acrylic blanks

[alan1970]

Hi everyone, I'm pretty new to pen turning and I was wondering if anyone has ever tried to make there own acrylic blanks? They look great but are so expensive for a new turner.

 

[txbatons]

Welcome to the forum, Alan. Lots...TONS...of info about making acrylic blanks here. I haven't done any yet, but I did purchase a pressure pot yesterday. Check out the Library or search for "casting".

 

[doddman70]

Check ot the casting and stabilization forum lots of people make or pour there own blanks most use polyester resin as well as a couple of other mediums there are also alot of tutorials on IAP about how to do it. its pretty easy and alot of fun. good luck

Shane

 

[Brewmeister35]

Hi Alan, you can find info on casting in the casting and stabilization section of the forum. It costs a bit to get into it. If you want to try acrylics cheap, have a peek at the business classified's. There's a post there for some crushed velvet blanks that are pretty cheap if you're doing smaller pens. They turn out great too!

 

[great12b4ever]

Welcome

Rob

 

[alan1970]

Thank you all for the guidence. I found the artical you were talking about. Keep up the friendly advice.

 

[gerryr]

Welcome to the IAP. One thing, though, you can't make your own acrylic blanks. That requires a HUGE investment in equipment. You can make polyester resin and epoxy blanks.