Simple Technique for Making Resin Cast Graffiti Style Pen Blanks

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4 жыл бұрын

In today's video I'll be showing a simple technique for creating colorful graffiti resin cast pen blanks using the Turners Warehouse single blank molds. I love this technique because it's easy and you can create some really killer colorful blanks.
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@robertmiller8536 2 ай бұрын

Dunkinjunk. Great information. Useful. I am only. 74 yrs old and just starting

@MrWjodell 4 жыл бұрын

Great looking blanks and mold

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks William =D

@stephbou8513 4 жыл бұрын

He! Super cool blanks ! Really crazy colors! Really nice. 😎👍👍👍

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steph! I love making these colorful blanks =D

@CindyMc007 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Zac! Thanks!

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cindy =D

@norm5785 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting pen blanks. I am expanding to add resin pen blanks. Just a hobbyist. Thank you for sharing. Everyone stay warm, safe, happy and healthy. From Henrico County Virginia

@paulalawrence858 3 жыл бұрын

DunkinJunk love this video! New to resin pouring for pens and and extremely excited!

@OJWoodworkingCrafts 4 жыл бұрын

Those blanks are awesome.....

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks OJ! That was one of the best batches I've made actually, so fun to try different colors in these and see what you get =D

@ConnieConnie824 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome Technique. The color combinations are Endless 👍😊

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

I know, so many possibilities, I love this technique =D

@nathanchappell9131 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely LOVE @ !!! I've learned a TON from you - most importantly how not to blow myself up when buying my first pressure pot a few weeks ago! And love the graffiti blanks!! Going to try and make some this weekend!

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

Well, I'm glad that I could help out. I know I was scared to death of the things when I got started. I would put the air hose on and duck or run! LOL I've learned much along the way though, and they really aren't dangerous as long as you heed the instructions and don't pressurize it over the max for the pot you're using. The only people I know of that have had a problem were way over-pressurizing them or made significant structural modifications to the lid (like cutting and welding things) that most people wouldn't even consider attempting. I hope that you have fun making these graffiti style blanks. They really are fun to make, and so many design options with them!

@sometimesiwander7146 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Thx!

@HarlieJ 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video - thanks for showing us how

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Hope you try it out sometime =D

@mvecellio1 4 жыл бұрын

The blanks came out great. Of course you can see through them. I sprayed the inside of the blank gloss white. Turning a Sierra style pen tomorrow. Can't wait to see how it turns out. Thanks for the great idea.

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

I can't wait to see the results!!

@mvecellio1 4 жыл бұрын

@@ZacHiggins What is the best way to show you the results?

@ritaharding3113 4 жыл бұрын

really like the blanks nice

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rita :)

@valborchardt3596 4 жыл бұрын

Really cool colors Zac. 3 D effect. Lovely...wish we could get that here. Thank you. Take care and be safe

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Val! You can enter the giveaway, it's open worldwide =D

@jeremy_2sketch Жыл бұрын

I've been looking for this. So glad I found your channel

@ZacHiggins Жыл бұрын

That's awesome!! Glad you found it. I love doing this style of blank, you get really cool effects!!

@ronswanson2456 11 ай бұрын

Wow new to this would like to learn this

@gigih3616 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a new subscriber & I'm absolutely loving your work! 😊👌

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gigi! I appreciate it =D

@lonewolfcry 4 жыл бұрын

Hey zach @ is a great way to see what you can do and ways you can get rid of some crazy stuff

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!! Good luck in the giveaway =D

@ronniefields3024 5 ай бұрын

Dunkin junk love your work thanks

@dougcook6285 4 жыл бұрын

I'm just getting into resin dunk and junk would be a NICE start Thanks

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you're just getting started! You're gonna love it!!

@stevenking2469 4 жыл бұрын

AWESOME!! That goes for the pen blanks and You as well! I have not turned anything on my shopsmith in a good while. The more I watch turning videos the more I want to clean out my garage/basement. Of course I found video/channel on 5/9...lol just my luck.

