Custom Camlin Trinity

[subramaniyam]

Camlin trinity wrapped with some seed pods to give it a 'horn' effect. The pods are extremely brittle so wrapping them was very difficult. Had to cover the cap without removing the clip, which was again a royal pain. Will try and post some better pictures later. This is my first attempt at wrapping a pen. :-)

 

 

 

 

Regards,

Subramaniyam

[subramaniyam]

I've no idea about the technique, but it looks interesting. Looking forward to the other pictures.

 

Its not a big deal. Just wrapping seed pods around the barrel and cap. But those pods are very brittle and unlike wood, very difficult to bend. Then I coated it with lacquer to protect it from the elements. :-)

 

regards,

Subramaniyam

[mhguda]

So, I'll ask. What seeds are those, and what do the unwrapped seed pods look like?

Did you wrap the Hero too? (or is that the Hero you were drawing with first?)

[arkan15]

Interesting take on pen customization! How did you manage to get the lacquer underneath the clip without affecting the clip's functionality?

[hariharan]

though i like the trinity as it is, i cant stop appreciating ur wrk..

 

I too have the following doubts which are raised above

1) what kind of seedpods are u referring to? how does the look uncoated.

2) how do u actually coat it.. Do u mix with resin and coat it quickly or do you dip in seed pods and paint the resin over it ?

3) seriously how did you manage to squeeze resin below the clip ? I assume that the clip portion is not coated.. is it so ?

[subramaniyam]

Hello all,

 

The leaf pods belong to Acacia leucocephala Roxb. It is a tree found commonly in parks here. When they split open and disseminate the seeds, the pods fall to the ground and are dried by the sun. Usually these pods contort and twist when dry so it is very difficult to bend them to your requirements, and the pods are also brittle so they break quite easily.

 

As for lacquering the cap, the lacquer was applied in parts using a fine brush while holding the clip using a wooden block as a spacer. Once the first part was dry, the block was moved to that part and the lacquer was applied to the next part. The resin was also applied in the same way and the pod was curved and stuck over it.

 

More pics can be found here.

 

Regards,

Subramaniyam

[chris burton]

I like it, especially the idea of using a raw material that is all around you. Very common material, but a very unique pen.

[subramaniyam]

I like it, especially the idea of using a raw material that is all around you. Very common material, but a very unique pen.

 

Thank you Chris, I really appreciate your comments. Unique is exactly what I was aiming for. Even though the pods are commonly found, they are very difficult to identify in this form. I do not have a lathe and cannot find a fountain pen turning kit here, and cannot afford a custom-made pen. So the next best thing is to take what I have and try to elevate it. I like the Trinity's form but I just have too many black pens, so I wanted something that was unique. :-)

 

Regards,

Subramaniyam

Edited April 3, 2013 by subramaniyam

[subramaniyam]

So, I'll ask. What seeds are those, and what do the unwrapped seed pods look like?

Did you wrap the Hero too? (or is that the Hero you were drawing with first?)

 

The Hero is painted to look like woodgrain. I wanted a wooden pen so I tried to simulate it as much as I could using paint, but the variegated wood pattern was too hard to achieve. So I went for the wrap on the Trinity. :-)

 

Regards,

Subramaniyam

[chris burton]

So, I'll ask. What seeds are those, and what do the unwrapped seed pods look like?

Did you wrap the Hero too? (or is that the Hero you were drawing with first?)

 

The Hero is painted to look like woodgrain. I wanted a wooden pen so I tried to simulate it as much as I could using paint, but the variegated wood pattern was too hard to achieve. So I went for the wrap on the Trinity. :-)

 

Regards,

Subramaniyam

 

 

How about a photo of what the seed pods look like before you begin working on them? And a pic of where they are found?

[krishnanramani]

Good Work Subramaniyam

[subramaniyam]

Good Work Subramaniyam

 

Thank you!! :-)

 

Regards,

Subramaniyam