Pine Cones & Banksia Casts

**dai sensei** · 20th September 2009, 07:18 PM

Been getting carried away casting lately, and after seeing Amos's pens, I couldn't resist making a few to see how they look. I was in a hurry, so my matching the bushes is a bit rough

. All finished with CA

The pine cones turned without any problems, although I did put thin CA on before and during turning to ensure they held together.

The banksias were a bit harder. Even with thin CA applied before and during turning, I still lost a few "dots", just not sure whether they fell out or were never cast in the first place. Just mixed some thick CA with some pearlex and filled them, Once CA is mixed it goes off extremely fast, even with the thick stuff, so I could only fill one at a time. Lucky there was only a few.

The one on the right is actually bright purple, but the photos keep coming out blue

The one on the left is also bright candy pink.

I'll need to work out a better way to cast the banksias, perhaps turning first then casting in NewLondon's resin saver moulds. I'll definately be casting more pine cones.

Cheers

**gawdelpus** · 20th September 2009, 08:33 PM

well what can one say ! My wife even loves these ,she was almost speechless,

you have certainly raised the standards again my friend ,My putty and banksias are looking quite dated now hehe, Cheers ~ John

**artme** · 20th September 2009, 08:45 PM

Great stuphph Neil!!. Very colourful!!

**rhossack** · 20th September 2009, 08:49 PM

All I can say is wow ...

outstanding!

**dj_pnevans** · 20th September 2009, 08:51 PM

Looks like you have had a good time in the shed. Swell job love them

David

**BoomerangInfo** · 20th September 2009, 09:25 PM

Great job Neil,

Those pinecones looks great.

I can see the purple in the right banksia, compare it to the blue and it's obvious. I guess tand alone it looks more blue, but nice either way.

Russell.

**shazzkim** · 20th September 2009, 09:26 PM

This pearlex you speak of, Where do I locate that? I have a banksia that I borrowed from Cappell Mall on Gold Coast that I have been trying to figure out how to fill the holes. Yours look amazing. And your pine cones are pretty fantastic as well. Do you sell them or is that an inappropriate question?
Kim

**BoomerangInfo** · 20th September 2009, 09:34 PM

Pearlex is a powdered pigment that gives a "mother of pearl" type effect to the finish. Note it's not opaque, so things do show through it if you're not careful. It comes in a wide range of colours.

You can get it from the usual casting places, most notably around here at http://barnes.com.au

Russell.

**dai sensei** · 20th September 2009, 09:38 PM

Quite a few suppliers, I get mine from either here or here

Yes I will be selling the WW blanks and Pine Cones for around $10 each, not sure about the Banksia until I have overcome a few problems. These blanks do take a fair bit of effort though, and CA

**HazzaB** · 20th September 2009, 10:45 PM

Hey Neil,

Awesome job, I have shown SWMBO and I need to source some blanks, PM sent,
Thanks mate

(I think)

HazzaB

**PenTurner** · 21st September 2009, 01:09 AM

Neil, they are outstanding, very well done , Amos

**schaf** · 21st September 2009, 06:49 AM

very smart Neil.
They all hit the right buttons for me.

Terry

**MBUMIK** · 21st September 2009, 10:57 AM

Superb

looks like i will have to raid the pine plantation next trip to the archery club

i get my pearlex from
http://www.dharmatrading.com/html/eng/1933-AA.shtml
very cheap and great service, works out to about $6 delivered

MIK

**Rum Pig** · 21st September 2009, 11:02 AM

Magic

**Ozkaban** · 21st September 2009, 12:04 PM

Awesome work! Love the red pine cone the best

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