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

That's a bummer! Sorry you missed it. I hope you do get up and running, this is a great time to get back into it. Seems like there are so many more resources for turning, much more than when I got started about 7 years ago. Tons of resin and stabilizing stuff as well for that matter. Today's a great day to jump back in =D

@mvecellio1 4 жыл бұрын

Great idea Zac

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

Hope you give it a shot =D

@mvecellio1 4 жыл бұрын

@@ZacHiggins I made some yesterday. They look amazing. Thanks for the idea. I make a lot of pens and give most of them away. I am debating whether to paint the barrels. I am thinking white. Have you turned any yet?

@billydillard2948 4 жыл бұрын

Love your videos

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Billy! I appreciate it =D

@hcamardelle 4 жыл бұрын

And thanks for the vid!

@refurbandbuild9492 4 жыл бұрын

Nice work. Could do with a couple of those over here in the UK.

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

Actually, look up TQ Blanks on Instagram, he's pouring some like these now too :)

@aubreyjohanson6979 4 жыл бұрын

Dunkin Junk great castings would look nice on a pen

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

I need to make a pen out of one soon, haven't turned one in a while =D

@ronaustin2585 4 жыл бұрын

Dunk in junk- I have finally set up a shop "official" and am starting to do. Pens and could use this in my start up. Thanks

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

Nice!! Congrats on the official shop! Good luck in the giveaway =D

@davidgillingham452 4 жыл бұрын

Neat technique! Dunkin' Junk

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks David!

@charlesfrostjr9118 4 жыл бұрын

always like all of your vidios Zac.

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you're enjoying them Charles! More on the way =D

@charlesfrostjr9118 4 жыл бұрын

@@ZacHiggins Bring them on my friend

@JordanWoodwerx 4 жыл бұрын

Nice Zac, you are the man! Just send those molds my way... or a sticker or two!! Where do I send stickers to?

@donrabchenuk8582 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. # DunkinJunk. Those blanks are on my list.

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

Woot!! They are fun to make, so many color combos you can do! Good luck in the giveaway =D

@Lee-qp6gf 4 жыл бұрын

Dunk in junk. Man that is a slick way of making pen blanks. I haven't made a pen yet. lol BUT, intend to do so soon. Got some cool blanks from you though. Good vid, Lee

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

I really like easy ways to get good results, best way to go! Hope to see what you make soon, time to make some shavings =D

@dolphinax1 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Zac, love all your work and you are very creative! Like to know where can I purchase the honeycomb?

@kandiecandelaria1423 3 жыл бұрын

Wow really cool going to try them! Wish I would have found you sooner Dunkandjunk just in case you do another one

@megblackburn2813 4 жыл бұрын

These are awesome. I would love to see these in a kitless blank. Could they be done vertically?

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

It's not going to look the same if you pour them vertically, but you could definitely do them with the same colors

@peterhellinga534 4 жыл бұрын

I need to get that alumni lite slow

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

I love it! It works great for a wide variety of things, and you can pour it in huge amounts at once =D

@brandybaker7772 4 жыл бұрын

Found out about you through Peter Brown! New subscriber!

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

Woohoo!! Glad to hear you found me, thanks for subscribing =D

@cesarleylim 3 жыл бұрын

Dunking junk DUNKING JUNK BIG FAN SAC !

@thomaswheeler5900 4 жыл бұрын

I will definitely be trying some graffiti blanks if win and get the chance to do some dunkin junk. Thanks Zac!

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it Thomas! Good luck in the giveaway =D

@petereveringham369 4 жыл бұрын

I'm trying this today would make an.awesome Diamond painting pen. I will post you a pic when done. I think I should add dunkin junk

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

Nice!! I think they would make amazing DP pens, can't wait to see what you come up with =D

@kandiecandelaria1423 3 жыл бұрын

where did you get your stabilizing pot? I really like the small footprint

@southeastgenivs1246 4 жыл бұрын

Great video as always Zac. Your videos are very appreciated....question, when you do any of you clear resin blanks, what do you recommend doing with pen tubes. I'm sure you paint the inside of the blank itself after it's drilled but I always have a problem with how to choose a color that won't take away or look strange with a solid color just running through the center of the blank?

