Puzzle pieces blank

[qquake2k]

I ordered this blank for my mom, because she likes jigsaw puzzles. The resin is clear, so I need to paint the tubes and reverse paint the blank. But what color? I was thinking white, since if I use one of the puzzle pieces colors, it would tend to hide those pieces. But what about something like black or silver? I can't decide.

 

[Woody]

What about rainbow paint

 

[edlea]

Hmmm bit of a puzzle is that one.

 

[Buckeye]

Black would create contrast and give depth. If you have a spare piece after you cut to size you could always turn that piece down and try different colours to see what happens before you commit.

Peter

 

[Penpal]

There,s no white in the blank. Try that.

Peter.

 

[qquake2k]

Black would create contrast and give depth. If you have a spare piece after you cut to size you could always turn that piece down and try different colours to see what happens before you commit.

Peter

That's a really good idea, but after cutting to length, I only have about a 1/2" piece left. I don't think it's long enough to turn and polish.

 

[flexi]

That is a nice blank thou....love to see how it ends up...good luck

 

[Dalboy]

I only have about a 1/2" piece left. I don't think it's long enough to turn and polish.

Why not stick a piece of wood either end if needed then drill and turn if you make it long enough make a single bodied pen after all the effort is for you mum's pen you are making

 

[Buckeye]

That's a really good idea, but after cutting to length, I only have about a 1/2" piece left. I don't think it's long enough to turn and polish.

Why not stick a piece of wood either end if needed then drill and turn if you make it long enough make a single bodied pen after all the effort is for you mum's pen you are making

That's probably the best way to try it out, you don't need to glue in a tube, just drill for the tube, back paint and see what it looks like or shove coloured paper into the hole.

Peter

 

[wm460]

I would use black paint for my choice.

 

[qquake2k]

Everyone's good ideas made my decision harder. So I went with my first choice, white. Once I turn and polish them, I'll know if it was the right color.

 

[Penpal]

The last pic reminds me of Poly glue seeking a way out and a happy home. A demonstrator from Victoria always gave me a chuckle using product as he turned use this as if it was given to you by someone else be very genenerous. Now for the finished pen mate.

Peter.

 

[qquake2k]

White looks okay, but I can't help but wonder what black or silver would have looked like. Regardless, my mom will love it. There were some air bubbles and one small chip in the lower body. I filled them with thick CA, and will finish it tomorrow.

 

[Penpal]

The verdict awaits so far it has come up shining.

Peter.

 

[fortress]

Nice one Jim, so far, so good.

 

[chas_41_uk]

Interesting blank
As for what colour to back paint the inside of the blank and the tube ................ I haven't got a clue

 

[Winemaker]

I to would go for black opps did not go to the latest page

 

[qquake2k]

Finally got it done. It turned out pretty good. You can see the finished pen here:

http://www.penturners.co.uk/acrylic-turned-items/17819-ultra-cigar-puzzle-pieces.html#post266500

 

[Jim]

Using the white hasn't been a bad choice Jim, helps them look a tad 3D to me .. :wink: