2nd cast in PR

Lenny · 03-21-2011, 01:05 PM

For my second cast of PR using Coastal Scents mica pigments, I just kind of jumped in with no real plan whatsoever!

The results look about like something created on the spur of the moment by someone trying to out race the falling thermometer...

but, once I cut a blank off and rounded it over .... it looked a little better!

PenMan1 · 03-21-2011, 01:19 PM

Now, You are COOKING! Nice Blanks.

Lenny · 03-21-2011, 01:36 PM

Well Andy ... you DID tell me I had to do three colors this time!

I mixed up PLENTY this time as well, poured a couple other experimental things with what was left over. .... But next time I have to plan things out a little better.

I poured the first color into the mold and had to pour it back as I forgot to add the catalyst.

I should have (to get the look I was hoping for) mixed a bigger batch of the black.

I was running around trying to find a suitable mixing cup for the third color as things were starting to gel up! Still haven't located the cups with a #5 on the bottom.

Still a work in progress .... still FUN in progress, I should say!

Jim15 · 03-21-2011, 07:08 PM

If it looks as good as the first one you did, it will be great.

nativewooder · 03-21-2011, 07:12 PM

It looks like you're taking to casting like a duck takes to water!! Tally Ho!

seamus7227 · 03-21-2011, 09:23 PM

hey Lenny, if you aren't happy with those blanks, I would be more than happy to take them off your hands for ya! :-)

Lenny · 03-21-2011, 09:30 PM

Thanks Seamus, I'll take that into consideration.

Turned the first one as a El Grande ... but a odd version the El Grande Streamline.
The instructions call for turning the cap end with the two different sized tubes loosely fit (without glue) ....
Way to much play... the results were about what I expected .... not great!

Out of round

robutacion · 03-21-2011, 11:17 PM

Great stuff Lenny,

You're certainly are getting addicted to casting, huh...???

I would suggest one thing, do your mixers/castings at the end of the day and leave them alone until the next day, you will be surprised how excitting it is to get out of bed...!!!

Cheers
George

Lenny · 03-22-2011, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robutacion

Great stuff Lenny,

You're certainly are getting addicted to casting, huh...???

I would suggest one thing, do your mixers/castings at the end of the day and leave them alone until the next day, you will be surprised how excitting it is to get out of bed...!!!

Cheers
George

I will be really glad when I can do that!

For my first two casts I've had to work at noon to get the warmest part of the day.

I look forward to being able to come home from work and play a little with the mica and PR without having to worry about keeping things warm.

JohnU · 03-22-2011, 04:56 PM

Looks Great Lenny! The surface never complements whats inside. You got real good color swirl. I think my first few casts were just layers of seperated colors.

03-21-2011, 01:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
Lenny Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Searsport, Maine Posts: 2,498 Photos: 47	2nd cast in PR For my second cast of PR using Coastal Scents mica pigments, I just kind of jumped in with no real plan whatsoever! The results look about like something created on the spur of the moment by someone trying to out race the falling thermometer... but, once I cut a blank off and rounded it over .... it looked a little better! Attached Thumbnails

03-21-2011, 01:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
PenMan1 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eatonton, Georgia Posts: 4,914 Photos: 57	Now, You are COOKING! Nice Blanks. __________________ Andy Little entia non sunt multiplicanda praeter necessitatem. The popular interpretation of this principle is that the simplest explanation is usually the correct one. -Occam's Razor Common sense isn't always such a common thing. If it ain't broke.......then a little duct tape won't hurt it!

03-21-2011, 07:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jim15 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Fairfield, Ohio, USA. Photos: 34	If it looks as good as the first one you did, it will be great. __________________ jim, Cincinnati, Ohio

03-21-2011, 07:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
nativewooder Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fort Pierce, Fl 34982 Posts: 484 Photos: 0	It looks like you're taking to casting like a duck takes to water!! Tally Ho! __________________ Barry L Elder

03-21-2011, 09:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
seamus7227 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: wichita falls, Tx Posts: 3,806 Photos: 116	hey Lenny, if you aren't happy with those blanks, I would be more than happy to take them off your hands for ya! :-) __________________ Follow me on Ustream http://www.texomapens.com

03-21-2011, 01:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lenny Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Searsport, Maine Posts: 2,498 Photos: 47	Well Andy ... you DID tell me I had to do three colors this time! I mixed up PLENTY this time as well, poured a couple other experimental things with what was left over. .... But next time I have to plan things out a little better. I poured the first color into the mold and had to pour it back as I forgot to add the catalyst. I should have (to get the look I was hoping for) mixed a bigger batch of the black. I was running around trying to find a suitable mixing cup for the third color as things were starting to gel up! Still haven't located the cups with a #5 on the bottom. Still a work in progress .... still FUN in progress, I should say!

03-21-2011, 09:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
Lenny Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Searsport, Maine Posts: 2,498 Photos: 47	Thanks Seamus, I'll take that into consideration. Turned the first one as a El Grande ... but a odd version the El Grande Streamline. The instructions call for turning the cap end with the two different sized tubes loosely fit (without glue) .... Way to much play... the results were about what I expected .... not great! Out of round

03-21-2011, 11:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
robutacion Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Australia - SA Adelaide Hills Posts: 1,428 Photos: 3	Great stuff Lenny, You're certainly are getting addicted to casting, huh...??? I would suggest one thing, do your mixers/castings at the end of the day and leave them alone until the next day, you will be surprised how excitting it is to get out of bed...!!! Cheers George __________________ "Don't give others what you don't like for yourself" My web site - www.timberssoul.webs.com eBay store - http://stores.shop.ebay.com.au/Georg...__W0QQ_armrsZ1 Email address - robutacion@yahoo.com.au

03-22-2011, 04:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
JohnU Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ottawa, Illinois, USA. Posts: 2,300 Photos: 0	Looks Great Lenny! The surface never complements whats inside. You got real good color swirl. I think my first few casts were just layers of seperated colors. __________________ John North Central Illinois

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