My first 3 color casting attempt

[Drstrangefart]

So, last night I couldn't sleep. Wandered downstairs to look at different blanks coming out of the mold and decided I'd take a shot at 3 color casting while I was too tired to outsmart myself. I used dark royal purple, dark blue and dark green. I was hoping for some radical contrast, but I grabbed the weakest of the 3 blanks I'd made for this just to see if the colors were still there. Looks like the colors are good, and should be better on the other two blanks from this batch. Also, if you have to fart while at the lathe, you should probably move it somewhere else unless you REALLY like your own brand.

 

[KenV]

This is a great color set for a one piece style pen

Larger diameter will show it off better.

 

[D.Oliver]

Alan that is a sweet looking blank, but I'm not so keen on the gold components. What do you think about a satin pearl finish instead?

 

[Drstrangefart]

Alan that is a sweet looking blank, but I'm not so keen on the gold components. What do you think about a satin pearl finish instead?

I would have preferred a regular glossy gold plate myself, but I don't have any left in the stash. I don't think I've seen satin pearl finish, unless it's the same as the satin silver.

 

[Steve Busey]

Love that color combo, Alan - very rich!

Also, if you have to fart while at the lathe, you should probably move it somewhere else unless you REALLY like your own brand.

Likewise, if you have a powered respirator, don't mount the "fanny pack" directly behind you when you've had bean burritos for lunch. The "speed of smell" suddenly happens at the speed of light. Don't ask me how I know that.

 

[Drstrangefart]

Love that color combo, Alan - very rich!

Also, if you have to fart while at the lathe, you should probably move it somewhere else unless you REALLY like your own brand.

Likewise, if you have a powered respirator, don't mount the "fanny pack" directly behind you when you've had bean burritos for lunch. The "speed of smell" suddenly happens at the speed of light. Don't ask me how I know that.

These rules also apply to small shower stalls and the cabins of small trucks.

 

[John Den]

I think the blank is terrific - better than the best blanks I can buy over this side of the pond.
The shape is great.
I love the gold!!!
Regards
John

 

[Drstrangefart]

I think the blank is terrific - better than the best blanks I can buy over this side of the pond.
The shape is great.
I love the gold!!!
Regards
John

Well that's a hefty compliment! Thanks!

 

[PenMan1]

I REALLY like this blank. Your casting has come a long way in a short time!

I have to agree with Derek, I think a chrome, rhodium or even black TI would really bring this blank to life.

 

[Drstrangefart]

I REALLY like this blank. You casting has come a long way in a short time!

I have to agree with Derek, I think a chrome, rhodium or even black TI would really bring this blank to life.

I can see that. I held off on using the better ones for that reason.

 

[Wright]

Allen, love the blank. Colors turned out perfect.

 

[leslie hines]

good colors

 

[boxerman]

Very nice colors in that blank.

 

[bryfox86]

I have not cast anything yet... mainly because I am stationed here in Hawaii but I would love to turn one of your cast... they look great!

 

[Drstrangefart]

I have not cast anything yet... mainly because I am stationed here in Hawaii but I would love to turn one of your cast... they look great!

Thanks! Lemme look into shipping costs and we may be able to work something out for you. I'm still very much in the learning stages right now so I'm pretty surprised by the feedback so far.

 

[bryfox86]

I like that way this sounds!

 

[ALexG]

Nice combination, I feel encouraged to do some casting this weekend, I would try for that blank a chrome plating as well

 

[Drstrangefart]

That will be likely if the blanks don't sell at the next IAP meeting.