Comments on: BIC BALLPOINT PEN CHANDELIER http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/01/10/bic-ballpoint-pen-chandelier/ Future-forward design for the world you inhabit Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:39:06 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Fab Friday | Interior Finds « fabulously greenhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2007/01/10/bic-ballpoint-pen-chandelier/comment-page-1/#comment-75925 Fab Friday | Interior Finds « fabulously green Thu, 06 Mar 2008 18:29:21 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/2007/01/10/bic-ballpoint-pen-chandelier/#comment-75925 [...] Volivik Lamp by Enpezia. Clear and classy chandelier made from recycled Bic Ballpoint pens. Via Inhabitat [...] [...] Volivik Lamp by Enpezia. Clear and classy chandelier made from recycled Bic Ballpoint pens. Via Inhabitat [...]

]]> By: Clarehttp://www.inhabitat.com/2007/01/10/bic-ballpoint-pen-chandelier/comment-page-1/#comment-56287 Clare Mon, 15 Oct 2007 15:49:56 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/2007/01/10/bic-ballpoint-pen-chandelier/#comment-56287 Re: "dripping ink"....If you will notice, the writing tips of the pens are pointed upward, inside their caps; so, it is not likely the ink would drip from the sealed end. Re: “dripping ink”….

If you will notice, the writing tips of the pens are pointed upward, inside their caps; so, it is not likely the ink would drip from the sealed end.

]]> By: Busterhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2007/01/10/bic-ballpoint-pen-chandelier/comment-page-1/#comment-55996 Buster Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:02:03 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/2007/01/10/bic-ballpoint-pen-chandelier/#comment-55996 I just wonder why he left the ink cartridge in the clear pens and if they are truly recycled why is the ink level the same in all of them. Novel idea but don't try and sell the recycle idea when the pens are new. I just wonder why he left the ink cartridge in the clear pens and if they are truly recycled why is the ink level the same in all of them. Novel idea but don’t try and sell the recycle idea when the pens are new.

]]> By: Pamhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2007/01/10/bic-ballpoint-pen-chandelier/comment-page-1/#comment-55988 Pam Fri, 12 Oct 2007 13:45:40 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/2007/01/10/bic-ballpoint-pen-chandelier/#comment-55988 I love to see creative things like this. If I had more money I'd buy things like this, as it is, I can only admire the creativity.The pens should be fine with the heat from the light bulbs as you can put them in an oven at 275 degrees and they are fine... I know I cover them with clay and bake them all the time. And these are, I believe the hard, clear plastic which are probably more durable than the soft plastic ones. As for fumes or toxicity, I'm not certain about that. Probably less dangerous than the emissions from a cell phone!I think it's fun to see where discussions like this go... is it art, what is art, what is art worth.... I just like to see new and creative ideas... eventually if someone likes it enough it gets copied and duplicated, albeit usually watered down somewhat, and dispersed to the general public via mass marketing.... it's our way. But I love when I see something for the first time... a new idea, a creative idea... and I go... gee, I wish I'd thought of that... or How cool is that? Even if it isn't something I'd put in my own home... I appreciate the idea and creativity that went into it... maybe it sparks an idea for me... hey I could make a chandelier out of....xxx! Ideas are great fun... seeing them well executed and shared is even better! I love to see creative things like this. If I had more money I’d buy things like this, as it is, I can only admire the creativity.

The pens should be fine with the heat from the light bulbs as you can put them in an oven at 275 degrees and they are fine… I know I cover them with clay and bake them all the time. And these are, I believe the hard, clear plastic which are probably more durable than the soft plastic ones. As for fumes or toxicity, I’m not certain about that. Probably less dangerous than the emissions from a cell phone!

I think it’s fun to see where discussions like this go… is it art, what is art, what is art worth…. I just like to see new and creative ideas… eventually if someone likes it enough it gets copied and duplicated, albeit usually watered down somewhat, and dispersed to the general public via mass marketing…. it’s our way. But I love when I see something for the first time… a new idea, a creative idea… and I go… gee, I wish I’d thought of that… or How cool is that? Even if it isn’t something I’d put in my own home… I appreciate the idea and creativity that went into it… maybe it sparks an idea for me… hey I could make a chandelier out of….xxx! Ideas are great fun… seeing them well executed and shared is even better!

