A pencil with copper braid, bocote and clear cast

[skiprat]

Here is another kit from the bottom of my pile of kits. It is a pencil that I bought when I first started. I cut the curves with two different holesaws. I wanted to practice my Alumilite casting but I'm too tight to just pour it in a pot or cup to see if I got the method right.[}] Well thanks to Scott especially ( but others as well ),the Alumilite set spot on. I kept stirring and stirring till it started to get warm and only then poured. I had a lot more time than I expected.
The only 'trick' with this pen was that on the two bits of bocote on each end, I had to drill two holes, an 8.5mm to accept the braid but still a 7mm for the tube.
I tried a CA finish for the wood, but well....I can't swear on this forum, so enough said[xx(]
Certainly not a favourite but good learning experience.

 

[ahoiberg]

i think it looks pretty fancy skip! nice job. very unique look.

 

[gerryr]

I like it. So, did you cast the whole thing in Alumilite or just the copper braid?

 

[skiprat]

Gerry, I cast the hole thing. this is what it looked like during a dry fit..

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[Penmonkey]

Very nice pen. Has a really interesting look to it.

 

[ahoiberg]

skip, did you pressure/vacuum cast it or just pour and wait?

 

[skiprat]

Originally posted by ahoiberg
<br />skip, did you pressure/vacuum cast it or just pour and wait?

Andrew, I just mixed then pressure cast at about 4bar ( approx 60psi )
I was going to vac the individual liquids, but now I'm glad I didn't bother. The clarity is phenominal and absolutely bubble free. []

 

[GaryMGg]

Steven,
You just keep finding ways to impress us while having fun. Ain't it grand!
Great stuff.
Gary

 

[vick]

Great work. I always look forward to seeing your pens.

 

[Stevej72]

Very nice work, I love it.

 

[neon007]

Very creative. I like it alot.

 

[dfurlano]

I like the way you did the cast.

 

[mikegibs]

Beautiful work. I really like the way the metal plays against the wood. It gives a nice optical effect.

Mike G.

 

[rd_ab_penman]

Fantastic pen! Very unique! Nice work!

 

[Ligget]

Fantastic, certainly is unique as is all of your work. I love the colour of the braiding, I need to get myself a pressure pot soon![]

 

[UKpenmaker]

Very nice work Stephen, i totally agree with Mark the colour in the braid is brilliant.
And i am also nearer to buying that pressure pot[]