Thanks for the info!! I’ve always wondered how this was done and knew it was more than just swirling some white resin in the color. Much appreciated. Subscribed
Ok great video only question.. What resin? If AL clear or clear slow how did you avoid bubbles on the sheet pour? Is it thin enough not to have the normal non pressurized issues?
Hey Jeremy! Thanks for the question. I've used Alumilute Clear, Clear Slow and Amazing Clear Cast for casting the ribbons. No bubbles in any of them since it's such a thin layer.
Hey I’m a pen turner and to save you a bunch of resin An time you can actually use milk jug material the same way as you do the ribbons of acrylic and your recycling so when you go to sell your pens you can use that as a good sales pitch,
Thanks Phil! I've got 10 different colour options to choose from for the pen... Not sure which way I'll go but should be good no matter what I choose! 🤞
Hi Jon! Thanks for watching. I use glass for mine, the tape around the edges helps to lift the sheet off once it's fully cured without causing any damage. You could also use a picture frame if you're worried about the resin running over the edge, just make sure to tape over the frame down to the glass! 👍
Love what my pressure pot has allowed me to create... I'll be doing some Hybrids sometime in the next few weeks as well! I've got some stabilized buckeye burl and box elder I'll be casting... Just trying to work a new concept for them!
how do you cleanly remove the ribbons from the glass? I tried this and I had to use a razor scraper and it came off in chunks. Do I need to heat it up as I'm removing it? Use a mold release? Am I using the wrong alumilite, I'm just starting out and got some amazing clear cast from hobby lobby just to try out. Thanks,
Thanks for watching and for the question. The first thing you need to do is make sure the glass is 100% clean. If there is any film of any kind on the glass it's going to stick. I've actually swapped over to casting my ribbons on a silicone baking sheet now thanks to Pam Highland Boxes.
Thanks for the reply, that's a great idea the silicone baking sheet. I just broke my sheet of glass trying to get some ribbons off so I'll be going that route from now on!
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My nephew make pretty pens. I bought several for Christmas gifts. I am supporting you from James channel.
Thanks Gina! I appreciate the support! Custom pens make great Christmas gifts!
Thanks for the info!! I’ve always wondered how this was done and knew it was more than just swirling some white resin in the color. Much appreciated. Subscribed
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Great video man! I’ve always used a thin sheet of Mylar material. Sand the front and back with 320 grit and cut into strips.
Thanks! Hopefully someone else will find this useful, I know I would have back when I was making my own blanks.
Ok great video only question.. What resin? If AL clear or clear slow how did you avoid bubbles on the sheet pour? Is it thin enough not to have the normal non pressurized issues?
Hey Jeremy! Thanks for the question. I've used Alumilute Clear, Clear Slow and Amazing Clear Cast for casting the ribbons. No bubbles in any of them since it's such a thin layer.
Where did you get that purple scale from?
That thing is a few years old now… pretty sure we picked that up a Walmart. It’s a Starfrit if that helps…🤘
Hey I’m a pen turner and to save you a bunch of resin An time you can actually use milk jug material the same way as you do the ribbons of acrylic and your recycling so when you go to sell your pens you can use that as a good sales pitch,
I use Mylar but milk jug plastic is also a great idea💯👍🏻
Thanks, hopefully this will help someone else.
That's a really cool looking pen blank!
Thanks! Wait until you see the pen!!
Those blanks look cool. Looking forward to seeing a pen made with them.
Thanks Phil! I've got 10 different colour options to choose from for the pen... Not sure which way I'll go but should be good no matter what I choose! 🤞
Thanks for sharing your technique. Looking forward to seeing those blanks as pens
Thanks John! Me too, these always have a unique look to them!
Nice video! Enjoyed seeing your process. One question, did you cast the ribbon on a piece of glass or plexiglass? Thanks!
Hi Jon! Thanks for watching. I use glass for mine, the tape around the edges helps to lift the sheet off once it's fully cured without causing any damage. You could also use a picture frame if you're worried about the resin running over the edge, just make sure to tape over the frame down to the glass! 👍
Neat project, something I've got to try. Thanks for posting.
Thanks Maggie! Let me know if you have any questions about the process!
Oh no! A new level of pen making. Nice video. Now I need a pressure pot!
Love what my pressure pot has allowed me to create... I'll be doing some Hybrids sometime in the next few weeks as well! I've got some stabilized buckeye burl and box elder I'll be casting... Just trying to work a new concept for them!
Very nice! We added this video to the Artst Playlist over at our channel! We are now supporting you and your channel! Justin & Ralph
Thank you so much Justin & Ralph!! Truly appreciated 👍👍
how do you cleanly remove the ribbons from the glass? I tried this and I had to use a razor scraper and it came off in chunks. Do I need to heat it up as I'm removing it? Use a mold release? Am I using the wrong alumilite, I'm just starting out and got some amazing clear cast from hobby lobby just to try out. Thanks,
Thanks for watching and for the question. The first thing you need to do is make sure the glass is 100% clean. If there is any film of any kind on the glass it's going to stick.
I've actually swapped over to casting my ribbons on a silicone baking sheet now thanks to Pam Highland Boxes.
Thanks for the reply, that's a great idea the silicone baking sheet. I just broke my sheet of glass trying to get some ribbons off so I'll be going that route from now on!
Very cool looking blanks. How are you cutting the thin ribbons? I look forward to seeing the turned pens. Great job
I use just a regular pair of scissors, the ribbons are thin enough they cut really easy - me and utility knives don't play nice! 👍
Those are awesome, looking forward to the pen turning!
Thanks! Should make for a pretty awesome pen, just need to choose the right body and finish...🤔
So excited for the next episode pal. 👊👊👊
Me too!!! I just can't decide what pen body to put this on 🤪
That is a great idea dude!
Thanks!!! I want to try some that have a chunk of stabilized burl in them next... 🤔
Nice video !
Thank you! 👍
hello mike! This is kevin, and I just found you through our Content Creators server that I am a Mod and a founding member. You should be approved soon to get full access to the site.
Thanks Kevin! I got the email last night... Tire up today but will go check things out this evening.
@@sleavesleather looking forward to meeting you and welcoming you to our group!
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Thanks! 👊
Hey Mike, Are you my blood....
Hey there fellow Pickett, not sure.