DJBPenmaker
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Does anyone know of any glitter blanks where the glitter is evenly distributed in the blank. I've bought different ones but the glitter is always denser on two sides and they don't make a pen that I would be happy to sell
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DJBPenmaker
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Does anyone know of any glitter blanks where the glitter is evenly distributed in the blank. I've bought different ones but the glitter is always denser on two sides and they don't make a pen that I would be happy to sell
egnald
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Greetings from Nebraska. In the 2021 PITH exchange one of the members, tsponge1, sent me a very pretty green glitter pen that was very even. I don't know if he made the blank or if it was something commercial, but you might try reaching out to him.
Regards,
Dave
Regards,
Dave
MRDucks2
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I have purchased some glitter blanks with good distribution that produced a uniform exterior. I am guessing at the time I would have gotten them from Woodturingz. I know if they have glitter blanks that seem layered they sell them in the bargain bin as seconds. They are good folks, you may want to call them and get their feedback. They will be upfront about what to expect. I do both pink and a darker green as I recall.
MRDucks2
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I have purchased some glitter blanks with good distribution that produced a uniform exterior. I am guessing at the time I would have gotten them from Woodturingz. I know if they have glitter blanks that seem layered they sell them in the bargain bin as seconds. They are good folks, you may want to call them and get their feedback. They will be upfront about what to expect. I do both pink and a darker green as I recall.
greenacres2
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Not glitter, but Diamondcast blanks from McKenzie Penworks have the diamond dust pretty evenly throughout the blank. Not as big as what i'd think glitter to be--but awesome blanks.
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Gary Beasley
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Ive made some pretty even looking glitter blanks with in tube casting by coating the tube in CA and shaking glitter onto it. I used a piece of all thread and some hdpv cones mounted to it. Works best with a meaty kit style, slimlines never left enough resin to keep the glitter encapsulated.
DJBPenmaker
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Will do and thank you
DJBPenmaker
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That's the evenness I'm looking for. Thanks, I'll ask him.
DJBPenmaker
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Just checked and they do have a selection of glitter blanks
duncsuss
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Never had a complaint about DiamondCast (from Tim McKenzie)
DJBPenmaker
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I've been toying with the idea of casting. Sounds like a good method.
DJBPenmaker
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Yes I have had some of the diamondcast of theirs and I personally love the effect and the fact they are diamonds but a lot of ladies want even more bling
DJBPenmaker
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Yes I've had those thanks but some want even more bling
penicillin
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I made a few pens using Holographic Black inlace acrylester pen blanks purchased at Rockler. They are tagged as coming from Woodturningz, but I bought them here:
https://www.rockler.com/inlace-acrylester-pen-blank-holographic-black
The blanks are pure black with many tiny colored sparkles of glitter embedded in them and look very classy. The multi-colored glitter is evenly distributed and fairly dense. They were the only ones quite like them at the Rockler store. They polish to a very smooth finish. There may be other colors, too, but the black ones are standouts, in my opinion.
You may also want to look for them at Woodturningz website.
Warning:
The blanks are very brittle and a challenge to turn. My first two had problems with chipping, cracking, etc. After that, they seemed easy. I made several more for friends and family who liked the blank and made requests. I never had one go bad after I figured it out. Use very sharp tools and a very light touch. (They always say that, huh?). Once you get the hang of it, you can do them all day.
Photos: Gastby Twist Gold Titanium pen kit with Holographic Black pen blank. I grabbed the pen from my desk, put it on an orange towel, and shot the photos.This pen was made on 23 May 2019 and was my "everyday pen" for quite a while. I have a stone desk caddy, so some scratches may show - sorry.
https://www.rockler.com/inlace-acrylester-pen-blank-holographic-black
The blanks are pure black with many tiny colored sparkles of glitter embedded in them and look very classy. The multi-colored glitter is evenly distributed and fairly dense. They were the only ones quite like them at the Rockler store. They polish to a very smooth finish. There may be other colors, too, but the black ones are standouts, in my opinion.
You may also want to look for them at Woodturningz website.
Warning:
The blanks are very brittle and a challenge to turn. My first two had problems with chipping, cracking, etc. After that, they seemed easy. I made several more for friends and family who liked the blank and made requests. I never had one go bad after I figured it out. Use very sharp tools and a very light touch. (They always say that, huh?). Once you get the hang of it, you can do them all day.
Photos: Gastby Twist Gold Titanium pen kit with Holographic Black pen blank. I grabbed the pen from my desk, put it on an orange towel, and shot the photos.This pen was made on 23 May 2019 and was my "everyday pen" for quite a while. I have a stone desk caddy, so some scratches may show - sorry.
DJBPenmaker
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Yes that is a good looker. I have turned some very brittle blanks before namely some of the circuit board blanks that were popular but you do get the hang of it eventually. Thanks for taking the trouble to attach a photo.
DJBPenmaker
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Thanks for all the suggestions. This is the kind of variation I'm talking about. I don't think I'm being too fussy?
penicillin
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Is that the same "Holographic Black" pen blank as the one I mentioned above, from Woodturningz (sold by Rockler)?
I don't know if you are being too fussy or not, but it is definitely not as uniform as the Holographic Black pen blanks I have turned.
I have also bought various "Glow Stonez" at Rockler. They are another "fun" favorite of mine. They also come from Woodturningz. The glow-in-the-dark "pebbles" in those blanks are not evenly distributed. The lack of uniformity is much worse than what your photos show with the glitter, but they are much larger pebble size. The Glow Stonez blanks look uniform in the daytime. The novelty of the glow-in-the-dark pebbles is well, a novelty. I didn't like it, but I didn't complain.
If I were you, I would contact Woodturningz and ask them about your experience and their own product expectations. It could be that they are unaware of issues like yours. Their phone number is on their home web page:
https://www.woodturningz.com
I don't know if you are being too fussy or not, but it is definitely not as uniform as the Holographic Black pen blanks I have turned.
I have also bought various "Glow Stonez" at Rockler. They are another "fun" favorite of mine. They also come from Woodturningz. The glow-in-the-dark "pebbles" in those blanks are not evenly distributed. The lack of uniformity is much worse than what your photos show with the glitter, but they are much larger pebble size. The Glow Stonez blanks look uniform in the daytime. The novelty of the glow-in-the-dark pebbles is well, a novelty. I didn't like it, but I didn't complain.
If I were you, I would contact Woodturningz and ask them about your experience and their own product expectations. It could be that they are unaware of issues like yours. Their phone number is on their home web page:
https://www.woodturningz.com
DJBPenmaker
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No, that one was bought over here in the UK from a reputable supplier. It's advertised as
Kirinite Stardust Glitter Series
I see woodturningz do ship international so it might be worth paying for shipping etc. If I can get good blanks like yours.
DJBPenmaker
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Sorry but I can't find that member doing a search on here
DJBPenmaker
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Thank you