Lizard Blanks Resin Casting Molds for Pen Turning & Project Blanks
Resin casting opens up creative possibilities that solid wood alone cannot match — swirling colors, embedded inclusions, and hybrid wood-resin combinations that produce stunning results on the lathe. Lizard Blanks resin casting molds are designed specifically for turners and makers who want to produce their own custom blanks for pens, knife handles, bottle stoppers, and other small turned projects.
The Lizard Blanks Resin Casting Molds provide the forms needed to pour and cure blanks in repeatable sizes suited for pen turning and similar lathe work. Using these molds with casting resin — such as a clear epoxy or a specialty turning resin — allows you to control color, translucency, and texture from blank to blank.
Getting Started with Resin Blank Casting
Casting your own blanks requires a few basic supplies beyond the molds: a suitable casting resin, pigments or dyes, mixing cups, and a pressure pot or vacuum chamber to eliminate bubbles. Once cured, resin blanks are turned on a standard wood lathe using the same tools and techniques as dense hardwood — carbide or high-speed-steel turning tools both work well on cast resin.
- Create custom color combinations not available in commercial blanks
- Embed wood, stone, and other inclusions in clear resin
- Produce consistent blank sizes ready for pen mandrels and other turning setups
- Compatible with most casting epoxy and polyester resins
For questions about resin materials or project ideas, contact the Infinity Tools team or explore technique articles in the learning center.
