VE5MDH
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I'm tripping on my toes, getting a little confused here on Casting with Alumilite. I guess my issue is that I'm slipping between Polymer Resins and Alumilite and visa-versa as I go from post to post to post, here in the forms.
Can you use Powders such as:
Mica Powder from Coastal Scents (also have turned up at Wal-Mart)
Powder Coatings from Harbor Freight
Other sources?
Or are you limited to Alumilite Liquid dyes?
Other sources?
Right now, we are in Florida gathering up items for our pen turning endeavors. We have yet to turn wood, cast a mold, or assemble a pen. We are just gathering as much information (as time permits) while on our vacation here in Kissimmee.
I have read many many threads here at Pen Turner's, and now it is getting a little foggy.
We are not too sure if we are going with Vacuum or Pressure Pots or if we plan to just place our molds in the Toaster Oven (set at a low temp) or if we will just make a stand to let the casts cure over time.
That being said, I was just wondering if powdered Mica's (which do create awesome metallic sheens) are a do-able thing with Alumilite? Same goes with the stubborn Casting Powders from Harbour Freight?
Or is one limited to Alumilites own liquid dyes (which in itself is a limited selection) ???
BTW, it is real nice being able to read through the various posts here at PenTurner's! It sure is a blessing when your internet connection reminds me of the quality of the internet back in its infancy (1986)!!! Wow, is this connection at this hotel the WORST I have encountered! Since there is limited images here, the pages here are the fastest and easiest to load.
(P.S.: I'd love to sift through the library (YouTube is out of the question!), but the PDF files are a true sponge with this internet connection! ie: for a 7.1MB file, it took me 3 attempts and more than 45mins to download~!).
Thanks in advance for assisting me, and pointing us in the right direction!
Also, are there any Pen Turner's in the Orlando area that wouldn't mind a visit? We are here for 2 more weeks before we head back home (and to a better internet along the way!).
Michael
Can you use Powders such as:
Mica Powder from Coastal Scents (also have turned up at Wal-Mart)
Powder Coatings from Harbor Freight
Other sources?
Or are you limited to Alumilite Liquid dyes?
Other sources?
Right now, we are in Florida gathering up items for our pen turning endeavors. We have yet to turn wood, cast a mold, or assemble a pen. We are just gathering as much information (as time permits) while on our vacation here in Kissimmee.
I have read many many threads here at Pen Turner's, and now it is getting a little foggy.
We are not too sure if we are going with Vacuum or Pressure Pots or if we plan to just place our molds in the Toaster Oven (set at a low temp) or if we will just make a stand to let the casts cure over time.
That being said, I was just wondering if powdered Mica's (which do create awesome metallic sheens) are a do-able thing with Alumilite? Same goes with the stubborn Casting Powders from Harbour Freight?
Or is one limited to Alumilites own liquid dyes (which in itself is a limited selection) ???
BTW, it is real nice being able to read through the various posts here at PenTurner's! It sure is a blessing when your internet connection reminds me of the quality of the internet back in its infancy (1986)!!! Wow, is this connection at this hotel the WORST I have encountered! Since there is limited images here, the pages here are the fastest and easiest to load.
(P.S.: I'd love to sift through the library (YouTube is out of the question!), but the PDF files are a true sponge with this internet connection! ie: for a 7.1MB file, it took me 3 attempts and more than 45mins to download~!).
Thanks in advance for assisting me, and pointing us in the right direction!
Also, are there any Pen Turner's in the Orlando area that wouldn't mind a visit? We are here for 2 more weeks before we head back home (and to a better internet along the way!).
Michael
