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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 create this pen mod! There are two versions: BICtory Basic and BICtory Advanced, which uses more pens.

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Making the BICtory Basic

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  1. 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. [1]
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  3. It should come off along with the ink tube. [3]
  4. You can also use your teeth to bite off the plug. ( NOTE: You only need to do this with one pen.)
  5. This is important so the ink tubes can fit easier. [4]
  6. 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.) [5]
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Making the BICtory Advanced

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  1. You will need two BIC Ultra Round Stic pens for this mod, which is longer. Step four is optional as the end result's longer.
  2. You may need to apply a bit of force.
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    Will using normal flat-ended round stic pens work?
    Raymond Bui
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    Yep! Instead of using chopsticks, you can use wire-cutters and pinch with medium force just slightly behind the back cap.
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      • You can use PaperMate Eagle pens and this guide to make a pen mod. It won't really be a " BIC tory," but it will still work.
      • If you want to make your BICtory look more visually appealing, you could add grips and pen tips on top of the caps. A recommendation would be taking the grip and the pen tip off of two Zebra Z-Grip retractable pens. These pens should be available in most office stores (Staples, Office Depot, etc.), if not, you can get them online.
      • You might need to tape one of the pen tips onto the mod, in case it doesn't fit.
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      Warnings

      • If you choose to use your teeth to remove the "plug," make sure you don't swallow the plug.
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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
      • BICtory Advanced only: 2 BIC Ultra Round Stic pens (for the tips)

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