First Casting Attempt

[ghostrider]

Okay, it's actually my second attempt, but the first was so bad it went into the trash. Something about miscalculating the amount for reactant. These didn't go so smooth either. I'd just gotten them all poured, and things were going very well when I accidentally tipped the mode over and spilled quite a bit. I ended up just pouring some more on top of the first layer.

I know there are still some voids, but am anxious to see how they turn out.

 

[Buzzzz4]

They look like they have some potential. Some back painting will definitely be necessary.

 

[ghostrider]

They look like they have some potential. Some back painting will definitely be necessary.

Absolutely on the back painting.

Yeah, I'm not too put off by the way they turned out considering. Time will tell when I turn them if there are any problem voids.

 

[BSea]

Like Forest Gump says "Casting pen blanks is like a box of chocolates. You never know what your going to get." Or something like that. The point is, you'll be surprised by what's inside more times than not. At least till you have a few gallons under your belt. Even then, it can be an adventure.

 

[Brooks803]

Gator jaw bone? PR or Alumilite? Looks like PR to me. The reverse painting will definitely give a nice effect. Just remember white will wash out most of that color so I'd go with a darker paint. Contrasting crushed stone would be cool in the voids too. Can't wait to see it turned!

 

[ghostrider]

Like Forest Gump says "Casting pen blanks is like a box of chocolates. You never know what your going to get." Or something like that. The point is, you'll be surprised by what's inside more times than not. At least till you have a few gallons under your belt. Even then, it can be an adventure.

You couldn't be more right. I remember this one blank that Eric gave me that was all brown, except for a yellow part around the middle. Turned out to be a yellow pen with a few minor spots and swirls of of brown.

 

[ghostrider]

Gator jaw bone? PR or Alumilite? Looks like PR to me. The reverse painting will definitely give a nice effect. Just remember white will wash out most of that color so I'd go with a darker paint. Contrasting crushed stone would be cool in the voids too. Can't wait to see it turned!

All PR.

Interference Voilet, Supper Russet, and black with some Macropearl thrown in.

 

[SDB777]

Are you measuring by the ounce and adding the required MEKP per ounce?

Something about miscalculating the amount for reactant.

Guess you'll need to turn this one soon, so we can all see what it came out like:biggrin:





Scott

 

[ghostrider]

Are you measuring by the ounce and adding the required MEKP per ounce?

Something about miscalculating the amount for reactant.

Guess you'll need to turn this one soon, so we can all see what it came out like:biggrin:





Scott

I measured. Just miscalculated due to brain flatulence.

 

[watch_art]

I think the dark one looks great. Can't wait to see it.

 

[toyotaman]

Looks good. Just reverse paint and turn.

 

[joefyffe]

Like Forest Gump says "Casting pen blanks is like a box of chocolates. You never know what your going to get." Or something like that. The point is, you'll be surprised by what's inside more times than not. At least till you have a few gallons under your belt. Even then, it can be an adventure.

Did Forrest actually say that? :biggrin:

 

[BSea]

Like Forest Gump says "Casting pen blanks is like a box of chocolates. You never know what your going to get." Or something like that. The point is, you'll be surprised by what's inside more times than not. At least till you have a few gallons under your belt. Even then, it can be an adventure.

Did Forrest actually say that? :biggrin:

I'm pretty sure it's a deleted scene that's only in the extended version.