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First casting completed!!!

DaddyG

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Well despite a hectic weekend I did manage to cast my first blanks.
I used translucent tinting pigment from easy composites, will try the powder colouring next attempt.

Quite happy but will have to see how it turns later in the week.

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DaddyG

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am relieved it cast with no problems, hopefully turn one of these one evening and will post results.

I have another 20 colours to experiment with yet!!

also need to get hold of some clear resin and try a label print!!
 

DaddyG

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A quick update I finally managed to turn one of the blanks you see at the start of this post.

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