First off, thanks to a few IAP members, Fred, Don, Harvey and Bob and Chris. I was a bit intimidated by the whole process but it seemed worse than what it is! I did not use a PP or VP. I preheated the resin, 1 ounce w/3 drops of MEKP, stir it for a couple of minutes and then pour and pray! I was working in 70° weather and it seemed slow to cure,sooo, into the oven this morning @ 115° for 20 minutes and then out in the yard, direct sunlight for most of the morning. Felt fine, looked great, off to the garage. The pour,
The cured blanks, after oven and sun treatment,
My first completed pen. It is a Special Delivery Stamp from the 40's or 50's.
I turned another along with the first, it too is a Special Delivery Stamp Pen, I combined them for this picture.
..and lastly,one more picture.
Casting is quite fun and not too difficult to do, or else I just got lucky. I have some new themed pens upcoming. C~N~C welcomed. Thanks and be well.....Jan
The cured blanks, after oven and sun treatment,
My first completed pen. It is a Special Delivery Stamp from the 40's or 50's.
I turned another along with the first, it too is a Special Delivery Stamp Pen, I combined them for this picture.
..and lastly,one more picture.
Casting is quite fun and not too difficult to do, or else I just got lucky. I have some new themed pens upcoming. C~N~C welcomed. Thanks and be well.....Jan