]]> By: FazendoArtehttp://www.inhabitat.com/2007/01/10/bic-ballpoint-pen-chandelier/comment-page-1/#comment-52674 FazendoArte Mon, 10 Sep 2007 23:59:44 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/2007/01/10/bic-ballpoint-pen-chandelier/#comment-52674 It's very pretty and clever! It’s very pretty and clever!

]]> By: Trish Laffrenerehttp://www.inhabitat.com/2007/01/10/bic-ballpoint-pen-chandelier/comment-page-1/#comment-47740 Trish Laffrenere Thu, 21 Jun 2007 14:33:00 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/2007/01/10/bic-ballpoint-pen-chandelier/#comment-47740 If that isn't one of the most original unique recyling ideas!! I love it! If that isn’t one of the most original unique recyling ideas!! I love it!

]]> By: Stuff-ing - Does anyone have a pen?http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/01/10/bic-ballpoint-pen-chandelier/comment-page-1/#comment-42965 Stuff-ing - Does anyone have a pen? Wed, 04 Apr 2007 15:40:28 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/2007/01/10/bic-ballpoint-pen-chandelier/#comment-42965 [...] Bic pen chandelier Absolutely gorgeous. Makes you want to slap yourself for being so darn uncreative doesn’t it? By En Pieza via notcot.org [...] [...] Bic pen chandelier Absolutely gorgeous. Makes you want to slap yourself for being so darn uncreative doesn’t it? By En Pieza via notcot.org [...]

]]> By: Dannyhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2007/01/10/bic-ballpoint-pen-chandelier/comment-page-1/#comment-41825 Danny Thu, 22 Mar 2007 04:59:13 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/2007/01/10/bic-ballpoint-pen-chandelier/#comment-41825 Wow. Thats pretty cool. you should show these to Spectrum Home Furnishing. You can find them here: <a href="http://www.greatchandelier.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.greatchandelier.com</a> Wow. Thats pretty cool. you should show these to Spectrum Home Furnishing. You can find them here: http://www.greatchandelier.com

]]> By: roonerjeffhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2007/01/10/bic-ballpoint-pen-chandelier/comment-page-1/#comment-41728 roonerjeff Tue, 20 Mar 2007 17:03:43 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/2007/01/10/bic-ballpoint-pen-chandelier/#comment-41728 Plastic Pens, Plastic Rulers, AOL cds or new coffee cups. Is this really so "cool" or a reflection on the primary problem?It seems more like a concept for a display at OfficeMax than something you would really want hanging around the house for more than a few months. Chandeliers of plastic "iclicles" have been around for decades and are hedious.Ikea is full of hideous plastic lamps, you get what you pay for - buy a quality lamp , one that is made of solid elements (metal - ceramics) and will last a 100 years.The best reuse of most plastic is as a fuel not as another disposible "whim". Plastic Pens, Plastic Rulers, AOL cds or new coffee cups. Is this really so “cool” or a reflection on the primary problem?

It seems more like a concept for a display at OfficeMax than something you would really want hanging around the house for more than a few months. Chandeliers of plastic “iclicles” have been around for decades and are hedious.

Ikea is full of hideous plastic lamps, you get what you pay for – buy a quality lamp , one that is made of solid elements (metal – ceramics) and will last a 100 years.

The best reuse of most plastic is as a fuel not as another disposible “whim”.

]]> By: Líliahttp://www.inhabitat.com/2007/01/10/bic-ballpoint-pen-chandelier/comment-page-1/#comment-38194 Lília Sun, 11 Feb 2007 00:33:15 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/2007/01/10/bic-ballpoint-pen-chandelier/#comment-38194 Lustre feito com canetas bic !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lustre feito com canetas bic !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Nathaliehttp://www.inhabitat.com/2007/01/10/bic-ballpoint-pen-chandelier/comment-page-1/#comment-35743 Nathalie Fri, 19 Jan 2007 21:18:29 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/2007/01/10/bic-ballpoint-pen-chandelier/#comment-35743 HOW IS IT RECYCLING WHEN THEY ARE NEW .... DEFINITION OF RECYCLED=A term used to describe material that has been separated from the waste stream, reprocessed into a new product (often taking the place of virgin material), and then bought back by the consumer as new item.THESE PENS HAVE NOT BEEN USED AND SEPERATED FROM THE WASTE STREAM!!! THEREFOR NOT RECYCLED....just an other mad artist... but a nice chandelier :o) HOW IS IT RECYCLING WHEN THEY ARE NEW …. DEFINITION OF RECYCLED=A term used to describe material that has been separated from the waste stream, reprocessed into a new product (often taking the place of virgin material), and then bought back by the consumer as new item.

