Loads of useful tips here even for folks who already make their own blanks. Thanks!

Great job John!

@underhillcustomcreations3129

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rick!

They came out great. I just started doing this. Thanks for the tips. You know you can use Post-its instead of writing on the pot right? LOL.

Great video! It would be interesting if you posted some of the parts and pieces you used...e.g. the clear tube, tube ends, where the tube rack came from, etc. Thanks.

@underhillcustomcreations3129

Жыл бұрын

HI Larry. All of those pieces are part of the Vertical Casting System available at Exotic Blanks. They sell the racks, tubes and caps in a set and offer replacement parts as needed. Thank You!

@steinbierz

Жыл бұрын

@@underhillcustomcreations3129 Thanks for the info…I’ll have to visit their site and check out the system.

Love the colors and the blanks, especially how they looked after they were turned. I do have a question. I understand that in order to get good color separation that temperature is important. In the video you wait till it is between 110 and 115f. In waiting for the correct temperature to be achieved how does that play into the time factor of the resin you are working with? Mainly I've used Alumilite Clear Slow which has a 12-minute work time and in a few cases the temp wasn't reached till after time ran out on the clock. So, I guess what I'm asking is how do you balance out the working time of the resin to the perfect temp of the resin for color separation? Thank you

@exoticsshortvids5040

2 жыл бұрын

Twelve minutes is an "average". When the resin starts to set, the temperature will necessarily have to rise, so the temp is a far more accurate gauge of the setting than the watch. If the temp is not high enough, the resin is too liquid and the colors will merge instead of staying separate. Thanks for your question!!

@underhillcustomcreations3129

2 жыл бұрын

Ed is exactly correct. Be sure to go by temp and not time. Room or resin temp can effect time. Im using “Clear” and usually wait until 100-115 degrees depending on how many colors I’m using and how long it’s going to take me to pour it. With less colors I can wait for a little higher temp. As you complete your casts using “Clear Slow” you will get an idea of how long you want to wait based on your results of prior casts. We all do things at different speeds so it will take a little experience on your end to figure out what temp you want to begin. Be sure to keep notes for each pour as you begin to help you narrow it down. Happy casting!

Using just the one bit to mix the colors would you not have some color contamination even after wiping it off? Could you have inserted something into the vertical to mix the colors a bit before you put in the pot?

@exoticsshortvids5040

2 жыл бұрын

We always try to emphasize, we demonstrate what "works for me"! I don't doubt there are MANY other methods that would work and we encourage you to find the one YOU like best. Thanks for your suggestion!

@underhillcustomcreations3129

2 жыл бұрын

I always try to mix from light to dark colors so if there is a little color on the stick or mixing bit, the darker colors will over take the lighter ones because there is so little of it with a larger amount of resin. I don’t usually try to mix or swirl colors after they are poured. It can blend them too much taking away from color separation. Not saying It can’t be done, because I know others who do it with success. It’s just not what I do. I always encourage people to play around with their set up and process to find what you like and what works for you.

What’s the cost of each blank resin, powder, dye?

@exoticsshortvids5040

Ай бұрын

That is a very difficult question to answer! Alumilite resin comes in 8 ounces to 5 gallon sizes--prices are very different based on the amount you purchase!! Buying 10 gallons is $800.00 or about 50 cents per ounce, (plus freight) 32 ounces is $44 (plus freight) or $1.40 per ounce. A normal square is about 3 ounces, so you can figure out your cost based on the amount you are willing to purchase. Dye and micah are about 25 cents. Then there is waste!!! Even John, who has been casting for over a decade, has some "pours" that don't turn out. Using the vertical casting system will reduce the amount per blank by about 25% Hope this gives you an idea of the answer to your question---Ed