Genesis style blanks

[Smokey7385]

Does anyone know how the Woodturningz Genesis style blanks are made. They say there is a organic mesh used. Anyone know what the organic mesh is and how it is used?

 

[ed4copies]

If you post a couple pictures, we may be able to tell you the process.

 

[Andrew_K99]

The top of this page says "WoodTurningz is proud to manufacture this truly unique line of new pen blanks!"

This suggests they make them for themselves.

AK

 

[Smokey7385]

Someone suggested that the organic mesh was cardboard and that after turning it had a "crackle effect " so they finished with CA to smooth it out. I suppose that the "crackle effect " could be a result of cardboard and if you look at the irregular spacing on the segments it looks a little like cardboard standing on edge.

 

[Dustygoose]

I have a few of these blanks. The mesh is a thin, porous material. The actual blank has the feel of acrylester. You will need scary sharp tools and a light touch. I have had a few blow up on me

 

[PTsideshow]

This cellular composite is an Inlace Acrylester variant with enhanced color effects and a truly unique look. The organic mesh used to structure the blank offers improved workability and outrageous color fusion!

It appears that in addition to the organic mesh there is a cellular composite. Which for a techy/geek could be describing cardboard of some kind or a paper board. for the sales pitch!

The organic mesh could be something as simple as cotton woven wide space bandages, they are using now a days.

Sounds like the mesh is used to hold it together and the cellular composite is used as a binder and filler for holding the mess together till it hardens!

But then again it could be something completely different.
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