A few Acrylics I did today

[scouseroy]

all done the same and finished using micromesh and T.cut.

 

[Buckeye]

A nice set of pens Roy you will have to start making your own plastic

Peter

 

[Woody]

There are some nice pens there Roy well done me ol cocker

 

[scouseroy]

A nice set of pens Roy you will have to start making your own plastic

Peter

I have tried Peter, but my last attempt had to many bubbles, even after getting a sonic bath I think it was caused by the pigment powder foaming as it was stirred in also it was very brittle when I tried to turn it, I think if I try again I might try a different type of resin but might wait until next year when it gets warmer again

 

[Buckeye]

I have tried Peter, but my last attempt had to many bubbles, even after getting a sonic bath I think it was caused by the pigment powder foaming as it was stirred in also it was very brittle when I tried to turn it, I think if I try again I might try a different type of resin but might wait until next year when it gets warmer again

Did you put the MEKP in before you mixed the powder in? I never do as it always takes quite a while to get the powders mixed properly. You could try pigment pastes they are much easier to mix in.

Peter

 

[paulm]

A very nice set of pens there Roy and all nicely finished. Are you going into mass production?

 

[scouseroy]

Did you put the MEKP in before you mixed the powder in? I never do as it always takes quite a while to get the powders mixed properly. You could try pigment pastes they are much easier to mix in.

Peter

I think that's were I went wrong as I did DOH!!!

 

[scouseroy]

A very nice set of pens there Roy and all nicely finished. Are you going into mass production?

Im trying to build up a stock for Christmas Paul ,They have craft stalls in work (its a huge call centre) at Christmas so thought I would give it a go

 

[Buckeye]

I think that's were I went wrong as I did DOH!!!

Lot's of people put the MEKP in first and powders after and it turns out okay, but I prefer the extra time taken to mix them in properly before adding the MEKP it also allows more time for bubbles to rise.

Peter

 

[Vic Perrin]

Lovely set of pens there Roy.

Vic

 

[broadsea]

These look stunning. I hope that when I can start turning pens they are as good as these.

 

[paulm]

Hi Broadsea, welcome to the forum. I'm sure that you'll be making lovely pens in no time at all with lots of help from the members on this forum. How about telling us a bit about yourself? Start a new thread in the 'Introduce yourself Thread'? Introduce Yourself to Penturners Forum

I used to know a diver that owned a pub on the front in Frazerburgh; Pat Macbane but unfortunately I can't remember the name of it, I was always too drunk when I was there.

 

[wm460]

A great set of pens Roy.

 

[paulm]

Im trying to build up a stock for Christmas Paul ,They have craft stalls in work (its a huge call centre) at Christmas so thought I would give it a go

You should do well with those Roy, not only are Sierras reasonably straight forward and quick to make but they also look good and sell reasonably easily. Good luck.

 

[chas_41_uk]

A lovely set of pens Roy

 

[Grump]

Who's been a busy boy then, you have the fit and finish of pat now init?

 

[bassethound]

Smashing bunch of pens there mate, you have been busy today, all looking good!

 

[Doug]

Top work Roy

 

[Terry]

Lovely bunch of pens you have made there Roy !!!

 

[billyb_imp]

You have had a busy day Roy, good looking pens and well finished