Trying to keep up with turning something every day - Lets try inlace acrylester

[fnfalguy]

Never tried this material before, so why not give it a go. It definitely has a funky smell to it, not necessarily in a bad way, more of a hmm, what am I getting dosed with way. Ocean Mist blank from woodturningz, magnetic rollerball from Crooked Mill.

I read quite a few posts here on the forum with several suggestions, and it went pretty well using a round reverse rake carbide canted at 45 or so degrees and going at a high speed with very little pressure. Painted the inside of the blank with blue india ink just in case. Pardon the reflection of the overhead shop light.

 

[egnald]

Very Cool. - Isn't it amazing what luster that Inlace can have after it is polished up. Very attractive pen. - Dave

 

[Hippie3180]

That is a really beautiful blank, beautiful finish.

 

[TonyL]

Very well done! Would you mind sharing the ink's name and sourvce please? Thank you.

 

[sorcerertd]

That's beautiful! I'm going to say that your choice of paint worked since the narrower ends don't appear lighter/thinner than the rest of the barrel. Great finish, too.

 

[fnfalguy]

Very well done! Would you mind sharing the ink's name and sourvce please? Thank you.

The ink is from Amazon. Purchased a variety pack to allow for some blendings if needed. It's Dr Ph Martin's

Dr. Ph. Martin's Bombay India Ink (Set 1) Ink Set, 0.5 oz, Set 1 Colors, 1 Set of 12 Bottles https://a.co/d/fy9qzqb

 

[TonyL]

The ink is from Amazon. Purchased a variety pack to allow for some blendings if needed. It's Dr Ph Martin's

Dr. Ph. Martin's Bombay India Ink (Set 1) Ink Set, 0.5 oz, Set 1 Colors, 1 Set of 12 Bottles https://a.co/d/fy9qzqb

great. thx. Did you apply with a brush to the inside of the barrel and what is the drying time please? Thank you.

 

[derekdd]

Beautiful blank, beautiful pen.

 

[TonyL]

great. thx. Did you apply with a brush to the inside of the barrel and what is the drying time please? Thank you.

 

[fnfalguy]

great. thx. Did you apply with a brush to the inside of the barrel and what is the drying time please? Thank you.

I used a cotton swab to apply to the inside of the blank. Not really sure about drying time as I painted it in the AM and turned it in the afternoon.

 

[TonyL]

I used a cotton swab to apply to the inside of the blank. Not really sure about drying time as I painted it in the AM and turned it in the afternoon.

So probably about 12 hours. I presented the question to the seller on Amazon too. Thanks. I am going to buy it.