Idea for spacers in segmenting

[Jmaxcy]

Any suggestions on what to use for a metallic looking spacer between segments? I think I heard someone mention an aluminum can at some point...

New to segmenting want to give it a whirl with something simple for my first go.

 

[elyk864]

I've used aluminum cans many times, just sand off the colored part and the inside spray coating that way the CA sticks.

 

[KenB259]

Easier to go to Lowe's, or Home Depot etc. and get some roofing flashing. I prefer the aluminum a little thicker than cans or flashing though. Last one I did had aluminum .032 thick, it turned well.

 

[carlmorrell]

One time in Michaels, I found an inexpensive assortment of metal sheets:

Multi-Color Brass Metal Sheets By Bead Landing™ | Michaels

Find the best Metal Work for your project. We offer the Multi-Color Brass Metal Sheets By Bead Landing™ for $24.99 with free shipping available.

www.michaels.com

 

[elyk864]

Ace Hardware usually has a section of raw metals, I've also purchased brass and copper there.

 

[WarEagle90]

Check out McMaster-Carr. They have any kind of metal and various thicknesses.

 

[jttheclockman]

This was a project that was started and I believe it was not completed or maybe it was and I could not find it. Anyway it has a section for segmenting with various materials and some sources. Metals is listed. Yes cans have been used and some still use them but you need to take care to strip the paint and also the coating on the inside of the can for it to be effective. Roof flashing is a nice thickness to work with and comes in various forms in home centers. Rolls or squares. Just scuff with some sandpaper and good to go. I highly highly highly recommend using epoxy when gluing metals. CA will break free.

https://www.penturners.org/threads/segmenting-material-resources-draft-library-article.167867/

 

[JBidinger]

I have some of this but haven't used it yet. Not solid aluminum but looks interesting.

Segmenting Material - Segment Sheets - Inlay Sheets

*completed pens and blanks shown as demonstration, completed pens and blanks are not included in this purchase. single sheet included with single purchase*

www.turnerswarehouse.com

 

[Ray-CA]

I bought brass, copper and aluminum sheets at Hobby Lobby.

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www.hobbylobby.com

 

[leehljp]

Cans are easy to start with. Different thicknesses add different looks and each contributes its own quality. MacMaser Carr, Hobby Lobby, Turner's Warehouse, local stores - look for different thicknesses. I have various thicknesses of aluminum, brass and copper on hand just for such times as needed. Those really add to the design and attractiveness of pens.

Don't forget to look to different flat sheets of plastic also - Black, red, blue, green, yellow, tans etc.