ed4copies
Local Chapter Manager
In this thread: Plastic?
the question was asked, how are the numerous types of plastic blanks different from each other. I gave a short (possibly terse) answer and I was surprised how much interest the thread got.
Our new librarian (and one of my good friends), Wayne suggested that we try to get answers that were "library-worthy" and incorporate this as an article. Honestly, I think that is such a good idea that I am starting a few of these threads and I will incorporate the information into an article for Exotics and make it available to the IAP Library.
Lucite is a tradename. The product is commercially cast and sold as pen blanks.
I believe Lucite is slightly less "chippy" than Acrylester, and the "end product pen" is, usually very translucent. As a result the patterns can be very dramatic, making the pen desirable.
I will let others give more information on Lucite.
ExoticBlanks has introduced a "look-alike" called "Lucitylic". This is an acrylic product that is less expensive, turns much easier and the final product looks like Lucite.
the question was asked, how are the numerous types of plastic blanks different from each other. I gave a short (possibly terse) answer and I was surprised how much interest the thread got.
Our new librarian (and one of my good friends), Wayne suggested that we try to get answers that were "library-worthy" and incorporate this as an article. Honestly, I think that is such a good idea that I am starting a few of these threads and I will incorporate the information into an article for Exotics and make it available to the IAP Library.
Lucite is a tradename. The product is commercially cast and sold as pen blanks.
I believe Lucite is slightly less "chippy" than Acrylester, and the "end product pen" is, usually very translucent. As a result the patterns can be very dramatic, making the pen desirable.
I will let others give more information on Lucite.
ExoticBlanks has introduced a "look-alike" called "Lucitylic". This is an acrylic product that is less expensive, turns much easier and the final product looks like Lucite.