How to Make a BICtory Pen Mod for Pen Spinning

Pen spinning, according to Wikipedia, is a form of "object manipulation" where one uses a pen, pencil, or other writing utensil and twirls it in various different ways. However, using regular pens and pencils aren't the best options for pen spinning. Most pen-spinners like to make pen mods, which are exactly what they sound like they are- modified pens that are tweaked and customized to make pen spinning easier for them. This article will teach you how to make a BICtory Pen Mod, which is a simple modification that requires equipment that can be bought virtually anywhere. The word "BICtory" is a portmanteau on "BIC" (a company which makes pens), and the word "victory." You will definitely feel victorious once you created this pen mod!

Steps

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    Requirements- You need two BIC® "round stic®" pens. These pens can be bought virtually anywhere, from office stores like Staples to shopping websites like Amazon. You also need a chopstick or a handy tool for removing the tip off of the pen, and a pair of scissors to cut the ink tubes. We will discuss that later in this article.
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    Take the caps off the two pens and then break the "clip" of the cap with your hand or the scissors.
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    Take the "front part" (the tip that you write with) out of both pens. It should come off along with the ink tube.
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    Remove the plug on the top of the pen with a chopstick. You can also use your teeth to bite off the plug. (NOTE: You only need to do this with one pen.)
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    Cut off about 7 mm off of each ink tube with scissors. This is important so the ink tubes can fit easier.
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    Now take the ink tubes and insert them into the pen with no "plug." They go in on each side. (NOTE: The tips may not exactly fit onto the pen. You might need to tape one of them in order for the tip to stay on.)
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    Take both of the pen caps and put them on.
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Warnings

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Things You'll Need

  • 2 BIC round stic pens (or PaperMate Eagle pens)
  • A chopstick or your teeth (whichever one you prefer)
  • (Optional) Two Zebra Z-Grip retractable pens (you only need the grips and the pen tip)
  • Scissors
  • (Optional) Scotch Tape

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References

  1. http://penspinning.wordpress.com/pen-modification/pens/bictory-by-mwahaha91/
  2. The author's prior experience and knowledge about pen spinning and pen mods
  3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsSHPBpEvKA&feature=relmfu (The author did NOT make the video)
  4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZKfokMksAk (The author did NOT make this video either.)

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Updated: August 4, 2021
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Categories: Pens
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