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Here's a thread on the topic from a few years ago

Casting - Playing Card Blanks how to?

I've been looking for info on making some of the Playing Card pen blanks but I haven't found any Tutorials. Has anyone done these blanks before, the possibilities seem endless (so many Decks out there with great artwork on them.) any help would be appreciated.:confused:
www.penturners.org
 
Like mentioned in the older post linked above, you have to delaminate them. Most playing cards are made in 3 layers… front, back, and middle ( which gives them their rigidity. Avoid paper or pvc cards. They won't work well with resin. I recently made a video demo which includes how I make and cast playing cards, for the upcoming Nov 5-6 virtual MPG + Small Turnings event. If you're going to view those demos, it will definitely give you some direction.
 
Mike8850 said:
I use the travel deck size for my card pens.
I gently sand the cards with 220 grit paper to thin them down to make them flexible enough to wrap around the tube.
I then glue to the tube with CA
Hope this makes sense,
Mike
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Very much so! I like that concept! So the sanding doesn't damage the cards? And do you seal them with anything to protect it from the resin?
 
Edgar said:
Here's a thread on the topic from a few years ago

Casting - Playing Card Blanks how to?

I've been looking for info on making some of the Playing Card pen blanks but I haven't found any Tutorials. Has anyone done these blanks before, the possibilities seem endless (so many Decks out there with great artwork on them.) any help would be appreciated.:confused:
www.penturners.org
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Thank you for your response
 
JohnU said:
Like mentioned in the older post linked above, you have to delaminate them. Most playing cards are made in 3 layers… front, back, and middle ( which gives them their rigidity. Avoid paper or pvc cards. They won't work well with resin. I recently made a video demo which includes how I make and cast playing cards, for the upcoming Nov 5-6 virtual MPG + Small Turnings event. If you're going to view those demos, it will definitely give you some direction.
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Thank you very much John! Yes I have been delaminating them but my issue has been the resin seeping thru the paper. I'm using Alumilite resin. I need to know how to prevent the resin from destroying the card after I delaminate. I did register to attend the upcoming MPG event and I'm so excited! I will most definitely check out your links.
 
JohnU said:
Like mentioned in the older post linked above, you have to delaminate them. Most playing cards are made in 3 layers… front, back, and middle ( which gives them their rigidity. Avoid paper or pvc cards. They won't work well with resin. I recently made a video demo which includes how I make and cast playing cards, for the upcoming Nov 5-6 virtual MPG + Small Turnings event. If you're going to view those demos, it will definitely give you some direction.
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Thank you very much John! Yes I have been delaminating them but my issue has been the resin seeping thru the paper. I'm using Alumilite resin. I need to know how to prevent the resin from destroying the card after I delaminate. I did register to attend the upcoming MPG event and I'm so excited! I will most definitely check out your links.
 
PENfinity said:
Thank you very much John! Yes I have been delaminating them but my issue has been the resin seeping thru the paper. I'm using Alumilite resin. I need to know how to prevent the resin from destroying the card after I delaminate. I did register to attend the upcoming MPG event and I'm so excited! I will most definitely check out your links.
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Edgar said:
Here's a thread on the topic from a few years ago

Casting - Playing Card Blanks how to?

I've been looking for info on making some of the Playing Card pen blanks but I haven't found any Tutorials. Has anyone done these blanks before, the possibilities seem endless (so many Decks out there with great artwork on them.) any help would be appreciated.:confused:
www.penturners.org
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Thank you
 
Check out Leaping Lemur Craftworks to get an idea for the casting of cards. They do a lot of that and may be willing to offer some pointers if you reach out them. The owner is a friendly guy I have met a couple of times at shows.
 
JohnU said:
Like mentioned in the older post linked above, you have to delaminate them. Most playing cards are made in 3 layers… front, back, and middle ( which gives them their rigidity. Avoid paper or pvc cards. They won't work well with resin. I recently made a video demo which includes how I make and cast playing cards, for the upcoming Nov 5-6 virtual MPG + Small Turnings event. If you're going to view those demos, it will definitely give you some direction.
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John, is your video demo posted somewhere?
 
No, sorry. it was only available for the event and the 30 days after.

Stick to using vinyl cards and not paper. Paper cards will show the discoloration from resin soaking in. The vinyl with not.
 
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