I have been trying to master the art of label casting, I am using waterproof labels but after pouring the resin into the moulds the stickers start to come undone. I have heard that applying a small amount of UV resin along the seam and curing it under a UV lamp could solve this problem. Has anyone tried this method ?
Hello all, thanks for having me, I am from the UK and started pen making when I retired 2 years ago.
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JohnU
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Welcome from ILLINOIS, make sure you're leaving at least an 1/8" overlap with your labels. I like to roll over the seam with a pen or tube to press it together a bit. Also, Make sure you're not touching the edge of the labels. The oils in your skin can create a weak bond in its adhesives. Best of luck and feel free to message me if you have more questions.
tomtedesco
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Welcome from Colorado.
Alan Morrison
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Welcome to the forum, Malcolm.
howsitwork
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Welcome along Malcolm.
Label casting is a whole new rabbit hole I've not explored yet but when I retire ……!
Good luck and pleased update us on your methods
Label casting is a whole new rabbit hole I've not explored yet but when I retire ……!
Good luck and pleased update us on your methods
Jans husband
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Hi Malcolm,
Where in the UK are you?
Follow Johns advice for anything to do with casting and you can't go wrong.
Mike
Where in the UK are you?
Follow Johns advice for anything to do with casting and you can't go wrong.
Mike
Lew
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Hi and welcome from Texas. I've got the equipment to do casting but so far haven't tried it. Best of luck and as said above, follow John's advice on casting.
gimpy
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Welcome Malcom, from Pa, USA
Looking forward to seeing your work
Looking forward to seeing your work
randyrls
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Welcome Malcolm; Pull up a chair and sit a spell. The "IAP Library" under Resources contains a wealth of information.
egnald
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Greetings from Nebraska and welcome to the IAP community. John Underhill (JohnU) is one of the experts at tube-in casting here on IAP. - Dave
amtechrs
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Welcome, Malcolm! Sort of rhymes....
Woodchipper
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Welcome. I retired in 2009 and can't figure out when I had time to work!
Funny for you Brits: Our church had a dinner with fish and chips. Turned out it was fish and crisps! To us Yanks, chips are french fries.
Funny for you Brits: Our church had a dinner with fish and chips. Turned out it was fish and crisps! To us Yanks, chips are french fries.
sorcerertd
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Welcome from North Carolina, USA! While I can't offer experience with label casting, I can say that you are in the right place to find out about any aspect of penmaking.