"Hammered copper" inkwell for oblique and regular dip pens
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This quick-print inkwell has a wide opening to accommodate oblique pens, but works great for all other dip pens, too!
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3/16/24: added new pictures of the copper version! :D
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As someone new to writing with an oblique dip pen, I have been frustrated that I didn't have an inkwell that worked well with the extra width of the pen. But I have a 3d printer, so I set about solving the problem! This inkwell has a wide opening, but the reservoir is narrow at the bottom so you don't need to fill it with a ton of ink!
The shape of the inkwell is very stable to prevent it from tipping. I printed mine at 25% Octogram Spiral infill; the resulting weight is just about perfect. It stays in place well on the desk. The inkwell is a little larger than some other inkwells, but that is for the wide opening and for the stability needed.
Depending on your print settings, you may want to coat the inside with something to waterproof it, but I have not found that necessary at all.
Here are the settings I used:
- .06 nozzle
- 25% infill (Octogram spiral)
- Default perimeter settings
- Default solid layer settings
Filament:
- The blue one: Inland PLA, Turquoise
- The copper one: GizmoDorks copper-filled PLA
I was not happy with the post-processing that I tried to make it look more like metal, so I ended up painting over it with Stuart Semple's Copperiest Copper paint from the Heavy Metal paint set.
There is no lid for this – it's not meant to travel. Someday I may create a version for travel, but that's off in the future :)