Sticky Pen Blank

[Pen Zen]

I recently bought some pen blanks that I think are probably cast from polyester resin. One of the blanks is very sticky to the touch, maybe as if the resin isn't fully cured. Is this probably just a surface issue and will be fine after I start turning, or is this or more serious problem? The other 3 blanks are not sticky to the touch. Thanks in advance for any ideas.

 

[elyk864]

Is it just residue from like a sticker or something of that nature?

 

[bsshog40]

Yea, I was thinking can it be wiped down with some denatered alcohol?

 

[Gary Beasley]

Might try putting it in a warm place for a while to see if the resin will finish curing..

 

[Pen Zen]

Doesn't seem to be residue as both pieces of a cigar pen blank are sticky. I will try the DNA tomorrow. Thanks for the input.

 

[Curly]

The blanks need a little warmth to set the resin. Turn on the oven to warm. Get a cookie sheet with foil on it or a take out food pan. Put a couple small sticks or skewers on the sheet with the blanks on the sticks. Put them in the oven and turn it off. Take out in ten minutes and let it cool an hour or two and see if the sticky is gone. Don't "cook" it too long or they will get brittle. A little heat goes a long way.

 

[jttheclockman]

They just need a little heat and put out in the sun should do the trick. Rotate them also.