Hi Everyone!!

Seen a few projects on instructables and youtube using coloured pencils cast into clear resin like this: 

or like this:


I know that the vases are turned on a wood lathe, which is a bit out of my reach for now but i am thinking of starting with something simple like a set of chunky coasters or similar before working up to something bigger - perhaps shaped by hand initially.

I was thinking of using GlassCast or a similar epoxy casting resin for the clarity.   

Now my question!! Does anyone know if it is really necessary to degas the resin either before pouring or once poured into the pot of pencils?

Considering the height of the casting, and countless thin gaps, it might be near impossible to get perfect results without degassing.

We would agree that to achieve the best results for this kind of project, we would recommend degassing the resin prior to pouring if possible.
This should fill the voids and achieve a great finish.

It would be great to see how you get on...

Becky Hinton
Easy Composites

I think in this case, with all those fine gaps, degassing after the pour would be the essential step. To make shure that you don't open unimpregnated areas during the shaping process. Alternatively a pressure chamber would be ok, too.

Thanks for the advice people!!!  I don't have my own chamber but a friend has one I can probably use.  So degassing seems the way forward.