First casting completed!!!

[DaddyG]

Well despite a hectic weekend I did manage to cast my first blanks.
I used translucent tinting pigment from easy composites, will try the powder colouring next attempt.

Quite happy but will have to see how it turns later in the week.

 

[JerseyBill]

Well done Graham. Glad you got there. Look forward to seeing a turned item and future experiments.

 

[DaddyG]

am relieved it cast with no problems, hopefully turn one of these one evening and will post results.

I have another 20 colours to experiment with yet!!

also need to get hold of some clear resin and try a label print!!

 

[fortress]

Let he who is without sin cast the first blank. Well done Graham.

 

[Penpal]

Where many of us fear to tread,from one of these well done mate so far.

Peter.

 

[Bucks]

Now you’ve started, you won’t be able to stop Graham, can’t wait to see it turned.

 

[wm460]

Looking good Graham.

 

[AllenN]

Good start there Graham. Never had the nerve to try....so far.

 

[Bill Mooney]

Good luck Graham. Looking forward to the finished Pen.

 

[DaddyG]

A quick update I finally managed to turn one of the blanks you see at the start of this post.

 

[Penpal]

Well thats that now for some U Beaut colour.

Peter.

 

[wm460]

Well done Graham.

 

[Cumbrian Craig]

Nice work. The blanks have no limits now. Well done.

Regards

Craig