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Has anyone tried making a cork blank? If so what is more suitable as well as interesting: segments from a roll, a rectangular solid piece or simple bottle corks? I want to make a pen and keep the weight minimal. Is ca finish the only option or i can also use oil finishes? Thanks in advance for any advice, cheers.
 
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I've made a few, two different ways. One was a very thin layer clear cast on the tube. It keep the appearance but you don't feel cork. The second was from bottle corks. I glued 2 together and drilled very carefully to epoxy the tube. I had to sand it to shape so it wouldn't break apart. I left it natural because the recipient wanted to few the cork. It darkened from use and being touched. I've never applied a CA finish to cork so I'm not sure how well it will hold up. CDD3A4F9-5E88-4A5F-835F-FF9BEF0E21BB.jpegDFF2D505-B4BE-49A9-B6F0-E8338F91E0A0.jpeg

Here's the original thread on how I did it..

Smurf, Cork, Mother Nature, Retro, Flag and Elk Antler Pen Stand

Kind of a weird combination when you put it all together. These are a few of the pens I've recently made. The first is a Smurf watch part pen of blue and black woven Kevlar. My wife claimed it even before I made it, as she looked over the watches I had stashed. The second is another one...
www.penturners.org
 
JohnU said:
I've made a few, two different ways. One was a very thin layer clear cast on the tube. It keep the appearance but you don't feel cork. The second was from bottle corks. I glued 2 together and drilled very carefully to epoxy the tube. I had to sand it to shape so it wouldn't break apart. I left it natural because the recipient wanted to few the cork. It darkened from use and being touched. I've never applied a CA finish to cork so I'm not sure how well it will hold up. View attachment 333916View attachment 333917

Here's the original thread on how I did it..

Smurf, Cork, Mother Nature, Retro, Flag and Elk Antler Pen Stand

Kind of a weird combination when you put it all together. These are a few of the pens I've recently made. The first is a Smurf watch part pen of blue and black woven Kevlar. My wife claimed it even before I made it, as she looked over the watches I had stashed. The second is another one...
www.penturners.org
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LOL Love it John! Too bad there's not a way to preserve the writing/stamp on the cork. I could sell a ton of them with the people's favorite brand of wine around here...🥴

Maybe I could add that to my list of summer projects.
 
BarryE said:
I have been doing these pill holder key chains for a few years now. The majority I finish with CA, Early on I used an accelerator, which caused cracking. Using thin & med. CA, I haven't had any issues to date.
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Cool! I could leave the writing on thay way...where do you get the kits? It looks a little shorter than the ones I have.
 
RGVPens said:
Cool! I could leave the writing on thay way...where do you get the kits? It looks a little shorter than the ones I have.
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Exotic Blanks, Craft Supplies has them also. They are shorter, perfect for most wine corks

Deluxe Pill Holder Key Ring Kit - Chrome

Keep medication, aspirin, even mad money handy with this deluxe pill holder key ring kit. The rubber o-ring on the screw cap keeps the contents inside safe and dry, and the plating is food safe. These are not only great sellers but make a fantastic way to use up those smaller blanks and...
www.exoticblanks.com www.exoticblanks.com
 
JohnU said:
I've made a few, two different ways. One was a very thin layer clear cast on the tube. It keep the appearance but you don't feel cork. The second was from bottle corks. I glued 2 together and drilled very carefully to epoxy the tube. I had to sand it to shape so it wouldn't break apart. I left it natural because the recipient wanted to few the cork. It darkened from use and being touched. I've never applied a CA finish to cork so I'm not sure how well it will hold up. View attachment 333916View attachment 333917

Here's the original thread on how I did it..

Smurf, Cork, Mother Nature, Retro, Flag and Elk Antler Pen Stand

Kind of a weird combination when you put it all together. These are a few of the pens I've recently made. The first is a Smurf watch part pen of blue and black woven Kevlar. My wife claimed it even before I made it, as she looked over the watches I had stashed. The second is another one...
www.penturners.org
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Hi there, yeah i saw that post, nice work. My main concern is that i want the cork body to look seamless. I suppose if i press it well enough at the glue up i am sorted. I watched a few videos of custom (fishing) pole making, these guys use many corks in a mandrel and make some interesting designs. Cheers
 
BarryE said:
Exotic Blanks, Craft Supplies has them also. They are shorter, perfect for most wine corks

Deluxe Pill Holder Key Ring Kit - Chrome

Keep medication, aspirin, even mad money handy with this deluxe pill holder key ring kit. The rubber o-ring on the screw cap keeps the contents inside safe and dry, and the plating is food safe. These are not only great sellers but make a fantastic way to use up those smaller blanks and...
www.exoticblanks.com www.exoticblanks.com
Click to expand...
Thanks Barry! I'll try this size...looks like they'll work!
 
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