Fig 1.1: Current Design of STEADTLER Liquid Point 415 Pen
[A] INTRODUCTION
For the Star Wars Prequel Trilogy, the Jedi wore a more elaborate Outfit that also included a "Utility" Belt.
[B] REFERENCES
[C] MATERIALS
-STEADTLER Liquid Ball (413) or Liquid Point 415 Pen: SGD1.85
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Fig 1.1: Current Design of STEADTLER Liquid Point 415 Pen |
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-Round Gold Buttons: SGD0.30
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-Half Sphere
-UHU Glue/5 Minutes Epoxy
-220 Grit Sandpaper
-Satay/Bamboo Skewers
-Plier/Scissors/Metal Ruler
-Rag/Tissuepaper/Napkins
-Wet Tissue/Wet Rag
-Nailpolish Remover (Waterbase)/
-Paint Remover + Brush
-Krylon Sandable Primer: White
-Krylon 18K Gold Plate Spray Paint [GOLD]
-Krylon Copper/Brass Spray Paint [COPPER/BRRASS]
-Krylon Glossy Acrylic/Matte Satin Finisherr
[D] ASSEMBLY
1. PREPARATION
(i) Remove the Pencap from the Pen.
Using a Plier/Scissors/Metal Ruler or your fingers, remove the metal clip from
the Pencap.
(ii) Wipe the caps clean with Nail Polish Remover or Rubbing Alcohol to remove any dirt, oil etc.
(iii) Lightly scuff the surface to be glued on both Pen Cap and back of Round Button with 220 Sandpaper.
(iv) Place sufficient amount of Glue onto both surfaces and press both side together. Leave to dry for at least 1/2 a day.
3. PAINTING
(i) Scuff the Surfaces to be painted with 220 Sandpaper and wipe clean using wet tissue or rag. Wipe dry with dry tissue/rag and left to dry for about 10 minutes.
(ii) Mount the Cap onto a Bamboo Skewer.
(iii) Prepare the area where painting is to be done by covering exposed areas with Newspaper or Plastic Wrap.
(iv) From about an Arms’ Length, give the surface a few short burst (aka THIN Coat) of the Primer while slowly rotating till roughly the cap is covered with the Primer (if the yellow/red/clear surface is still seen, it’s okay).
(v) Leave to dry for at least an hours.
(vi) Lightly scuff the primed area with the sandpaper or rough sponger and wipe off all dusts.
(vii) Repeat Step (iv)-(vi)
(viii) From an arm’s length, give the surface 2 short burst of the Color Paint while slowly rotating the cap. Leave to dry for an hour, best 12 hours.
(ix) Lightly scuff the surface with the sandpaper or rough sponge and wipe off all dust.
(x) Repeat Step (viii). Let dry for about 2 days to 1 week to ensure all surfaces are completely dry.
(xi) From an arm’s length, give the surface 2 short burst of the Finisher while slowly rotating the cap (ENSURE THAT IT DOESN’T MELT THE PAINT LAYER!). Let dry for at least 24 hours, 2 days recommended.
(xii) Repeat Step (xi) and let dry for a week.
(xiii) Repeat process with the clip. For the part that will slot into the cap top, not necessary to paint it completely.
[E] FINAL PRODUCT
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