Introduction: Mini Pen
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its a cool mini pen that just looks abnormal
also i want to be cliched and say that this is my first instructable
Step 1: Materials
the only materials you need is
duct tape
a bic pen
and an x-acto knife
Step 2: Dissasemble and Cut the Ink
first you have to comletely dissasemble the pen and slice the ink at the desired length(preferably over a paper towel)
Step 3: Cover the End
now use the duct tape to cover the end of the ink so it does not leak
Step 4: Cut the Shaft
now cut the shaft to the correct length judging by the length of the ink
Step 5: ASSEMBLE!
Now finally reassemble the pen and now youve got a freakish mini pen
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34 Comments
6 years ago
you need lessons on camera focus!!!!!.....................ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
12 years ago on Introduction
why won't you just use up the ink until it goes to that level so you won't get a mess and get some use out of that?
14 years ago on Step 3
Haha if you didn't know that was a pen.........BLOODY MURDER!!! AHHHH!!!!!!! lol great instructable tho...
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
it looks a little like a pencil in the blurd pic.
13 years ago on Introduction
my pen keeeps snaping at eh part of the cuting how can i make it propaly i used sizers it it the right tool.
14 years ago on Introduction
I drilled a hole through the lid of mine and attached a super-tiny keyring through it. I then clipped it to my keyring. Awesome. I keep a waterproofed strike anywhere match (cut and shaved down slightly), a safety pin, a sewing needle and some thread in mine. I'm thinking about wrapping a few rounds of duct-tape on my next one. You never know when you'll need duct tape.
15 years ago on Introduction
sweet!!!!!! thanks for this cool idea, i just made on and i love it. when i cut the ink tube to fit it flew off right into the trash can! SCORE!
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
is that good or bad?
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
good. VERY good.
14 years ago on Introduction
I like to keep a pen in my pocket so I can take notes for business calls to my cell phone when Im out of the office. Regular size pens are to big to carry in my pocket all the time. These are hard to find at the store. Making it yourself was quick and easy. I wonder how well it will work down the road though with one end of the ink tube taped shut.
15 years ago on Introduction
i've made those befor i sold them at school for a $1 i got like $20 all you guys should try it
15 years ago on Step 5
DUDE! That was one of the easiest instructables ever. It's cool though.
15 years ago on Introduction
made 2..... friend wont stop stealing!
15 years ago on Introduction
When I made this I discovered something. Don't make the tape in the ink tube to tight. If air can't get through, the the ink won't move down. So your ink will stop after a little writing.
15 years ago on Introduction
YAY i found another pen :p i fixed the length by just adding tubing, for some damn reason...i took out the ink of this one dunno why >.< aight its cool now cool instrutable
15 years ago on Introduction
Wow...cant beleave i got bored enouf to do this..wow...lol... cool pen thou i think i made mine to short :(
15 years ago on Introduction
A short pen is a useful trick. I did the same thing a few years ago with a click-stick retractable pen. I clip it in the fold of my wallet and take it with me wherever I go. The size is perfect since it is still long enough to fit my hand. It is very useful to have a pen with you wherever you go, you won't believe how many people will comment on your cool mini-pen when you pull it out to jot down a note on the back of a business card or something.
15 years ago
i just made mine literally 2 minutes ago. it is about 1 1/2 inches long. very good.
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
we dont need to know the size of yours Mr. creeper, were talking about pens, no "i"
15 years ago on Introduction
I was gonna post this. Another way you can sucure the end it by taking a pair of needle nose plyers and squeeze teh ink out. If you look at the original(before cut) you can see that it is the same idea. it is also safer on an airplane this way. warning: make shure you squesse it back to circle(or square) as always 31337