Resin Casting | Alumilute Ribbon Pen Blank Casting

Подписаться 1,8 тыс.

Просмотров 21 тыс.

50% 1

I've been asked a few times to go over my process for casting Ribbon pen blanks. This video is not a "step by step" tutorial but does show and explain the basic process for casting an Alumilite Ribbon pen blank.
If you have any questions about the process please feel free to leave a comment below or hit me up on Social Media and I'll be more than happy to help you out.
The main reason I don't get into specifics is that there is no one solution... most of resin casting is trial and error - you need to find what works for you and the type of resin you choose to use.
Subscribe for more: bit.ly/2oEYEOc
Come join me on:
Facebook: / knotandburlw. .
Instagram: @knotandburlwoodworks
Help keep the videos and projects going:
Patreon Account: / knotandburlwoodworks
Starting at only $1.00 / month!!!
Color Grading provided by Peter McKinnon's LUT Pack:
sellfy.com/p/E...
Music :
‘Music by Epidemic Sound (www.epidemicsou...)’
Proud Member of:
The Makers Media Network: makersmedianet...
Small Workshop RU-vid Makers: / 109030066480071
#resincasting #penblanks #alumilite

Опубликовано:

14 окт 2024

Ссылка:

Скачать:

Готовим ссылку...

Добавить в:

Мой плейлист

Посмотреть позже

Комментарии : 47

@GinaStanley 6 лет назад

My nephew make pretty pens. I bought several for Christmas gifts. I am supporting you from James channel.

@sleavesleather 6 лет назад

Thanks Gina! I appreciate the support! Custom pens make great Christmas gifts!

@wildfirewoodandmetalworx2409 Год назад

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.

@sleavesleather 9 месяцев назад

Thanks! Hopefully someone else will find this useful, I know I would have back when I was making my own blanks.

@sigguy1361 5 лет назад

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

@sleavesleather 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for subscribing sorry the content didn't keep coming.

@JohnClothier 6 лет назад

Thanks for sharing your technique. Looking forward to seeing those blanks as pens

@sleavesleather 6 лет назад

Thanks John! Me too, these always have a unique look to them!

@TwistedWorkshop77 6 лет назад

Oh no! A new level of pen making. Nice video. Now I need a pressure pot!

@sleavesleather 6 лет назад

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!

@PhilCannonWoodworking 6 лет назад

Those blanks look cool. Looking forward to seeing a pen made with them.

@sleavesleather 6 лет назад

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! 🤞

@BuildStuffwithAJ 6 лет назад

That's a really cool looking pen blank!

@sleavesleather 6 лет назад

Thanks! Wait until you see the pen!!

@jonm8733 6 лет назад

Nice video! Enjoyed seeing your process. One question, did you cast the ribbon on a piece of glass or plexiglass? Thanks!

@sleavesleather 6 лет назад

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! 👍

@ThatsHowIRoll 6 лет назад

Very nice! We added this video to the Artst Playlist over at our channel! We are now supporting you and your channel! Justin & Ralph

@sleavesleather 6 лет назад

Thank you so much Justin & Ralph!! Truly appreciated 👍👍

@maggiekavanagh2801 6 лет назад

Neat project, something I've got to try. Thanks for posting.

@sleavesleather 6 лет назад

Thanks Maggie! Let me know if you have any questions about the process!

@jeremybutler1033 6 лет назад

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?

@sleavesleather 6 лет назад

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.

@TheVinny360 5 лет назад

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,

@wildfirewoodandmetalworx2409 Год назад

I use Mylar but milk jug plastic is also a great idea💯👍🏻

@sleavesleather 9 месяцев назад

Thanks, hopefully this will help someone else.

@HarnealMedia 6 лет назад

Very cool looking blanks. How are you cutting the thin ribbons? I look forward to seeing the turned pens. Great job

@sleavesleather 6 лет назад

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! 👍

@DangerIsSweet 6 лет назад

Those are awesome, looking forward to the pen turning!

@sleavesleather 6 лет назад

Thanks! Should make for a pretty awesome pen, just need to choose the right body and finish...🤔

@akwilson25 2 года назад

Where did you get that purple scale from?

@sleavesleather 2 года назад

That thing is a few years old now… pretty sure we picked that up a Walmart. It’s a Starfrit if that helps…🤘

@MGMakes 6 лет назад

So excited for the next episode pal. 👊👊👊

@sleavesleather 6 лет назад

Me too!!! I just can't decide what pen body to put this on 🤪

@ESCAGEDOWOODWORKING 6 лет назад

That is a great idea dude!

@sleavesleather 6 лет назад

Thanks!!! I want to try some that have a chunk of stabilized burl in them next... 🤔

@AoiKami 6 лет назад

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,

@sleavesleather 6 лет назад

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.

@AoiKami 6 лет назад

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!

@MakinSawdust 5 лет назад

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.

@sleavesleather 5 лет назад

Thanks Kevin! I got the email last night... Tire up today but will go check things out this evening.

@MakinSawdust 5 лет назад

@@sleavesleather looking forward to meeting you and welcoming you to our group!