Money Pens

[Kenny Durrant]

I made the Rollerball a while back when playing with a different way to cast the shredded money. I glued the money to the tube instead of casting a block of it packed into the mold. I like the way it shows off the pieces and it makes it a lot easier to turn and polish without all the ends sticking through the surface. Like I said I made the Rollerball a few years back and when I cut the $1 bill for the cap I saved the Eagle and the Pyramid on the back for a later project. Here's the later project a Bolt Action Tech. You'd think if I was so cheap to save the pieces of a $1 Bill I wouldn't cut it up in the first place. Ha Ha.

 

[egnald]

Hi Kenny, I think that is a really cool idea. It made very attractive pens. I would say you are right on the money. (Sorry, I just couldn't resist). - Dave

 

[jttheclockman]

I too prefer this way of casting them because there are no voids then. It looks real good

 

[sorcerertd]

They both look great. Bet they would look cool with a Benjamin.

 

[Kenny Durrant]

Todd I'm sure they would. I'm just a poor boy and I had to take out a loan to make the Dollar Bill Pen. Thanks to all for the nice comments.

 

[RichAldrich]

Great technique! Thanks for sharing!

 

[jttheclockman]

Kenny, not detracting from your beautiful pen but thought I would throw this idea out to you and anyone else interested. I make and sell scrollsawn money puzzles that go over quite well. Basically it is a double puzzle because you can put together the front or the back. What I use what is called prop money. It is a dead ringer for the real stuff. It is used in all movies and shows that use money as a prop. They make every type you can think of. Old style, new style, wrinkled versions, western, and so forth. I was going to make pens similar to what you did and got to thinking why not use this paper money. You then can use any denomination you want. They make them all. I included a few photos of the money I use and also the puzzles I make. Now at first glance you believe it is real but look closer at the bills and you will see the prop money words. Now this stuff is so real looking that it has been passed off as counterfeit and was in the news not long ago. Anyway just a suggestion so you do not break the bank making them.

 

[Kenny Durrant]

Thanks John. That's a great idea. I'll sure look into it.