What You Need to Know Before Starting
Making your own stylus pen with beads is a fun and easy craft that lets you create a personalized writing tool. The Beadable Stylus/Ball Point Pen from KKC Supply Co serves as a blank canvas for your creativity. You supply the beads and assemble the pen yourself. This tutorial walks you through the process, from choosing beads to final assembly.
Product Facts for Your Project
- Beadable Stylus/Ball Point Pen: You will only be receiving the stylus/pen blanks—no beads included. You need to purchase beads separately, so plan your design and buy beads ahead of time.
Beadable Stylus/Ball Point Pen - Beadable Stylus/Ball Point Pen: To access pen, just pull on the stylus tip. The stylus tip is removable, allowing you to refill or swap the pen mechanism.
- Beadable Stylus/Ball Point Pen: Please be sure to assemble pen tightly. A tight assembly prevents the pen from coming apart during use.
- Beadable Stylus/Ball Point Pen: Colors may vary due to lighting. The blank color you see online might differ slightly from what you receive; plan your bead color scheme accordingly.
Step-by-Step: How to Assemble Your Beadable Stylus Pen
Follow these steps to create your custom stylus pen. Work on a clean, flat surface and have your beads and pen blank ready.
- 1. Gather Your Materials: You need the Beadable Stylus/Ball Point Pen blank, your chosen beads (silicone, acrylic, or any bead with a hole large enough to fit the pen barrel), and optional tools like a bead stopper or tape to hold beads in place.
- 2. Prepare the Pen Blank: Remove the stylus tip by pulling it gently. This exposes the pen barrel where you will string the beads. Set the tip aside.
- 3. String the Beads: Slide your beads onto the pen barrel in your desired pattern. You can use a bead stopper or a small piece of tape at the end to keep beads from sliding off while you work.
- 4. Secure the Beads: Once all beads are on, push them snugly together toward the pen tip. Make sure the barrel is fully covered or leave gaps as part of your design.
- 5. Reattach the Stylus Tip: Push the stylus tip back onto the barrel firmly. Ensure it is seated tightly so the pen stays assembled during use.
- 6. Test the Pen: Try writing on paper and using the stylus on a touchscreen. If the pen feels loose, disassemble and tighten the tip again.
Design Ideas for Your Beadable Stylus Pen
The Beadable Stylus/Ball Point Pen is available in several colors: White, Gold, Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange (sparkly), and Yellow. Choose a blank that complements your bead palette. For a cohesive look, match beads to the blank color. For contrast, pick a blank color that pops against neutral beads. You can also create themed pens—like holiday colors, favorite sports team hues, or a rainbow gradient—by selecting beads accordingly.
Safety and Ordering Notes
Beads can pose a choking hazard. Keep the pen and beads away from children and pets. The beads are not food or edible. If you receive a defective pen blank, contact KKC Supply Co within 48 hours of delivery at [email protected]. This item is non-refundable, so inspect your order promptly. Colors may vary slightly from the online image due to lighting, but the brand aims to represent true colors as accurately as possible.
