Phunky_2003
Member
I just finished this up. Fleur-De-Cav from Creative Dimensions. There are sooooooo many possibilities with these blanks. Hopefully I'll be able to save up and order some more.
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ed4copies
Local Chapter Manager
Wow!!!!
Nice!!!
Nice!!!
wdcav1952
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NewLondon88
Local Chapter Leader
Nice job, James! I've been waiting to see who would post one first! :biggrin:
We're cutting blanks like crazy. I haven't been this tired since I invented
stone ground grits..
We're cutting blanks like crazy. I haven't been this tired since I invented
stone ground grits..
greenmtnguy
Local Chapter Leader
Great job The first post of our new blank. How well did it finish for you? Any difficulties or advice you care to share? Can we improve it?
Phunky_2003
Member
It finished pretty well. I used the same paint or similar that Charlie used....... folk art stuff something like that I grabbed from some projects the kids were working on. Painted the blank a solid color then wiped the excess off. I then let it dry for a few days. I lightly and do mean lightly sanded the paint off the high spots. I was a tad bit worried about destroying it. I probably would have invented new words if I had. I used CA for finish. Several glopping coats of med CA to begin with after filling everything in, I lightly sanded the CA smooth and added 6 coats of thin CA. MM to 12000 and polished.
And no I didn't apply the CA with a caulking gun. LOL. I used a t-shirt material and put on about double the amount of what I normally would. Seemed to go on really smooth. But I was being cautious.
I got some other ideas floating around that I'd like to try with them. I think you 2 came up with a very innovative idea. The possibilities appear to be endless. It gives the pen maker the opportunity to make creative one of a kind blanks. It shouldn't be overwhelming for people to make. I consider myself a beginner, so anybody can do these blanks.
The only improvement I could think of is.......... ermmmm sending samples to the person who posted the first one. Co-founders excluded.:smile-big::rotfl:
I'd definately give you guys a thumbs up :good:.
When I ordered mine, I couldn't make up my mind so I ordered the one where the pic wasn't showing yet... LOL
And no I didn't apply the CA with a caulking gun. LOL. I used a t-shirt material and put on about double the amount of what I normally would. Seemed to go on really smooth. But I was being cautious.
I got some other ideas floating around that I'd like to try with them. I think you 2 came up with a very innovative idea. The possibilities appear to be endless. It gives the pen maker the opportunity to make creative one of a kind blanks. It shouldn't be overwhelming for people to make. I consider myself a beginner, so anybody can do these blanks.
The only improvement I could think of is.......... ermmmm sending samples to the person who posted the first one. Co-founders excluded.:smile-big::rotfl:
I'd definately give you guys a thumbs up :good:.
When I ordered mine, I couldn't make up my mind so I ordered the one where the pic wasn't showing yet... LOL
NewLondon88
Local Chapter Leader
I dunno, Alton .. I think he should get another one just for the chutzpah. :tongue:
greenmtnguy
Local Chapter Leader
Charlie,
Is he working for us.? Send me a pm with your address and I will get one in the mail for our unannounced prize for first post of our blanks.
Is he working for us.? Send me a pm with your address and I will get one in the mail for our unannounced prize for first post of our blanks.
Phunky_2003
Member
Sweet!