Recommendation? Custom Resin Knife Handle Blocks

[killthelights]

Can someone recommend a maker for colored resin blocks to be used for WA handles? I need a specific color combo. I've found some on ETSY but they are taking their sweet time responding to messages plus I'd like to give my business to someone on the forum.
I appreciate any help. Cheers!

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

You can get the Alumilite resin, molds, and dyes at Woodcraft. Making your own may be the best solution.

 

[TheEdge01]

You can get the Alumilite resin, molds, and dyes at Woodcraft. Making your own may be the best solution.

Do you have to put Alumilite under pressure to remove air bubbles?

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

Vacuum works best, but warm resin, careful stirring, slow pouring, and vibration are enough in most cases. Since you are going to grind away the surface, you don't need to flame the surface for tiny surface bubbles.

 

[killthelights]

You can get the Alumilite resin, molds, and dyes at Woodcraft. Making your own may be the best solution.

I was afraid someone was going to suggest that. I see it going about as well as when I tried making my own micarta.