut (using a miter saw or miter box) or have the wood cut to size.
2. Disassemble » READ MORE
The Bic™ Pen Daisy Vase
By DIY Maven
They start as Bic™ pens, which are heated until their plastic becomes malleable. The pens are then blown in such a way as to fashion these lovely little Daisy Vases. Available through Design Bloom for $19. By Giffin’ Termeer.
