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hello Paul


This question is right up my street. As you know there are many resins and many ways to mix and prepare them.


I have used most of the common ones; Aluminite slow and fast, Clear cast and others.

The easiest is the Glass cast which uses a stated mix ratio of 100:45 which is the same as 20:9. Two types available, Glass Cast 10 and Glass Cast 50. The 10 has a maximum cast thickness of 5mm which is just suitable for casting around some pen tubes in a normal 19mm mold and the 50 for thicker castings. No need for a pressure or vacuum chamber. Just keep an eye on the temperature. Full curing time is approx 5 days but can be turned earlier but leave the polishing until fully cured.


I bought mine from Stiles and Bates   Stiles and Bates


As to colouring, Aluminite dyes work well and may be purchased from House of Resin and other places. Mica powders look great.

The only problem IMHO is that you can't make a mix below 20 degrees Centigrade. Very sensitive to temperature, water and dampness.


Hope this has been of some use. If I can be of any further help just PM me, I may have some of the answers.



Cheers

Frederick


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