First casts

[knowltoh]

I finally did my first castings. Used Silmar 41 and Mica powders. I can see where this will get addictive.

The only heat I used for the resin was a hot water bath. There are quite a few "pock" marks in the blanks and I assume this is from air bubbles?

All questions, comments and suggestions are welcomed.

 

[renowb]

Man those are sweet! Nice first casts!

 

[philb]

Those are great! Is that a two pour colour blank, or just gold and black mixed for a one colour pour?

The pock marks might be from air bubbles, but Ive found that you can get them if you turn a bit too aggressively with a brittle blank. Almost like the PR is being pulled apart rather than cutting. So either a less agressive cut, sharper tool or less MEKP? Worth a try!

 

[ZanderPommo]

could be bubbles but as phil said that could be chipping on the lathe, ive done it...