PR /CASTING OF CACTUS

[OKLAHOMAN]

In the last week I have had a few emails inquring about the cactus pen I showed last week asking if I used epoxy or PR. I used PR and had only cast one blank at a time. This morning I cast 4 at a time in a tupperware type container whick was divided in the middle and used a paint stirer to sub divide to make 4 blanks each blank being 5 7/8 in long x 1 1/2 wide x 1 1/2 deep. My thinking that each blank could be then divided to make one large pen and one slim or 4 slim lines. The 2 blanks at the end are slightly larger. My next pour will be in the same type container w/o the dividers and than cutting the blank to size.

 

[Dario]

Thanks Roy.I'll try to cast my own soon so this info is very timely []

 

[alamocdc]

I gotta get me some of that stuff. I meant to collect some while I was home, but just didn't have time.[]

 

[mrplace]

Are the catus I see growing all over the Rio Grande Valley the right kind of catus to get the skeletons from? Hate to get all stucked up and then have the wrong kind[B)].

 

[OKLAHOMAN]

Originally posted by mrplace
<br />Are the catus I see growing all over the Rio Grande Valley the right kind of catus to get the skeletons from? Hate to get all stucked up and then have the wrong kind[B)].

<br />IF THIS IS WHAT YOU ARE SEEING YES!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[74cuda]

Originally posted by OKLAHOMAN
<br />In the last week I have had a few emails inquring about the cactus pen I showed last week asking if I used epoxy or PR. I used PR and had only cast one blank at a time. This morning I cast 4 at a time in a tupperware type container whick was divided in the middle and used a paint stirer to sub divide to make 4 blanks each blank being 5 7/8 in long x 1 1/2 wide x 1 1/2 deep. My thinking that each blank could be then divided to make one large pen and one slim or 4 slim lines. The 2 blanks at the end are slightly larger. My next pour will be in the same type container w/o the dividers and than cutting the blank to size.

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How did the single pour( no divider)go?

 

[jaywood1207]

Roy you have probably answered this at some time but how large are the pieces that you use?

 

[terrymiller]

Hey Billy you can check with some of the local greenhouses for clippings or check with the local Lonestar or Texas steakhouse they usually have them growing out front.

 

[DWK5150]

I actually poured yesterday a single blank that Im gonna cut up.

 

[PenTurnerJohn]

Roy,

Nice work on the castings. I want to try this myself. Any hints on how to get the nice skeletons from the cactus? Is there already a tutorial on this?

 

[myname1960]

Originally posted by PenTurnerJohn
<br />Roy,

Nice work on the castings. I want to try this myself. Any hints on how to get the nice skeletons from the cactus? Is there already a tutorial on this?

Roy there is a nice tutorial on the homepage named "cactus blanks" which shows removing the skeleton from the skin. Doesnt look pretty either. [xx(]

Hope that helps ya.

 

[PenTurnerJohn]

Chris,

Thanks, I missed that somehow. Thanks - yes, it does seem to be a bit messy in the preparation.

 

[Dario]

Originally posted by PenTurnerJohn
<br />it does seem to be a bit messy in the preparation.

I think "messy" is an understatement [][xx(]

 

[OKLAHOMAN]

MESSY? NOT FOR ME [][]I JUST LET DARIO DO THE DIRTY WORK FOR ME![}]I JUST HAD TO DARIO, SORRY LOL!!! RUSS IN ANSWER TO YOUR QUESTION ABOUT THE SINGLE CASTING ,I'VE NOW CAST ABOUT ENOUGH FOR 12-15 BLANKS AND ITS WORKING OUT GREAT. I PLAN TO TURN SOME THIS WEEK END AND I'LL POST SOME PHOTOS. IN ANSWERE TO THE QUESTION ABOUT THE SIZE I'M CASTING 1 IN. THICK X 6 IN. SQUARE. DARIO BTW I TRIED DYEING THE CACTUS BLACK DON'T TRY IT. SEEMS THE SKELETONS DO NOT ABSORB THE DYEquote]Originally posted by Dario
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Originally posted by PenTurnerJohn
<br />it does seem to be a bit messy in the preparation.

I think "messy" is an understatement [][xx(]
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