Panache Hybrid

[qquake]

This is a Panache rollerball desk pen in black, from CSUSA. The blank is a hybrid cast by my friend Dennis. He used a stick he picked up at the hotel we had our sales meeting at. Unfortunately, all the resin turned off the upper body. But it doesn't look bad. I sanded it to 600 and used Pens Plus.

 

[egnald]

Jim,
These hybrid blanks are just gorgeous.
It makes me want to get into casting.
Dave

 

[qquake]

Dennis is very talented. I'll see if he can respond and tell what equipment and resin he uses.

 

[ink_a_fink]

Jim,
These hybrid blanks are just gorgeous.
It makes me want to get into casting.
Dave

Thanks Dave! Jim always complains about the resin I use until he finishes turning the blanks I make

I fully endorse getting into casting. Honestly, it probably won't save you any money in the long run but you'll be able to make custom colors and hybrids very easily. I use a modified paint pressure-pot from harbor freight - if you've got an air compressor the pot would be the only other thing you're need to do what I do.

 

[egnald]

Thanks Dave! Jim always complains about the resin I use until he finishes turning the blanks I make

I fully endorse getting into casting. Honestly, it probably won't save you any money in the long run but you'll be able to make custom colors and hybrids very easily. I use a modified paint pressure-pot from harbor freight - if you've got an air compressor the pot would be the only other thing you're need to do what I do.

Thanks. I have two compressors, however, the one that is most suited for casting is visiting my son - along with about 25% of my other tools - so far. - Dave

 

[Woodchipper]

egnald, good that you know where your tools are.

 

[egnald]

egnald, good that you know where your tools are.

Yes, the best thing I did was to get him started on cordless tools that use a different battery platform than mine, but if it has a cord or is a hand tool I'm afraid it is destined to wind up out at his place. Dave

 

[qquake]

Thanks Dave! Jim always complains about the resin I use until he finishes turning the blanks I make

I fully endorse getting into casting. Honestly, it probably won't save you any money in the long run but you'll be able to make custom colors and hybrids very easily. I use a modified paint pressure-pot from harbor freight - if you've got an air compressor the pot would be the only other thing you're need to do what I do.

I even had shavings in my shower!

 

[Kcimdrib]

This is a Panache rollerball desk pen in black, from CSUSA. The blank is a hybrid cast by my friend Dennis. He used a stick he picked up at the hotel we had our sales meeting at. Unfortunately, all the resin turned off the upper body. But it doesn't look bad. I sanded it to 600 and used Pens Plus.

Another great looking Pen. Although I prefer Natural wooden blanks I admire your work and look forward to seeing your posts.

 

[derekdd]

If you fellas are interested in the Panache kit, Craft Supplies is currently closing them out at a pretty good discount.

Not sure who else carries them, but that source is drying up.

 

[qquake]

I bought this one from CSUSA, actually. Crooked Mill still sells them.