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

That's a good question. It's tough because painting the blank will transform the look of the blank. I often times just go with nickel plated tubes, they keep the look and feel of the blank relatively intact, only drawback is you will see some glue splotches on the tube.

@tonyricethewoodwizzard9319 4 жыл бұрын

# dunk in junk great blanks you make it look so easy and it's a great finish👍

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony! Hope you give it a shot, it's pretty easy using this technique :)

@jameslansberry5583 4 жыл бұрын

Them is awesome looking pen blanks .# DunkinJunk

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks James! Good luck in the giveaway =D

@jameswolfe7009 3 жыл бұрын

//dunknjuck really enjoy your video. New to casting and pens, this would be a good start

@wandapiedra8973 4 жыл бұрын

When you are sick you go to the doctor , when you want to learn about blanks you go to Zac Higgins. Thank you so much for your videos!👍🏼❤️👏🏻👏🏻

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Wanda! I appreciate you watching =D

@twaskiparker203 3 жыл бұрын

First, thank you for sharing all of your knowledge and expertise. It has given me confidence to try my hand at blank making. Second, these were the coolest blanks. I love them. Finally, do you have a video about the pressure pot you were using in this video? I've never seen that style and am interested in one similar. Thank you again.

@yoloswagger217 3 жыл бұрын

Where can I get those exact dyes you used? I can't seem to find them anywhere. Do they have neon colors too?

@charruauno386 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing, question what about using the de-molding rack and use the air would that work? Have a nice day and be safe.

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, you could definitely use the rack with air, didn't think to do that :)

@charruauno386 4 жыл бұрын

Mr. Higgins thank you for responding I for sure will try it, thank you. Have a good day and be safe.

@blackemmons 4 жыл бұрын

Nice Zac!! I like. JImE

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim =D

@fparker9949 4 жыл бұрын

I have learned much from your KZfaq.,,. Have one question,,.,. I have a 2” slap of pine that I varnished some years ago, and use for a kitchen table.,. I’m going to inlay some leaves and birds with resin,,. It seems much easier to create pattern and only go part way thru slab? Will I get a lot “nicer” finished project if the pattern shows transparency by having patterned inlay go completely thru slab?? Thank you FRED

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

Glad that the videos have been helpful Fred. I'm not entirely sure on this one. I think it would look pretty cool if it were transparent all the way through the table, so I might lean toward that one over just an inlay

@dawnreeder6897 5 ай бұрын

What do you do with blanks S

@suepetty9225 2 жыл бұрын

Hi I was wondering if you could give me a little information about your 3D printed mold blanks. I would like to try making inside out turned resin ornaments but I have yet to find a mold blank of the right dimensions. Could a 3D blank be reused?

@dh0m339 3 жыл бұрын

Where do you buy your honeycomb molds ?

@jaydavis4427 2 жыл бұрын

#DunkinJunk. LOVED THE VIDEO

@bman2385 2 жыл бұрын

Does anybody know if these can be heated and bent to keep shape? Thank you

@randykelly5175 2 жыл бұрын

How much clear do you put in first

@rickbull7102 2 жыл бұрын

Can this be done successfully with a Vacuum chamber instead of a pressure pot?

@michaeldequatro1012 11 ай бұрын

Does anyone know how long to keep the molds in the pot for?

@JensWoodworkingThings 4 жыл бұрын

I'd love to do some #DunkinJunk with you!

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

We totally can =D

@somkiattjmanmark49 Жыл бұрын

How much pressure you use ?

@mbroxz 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, how do you keep the mold release spray from leaving a residue on the resin? Is that why you heated the mold? Thanks! Dunk and junk

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

I just wipe off any residue that's on the outside of the blank after demolding it, I heat the mold to flash off any surface moisture and provide the resin a warm environment

@johnnyskeen740 2 жыл бұрын

Have ever used resin or resin and wood to make pepper mill blanks?

