First Paper Casting

[Turned Around]

First off, sorry for the bad pics. I brought them into work to show a colleague and used my cell phone.

I've done a handful of castings so far. All PR. Some cigar labels, some fishing lures, paracord, etc. But this was my first with a thin paper. I used origami paper because of the small designs and the gold foil outlines that really make it stand out. I have a couple more already cut, just need to glue them to the tubes and cast them.

As always, all comments and tips welcome.

 

[toyotaman]

Very nice. Where can you get the paper at?,and is there some prep work to do before adding it to the tubes?

 

[Turned Around]

this is where i went to get it. The Origami Paper Shop - Imported and Specialty Origami Paper

the only prep work i did was trim the paper with an exacto knife following the pattern so that there was no seam on the finished product. for this size pen, the 2-3/8" pieces are great. you get most of the pattern and there's a lot of detail. Yuzen Chiyogami Washi Origami Paper 2 3/8"

 

[jjudge]

tricks for no bleed, paints not dissolving?

e.g., water/glue wash? acrylic sealant spray? clear epoxy cover?

 

[Turned Around]

tricks for no bleed, paints not dissolving?

e.g., water/glue wash? acrylic sealant spray? clear epoxy cover?

my main trick was just finding the right paper. non-absorbant, bright colors, etc.

all i did to prep this was cut the design out a little bit so there was no seam, smeared a dab of thick CA on the brass tube and started to roll the paper till it all stuck. Casted, turned, and by the way....sold already.

 

[jjudge]

Beautiful ... smart. Congrats on the it working out well.

I've done that exact same thing with wrong paper, fabrics, etc. with no success. So, I'm a wee bit jealous ;-)

 

[Ruby pen turning]

Very nice indeed and the camera pics aint bad either.

 

[sumterdad]

Very nice. I like the way it looks