Glow Stonez blanks?

[qquake]

Anybody turn the Glow Stonez blanks from Woodturningz? How well do they glow?

Glow Stonez Pen Blank 5-pack - WoodTurningz

This kit contains 1 each of the 5 Glow Stonez Pen Blanks. This is a perfect way to try all of the colors at a great price! Turn this glow-in-the-dark acrylic as you would any acrylic blank using sharp tools. Assemble your pen and watch it light up in the dark! <br/> Blanks are 3/4 square x 5 long

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[TonyL]

Yes many..for adults and kids. You hold then under light for a short time and them bring them into a dark room. Not very practical (to write in the dark) but they are fun. I had some adults that like them just plain. Use very sharp tools and take your time. They finish very nicely.

 

[SpiritRider]

I used negative rake carbide cutters for them

 

[qquake]

I have a 2" radius negative rake cutter, and I'm not impressed. I get better results with a 2"R flat cutter.

 

[qquake]

Well, I got the Moon Rock blank. It does glow, but not for very long. I did notice that it looks a bit translucent. If I decide to back paint it, what color should I use? Black? White? Green?

 

[TonyL]

Well, I got the Moon Rock blank. It does glow, but not for very long. I did notice that it looks a bit translucent. If I decide to back paint it, what color should I use? Black? White? Green?

I have turned them all; I made most thinned walled pens. I never had to paint them. Unless they changed the formula or these's a "defective" lot, I have found all opaque. However, if I were concerned, I would paint the inside of the barrels flat white. Krylon or Rustoleum white primer works well. I always give it 24 hours to dry and use epoxy when painting tubes and/or barrel interiors. As I always say, I am just one guy, and this is just one idea of many that works. Separately, my experience is the same as yours, they don't glow very long. I still enjoy making them and kids and ladies seem to like them.