How to make a pen: at home with your own hands, photo ideas, writing pen made of wood, thread, syringe (instructions with description)

From this article you will learn:

• Who and when was writing with a pen invented?
• Which feathers do not require sharpening?
• How to sharpen a quill pen yourself
• How to sharpen a feather for magical purposes

Calligraphy can be called an art that is quite common throughout the world. Until the end of the 19th century, people shared their ideas, thoughts and emotions through letters written with a pen. Our article is devoted to the history of the origin of the writing pen, in addition, we will tell you how to sharpen the writing pen yourself.

Handle design

There are many ways to decorate a stationery, it all depends on the person’s imagination. If you want to create a designer item, you can wrap a narrow satin ribbon around the handle, and also glue a bow or flower.

They are made from paper or fabric, and it turns out quite original. Such stationery can be presented as a gift.

Most young girls love to decorate their handles with threads or beads. Stationery that is designed in this style looks chic. There are many ways to create a real masterpiece.

The following materials can be used:

• Rhinestones;
• Feathers;
• Elastic bands;
• Stickers;
• Beautiful decorative elements.

Paper pen

1. To make a stationery pen from paper, you will need a white or colored A4 sheet, as well as a rod.
2. You can use newspaper or gift paper, but you will need a little more of it than regular paper.
3. From the sheet you need to express the main workpiece; you need a trapezoid shape, the base of which has a length of 15 cm.
4. Glue is applied along its perimeter and pressed against the rod.
5. You need to wait until it dries, then roll the sheet tightly. Finally, coat the edge with adhesive.
6. Cones were formed on both sides; the geometric figure was left in the lower part, as it was needed for writing.
7. And the upper cone can be trimmed with scissors to get an even cut.
8. Next, the product is processed with acrylic paint, as it is resistant to water.
9. Then you can decorate it with different materials - gift paper or a page from a fashion magazine.

A person uses a pen almost every day, so it is necessary to varnish it to maintain a presentable appearance.

Which feathers do not need to be sharpened?

The origin of the metal pen has not been fully clarified, since it was, apparently, invented more than once and not even in one country. In English and German literature, versions of the creation of a metal pen are described in their own way, and this is understandable, since important inventions were sometimes made simultaneously in different states.

The metal pen is not just an invention, but an achievement of humanity. It would seem that the smallest modification - the transition from a sharpened quill pen to a metal one - influenced the development of world writing, it became more convenient to record thoughts, and the speed of writing increased.

At the very beginning, we mentioned only one legend about the emergence of a steel pen for writing. How did this happen in other countries?

In ancient Rome, writing pens were also known and were made from metals such as bronze, copper and silver. The feather was cut and split almost like a modern one. The main feature was that the feathers were very durable, did not fray or rust. With this pen, Theodoric the Great (VI century AD) left his signature on orders.

Oyle's book sets out the version that in the 15th century. German craftsmen knew writing pens made of silver and copper, which constantly had to be sharpened, and they were inferior in flexibility and elasticity to other types of pens. Therefore, they were not in mass demand.

1798 was the year of the invention of the steel pen, which was capable of writing on lithographic stone. This pen was invented by Alois Senefelder. It was after him, as Oyle wrote, that the English manufacturers Mason, Peri and Vaizev took advantage of his invention in the 30s of the 19th century.

In 1818, a metal feather was made by a resident of Aachen, Jansen. In presenting his own invention to the congress of his city, he wished for such lasting peace as the material from which his pen was made.

In 1828 in Berlin, a mechanic engaged in the manufacture of surgical instruments also made a steel pen, which was adapted by K. Burger to a goose pen. The result was a pen that never became popular with its contemporaries.

According to English literature, the invention of the metal pen for writing dates back to 1780. It was invented by Samuel Harrison from Birmingham. In 1803, feathers were already sold in London for less than 5 shillings apiece (that is, approximately 2 rubles 30 kopecks at the exchange rate of that time). However, such feathers are not entirely similar to modern ones.

They were shaped like a tube or cylinder with converging edges that formed a slit in the center. The sides were trimmed like goose feathers. In what ways were they imperfect? They had an uncomfortable design, were rigid and hard. Because of this, they were not in great demand. But in 1828–1829. Harrison and Mason improved the model by giving the feather elasticity and making central holes in the metal strip and wide protrusions.

With the help of a metal pen, writing speed increased. Therefore, the 30s of the XIX century. became the time when such feathers appeared in Russia, but they were only produced abroad. And when in 1832 Vadim Passek sent T. P. Kuchina a steel pen, this gift was unusual for her.

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In the early 50s of the XIX century. not everyone could master the technique of writing with a steel pen; it was not so easy. Remember, as the prisoner wrote from “Notes of the House of the Dead”, who “before I knew how, but as soon as they began to write with pens, I forgot how” (Part II, Chapter 3).

To tell the difference between a letter written with a quill pen or a metal one, you don't need the experience of Sherlock Holmes, as in Conan Doyle's story "The Noble Bachelor." The metal writing pen leaves indentations in most letters, this is noticeable even without a magnifying glass.

