Objects of Substance - Recycled pens

Colour batches of shredded bottle caps.

Once the tops are shredded, the next process is to engage the extruder. Operating the extruder adds another layer of complexity to the manufacturing process. The mould must be pre-heated along with the machine, setting the stage for the exciting and creative task of selecting the perfect colour combinations. Hand cranking the extruder is a physically demanding task, but one which offers substantial rewards. The product is a uniquely crafted pen casing, ready to be filled and refilled with ink. Each casing is an artisanal creation, distinctively shaped by the hands that made it, underscoring the unique and personal touch of such student projects.