Clear Casting Demo by Fred Wissen

Our preferred types of labels for clear cast pen blanks can be purchased at OnlineLabels.com: OL9805WJ - Weatherproof Matte for Inkjet printers full size label 8.5" x 11" with a 1/2" border, so the actual print area ends up 7.5" x 10". We print using Microsoft Word - narrow margins and centering the page of labels.
We recommend Alumilite Clear or Clear Slow (urethane resin) for casting labels, which we now have available in 2#, 8#, and 16# sizes.

[@aam50]

Thanks for sharing all the hints and tips. I know that detailed knowledge like this is only acquired through a lot of experience to learn what works and what doesn’t. It’s great that you’re willing to share that knowledge.

[@jamesjanota985]

Is there any copyright issues with military logos or seal likeness on pen making?

[@fredwissen1305]

Each branch is different but usually the main logo and special logos are...such as the EGA for Marines, which we have a license. Here is more info www.defense.gov/Resources/Branding-and-Trademarks/DOD-Trademark-Licensing-Guide/

[@charlesmorel3176]

How about helping on the soft ware and what soft do you use.

[@fredwissen1305]

Have a different demo for that purpose but it's an older version of Adobe creative suite and Microsoft for printing the labels.

[@fredwissen1305]

All the demo links are on our website ptownsubbie.com/pages/video-tutorials

[@dingleberry9341]

No relief valve on the pot?

[@fredwissen1305]

No we do not leave the air hose connected to the pressure pot and never approach maximum pressure. We recommend 35-40 pounds of pressure for casting is enough.

[@steveshubert4745]

What size do you have them print the labels?

[@fredwissen1305]

Depends on the pen blank tube you plan to make

[@robertriley6213]

What program do you use to make the labels ?

[@fredwissen1305]

@@robertriley6213 there are various applications you can use, but we have Adobe's Creative Suite which has Illustrator and Photoshop in it for drawing logos and images. To print, you can use any document application that allows image placement such as Microsoft Word.

[@charlesmorel3176]

Need help on the actual making of the label

[@fredwissen1305]

Charles please send us an email with more details, and we would be happy to help get you started with the design in mind.

[@charlesmorel3176]

@@fredwissen1305
Fred I am not a computer gru with instructions I think I could make my own labels . I have a program called Rapid Riser will this work I do have Info about the size of the wrap for each pen tube size. I do volunteer work for some Veteran clubs and I teach pen turning at a VeternFarm here in VA that need a little extra help. Making my own labels for pen tubes when be a great help yo me.
Thanks for any help