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Thread: My Latest Pendants

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    My Latest Pendants

    He who hesitates is lunch.

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    David,
    They all look great to me. On the cast pine cones, it almost looks like there is resin all the way around the inside edge of the hole--is there? If so, would you tell us how you did that. I keep looking at them to tell you which is my favorite, but couldn't pick out just one. I like the bamboo, Banksia pod, pine cones, timberstrand.....
    Thanks for sharing. Pendants are on my list to try, but I have to make a roundtuit first.
    Bob V.

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    Look great Dave. Bob mentions 4 various pendants... I see two! Am I missing something here as no doubt I am computer challenged?
    Sarge..

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    Thanks,guys!

    Bob, the pine cones are cast in Polyester Resin (Silmar 41) in a cylinder. Then cut into discs. Then it's a multi-axis turning on the lathe. Work on that roundtuit!!

    John- I dunno what's up. Should be 10 or 11 pics posted there...???
    Last edited by Dave Winters; 11-24-2009 at 7:04 PM.
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    I only saw two at first then I realized that you had to scroll the screen to the right. They look wonderful. I've been turning these for my daughter and her friends but I've not done any this nice. Is the back flat or are you turning both sides?

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    Hi Dave
    They are wonderful and loml fell in loves with them too. So now I have to ask if you could share a few details about them. Do you use a vaccuume process on the resin pieces, and what is the diamater?

    Randy Walker
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    Randy, thanks!
    I use pressure actually on most of my castings. Seems to drive out the bubbles. I'll also use vibration on the pine cone castings. That seems to help too. Feel free to write with more questions to
    winters dot d at comcast dot net.
    Dave

    Diameters range between 2" and 2 3/8".
    Last edited by Dave Winters; 11-25-2009 at 5:22 PM.
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    Man, I hate you

    That is some beautiful work, your pic shows you snowboarding, and your address is Steamboat Springs..... I am completely envious on all accounts!

    (I'm sure I don't have to say, but just in case, I'm kidding in the title. )

    cheers
    Pat

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    Yeah, we all have our crosses to bear. Come out riding and look me up!
    He who hesitates is lunch.

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    holy crap those are amazing. Nice job.

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    Torrance!!
    My old stomping grounds. Born and raised in Hermosa Beach. Went to Mira Costa high, waaaaay back in another life....
    He who hesitates is lunch.

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