@seawolf453 4 жыл бұрын

# Dunkinjunk the blanks look cool

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Good luck in the giveaway :)

@TRUCKTUBEGAME 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Zack! You don’t even need to know English, everything is clear! ) It is a pity in my country not to buy such molds.

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it is easy to understand, but I'm sorry to hear they aren't available in your country. I think Chad ships internationally though, you might be able to order them from him

@TRUCKTUBEGAME 4 жыл бұрын

@@ZacHiggins Can I link to his store? Thank.)

@tonysmith3143 4 жыл бұрын

Dunk in junk, thank you HERO. 😆

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

You bet! =D

@jaySean0000 Жыл бұрын

Why did you put the honeycomb and mold in the toaster oven?

@donnypoitevint7082 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video #DunkinJunk

@debbieebbiebobebbie 4 жыл бұрын

Dunking junk is fun!

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

It sure is!! =D

@CravingShaving 4 жыл бұрын

I use Alumilite clear, but not the slow set. Do you recommend going by temperature for that as well? 95-100 degrees

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, you can use temp with any resin. You'll want to experiment a bit to find the right temp for you, but I think Clear and Clear Slow are about the same

@CravingShaving 4 жыл бұрын

@@ZacHiggins thanks! On another note, if someone were very clumsy and accidentally knocked they lid off of a pressure pot and broke the main pressure assembly off at the base, where might that individual look for replacement parts? Asking for a friend. I can't... Uh... I mean, he can't seem to find them anywhere

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

@@CravingShaving I'd contact the manufacturer or the retailer you bought it at, they should be able to point you... er your friend in the right direction ;)

@sasaki_woodworks 4 жыл бұрын

whoaaa, is that a flat bottom pressure pot?

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

It's nearly flat, very slightly concave, one of the reasons I like C.A. Technologies pots :)

@Nordraw 3 жыл бұрын

How toxic are the fumes when you make those?

@TiffYG2133 4 жыл бұрын

Do you have to use mold release?

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

Not always, but it can prolong the life of the molds and make demolding easier. I usually don't use it on silicone molds, but it helps out with HDPE, and it is totally necessary for PVC pipes or the resin will usually get stuck in them

@cesarleylim 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice job ! Dunking junk

@johnobrien4014 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Zak, dont know if you saw my reply on your other post but I am having trouble finding that tapered arbor from MC. Would you mind sharing that part number so I can get it ordered. Thanks

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

I don't have the part number off hand. All I did was search for "tapered spindle" on their website. I use a morse taper arbor from Beall to connect the tapered spindle to

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

Here's the link to the Beall morse taper: bealltool.com/products/turning/tapers.php. Actually, you could just buy the string buff from Beall as well

@johnobrien4014 4 жыл бұрын

@@ZacHiggins , and thats what I did do. I needed the morse taper from Beall anyways. I really like the tapered mandrel so you can easly just slide on a buff and get to it. However, it costs more to go the route of 2 purchases, 2 shipping costs, etc.. so I just bought the wheel, the adapter, and the morse taper from beall. I can easily switch buffs using that system only it uses a screw with the buffs. Hey, thanks man, I appreciate the options you gave me.

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

@@johnobrien4014 You bet! Yeah, it is easier to just get it all from Beall. That's actually what I would have done, but they weren't taking orders when I was looking due to the lockdowns. Glad to hear they are back up and running

@topflight2358 3 жыл бұрын

Any one know who i can send a brass tube to , to have a photo put on and or casted in alumilite or blak diamonds so i can turn it for a gift ?? i have posted before and surprised no response !!

@ianpalm 4 жыл бұрын

@ZacHiggins what is the right temperature for alumilite water clear to keep the colors separated?

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure, I've never used it before,

@ianpalm 4 жыл бұрын

Zac Higgins if you had to guess would it be the same or different? Are clear slow and clear different?

