How To Make A Bamboo Pen And Pen Holder?

Bamboo pens and pen holders are simple yet creative tools that can enhance the beauty and aesthetics of your workspace. You can easily make these items with readily available and cost-effective materials. In this article, we will guide you on how to make a bamboo pen and pen holder in a simple way. Have a read!

1. How to make a bamboo pen?

Bamboo pens are an ancient type of writing instrument made from bamboo with a writing tip crafted from animal hair, such as feathers or bird quills. Bamboo pens can be used for writing, drawing, or decorative purposes.

To make a bamboo calligraphy pen, you will need the following materials and tools:

Materials You’ll Need:

• Piece of bamboo approximately 20-30 cm long, with a diameter of about 1-2 cm.
• Sharp knife or scissors for cutting the bamboo.
• Carving knife or gouge for shaping the pen tip.
• Piece of string or thread for attaching the hair to the pen tip.
• Feathers from chickens, ducks, peacocks, doves, etc.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Step 1: Cut the bamboo stalk

Cut a piece of bamboo to the length of a pen with garden shears. It should be relatively straight.

Step 2: Beveledly cut one end of the bamboo stalk

Using a sharp knife (exercise caution and cut away from your body and fingers), shape the tip by removing a diagonal section that’s two-thirds of the stick’s width. Slightly curve the cut to create a pointed end.

Step 3: Drill a small hole in the tip of the pen

Drill a small hole in the middle, roughly where the tip ends, to serve as an ink reservoir. While the pen will function without it, having the hole allows for better ink capacity and more even distribution.

Step 4: Cut a straight line from the tip of the pen to the hole

Create a slit by carefully placing your knife in the middle of the tip and pushing it toward the center. Avoid pushing the knife towards your body, and protect your fingers.

Step 5: Sharpen the tip of the pen

Refine the tip by further thinning it on both the left and right sides. Shape the tip to a fine point and flatten the top by cutting off approximately 1-2 mm (depending on your desired line thickness). Ensure symmetry between the two halves, with the slit in the middle.

Step 6: Test, fix and done

Dip the pen into ink, remove excess ink, and experiment with drawing—lines, stipples, hatching—whatever inspires you. The pen will produce a variable line, and the ink flow may change over time. Adjust the tip orientation for different effects. If the tip is too broad, simply remove more wood with your knife.

2. How to make a bamboo pen holder?

Bamboo pen holders are simple yet beautiful and useful handmade products. To make a bamboo pen holder, you’ll need the following materials and tools:

• Bamboo stick with a diameter of about 10 cm, length as desired.
• Paper cutter, scissors, ruler, pencil.
• Paint, brush, tape, adhesive.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Step 1:

Use a paper cutter to cut the bamboo into pieces approximately 15 cm long. Then, use scissors to remove the outer layer of the bamboo, leaving the hollow cylindrical core.

Step 2:

Use a ruler and pencil to mark dividing lines on the bamboo core, depending on the number of pen holder tubes you want to create. Each pen holder tube should have a diameter of about 7 cm. Use the paper cutter to cut along the marked lines to create the pen holder tubes.

Step 3:

Decorate the pen holder tubes according to your preference using a brush and paint. You can paint them in solid colors, add patterns, or any images you like. To ensure even and neat painting, you can use tape to mask areas you don’t want to paint.

Step 4:

Once the painting is complete, let the pen holder tubes dry completely. Then, use adhesive to assemble the pen holder tubes into the desired shape. You can arrange them in a square, rectangle, or triangle.

Congratulations, you have now completed the bamboo pen holder. You can use it to store your pens, pencils, or markers. This can also make a meaningful and creative gift for friends or family.

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