The stylus is preferred by many people when using a phone or tablet to increase the accuracy of writing on the screen. However, if you can’t afford to buy an expensive stylus that costs several million, this article will help you make a stylus with the extremely simple ingredients below.
first How to make a stylus from a ballpoint pen
Supplies needed
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Metallic pen Drag Cotton
Some supplies to make a stylus from a ballpoint pen
Hot Tip: It’s recommended that you use a metal-cased pen because metal conducts electricity from your hand, which makes the stylus work.
Make your own stylus from a ballpoint pen
Step 1 You take the ink cartridge out of the pen and put the tube in the trash. Screw the pen back to the original.
Step 2 You insert a little cotton ball into the tip of the pen, and push it deep inside so that the cotton is firmly held inside the pen tube.
Step 3 Cut off the excess cotton wool on the outside of the pen tip, but still let the cotton swab stick out 2mm from the mouth of the pen to avoid the metal shell from scratching the screen.
Step 4 Use the stylus by pressing the tip of the cotton ball down on the screen and start moving
Pro tip: You should keep some cotton wool in case it falls or gets inside.
How to make a stylus from a ballpoint pen
Which screen applies?
The stylus from the ballpoint pen will be suitable for capacitive touch screens.
2 How to make a stylus from foil and cotton
Supplies needed
- 1 metal ballpoint pen
- Drag
- Bandage
- 1 tree
- 1 square piece of side 9cm
Some items for making styluses from foil and cotton
Make your own stylus from foil and cotton
Step 1 You take the ink tube out of the pen and then put the tube in the trash and screw the pen back as it was.
Step 2 Cut the middle of the cotton swab diagonally.
Step 3 Insert the tip of the cotton swab just cut into the pen, let the cotton part point out 5mm and hold the tip of the pen in place.
Step 4 You wrap the tape around the plastic core of the cotton swab and the mouth of the pen to fix it.
How to make a stylus from foil and cotton
Step 5 You wrap a square piece of silver 9cm side around the tip of the cotton swab and the body of the pen. When using a pen, the foil transfers electricity from your hand to the cotton swab.
Do not wrap the tip of cotton wool as it may scratch the screen.
Step 6 Before use, use your hand to soak a little water to moisten the tip of the cotton swab. This will help the stylus nib work better.
When you see a decrease in the accuracy of the pen, just add a little more water to the tip of the cotton swab.
Which screen applies?
The way to make a stylus from foil and cotton wool will be suitable for capacitive touch screens.
3 How to make a stylus from wooden chopsticks
Supplies needed
- Chopstick: 1 PC
- Sandpaper: 1 small piece of 5 x 10cm
- Tape: 1 roll
- Small knife
Supplies needed
DIY stylus pen from wooden chopsticks
Step 1 Use a small knife to sharpen the chopsticks so that the tip of the chopsticks is not too sharp.
Step 2 Use sandpaper to sand the newly trimmed chopsticks until smooth.
Step 3 Wrap the chopsticks with duct tape for a more comfortable grip.
DIY stylus pen from wooden chopsticks
Which screen applies?
How to make a stylus from a wooden wand with an infrared or resistive touch screen.
4 Notes when making a stylus
Notes when making a stylus
- Avoid soaking the tip of the cotton swab in water as it will cause water to drip onto the screen.
- You can use both paper tape and adhesive tape.
- In the process of using a cotton ball that is indented, you just need to insert a little more cotton into the mouth of the pen.
- If you don’t have cotton wool, you can use a small piece of cotton cloth instead.
Above is a very easy way to make a stylus for tablets and phones that we introduce to you. Hope you make it successful!
