On the pens, ready, go!
Are you also constantly looking for your favourite pen? We'll be happy to help you out. Anke from dailydreamery.de shows you how to make a nautical pen holder for your favourite pencil. It is not only functional but also a very special piece of jewellery on your desk!
Step-by-step instruction
Instructions from Anke from dailydreamery.de
Medium
30 min.
You need that
Rectangular silicone mouldSmall glass bottle (suitable for the pen)
Water-Drops® "easy
Acrylic colours blue and white
Brush
Shells
Mini sailboat
Temporary glue
Hair dryer
Water-Drops® "easy
Acrylic colours blue and white
Brush
Shells
Mini sailboat
Temporary glue
Hair dryer
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1) Sturdy base made of "water"
For your nautical pen holder, you first need to get yourself a nice little glass bottle. This will later be the guide into which your pen can be inserted. It is important that it is made of glass or another heat-resistant material and that it is inserted at an angle into the base so that the pen cannot slip out.
Now let the Water-Drops® "easy" melt in the oven at 150°C for about 1 hour. In the meantime, fill the small glass bottle with something to weigh it down, e.g. beads, rice or sand (it is important that this material is also heat-resistant!) The weight ensures that the pen holder does not "float" out of the Water-Drops® "easy" mass.
Now place the bottle in the rectangular silicone mould. Then carefully pour the Water-Drops® "easy" into the mould and leave it in a cool place to cool down and harden.
Attention: Water-Drops® "easy" are processed hot at approx. 150°C. Danger of burns! Please use gloves. Be sure to read the instructions before use!
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2) Let it flow!
To enhance the effect of water, paint the underside of your pen holder with the blue acrylic paint. You can also heat the surface again with a hairdryer to create slight waves. Add some structure with white acrylic paint and an almost dry brush.
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3) It's even more beautiful with decoration!
Now you can decorate your nautical pen holder as you like. I chose a sailboat and a few shells. You can even redecorate with the Temporary glue, as the objects can be removed again with this glue. However, I let my boat really sink into the mass. To do this, I heated up my pen holder again with a hairdryer.
Your crafted results
I hope you enjoyed making it. The summery decorated pen holder would also make a great gift, e.g. for hobby writers in your circle of friends. If you're in the mood for more great DIYs, feel free to visit me on my blog dailydreamery.de! I look forward to seeing you!
Greetings,
Anke
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