Making A Pen Case

[my63]

The round case almost complete I need to work out a fastening system I don't want to just copy the original.

 

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3736/12879248933_2e393cdaf4_o.jpg
IMG_6753_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

It will take an oversize pen such as a delta like mine

 

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7323/12879162335_3acb7c943f_o.jpg
IMG_6755_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7393/12879270863_288f76b966_o.jpg
IMG_6757_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

I have not put any kydex inside this case as I have not managed to form a cylinder with a round end on it.

 

Thanks for looking

 

Michael

[Tinjapan]

Do you need an end to a kydex cyliner if it is covered?

[alc3261]

Do you need an end to a kydex cyliner if it is covered?

Yes, you could just use an open cylinder?

[mhguda]

Nice...

[my63]

Do you need an end to a kydex cyliner if it is covered?

Maybe not

 

Yes, you could just use an open cylinder?

 

I honestly don't know I imagine you would be able to see a step But I have ordered some kydex to have a go

 

Thanks for the help I appreciate it

 

Michael

[my63]

I had a spare hour or two this morning so I decided to have a go at making a cylinder in kydex I formed the kydex first then remembered it needed to be lined so I wrapped some leather around the dowel then formed the kydex around that.

 

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7368/12904775805_6c8eae95a9_o.jpg
IMG_6761_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7383/12904868573_8c7a63c5a3_o.jpg
IMG_6766_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

I will wrap the outer leather around later

 

Thanks

 

Michael

[Apprenti]

Wow, looks good! I'm impressed Michael

[my63]

Thanks Joe

 

The ends are giving me problems I quite like the fact that I have to measure carefully so the ends meet if anyone has an elegant solution I would love to hear it.

 

This case has kydex inside the lower section only but it is very strong

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7421/12925552315_e0b27e8a29_o.jpg
IMG_6767_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

Top

 

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7428/12925975454_2529093c72_o.jpg
IMG_6770_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

The other end

 

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2877/12925565665_5abd6ed02b_o.jpg
IMG_6772_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

So I now have two questions

Elastic or leather thong

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3746/12926239684_9309f812e1_o.jpg
IMG_6774_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

Then of course colour Natural, black, blue, turquoise, red, oxblood, mahogany, light brown, dark brown, and the new arrival aqua green.

 

Thanks for looking

Michael

[my63]

I decided to go with the leather thong on this one turquoise is the next colour I plan to use so that is looking good at the moment

 

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7313/12928451703_95ec814265_o.jpg
IMG_6779_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

 

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7330/12928766924_1274b9a8bd_o.jpg
IMG_6781 by my0771, on Flickr

 

Thanks

 

Michael

[kiavonne]

This round case came out well, and I like your choice of the rose charm on the closure.

 

I think the turquoise would be a lovely color.

Edited March 4, 2014 by kiavonne

[my63]

Thanks Kiavonne

I dyed the case this afternoon as well as two notebook cases in turquoise for my daughter and her friend I am practicing for the three pen and notebook case for Alc3261.

 

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7374/12954908193_73b0e64abd_o.jpg
IMG_6783 by my0771, on Flickr

 

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7304/12954764865_b18b3e9521_o.jpg
IMG_6784 by my0771, on Flickr

 

I am amazed at how much dye I used to dye these three pieces took 120ml I think I may need 5 times the amount of dye so back to the store tomorrow.

I have a large clean glass jar I will pour all of the bottles into that give it a good stir then pour it back into the bottles and use them two at a time this will ensure an even mix of colour.

 

Thanks

 

Michael

 

ps it is still wet in these pictures

Edited March 5, 2014 by my63

[Pelikan Vera]

these round cases are very impressive Michael. They are nice

[my63]

Thanks Vera I still have some work to do on the design as it is not quite right yet.

 

I have for some time been working on a case to hold three large fountain pens and a Leuchtturm 1917 notebook one of the requirements is that the case needed to be blue.

 

The last time you saw the case it looked like this

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7356/12641855863_25d1979ae3_o.jpg
IMG_6690_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

It now looks like this

 

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2715/13039038544_873d1c905e_o.jpg
IMG_6804 by my0771, on Flickr

 

The piece of leather with the components on it is the inside cover the other piece is twice as thick and is the outside cover some pieces are still wet having been formed.

 

I was very worried about dying large pieces and getting a good colour match as I had never done it before.

 

Thanks for looking

 

Michael

Edited March 9, 2014 by my63

[kiavonne]

You did well with the color match.

 

It's really starting to take on its personality.

[fuchsiaprincess]

Wow, Michael! You have been extremely industrious! I am very impressed with the turquoise dye of the three-pen/notebook holder! Amazingly striking! By the way, are you still looking for a home for the second single red pen case with the stud? If it is still available, I would love to give it a new home.

[my63]

Thanks Kiavonne I used six bottles of dye all blended together so the colour could never be repeated. To be honest I was really worried about dying the larger pieces.

In the end I just mixed the dye in a large glass jar and used a dauber and foam brush for the smaller pieces then a piece of cloth for the larger pieces everything has been sealed with mink oil and will be polished with carnauba wax when put together.

 

Fuchsiaprincess I do have another red case around here somewhere I never decided what colour thread to sew it together with black, red, gold,white, and now blue so take your pick.

If you think the blue looks good wait until you see the red case that is almost finished,

 

Thanks for looking

 

Michael

[fuchsiaprincess]

Can't wait, Michael! It is a tough decision - which colour thread. I have narrowed it down to black, or red….

[my63]

If you cant make your mind up I will make another so you can have both problem solved.

 

Michael

[fuchsiaprincess]

You are such an enabler, Michael . Seriously, I wouldn't want to add to your already heavy workload. May I please have the black thread? Any of the threads would have been fine as the case is absolutely beautiful. It's akin to splitting hairs really!

 

Thank you very much!

[Sblakers]

Wanted to chime in here. I've had my case( it's the blue with red stitching case in my avatar pics)for a over a month now and I love it. It has allowed me to take my montblanc 139 everywhere with me without worry of it being damaged during travel. This case is very tough and has held up to some nice abuse. I love it , and I never leave home without it.

Edited March 12, 2014 by Sblakers