casting sheets

[ste297]

hi i am looking at starting a new project when my wrist is not broken, but for the mean time i am gathering ideas for other new ones lol.

i was wondering how people go about casting a sheet of acrylic instead of pen blanks, what is the best material to use so the resin doesnt stick and will give me a smooth finish on one side of the sheet i will need around an A4 sheet size and around 5mm thick

 

[Grump]

Jim, can you add a casters forum to the board so I can avoid it?
All these dodgy practices and unhealthy goings on is bringing back to many bad memories.
I will not give advise on how to ruin your health and too many of you want to do it.

 

[rayf6604]

hi i am looking at starting a new project when my wrist is not broken, but for the mean time i am gathering ideas for other new ones lol.

i was wondering how people go about casting a sheet of acrylic instead of pen blanks, what is the best material to use so the resin doesnt stick and will give me a smooth finish on one side of the sheet i will need around an A4 sheet size and around 5mm thick

I'm not sure I understand what you mean. Wouldn't it be so much easier to buy it ready done? You can buy acrylic sheet from Ebay or other online sellers and B&Q sell it in larger sheets you can cut down

 

[ste297]

it would be easier but i would like to have it a 2 colour mix so it will match the pens that i am going to make

i would like to make something like this
http://www.bramfieldcrafts.co.uk/more_notepad_pen.jpg

so that the pens match the stand

 

[Penpal]

Really like the captive sheets of paper it is a bummer trying to write one handed holding a phone for example the makeup of the plastic personal choice wish nyou success in the search for the matching set.

Peter.

 

[Tephy]

hi i am looking at starting a new project when my wrist is not broken, but for the mean time i am gathering ideas for other new ones lol.

i was wondering how people go about casting a sheet of acrylic instead of pen blanks, what is the best material to use so the resin doesnt stick and will give me a smooth finish on one side of the sheet i will need around an A4 sheet size and around 5mm thick

A sheet of glass and mask of an A4 size then build up with a non porous material to 5mm spray glass with silicone and pour, mix swirl do whatever once set the sheet will come away from the glass ... simples

 

[wm460]

here you can buy a mould release.

 

[ste297]

A sheet of glass and mask of an A4 size then build up with a non porous material to 5mm spray glass with silicone and pour, mix swirl do whatever once set the sheet will come away from the glass ... simples

thank you. i got a sheet of glass from an old photo frame which we dont need. ill get some strips of plastic and build up a fence around to the size i want and then tape or bluetack them in place to cast between and easy to break down to remove

ill let you know how i get one but wont be for atleast 4 weeks due to this damm cast on my wrist lol

 

[Bill Mooney]

Before you pour your resin make sure your glass is level both ways or your resin won't be a uniform thickness as it will find its own level.

 

[donwatson]

Before you pour your resin make sure your glass is level both ways or your resin won't be a uniform thickness as it will find its own level.

Good tip Bill

 

[kjmc1957]

Hi Steve

I've not seen anything being cast that thick other than pen blanks, but on the face of it that all you are doing, longer, fatter but thinner pen blanks.
Try this YT video for the masking/dam process
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IklECBlZfg

Also, while you are on You Tube, search for Grub 32 who also did a tutorial on the same process.
Great idea by the way, could be a good way to use all the dregs of casting up, leaving you with a multi coloured sheet.

 

[ni9eofse7en]

Jim, can you add a casters forum to the board so I can avoid it?
All these dodgy practices and unhealthy goings on is bringing back to many bad memories.
I will not give advise on how to ruin your health and too many of you want to do it.

Jim,

How about something similar to private message update for above.

"WARNING THE FOLLOWING THREAD MAY CONTAIN CASTING NUTS"

Just for Brian..

 

[wm460]

Jim,

How about something similar to private message update for above.

"WARNING THE FOLLOWING THREAD MAY CONTAIN CASTING NUTS"

Just for Brian..