Casting poly - resin pen blanks

[richardrouse]

Anyone out there tried casting their own pen blanks?

I've been toying with it for a few weeks and just wondered if anyone had had any major successes.

[farley]

I have done it with very good results. I use both the pvc pipes to make my molds and also the rubber molds. similar to this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBkpFExHb2o

I didn't follow his way, but those molds are nice, no drilling of blanks

I don't remember where I got my rubber molds or dye and resin from.

You will get great colors and all custom if you mix colors as you pour.

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[farley]

this show using the pvc pipe as a mold. great to keep adding your extra resin to. I used duct tape on the bottom.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpFqmHY7-Vk

[farley]

this is where I brought my dye and resin

http://www.woodnwhimsies.com/kastkit.html

[richardrouse]

Thanks for the info!

I'm going to give this a shot I think.

[JPG]

Thanks for the info!

I'm going to give this a shot I think.

3d printer broke?

[richardrouse]

LOL!!

As a matter of fact, my 3d printer was down from thanksgiving till just last week.

Had to replace z axis servo and the main motor control board.