@heckyeshess 4 жыл бұрын

The temp just needs to be different from the colors to the clear to keep things from mixing together. Or waiting until the resin is at the end of its pot life can also keep them separated. The problem with waiting until the end of the pot life is the resin is thicker and if you don’t have a pressure pot you most certainly will have air bubbles due to that. Because resin has a reaction that creates heat, large batches produce more heat that smaller ones. So his large cup of resin will be warmer than the little ones that are now colored. When mixing a large amount you need to check the manufacturer max or you will have it go exothermic sitting in that cup in which it hardens in about 5 mins instead of the usual hours to days it normally takes lol. I have had my share of 5 min cures before and they aren’t pretty. I have seen some people use a heat gun to heat up their resin to a temp they want it as well.

@TylerHarney 4 жыл бұрын

Wait! Where do you get the honeycomb at 8:45?

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

I sell it on my website: nvwoodwerks.com/product/aluminum-honeycomb/

@joell3102 Жыл бұрын

Every time I've tried this, the color seems to stay on top, half clear half color. Any idea what I'm doing wrong?

@godschosen7763 4 жыл бұрын

Do you have to use a pressure pot? I do mine without and they seem perfect???

@mgreene939 4 жыл бұрын

Do you find any voids when you turn them?

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

I always use pressure, it's the best way to not have air bubbles in your blanks

@godschosen7763 4 жыл бұрын

@@mgreene939 no voids, just a few bubbles on top that I dont get with the torch. Seems to always be solid. Im just cheap 😇

@godschosen7763 4 жыл бұрын

@@ZacHiggins yeah I do get a few bubbles on top but not too bad. Maybe if i start doing bigger projects I'll invest in one lol BTW always love your stuff

@SBglassy 3 жыл бұрын

Dunkin junk - wish I had seen this sooner!

@stuartthewheelchairartisan7190 4 жыл бұрын

..off to make some now...if I am lucky enough to win the prize...please autograph for me. Thanks keep up to great videos

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stuart! Can't wait to see what you make! Make sure to put the code word here :)

@peterdemitroff5621 4 жыл бұрын

How do I get one of your blanks

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

All my blanks are available on my website: www.nvwoodwerks.com

@sandrayarborough997 4 жыл бұрын

I am looking for squares casting molds

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

Do you mean a full block like a 5" x 6" or a bunch of smaller squares?

@sandrayarborough997 4 жыл бұрын

I want to cast some thing but needing a square mold to do it let me send you a pic of what I want to make

@sandrayarborough997 4 жыл бұрын

It’s a borg cube

@PohlBarnProductions 4 жыл бұрын

when my molds show up from #DunkinJunk they should still have that green resin attached to them, LOL I never win anyways,

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

LOL Next time we'll have green =D Well, I think you have a really good shot at winning this one, nobody seems to be able to write the code word correctly except you and a couple other people. I think there is a 1 in 3 or 4 chance so far LOL

@markpiotrowski4680 3 жыл бұрын

Dunkinjunk

@mariomoralez1903 4 жыл бұрын

DunkinJunk

@PeterAgostiniJdcap26 4 жыл бұрын

Thing is there is only one Zac Higgins

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

I could have a twin =D

@johnobrien4014 4 жыл бұрын

BTW, I have a grandson named Zack and I call him Zak too, so no offence.

@jaykavanagh8970 4 жыл бұрын

Only 10 days later and promo seems to be disabled...oh well...nice video though was cool to see how it was done.

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

The discount code ran through the 11th, sorry you missed out :(

@petrinalesko854 4 жыл бұрын

Dunkin junk... cool blanks

@nicko5945 4 жыл бұрын

These molds are a direct copy, though not as well done, as the molds from maneater crafts

@seanobrien7169 4 жыл бұрын

Looked like they work pretty good. :-)

@ZacHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

Well, I don't have any of those to give away, nor have I ever seen or used them. Not really my concern. All I know is these work great

@nicko5945 4 жыл бұрын

Zac Higgins certainly not meant to be an indictment of you or chad. I support both you guys as much as I can. I just happen to think this is an only slightly inferior product that is an copy of a current mold that’s been on the market for awhile. Though most HDPE molds are gonna be more than sufficient for resin casters in my opinion.