Polyester Resin Goblety Thing

This is made from a polyester resin pen blank. It was the third attempt which makes it unique because I cast the pen blank and there is no more. Finished to 4000 with friction polish. The inside isn't as perfect as I would like but I got scared and didn't want to push my luck because that was when the first two attempts broke. It is more glossy than it looks, it lost a bit in the photo.

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Brendan McAreavy

Registered: September 2008
Location: Ireland
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Date: Sun May 30, 2010
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Keywords: polyester resin goblety thing

Comments

David Seaba

Great Job!! Brendan

#1 Sun May 30, 2010 2:24pm

JimQuarles

You must have a pretty big collection of that funny money. Smile!

#2 Sun May 30, 2010 2:36pm

Makepeace

Leo Makepeace

Looks great Brendan, love the colours.Sorry about the friend !!!!!!

Ruining lots of good wood to get a few average bits.

#3 Sun May 30, 2010 5:37pm

Jeff McDonald

Beautiful Brenden. I like to profile a lot!
Jeff

#4 Sun May 30, 2010 6:54pm

TomTunget

Tom Tunget

Fantastic piece Brendan!

#5 Sun May 30, 2010 10:16pm

Walt Nollan

Great Job Brendon!

#6 Mon May 31, 2010 8:55am

Don Leydens

Don Leydens

Very cool looking piece, Bre. I'm color blind and I love the color. What a fun looking piece.
Don L.

#7 Mon May 31, 2010 10:50am

Brendan McAreavy

Thanks for the comments guys. Don, I'm colourblind too but I love the colours produced when mixing acrylics because the paints are all primary colours so every mix gives different results. This polyester resin gets a bit rubbery when thin so I had to support the outside with my finger while hollowing. Your finger gives a lovely finish, about 2000 grit I suppose.

#8 Tue June 1, 2010 6:15pm