First Casting

[BeSquare]

My brother bought us a gallon of Silmar 41 and a sample package of Alumilite dyes. We a did 3 color pour in the colors of the Chicago Blackhawks as my Wife wanted a pen in their colors. We warmed it slightly mixed, poured it in 3/4" PVC pipes and let it rest for 2 days before we de-molded and gave it a shot turning. It turned very smooth with no cracked areas or air pockets, VERY happy with our first go at it. I included a couple pics of us taking it out of the molds, finished shots of the pens and a view of our work area. Fun first experience! More techniques and tries to come!

 

[BeSquare]

Here's another shot turning it, loved the ribbons it came off with. Also nice to be finally turning between centers using the wonderful toolrests from Rick Herrell!

 

[lyonsacc]

If I ever get to pouring my own blanks I would be really proud if my first one turned out that good!

 

[BSea]

That was a great 1st pour. One of my 1st was the same colors, but it didn't turn out nearly as good as yours.

 

[Dustygoose]

Very nice. I didn't know we could use Alumilite dyes for PR. Now you got me thinking again.

 

[toyotaman]

I tried PR with Alumilite dyes and it did not set. I ended up trashing it. It was a good waste of 4 oz. of resin.