Although the metal pen had competitors, it was not possible to supplant it soon, despite the invention of calligraphy teacher Zley in 1856. For his feathers, he came up with a special composition that made them hard and elastic, and supposedly therefore they were superior to “possible iron feathers.” .

Syringe pen

1. Almost every home has a disposable syringe, so let’s take a closer look at how to make a pen from this material.
2. The needle must be removed, the hole, if it does not correspond to the size of the rod, must be drilled.
3. The internal space of the syringe is filled with a gel solution, and glitter or small ones are also added.
4. The upper part is coated with glue, since it is necessary to fix the rod inside the flask.

Pen 2 in 1

This option for stationery is very practical, since you often need not only a pen, but also a pencil.

Making it is not particularly difficult, the main thing is to follow the step-by-step instructions.

1. A suitable pen is disassembled and the pencil is adjusted to the diameter of the body.
2. To do this, a part is cut off from it, and then the excess wood is removed using a sharp knife.
3. Finally, it needs to be sanded with sandpaper to ensure a smooth surface.
4. The pencil is inserted into the body, and the junction is wrapped with adhesive tape.
5. The rod is cut to the required length and the product is assembled.

It is worth noting that the part that was cut off from the pencil is not thrown away. You can leave it and then use it to create other crafts.

A fountain pen

A product made from poultry feathers looks presentable and noble. To make it, you will need to take a feather from a turkey or goose. If it is a solid color, you can paint it any shade you want.

1. At the base you need to cut off the fluff and go over it with sandpaper.
2. This is necessary so that the handle is comfortable to hold.
3. Its very end is cut diagonally so that later it can be written.
4. A metal tip from a fountain pen is inserted into the rod, but you can also use a ballpoint pen.
5. The junction is masked with the help of decorative elements.

Such a product can serve a person for several years.

results

This was a very quick and easy way to make a Harry Potter pen. Believe me, if your children have read these books, they will be absolutely delighted! And if you haven’t read it, now, in quarantine, is the time to fix it.

However, even if you don’t have children, I must admit that even for an adult this is quite an interesting toy. I made this pen for myself and to this day I write with it, simply because I feel like a real sorceress who studies in the same faculty as Harry, Ron and Hermione. However, I don’t mind sharing the faculty with Draco Malfoy either...

In general, if you still have doubts, drive them away and start creating this magical pen. Bring the world of magic and wizardry closer to yourself at least in this way, why not? Now, during self-isolation, we all need a little bit of miracle and faith in the best more than ever, and going back to childhood is the best thing we can think of to plunge into the miracle again.

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Gel pen

The main difference in the manufacture of such a product from a ballpoint pen is that the rod is inserted into the finished flask.

1. For example, you can make an aquarium inside, it looks original. To do this you need to prepare a transparent tube that has a wooden stopper.
2. In this case, the flask at one end must be completely closed. Such material can be easily found at a hardware store or pharmacy.
3. A hole is made in a wooden cork using a drill; its diameter should correspond to the size of the rod.
4. In addition, the product is sometimes painted with acrylic paint. Inside you need to pour a mixture that is prepared in advance from water and glycerin.
5. If you want to make a thicker solution, you need to add more glycerin.
6. You can also add decorative elements to the mixture, for example, foil fish, glitter, stars.
7. When everything is ready, the body is closed with a stopper so that the mixture does not leak out, then you can coat the joint with glue that is resistant to water.

This is described in more detail in the video on making a pen at home; this will help you avoid mistakes when creating a craft.

What did Pushkin's pen write with?

According to the recollections of the poet's contemporaries, Pushkin loved to write with a pencil, lying on the sofa and lowering each sheet he covered to the floor. And for some reason Pushkin preferred feathers made from the left wing of the bird.

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Spy pen

Many people are interested in how to make an erasable pen at home. This is very easy to do, you will need a fountain pen or you can use a product that you have made yourself.

All that remains is to prepare the ink, but it is impossible to pour it into a regular refill, since the mixture is extremely liquid.

Invisible ink options:

• Milk - appears under a hot iron;
• Lemon juice - iron the paper or bring it to the lamp;
• A diluted mixture of copper sulfate - to read the text you need to hold the sheet over the ammonia.

Buying a pen is not a problem; it is sold in any store. However, a hand-made writing instrument is truly exclusive.

This pen can be an excellent designer gift for loved ones.

Handmade production

You can also make handles with your own hands:

They can be made from completely different materials; take an ordinary medical syringe as an example. The tip of the syringe should be slightly flared, making a hole commensurate with the edge of the writing rod.

You can fill it inside with: gel of different colors, small sequins, rhinestones. Then cut the rod to size and insert it inside. Fill the piston part of the syringe with adhesive to secure the rod.

One of the options for making stationery is beautiful threads of sufficient thickness, woven into a bundle and with a rod inserted inside.

Weaving is simple: starting from the middle, the threads are placed one on top of the other, resulting in a square base. Easy and beautiful.

Photo of a homemade pen