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Hi everyone, I want to start casting my blanks in pvc pipe so they are round, but I’m having terrible trouble getting them out of the pipe. I’m having to cut it off each time. What’s the best mould release to use for alumilite? I’ve tried a couple of silicone sprays but they’ve made no...

Thought I might have a go at making some of these blanks so looking in to what is required from an equipment point of view as well as casting materials. The moulds are obviously something I don't currently have so was wondering what peoples experiences & preferences are with different types of...

Hi, When casting in a silicon mould, plastic pot or a specific mould shape do I always need to use Resin Release Spray ? If so does anyone have any recommendations. Does the spray react with the resin and effect the finish ?

Hi all. I'm about to have my first try at casting some PR blanks. I read on here (I think it was Brad) said that with PR you don't have to use a pressure pot / vacuum chamber. So as this sounds an easier option to start with I'm going to try PR first. Apparently warmth helps with air release...

This casting mould is truly universal and has endless possibilities as to what you can cast from it, for example, with a full cast you can cross cut blanks to required length for shaving brush handles, bottle stoppers, spinning tops etc. You can cut the blank lengthways to get four 20mm x 20mm x...

Here’s a Custom Shaving Brush Mould that we have just made to a customers own specifications Casts are 40mm x 40mm x 75mm & is designed for 7mm x 67mm tubes.

After a request for a slightly deeper block mould, we have just developed these two new moulds which are now available on our website www.PenBlankAndMoulds.co.uk in Addition/Platinum cure silicone. Obviously you can cast thinner slabs by filling to the required level.

I’m in the process of developing a few new moulds, including this Vertical Casting Mould. I would really appreciate a bit of feedback, especially from people who are using my moulds! What do you think of the little fill level line that is in our Block, Single & Double moulds? I’m trying to...

Hi All, Well they don't all go to plan. ;-) When I was turning the cap part of the pen today I could not understand why it was in such a bad state with the huge air bubbles. Once I started editing tonight and looking at the footage from the other day of casting I was then reminded that my...

In collaboration with Phil from Beaufort Ink, we've produced this extra long double pen blank mould in addition cure silicone specifically with kitless penturners in mind.

We have just updated our website with our revised sized Pen Blank/Block Moulds. We've made the moulds 5mm higher to avoid spillage and included a handy indicator line on the inside of each mould to enable you to fill to the right level, and also the name and size of blanks are embossed on the...

I've had these blanks along with lots more other blanks in open plan shelving for several years. No other blanks are affected, not sure what wood this is, like I said it was several years ago when I purchased these. The only difference I've noticed is these are the only blanks with a slight coat...

What mould material do you guys use and where do you get it from. Also does it have a usable life in as much how many casts can you do before having to replace it.

A guy at work set about making me a mould using a 3D Printer .. I tested it Saturday morning knowing i would have issues getting the silicone from the mould as i had no way of releasing it as it was made solid .. He is now on with Prototype 2 so that i can remove the sides to release the...