THESE PENS HAVE NOT BEEN USED AND SEPERATED FROM THE WASTE STREAM!!! THEREFOR NOT RECYCLED….

just an other mad artist… but a nice chandelier :o)

]]> By: Kirstyhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2007/01/10/bic-ballpoint-pen-chandelier/comment-page-1/#comment-35609 Kirsty Fri, 19 Jan 2007 03:18:59 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/2007/01/10/bic-ballpoint-pen-chandelier/#comment-35609 The design and handiwork is worth the money, though how much- it's really always difficult to say when it comes to art and design. The people who whine about the cost of materials is a bit off the track, because the whole point is to be able to come up with something beautiful and useful using trash. Ideas are worth a lot! Though to be honest, that the pens have ink in all of them deserves plenty of skepticism. I particularly don't understand why she would use new pens anyhow as used up pens would probably reflect more light and cause less mess?? The design and handiwork is worth the money, though how much- it’s really always difficult to say when it comes to art and design. The people who whine about the cost of materials is a bit off the track, because the whole point is to be able to come up with something beautiful and useful using trash. Ideas are worth a lot!
Though to be honest, that the pens have ink in all of them deserves plenty of skepticism. I particularly don’t understand why she would use new pens anyhow as used up pens would probably reflect more light and cause less mess??

]]> By: article » Blog Archive » Ballpoint chandelierhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2007/01/10/bic-ballpoint-pen-chandelier/comment-page-1/#comment-35216 article » Blog Archive » Ballpoint chandelier Wed, 17 Jan 2007 02:33:49 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/2007/01/10/bic-ballpoint-pen-chandelier/#comment-35216 [...] Think Bics are only for writing? Think again! Enpieza have made an interesting chandelier called Volivik using ballpoint pens. It gives a nice constellated lighting effect but the fact that the pens are still new makes me cringe a bit. [...] [...] Think Bics are only for writing? Think again! Enpieza have made an interesting chandelier called Volivik using ballpoint pens. It gives a nice constellated lighting effect but the fact that the pens are still new makes me cringe a bit. [...]

]]> By: Anne Onneemoosehttp://www.inhabitat.com/2007/01/10/bic-ballpoint-pen-chandelier/comment-page-1/#comment-34448 Anne Onneemoose Tue, 16 Jan 2007 12:44:50 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/2007/01/10/bic-ballpoint-pen-chandelier/#comment-34448 Have you ever stuck a bic pen in a pocket and forgotten about it? It warms up. When it warms up, the ink runs. I notice that all the pens in the chandelier still have their ink in them. Light bulbs get warm. I can just imagine my $1000 dripping ink all over my guests at the dinner table. Yum. Have you ever stuck a bic pen in a pocket and forgotten about it?
It warms up. When it warms up, the ink runs.
I notice that all the pens in the chandelier still have their ink in them.
Light bulbs get warm.
I can just imagine my $1000 dripping ink all over my guests at the dinner table.
Yum.

]]> By: Lights that make a bold point. at Le Gioethttp://www.inhabitat.com/2007/01/10/bic-ballpoint-pen-chandelier/comment-page-1/#comment-34040 Lights that make a bold point. at Le Gioet Tue, 16 Jan 2007 02:14:49 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/2007/01/10/bic-ballpoint-pen-chandelier/#comment-34040 [...] Lights that make a bold point. Published January 15th, 2007 in Category 1 A  chandelier by En Pieza named Volvik Lamp. $1000. Via Inhabitat. [...] [...] Lights that make a bold point. Published January 15th, 2007 in Category 1 A  chandelier by En Pieza named Volvik Lamp. $1000. Via Inhabitat. [...]

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