Embossing powder

[Dudley Young]

Trying to put colored rings on 50 cal pen like the real ones have. My problem is the color of the powder changes quite a bit. I guess the CA is causing it. I put the powder in the groove and apply a couple drops of thin CA and repeat the process all the way around. When I turn it the color red is more pink. Anyone know what I'm doing wrong? TKS

[rdabpenman]

Can you post some photos so we can see what you are talking about with respect to the rings?

Les

[Curly]

Welcome Dudley.

Might just need a red that is the right colour when wet. Try a darker red powder.

Pete

[Curly]

Can you post some photos so we can see what you are talking about with respect to the rings?

Les

Les

I think he is trying to duplicate the colour bands that are on the projectiles so the armours and soldiers can load the belts with the desired combinations of tracers and armour piercing rounds.

Pete

[Crickett]

When you say embossing powder I'm thinking of the power scrapbookers use where it's applied to a surface and then heated to bond to it ... same stuff?

[Dudley Young]

Marla & Pete you are both right. The powder is the right color when I put it on, but then drys lighter. Myby I should try a hair dryer but then the powder will blow away. How do you prevent that?

[Bob Hewson]

I use the embossing powders too and find that if you mix them in 5 minute epoxy the colors are far more true.

When you buy the powder ask them how it looks when heated, this will give you a good idea of the color when mixed with epoxy.

Bob

[Dudley Young]

Bob: I'll try that. The brand is Zing if that matters.

[Dudley Young]

Thanks. Bob: I'll try that. I'm using Zing powder if that matters.

[Curly]

When you say embossing powder I'm thinking of the power scrapbookers use where it's applied to a surface and then heated to bond to it ... same stuff?


Found it!

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Pete

[jaywood1207]

Found it!

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Pete


LOL :D

Took me a while but I figured it out. Me thinks you might get a slap for that one.

[Crickett]

Found it!

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Pete

I read the post 3 times before I found it ...
want me to go and correct your post I read on another thread Mr. Is-Is Man?

[mywoodshopca]

Would this work?

Put a layer of CA on, put red paint in the color you want into the grooves, wipe off excess (should wipe off the CA easily) then put another layer of CA on after the red dries to seal it?

[Curly]

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
:cool:

[Dudley Young]

Would this work?

Put a layer of CA on, put red paint in the color you want into the grooves, wipe off excess (should wipe off the CA easily) then put another layer of CA on after the red dries to seal it?

That's one idea, I'll try that. Have ordered some 1/8" acrylic sheet samples that I will cut and drill for a laminate type installation. I have a market for these even with the colors not right but I want them to be more realistic. Thanks everyone.

[Bob Hewson]

I found brand of powder didn't matter. What does matter though is to use fine grind materials rather than somewhat coarse sized particles.

When you mix in epoxy I find it best to pour out equal amounts of a & b, then to mix powder into resin portion, then mix in the catalyst, then spread it thinly on mixing area. This maximizes working time.

By the way, 3M's Post-it pads make great mixing palettes for the resin.

Bob

[Sawdust Maker]

Found it!

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Pete

:p took me a while
good one