pen waste casting

[smoker]

Is it possible to mix "shavings" of acrylics into clear casting resin
to make more blanks?

 

[Jim]

It certainly is Smoker .. And a warm welcome to the forums ...

 

[smoker]

Thanks for the welcome jim, could you give me some indication of how to go about it?.

Regards Steve

 

[Jim]

It is how you want to make it really, pour half of your resin into your container add the shavings there is no pattern to it, thou do not stir let the shavings settle thou they will not fully sink into the resin, wait a few minutes then use the rest of the resin, let it settle over the shavings so none is sticking out .. Wait for it curing ...

 

[smoker]

Tanks Jim,i will give it a try.

 

[turnaround360]

If you can rest it on something that vibrates it helps release the air

 

[darkness911]

What is the best resin to use for this process. THANKS

 

[brody2123]

What is the best resin to use for this process. THANKS

My own personal choice is water clear polyester casting resin. It gives very good consisent results. Alumilite is also a very good product if a little expensive. Both have pros and cons, the polyester resin has to have the right amount of catalyst for the amount of resin being used which can be a bit hit and miss as things like ambient temperature need to be taken into consideration.
And the Alumilite is as I say quite expensive although it's easier to use as the two parts are mixed by equal weight, and because the curing process isn't exothermic like polyester tou wont get any surprises as it's going through the process.
Hope this is of some use.
Looking forward to seeing your results.

 

[paulm]

Welcome to the forum Smoker, I know nothing about casting so just a welcome.

 

[bassethound]

Welcome to the asylum Smoker, only tried casting once a few years ago, was a bit iffy for me but may try again sometime!

 

[wm460]

G'Day Smoker,

Welcome to the forum from the freezing North West of Queensland.