rd_ab_penman
Member
Feathers I did up last night ready for casting in Resin Saver Mold with Polyester Resin.
Les
Les
My First Guinea Fowl ...........
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keithkarl2007
Member
dibs on the middle one lol
bitshird
Member
They look great Les, it sure looks like a lot of work gluing all those feathers down.
SDB777
Member
Can't wait to see the finished products Les!
Scott (be watching for them) B
Scott (be watching for them) B
johncrane
Member
Great looking blanks Les! well done.
socdad
Member
Tubes look fantastic! I'm just starting with feathers and have tried a spray adhesive to attach feathers to the tube. If you do not mind sharing the materials you use / technique?
Craftdiggity
Member
No, and it got a little tense a week or so ago when someone asked about the process. I think the word 'lazy' was tossed around regarding those of us who avail ourselves of the tutorials.
jttheclockman
Member
ouch:yawn::yawn::yawn:
rtrimyer
Member
Try this link for a feather tutorial...
http://content.penturners.org/articles/2010/casting_feather_blanks.pdf
http://content.penturners.org/articles/2010/casting_feather_blanks.pdf
bruce119
Member
Yea this is supposed to be a learning and sharing forum not a show off your stuff and not share. There is another forum for that. I don't think anyone is asking for step by step just a few simple questions.
I have done stuff like this and fully understand the work. Just tip us off to what adhesive method you are using to attach the feathers to the tube.
I will go first with my Benjamin blanks Mod Podge works great. Just be sure to let it cure before you cast. And with overlapping pieces of paper I have coating the blank with CA just about eliminates bubbles.
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PTownSubbie
Member
Thanks for sharing Bruce!!
jtdesigns
Member
How long are you letting the modge podge cure because I have had very spotty results. Most of the time it turns out cloudy. Must be rushing things.
Jeff
Pioneerpens
Member
same here with the mod podge casting spotty(milky)...i guess i'll try letting it cure longer and see if that helps...It is the only adhesive that i found that actually attaches the feathers tho...I've tried everything else i can think of
Pioneerpens
Member
oh and yours look fantastic!!
bruce119
Member
Yes i have seen the milky effect of mod podge. I use it glue my pieces of paper to the tube works real well more forgiving than CA you can reposition before it sets. Just don't let it build up I found with my use if it builds up a thick coat it will go milky.
Now with feathers that's another story. I have worked with feather some before. I used to use them when I built fishing rods. When I have more time I WILL get it figured out and share. I would think maybe using mad podge mite MITE work just a thin coat as a tack coat just to hold the feathers in place. Another method that I used with fishing rods is epoxy maybe a 15 minute epoxy then again paint it on the tube wait position the feathers working it as it cures then you should be able to build layers. feathers are very tricky not all work that is why you mostly see pheasant feathers. They keep there color and are flimsy enough to wrap around the tube, parrot feathers work good also they hold there color well. The biggest problem is coming up with a method to avoid air shimmer and bubbles. I spent a lot of time myself I know the time that goes into making these. Even if the original poster would share just a few tips it would help. And even he gave a step-by-step how he did it most would still not be able to achieve it.
Like I said when I get time if I ever will I will work on it and share what I find. Anything I post in this "casting" forum is for sharing not a show it off and not share. That belongs in the show your pens forum.
Just my feelings.
ed4copies
Local Chapter Manager
Let's recall "sharing" is optional!
Some members give "step-by-step". Some don't. As the person who "dreamed up" the method, it certainly should be your option, not a MANDATE.
You're looking at the feathers, before casting. When we cast snakes, I can tell you we have tried dozens of adhesives. Even the ones we use routinely don't always work. So, there is no 100% right answer.
Go forth and experiment--you, like Les, will feel SO GOOD when you succeed!!!
Some members give "step-by-step". Some don't. As the person who "dreamed up" the method, it certainly should be your option, not a MANDATE.
You're looking at the feathers, before casting. When we cast snakes, I can tell you we have tried dozens of adhesives. Even the ones we use routinely don't always work. So, there is no 100% right answer.
Go forth and experiment--you, like Les, will feel SO GOOD when you succeed!!!
Craftdiggity
Member
True enough, Ed, but this part of the forum is where we discuss how we do things. There is another location where we post our work to "show off." If you're not willing part with information, then you should stick to the show off forum. I personally greatly appreciate everyone who has taken the time to share the details of their efforts with the rest of us. I have learned a great deal and saved a lot of time as a result. Also, as a result, whenever a question arises that I can help with, I jump right in with my suggestions. If anyone ever asks me how I did something, I would be happy to walk them through the process. One thing I would not do is post a cocky response calling people lazy. It's one thing to be good at your craft, but when you're a part of a site like this, you should be willing to help others, not just bask in their admiration.