Can it really be this easy?
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Ted iin Michigan
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Hmmmmmmmm. I'll take #3, #4, #9 & #10.
Nice work.
Nice work.
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Ruby pen turning
Member
Hmmm... you have a knack for it or it is beginners luck but they sure look mighty good for first ones, or second, or third etc.....
ironman123
Member
They really look very good.
Ray
Ray
paintspill
Member
but can you do it again?
toyotaman
Member
Wow............ Those are some Awesome looking blanks. I think you did this in a previous life. Would it be too much to ask to explain the process you took for this?,and the materials used?, and where did you get the materials? I'm getting ready to jump in and try it myself. Thanks, Donny
markspens
Member
I purchased Alumilite as recommended from this forum and after watching this video. Pen Blank Casting with Alumilite White.m2t - YouTube This stuff sets up real quick. I was surprised at how quick I could pour it and then break it from the mold. I hope they turn well but unfortunately I have a real job I have to go to tomorrow and it will have to wait a day or 2 to find out--LOL. I'll try to post pics of the finished product if ya'all are interested. Thanks for all the kind comments.
GaTurner83
Member
Very nice blanks you got there.They turned out wonderful.Make sure you post pics so we can see the finished product.
MesquiteMan
Retired Head Moderator
Glad you found the video helpful! Nice work.
philb
Member
They look pretty good! Did you use a pressure-pot?
navycop
Member
They are great. I like the red/white/blue ones.
markspens
Member
No, I don't have a pressure pot yet but I can see a purchase in the near future--LOL. Meh on the 1st turning tonight.
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edicehouse
Member
Looks good, I am going to start trying to cast, I hope before I use it all up I get one blank as good looking as yours. The only thing I see that would have maybe made it better, was at the end it looks like it was solid blue. May just be a small section, but just noticed that. Like the distinct contrast in colors.
PenMan1
Member
VERY nicely done! Not too swirly and with deep, rich and understated colors running through out the blank. IMHO, the blank should compliment the entire body of work, not overpower it.
These should make some very nice, simple yet elegent pens.
These should make some very nice, simple yet elegent pens.
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Craftdiggity
Member
I love those red white and blue ones. Nice work. Looks like you got the hang of it right quick.
penhead
Local Chapter Leader
Dang Curtis...I didn't know you had made a video on youtube...just watched it and was far more than just impressed...great job..!!!
markspens
Member
GaTurner83
Member
That Red White and Blue is amazing.
G1Pens
Member
I was under the impression that you couldn't oir at least shouldnt due alumilite without a pressure pot. I thought you would end up with bubbles. Did he just prove this wrong? I am wanting to try alumilite, but not sure about the whole pressure pot thing.
markspens
Member
Hey Gary, I'm not using a pressure pot at this point and getting fairly good results but I can see how much better/easier it would be with one. On some of the blanks I have done there are tiny air bubbles but on a few they actually turned out really well. I am going to check into getting a pressure pot though because I'd hate to waste too much material (and time) casting only to find out when you turn it that there were bubbles in the casting.