jbswearingen
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Folks, it's been years since I've turned translucent resin blanks, and I'm a bit rusty on the prep.
I remember in years past experiencing less than stellar results painting the tube because sometimes I'd get bubbles in the epoxy between the blank and tube.
I've also tried dying the epoxy, but having the same problems with bubbles allowing the tube to show through.
I've had troubles with scraping the paint from the interior of the painted blank when sliding the tube in.
So, with all those failures listed, what's the best way that you do it? I only have a few days to complete a bunch of pens in time for Christmas delivery.
My intention is to use black paint. Brand recommendations?
Please help!
I remember in years past experiencing less than stellar results painting the tube because sometimes I'd get bubbles in the epoxy between the blank and tube.
I've also tried dying the epoxy, but having the same problems with bubbles allowing the tube to show through.
I've had troubles with scraping the paint from the interior of the painted blank when sliding the tube in.
So, with all those failures listed, what's the best way that you do it? I only have a few days to complete a bunch of pens in time for Christmas delivery.
My intention is to use black paint. Brand recommendations?
Please help!