A batch of blanks part 1

[Chilprufe]

Dig out the silicone molds ... I'm in a new house 3 months ago, finding the molds took a bit of time



Put the molds in the oven 50c



Pick colours I'm going to use ... first batch Titanium and shimmer Green



I'll put pix up after the resin sits for a while to de-gas and pour the blanks and of the second batch

 

[Jim]

Ya gret tease ...

Bring on part two ..

 

[Chilprufe]

Extra point for starting threads ... lol

 

[billyb_imp]

Looks interesting, bring on the next episode

 

[Twister]

look forward to results

Steve

 

[paulm]

come on, come on, I want to have a go and the next match starts in an hour

 

[Chilprufe]

A batch of Blanks Part 2

400ml resin 6ml mek in each jar



Poured both colours at the same time then stir an pattern in the mold

 

[Kardav]

Looks good David, be interested to see the finished product mate. Well done you.

 

[billyb_imp]

Looking good David, looking forward to seeing, the blanks then a completed pen

 

[Chilprufe]

Doing another batch in ruby and royal blue ... it will be in part 3

 

[Chilprufe]

A Batch of Blanks Part 3

Titanium and shimmer green out of mold, Ruby and royal blue mixed 375ml resin and 4.5ml mek



Next batch poured in the same way as green and titanium







A little to much mek used in the first batch, Chemical reaction overheated and a large crack apeared, pos side it cracked in line of where i will be cutting then into blanks so will only loose 1 blank

 

[paulm]

Excellent David, thanks for this, its very interesting

 

[Chilprufe]

first batch cut up

 

[Chilprufe]

Its still a bit cold in my shed for making blanks a lot of little air bubble ... need a bigger pressure pot to fit my molds in

 

[Jim]

Some excellent results David, now we need to see them on the pen ..


All 3 threads now merged so we can follow the story line much easier ..

 

[Vic Perrin]

Looking good David Bring on part 4 the finished items

Vic

 

[GeordieB]

David they look very cool

 

[Treeesa]

Its still a bit cold in my shed for making blanks a lot of little air bubble ... need a bigger pressure pot to fit my molds in

Thanks for showing David. I saw a tip on the IAP where one guy has made a wooden box that he has attached a palm sander to - puts the moulds into the box and flicks the sander on for 10 minutes. Kills the bubbles. Box is big enough to act as a damper but still allows enough vibration through

 

[Penpal]

Thanks David you need longer stirring sticks or rather I would be up to my wrist in gunk real quick thats a lot of of great looking blanks mate.

Peter.

 

[Lons]

Thanks for posting, it's very interesting. I'm determined to have a go one day.

One question though. Apart from the obvious satisfaction of your own unique creation, are they economical compared with the cost of off the shelf blanks?