Laminated Denim

[Brian C]

... What's that word for not letting moisture go through it? ...

waterproof

:ltcapd:

[fuchsiaprincess]

Hey Shawn,

 

How long did you have to let the resin cure? Did you have to leave it for a bit in between layers?

 

This is exciting stuff! Thanks for sharing!

[watch_art]

I let the first batch cure for about 2 days - but I think I may have used too much of the hardener.

I made 2 more big blanks last night that should be ready in a few days. I've got them clamped and will let them sit until next weekend when I have time to fool with them.

I used a little less hardener so it will take longer for it to cure.

 

 

[P.A.R.]

You've just further opened the market appeal of fountain pens to kids: now they double as super balls. :ltcapd:

 

Looks very cool!

[watch_art]

Eww I hope not.

 

Bounce a pen off the floor and it might bust apart. I still need to refine my resin mixing and layering ninja skills.

[terminal]

Can't wait to see a pix!!

[watch_art]

[P.A.R.]

If you are planning on rolling the material with the next version, perhaps you could simply wrap it around a core that can be removed later. Might cut down on the lathe work you have to do.

[dgturner]

That is so cool!!!!!!!!

It also convinces me that a leather pen is doable (well it would need an insert into which the section would screw).

[watch_art]

If the leather was thin enough and the resin could soak through it ( I don't know much about leather) it might not need inserts.

[P.A.R.]

In that case, you might have to source some leather that hasn't been cured/tanned. I taught the Leatherworking merit badge for two summers, but there wasn't a requirement for an in depth knowledge of the tanning process.

 

Like yourself, I'm not sure.

 

It would be interesting to see a student pen made from laminated cardboard - totally utlitarian!

[rudyhou]

shatter proof? NEAT!!

[watch_art]

Well - the section and barrel are probably a lot tougher than the cap. I wouldn't be surprised if the cap slit if thrown against the floor. It should survive a fall with no problem though.

[rudyhou]

do post the final/finished product. i'm intrigued to see how it looks and performs.

[fountainbel]

Amazing, a laminated Demin pen, bravo Shawn !

As already suggested, You could also wind the demin - already coated with epoxy - arround a small pin.

Then compress it radially in 2 halfs of a hard wooden block in which the approperiate lengthwise bore is made before cutting the block in two.

This will make your material much stronger

Just my 2 cents..

Francis

Edited April 21, 2012 by fountainbel

[watch_art]

Thanks!

And thanks for the suggestions guys. I am working on several ways to wrap and twist and make this stuff. It's a pain to work with...

[terminal]

Another advantage to wrapping may be having it look identifiable as jeans

[andybiotic]

You are getting out of control, Shawn! :roflmho: