first millifiori pen

[Gary Beasley]

I've been doing a bit of research and got the toys together to try this out. I sat down this afternoon with the polymer clay and pasta roller and made a cane with this pattern.
After applying the slices I baked it the recommended time and temperature, but the blank was a bit softer than I anticipated. Even after giving it an hour of cool time it was not as hard as even a relatively soft polymer casting. Is this usual or do I need to modify the baking routine to get a harder result?
Because of the softness I CA coated it after I turned and sanded it with the usual micromesh finishing.

 

[Pioneerpens]

You did a great job on that! very nice!! I can't help with the issues because I haven't attempted pc and probably never will~ but it still came out looking good despite your issues.

 

[bobjackson]

Good job. I bake mine at 250 for 30 minutes and never have had a problem. Welcome to the darkside.

 

[ctubbs]

Now that is one part of pen making I plan to never get into. If I need one of the PC blanks, I'll just dig deep and make the purchase. I admire anyone that has the patience and ability to do that kind of work. Congratulations on a fine looking pen.
Charles

 

[Jgrden]

How neat. I wanta try. I have some clay and the press. Will make something. heh, heh, heh

 

[maxman400]

Fruity Pebbles, Nice work I like the colors.

 

[Gary Beasley]

Fruity Pebbles, Nice work I like the colors.

Hah! I like the name!

 

[Drstrangefart]

Came out good. Can't wait to get out there and play with it!

 

[workinforwood]

Nicely done..it looks excellent!