The case is not finished yet but I was asked elsewhere which pens this case was designed to hold so I thought I would show them here also
IMG_9174_1 by my0771, on Flickr
IMG_9178_1 by my0771, on Flickr
The case is not finished yet but I was asked elsewhere which pens this case was designed to hold so I thought I would show them here also
IMG_9174_1 by my0771, on Flickr
IMG_9178_1 by my0771, on Flickr
I would like to thank everyone on FP geeks for reading and contributing to my adventures throughout 2014 I wish you all a Merry Christmas.
There are some great projects coming up in 2015
Thanks again
Michael
MY63 (December 24th, 2014)
I was reading a post about safely carrying a single pen daily on another forum, where someone mentioned carrying a mobile phone around their neck and I started thinking about how I would solve this problem.
This is my first prototype I cut a slot in a piece of leather that I will use for the back of a case
IMG_9248 by my0771, on Flickr
I cut a smaller piece of leather one end of which I shaped like a nib and fed the other end through the slot added a 'D' ring and glued it in place. I will sew through all three pieces later.
Thanks
Michael
Crazyorange (January 3rd, 2015)
I am pleased that you are using the Dragon cover I was clearing my desk today (resolution no 1)and found the other dragon cover the embossed one I have added it to my ever growing pile of things to finish (yes another resolution)
I would love to see a picture if you get a chance.
Michael
The next stage in this process is to dye the case the required colour as all of my dye has been stored for the holidays I had thought of leaving it natural but there was a blemish which would have been on the front I decided to dye it next week.
I found a used dauber on my desk which I thought was either black or dark brown it turned out it was purple never mind I soaked it in a small amount of water and applied as many coats as possible.
IMG_9254 by my0771, on Flickr
I forgot to take a picture before sewing the tab in place
IMG_9258 by my0771, on Flickr
Here are the front and back pieces before they are joined together
Thanks for looking
Michael
cwent2 (January 4th, 2015)
Beautiful work. I can't wait to see the finished project.
Almost finished I have sewed around the case I just need to trim the edges and dye them
IMG_9266 by my0771, on Flickr
The back of the case is not too tidy it is very difficult to get the stitches straight on both the front and back if the awl does not go through the leather straight then the stitch will be off line
IMG_9276 by my0771, on Flickr.
I think as a proof of concept it works .
Crazyorange (January 5th, 2015), Sevenof9 (January 6th, 2015)
Crazyorange (January 6th, 2015), cwent2 (January 6th, 2015), Tracy Lee (January 7th, 2015)
One of my resolutions this year is to finish some of the projects that I have started
IMG_9303 by my0771, on Flickr
When I came up with the idea for this case I did not know enough about leatherwork to realise that it would be very difficult to sew together I had to cut a pair of needles in half to enable me to sew it.
IMG_9308 by my0771, on Flickr
Inside of the case there are three suede wrapped cylinders which hold the pens in place and stop them from rubbing against each other.
Thanks for looking
Michael
Crazyorange (January 6th, 2015), cwent2 (January 6th, 2015), Flounder (January 9th, 2015), Tracy Lee (January 7th, 2015)
The black and yellow look fabulous together on the case. Great work.
MY63 (January 7th, 2015)
I am pleased to say that the black case is mine.
Crazyorange (January 7th, 2015)
I am still having some issues following my fall in November so I have just been doing light projects I was reading a thread on fpn regarding rigid slip cases that would protect a pen in a front trouser pocket.
I lightly shaped two pieces of kydex to provide the rigidity I rounded the corners to prevent accidents when in the front pocket
IMG_9315 by my0771, on Flickr
Inner suede and outer leather
IMG_9319 by my0771, on Flickr
Kydex pieces ready to insert into the front and rear pieces
IMG_9325 by my0771, on Flickr
Ready for assembly
IMG_9327 by my0771, on Flickr
Thanks for looking
Michael
Crazyorange (January 8th, 2015), Tracy Lee (January 9th, 2015)
I am going to call tis one a failure I don't like the way it turned out. especially the closed end although it folded in ok.
IMG_9338 by my0771, on Flickr
This is the end I don't like
IMG_9334 by my0771, on Flickr
I am happy enough with the open end I tried to make it slightly smaller to keep the pen inside the idea was to squeeze the two ends together to allow the removal of the pen
IMG_9336 by my0771, on Flickr
I have a special box for this type of prototype after all they cant all be perfect.
Thanks for the support
Michael
Crazyorange (January 9th, 2015)
I have had it in my mind to make another folding style multi pen case and yesterday I decided to form some leather
IMG_9341 by my0771, on Flickr
My original plan was to make a five pen case three on one side and two on the other I assumed I could form all five slots in one go clearly it was possible however once I had formed the section it seems a shame to cut it up so I am now considering leaving it and making a large 9 pen folding case / display stand.
In this style
IMG_7344_1 by my0771, on Flickr
Currently there are only two on in Australia and the other is in japan
IMG_7160_1 by my0771, on Flickr
Looking back I started this pair in January of 2014 and finished in May of that year, I did say that I would not make another but I might
Here is my second effort at the pocket pen case it was still wet when I took this picture
IMG_9354 by my0771, on Flickr
I plan on hardening the leather by drying it and then sealing it.
Thanks
Michael
Crazyorange (January 11th, 2015)
My single pocket pen case has now moved to a third prototype as the second version although it worked well in the fact that it would not bend had an issue in that the front piece was a little thick for a clip to ride over without stress.
IMG_9363 by my0771, on Flickr
So number three is now almost ready for suede, I have had a thought of making an outer case for this pocket case so it would fit inside
http://www.thepenguardian.com/products.html
Similar to these by pen guardian although mine would have a Kydex inner so it would offer a lot of protection
If anyone has any thoughts I would like to hear them.
Thanks
Michael
I have started making a custom case for an fpn member in the style of the one in the centre of the picture above.
I cut out the leather and made a grove for the stitching front and back I then used a pricking iron to mark where each stitch will go.
After this I used an awl to make the holes for the stitches and glued the suede liner in place.
IMG_9368 by my0771, on Flickr
The next step was to sew the two pieces together.
IMG_9376 by my0771, on Flickr
I now need to soak the leather in cold water so I can form it to the correct shape to hold the pen once this is done I will apply black dye to the wet leather.
Sevenof9 (January 15th, 2015)
Final steps on this case I shaped a piece of 15 mm dowel to match the lower half of a pen soaked the leather and pushed the dowel into place after that I used a piece of 20 mm dowel to shape the upper part of the case it is a bit of trial and error to get this correct.
IMG_9382 by my0771, on Flickr
As the leather dries it will shrink slightly I need to remove the dowel before it is too dry so it will be a snug fit for the pen.
I am also working on a surprise project but I cant tell you because it is a surprise
Thanks for looking
Michael
Crazyorange (January 15th, 2015), cwent2 (January 15th, 2015)
Here is the finished case it is two pieces of 5 mm thick leather lined in black suede and sewn together.
The leather has been soaked and dried which has hardened the leather so it will retain its shape but also so it will not bend or deform in any way.
IMG_9398 by my0771, on Flickr
Once the leather is fully dry it has been sealed with carnauba wax to seal it from moisture.
This case will be of to its new home next week,
Thanks for looking
Michael
Bogon07 (January 18th, 2015), Crazyorange (January 16th, 2015), inlovewithjournals (February 4th, 2015)
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