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  1. alpha1

    Getting into casting

    I suppose it was inevitable my Daughter in law makes rings and jewellery and all sorts of other stuff using resins and colour additives as a side line whilst holding down a full time job. I bought a mould from Pen Blanks and Moulds and asked her to have a go at casting a pen blank. Looks like we...
  2. D

    Opinions and advice required

    I am now looking into casting my own blanks and am pickling my brain trying to sort out what i need. Think I'm ok with sourcing a pressure pot, but do I need a vacuum chamber to de-gas first? don't think I will go down the stabalising route just yet. My choice of resins are Zencast P6 for the...
  3. S

    Clear Epoxies.

    Hello again. Due to my background in special effects work, and overexposure to polyurethanes, I'm drastically and dangerously allergic to them now. I can't be near them in liquid state, the fumes, cured castings or the dust. Last time I was hospitalized. So, I've been doing some research into...
  4. Bucks

    HDPE Pressure Pot Caddy's

    HDPE Pressure Pot Caddy's available in a 2 tier or 3 tier version. No more not being able to remove spilt resins from your wooden caddy's, with HDPE spilt resins can easily be removed.
  5. R

    Resins

    Hi all New to this so dumb questions, There appears to me to be a number of resins so not sure what I can use for pen blanks. Epoxy Resin 2-1 Polyester Clear cast Polyester Statue Cast Which do people use ? Russell
  6. Bucks

    Using Alumilite dyes & metalic powders etc with Polyester resin!

    Has anyone tried using Alumilite dyes, pearlescent & metalic powders etc with Polyester resin? I assume it's ok with Polyurathane seeing Alumilite Clear, Opaque/White are polyurethane also I'm assuming it's also suitable for Epoxy seeing Alumilite Amazing Clear is Epoxy & Alumilite don't do...
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