DIY Custom Pens | School Themed Pens | Epoxy Free

Here is a video on how I created these custom epoxy free school themed pens. These were so fun to make and serve as a great gift for a teacher. In this video I created composition notebook pens & crayon pens. I have a video that I made previously where I created the pencil pen... I will link it down below if anyone wants to check it out. To create these pens I used brite tone from the crystal company. Brite tone is an epoxy free alternative. Its a non toxic water based top coat. Its completely safe to use, even indoors. I'll link brite tone down below.. along with everything I used in this video to create this pens. Thank you so much for watching!
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PRODUCTS USED:
Brite Tone: thecrystalacstore.com/product...
Paper Mate Ink Joy Pens:www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...
Wooden Dowels:(Used to hold pens)
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
Black Spray Paint: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Yellow Spray Paint:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Blue Spray Paint:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Cup Spinner:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Condiment Bottles: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
E6000: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Sanding Paper:
220 Grit: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
400 grit:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Yellow Glitter:
www.michaels.com/extra-fine-g...
Composition Notebook Glitter:
www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Hob...
Waterslide Paper:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Decals Used:
Crayon Decal:
www.etsy.com/listing/89767251...
Composition Notebook PNG:
www.etsy.com/listing/86663396...
Pen Display SVG:
www.etsy.com/listing/97135955...
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[@micheleperu5395]

This video is awesome! Alot of videos I watch people skip some of the process like slicing and sizes, you covered all of that. Trust me for a newbie that makes all the difference. You gave me confidence to try these pens. I actually got an order for 4 school themed pens today and I was like "oh no!" But thanks to you and this video I believe I can! Thank you

[@georgialewis7645]

They are beautiful.. Great tutorial!

[@soybean7120]

Sooo cute

[@annamariacampa4039]

i loved your video gave me confidence to try to make it, you were very detailed with everything Thanks and keep up the great work u do :)

[@cindys3281]

Great video!!! Thank you!!!! 😊

[@TracyBonilla]

Fantastic as always!!! The epoxy free pencil and crayon pens were my biggest sellers this year!

[@MelissaCrafter]

Thanks SO MUCH! Thats so awesome! You can never go wrong with the pencil and crayon pens.

[@amandiataylor89]

What was the stuff you used instead of epoxy and where can I get it at thank you

[@vagabonddeesadventures8491]

Great tutorial. I will definitely try this.

[@MelissaCrafter]

Thank you!

[@mariellee4942]

Can you do a video showing how to make the pen care cards ?

[@trisharush6070]

These looked great. I love the idea of non toxic but lord..seems like it could take up to a week to complete a pen. 😳

[@143Mikay]

I love this! ❤❤❤ I was wondering if you can show us how to do the pen cads. Thanks so much!

[@victoriag.2773]

I love these. It seem like brite tone takes a lot of hours.

[@sworley1956]

it does. I use an epoxy that takes 15 mins to harden. Its incredible!

[@denisecastellano6528]

Beautiful, what font did you use? Thanks

[@chantelruby1024]

So I see it’s a lot of times drying a lot of hours drying. What is your usual turn around time of completion? How long does it fully take to make your pens? Days maybe?

[@cathy8547]

This is alot of work! But their super cute though ❤

[@moniquecortazzo7194]

how did you print and cut the brown cardstock ? cricut says it can"t read/scan it

[@bobbieqw2817]

Did you use waterslide paper on the blue and yellow pens? I didn't see you wet it to put it on the pen

[@emikoakira1688]

What is that clear vinyl that you used for the crayon one?

[@MelissaCrafter]

It was shelf liner that I used as transfer tape .

[@isafuenteslopez6910]

Question. Sorry for my ignorance I just stared working wt epoxy. The only thing I don't like is that it takes a hole day to dry or even more time. So for what I'm seeing the product u are using to replace the epoxy , as well takes almost a day. Bc u have yo let each coat to dry. (Correct me if I'm wrong). So what would b the diffrence from epoxy n the product u r using aside from the chemical side effects.?

[@cindys3281]

What spray paint can I use to prep the pens? Is it just a thin layer

[@MelissaCrafter]

I showed the ones I used in the video. I like to use either rust oleum or krylon. I also linked them in the video description. I add 1 or 2 coats oof spray paint.. depending on the color.

[@lizrubio6970]

The only thing I was confused was why did you have to use transfer tape doesn’t the htv come with it or are you using something different?

[@MelissaCrafter]

It’s not htv . Htv is Heat transfer vinyl. Used to make T-shirts. I used permanent vinyl. It doesn’t come with transfer tape on it

[@cindys3281]

Have you tried using UV resin when you are trying to make a pen and need it ASAP ? Can you do a video on doing the name decals?

[@MelissaCrafter]

I haven’t tried uv resin. Is that the one that comes in a squeeze bottle? I can definitely make that video! 😊

[@cindys3281]

@@MelissaCrafter yes it uv resin and u use the uv light … put your time in half if you’re working on a project that needs to be done right away I’m just still trying to master that one a little thought I would ask if you have tried it. Just got my cricket joy and I seem to have trouble with the font when I’m trying to put the decal on a pen sometimes my name is come out too big

[@THATS_CHARMING]

What else can you use if you don’t have a spinner?

[@MelissaCrafter]

Add thin coats and hang dry. You can put them in the wooden dowels and put them in a styrofoam to hold and dry.

[@jennczochara9844]

What size font do you use and how do you create it

[@cristylinares8421]

Where did you get the pen holder?

[@doradiaz5424]

What kind of glitter is used for composition pen?

[@tiffanysullivan1782]

Could you use a spray gloss?

[@MelissaCrafter]

To seal the glitter ?

[@julissamarrero9162]

Where can I get the pens I’ve been look but can find it

[@sworley1956]

Hi, the crayon decais is not available. Where else can I get this?

[@MelissaCrafter]

Here is a similar one :) www.etsy.com/listing/1457739866/crayon-svg-bundle-crayon-wrapper-svg-cut?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=crayon+pen+wrap+svg&ref=sr_gallery-1-6&pro=1&sts=1&organic_search_click=1

[@seasond5089]

Did you use clear vinyl ? When I’m printing my image it’s not showing the name just the black circle

[@janetreaves2699]

How did you do the pencil one? Did I miss it???

[@MelissaCrafter]

You can see it here kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIu5lpadndiSntE

[@annaleewilliams2987]

What brand pens do you use?? Can I find it on Amazon??

[@MelissaCrafter]

I linked it in the video description. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019QBODN8/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=melissacraf05-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B019QBODN8&linkId=8e4bb9bded3000bbf5a9e2082d4702e1

[@cindys3281]

What heat gun are you using?

[@MelissaCrafter]

This one . www.amazon.com/gp/product/B084PYNNTM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=melissacraf05-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B084PYNNTM&linkId=3d918867f4997cef2e4ca34c55dad8a1

[@emikoakira1688]

Oh nvm that’s transfer tape lol

[@qianacoleman8685]

Can I buy one? Will you make me designer pens?

[@MelissaCrafter]

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[@shawnabelle2824]

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[@MelissaCrafter]

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[@badal10c]

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