machines/howtos/work-with-hdpe-and-make-a-recycled-pen/README.md

title: Work with HDPE and make a recycled pen slug: work-with-hdpe-and-make-a-recycled-pen description: This guide provides essential instructions for working with HDPE and demonstrates how to create a pen from repurposed plastic. The pen is made from reused plastic materials, offering a colorful option for writing while utilizing surplus plastic. It represents a simple contribution to reducing waste, showing that everyday items can have a meaningful impact. tags: ["HDPE"] category: uncategorized difficulty: Medium time: < 5 hours keywords: HDPE pen making, recycled plastic crafts, repurposed plastic pen, eco-friendly pen tutorial, plastic waste reduction, crafting with HDPE, sustainable writing tools, recycled materials pen, homemade pen guide, upcycled plastic pen location: Bournemouth, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the)

Work with HDPE and make a recycled pen

This guide provides essential instructions for working with HDPE and demonstrates how to create a pen from repurposed plastic.

The pen is made from reused plastic materials, offering a colorful option for writing while utilizing surplus plastic. It represents a simple contribution to reducing waste, showing that everyday items can have a meaningful impact.

User Location: Bournemouth, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the)

Steps

Step 1: Tools needed

For Plastic Melting:

• Flat plate panini press
• Teflon baking sheets
• Silicone oven mitts
• Weighing scales (optional)

For Mould Making:

• Drill
• Saw

For Pen Making:

• Clamps
• Lathe
• Turning chisel
• Drill

Step 2: Learn how to work with HDPE and make your pen!

This video aims to instruct you on working with HDPE and crafting a pen.

The video is organized into three chapters:

1. Materials
2. Equipment
3. Crafting the Pen

Step 3: Outcome

Creating a pen from recycled plastic is an innovative way to repurpose old materials and reduce waste. Writing with these pens not only puts ink on paper but also contributes to environmental conservation.

Resources

Plastic Melting

• Flat plate panini press
• Teflon baking sheets
• Silicone oven mitts
• Weighing scales (optional)

Mould Making

• Drill
• Saw

Pen Making

• Clamps
• Lathe
• Turning chisel
• Drill

References

YouTube

• Beginners' Guide to Melting HDPE
• How FREE Plastic Waste Can Be Turned into Pens
• Making Pen Blanks from HDPE
• DIY Plastic Recycling Machines

Articles/Tutorials

• Make a Pen from HDPE#2 Plastic
• Waste Pen Process Explained
• HDPE Pen and Pencil Set Tutorial
• Pen Blanks Creation Guide
• Quality Assessment of Recycled Pens

Open Source Designs

• Precious Plastic Project

Technical Guidelines

• APR HDPE Rigid Design Guide