Lids of Utility
From Mod Mania
Almost anyone can afford to buy one. One type or another have been used for thousands of years and today, pens rank among the most widely used writing instruments. One component of the pen that is greatly misused is the lid. A pen lid is a cover which goes over the top of a pen to stop the ink from escaping. Other common uses of the pen lid are as follows:
- To clip to your pocket.
- To prevent unnecessary marking.
- To protect the point.
- Something to chew on.
- As a projectile.
- Or to scratch your head.
The pen along with its lid is also one of the first products of the 'throw away culture' in which we now live in. This project will examine the different and unusual possibilities in which the pen lid can be utilized to ensure that the pen will live on, other than just being an instrument to scribble an idea down.
RESEARCH - MODIFICATIONS OF THE PEN
Designed by Jim Termeer - Daisy-vases Materials: daisy, bic pen, heat, 8 lbs. air pressure. You could also say it resembles a shisha.
Designed by Paolo Ulian - Anemone’ Lamp Materials: 400 bic pens
Lighting designed by Studio Empieza - Materials: made with up to 895 bic pens and paper-clips STUDIO EMPIEZA
Installation by Herbert Hinteregger 2006 - All over store Materials: bic pens FINE ART BOX
MODIFICATIONS OF THE LID
LID CUTLERY
this mod show you how to modify the lid into cutlery, which in the end will enable you to enjoy your lunch whilst continuing on with much needed work. Below you will find the steps involved in creating your own lid cutlery.
STEP 1
Using a pop stick measure out the thickness of your cutlery.
STEP 2
Heat the tips of the lids, using a heat gun (if you don't have one, you could also use the stove top)when the lid starts to become glossy, remove from heat and quickley insert the pop stick up to the designated thickness.
STEP 3
Scribe or mark 10mm from the shoulder of the teaspoon, table spoon, and table fork then cut your cutlery on the line using a hack saw. Clean up the cut edges by filing back.
The knife has a few additional steps involved. once you have cut the knife from the shoulder, place the lid on the face and mark out the profile of the lid on the top of the knife.IMPOTANT. ensure you mark out a tab so that you can connect the lid to the knife. cut using the hack saw and file edges.
STEP 4
Once all the cutlery has been cut, all you have to do is attach the lids... and your done.
LID LIGHT
