Tuesday Techniques: Bead Pens


Filled Bead Pens

Looking for a quick and easy gift? These pens are perfect!

Materials:

  • Pentel RSVP pen
  • Microbeads
  • Scrap paper
  • Small spoon
  •  Tape

Directions:

  1. Unscrew the cap from the pen (The cap that holds the ink in).
  2. If the ink came out, put it back into the pen before filling.
  3. Measure ¼ to 3/8 tsp of microbeads.
  4. Tape the writing end in place because the ink will move when filling the barrel.
  5. Roll a small piece of paper into a tube to use as a funnel.
  6. Pour the beads into the pen with a small spoon (Or you can purchase a kit for these beads that contains a funnel and small scoop).
  7. Screw the cap back on and you have a beautiful beaded pen.

Ideas:

  • Use more than one color of micro beads. Measure 1/8 teaspoon of each color and mix them.
  • Quick and easy gift idea. Pair it with an altered comp book and you have beautiful hand made gift set for under five dollars.

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