sierra with a blank cast by me!

[mb007]

This is from my first batch of casts, and I'm really happy with how it turned out. I included a pic of the blank before turning so you can see what it looked like straight out of the mold. I'm very glad I stumbled across the IAP site, it's inspired me to try a lot of new things!

 

[CatSmasher]

Looks very nice!

 

[robersonjr]

That's a beautiful pen, awesome casting and turning.

 

[wiset1]

Really love the color combo on the custom cast...fantastic work!

 

[Robert111]

Love the look of that blank! Great job on it!

 

[Scott]

That turned out very nice!

Scott.

 

[LouCee]

This is from your first batch of casts? Wow, turned out great!

 

[brownsfn2]

Is that polyresin? I have been wanting to try it but I can't decide between Polyresin and Alumilite. How bad was the smell? I woudl have to do this in my basement and I am wondering if my wife will complain.

Oh and BTW- Your first attempt looks great!!

 

[mb007]

Is that polyresin? I have been wanting to try it but I can't decide between Polyresin and Alumilite. How bad was the smell? I woudl have to do this in my basement and I am wondering if my wife will complain.

Oh and BTW- Your first attempt looks great!!

Yep, polyresin. Castin Craft from Michaels to be exact. I wanted to try this out with small quantities to make sure I enjoyed it before investing in the Silmar / Pressure Pot that I'm sure is coming soon!

The smell is pretty strong at first. I poured it in the garage and wore a respirator. The smell seemed to dissipate as they dried, so if you have a way to heat the blanks (toaster over, etc.), that might keep the smell to a minimum. My gut feeling is that you'd want a fan directing the fumes out a window to do this indoors... maybe someone who casts indoors can chime in here!

 

[Rick P]

Your blank turned out sweet!

If your going to cast indoors or use a heat source be very careful! The stuff is explosive and it can be very damaging to your lungs. I did some casting in my home, tore me up so bad I had to cancel my Sheep hunt! I train all year to hut sheep, I LIVE for that hunt! Anyhow it took months for me to get back to "normal" breathing. I am mildly asthmatic but it rarely effects me.

 

[patmurris]

Really nice first cast... i wish my (future) first attempts will look half as good!

 

[Matt Cotton]

Great looking cast, I too have been threatening myself with the idea of doing my own casts.