a new way of taping wands

Diego De La Vegan · 2020-02-27 06:46:15

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hey cybernauts,

after suffering the pain of having to tape channel wands twice, first with the flexfix and then the gorilla kind of tape, i craved for an easier process to do this.

so, the issue here was to simplify the whole process. since the gorilla kind of tape is just to protect the flexfix tape from getting off the wand, i thought of a solution where the gorilla tape is no longer needed.
for this you need at least 2 layers of resin on each wand.

i tried this new approach and it actually feels and seems easier than wrapping twice with different tapes and all the unintentional gluing of the tapes to other surfaces and scissors and tearing up the flexfix tape in crazy angles!

made 3 rolls using the full width of the tape where i put a toothpick and roll the tape over it about 2 inches, then put another toothpick before cutting with scissors and repeat the process.

each step was photographed for better perception.

i think it was really quick, perhaps 1 minute to do the 3. it was my first edition, i believe that with experience this time will get better.

with the rolls ready, just put them between the resin layers. after the 1st layer cures, put the roll on top and pour the 2nd layer over the roll.

just put them between the 2 layers like an hot dog!
“do you wanna mustard or do you don't wanna mustard ?”

what do you think?
diego d'la vegan

Loohan · 2020-02-27 08:27:40

Should work great!
PIx were a bit slow to display for me for some reason, but eventually did.

jeaux · 2020-03-04 20:50:44

Way cool, man. I'll be trying this on my next gifting pour.

Loohan · 2020-03-06 16:35:31

Making a batch of wands now.

Diego De La Vegan · 2020-03-06 20:57:26

Seems even better !
Gotta try those skewer sticks myself.
Very good.

Loohan · 2020-03-07 12:45:08

Instead of wood one can also use wire. I did this same thing with a 10" piece of 12awg Romex, a somewhat rigid and easy-to-straighten solid-core insulated wire which is standard in US house construction and available at hardware stores.
Plus the copper is programmable.

UrosS · 2020-03-08 06:48:02

I suppose this can work also with silicone putty/glue as well?

Just a little while ago I 'coincidentally' made this with brass hardwire and silicone glue.

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Loohan · 2020-03-08 12:56:43

UrosS wrote:

I suppose this can work also with silicone putty/glue as well?

https://i.postimg.cc/t7F2tWNy/IMG-20200308-124910.jpg
Just a little while ago I 'coincidentally' made this with brass hardwire and silicone glue.

You mean, just smear some silicone over it? Sure, should work. That tape you got won't get the proper programming though.

UrosS · 2020-03-08 14:23:37

Loohan wrote:

You mean, just smear some silicone over it? Sure, should work. That tape you got won't get the proper programming though.

Yes, like this; silicone smeared varnish-insulated cooper wire.

The FlexFix or Gorilla tapes I never saw here in shops.
Normally I use these two metalized:

- alu-metalized (left), but this one has bad stickiness, especially on silicone surfaces.
- the right one is pure compact aluminum tape, no acrylic components.

All others you can get here are ordinary insulation or duct tapes of varieties.

Maybe I can e-mail you a link of some choices to pick up the best alternative.

Loohan · 2020-03-09 08:30:44

I am sending Uros a partial roll of tape only available in US.

ChannelWands_intrnl.tape.jpg
This method seems to work fine, and is easier than wrapping each wand with tape.
In order to cover the tape pieces, i had to pour more resin than i normally would for just 2 channels. But i made some like this for a pic. Normally these days i would also put a layer of silver shungite mix in the middle, as that is very good to add and not channelable.

The sticks will want to rotate sideways after you put them in, unless the resin is just at the perfect point of stickiness. So i re-checked several times, adjusting them as they cured.
Also if the previous layer was already hard, i used a dab of acrylic glue (silicone glue or superglue would also work) to set the sticks in position, and let harden some before pouring. Then these bits of glue get a 3rd Channel Program which potentially can provide some backup from our ET friends or whoever.

Most people will want to devise a way to mark which end of each stick is the business end, as they cut them.

Diego De La Vegan · 2020-03-09 10:52:10

awesome.
i'm still waiting for some molds like those to start producing them massively.
It's definitely a cleaner process without needing the gorilla tape.

UrosS · 2020-03-09 16:53:40

Really nice. Thank you!

Loohan · 2020-03-14 14:59:37

These have a different feel to them than the ones with the tape outside. These feel more diffuse, more broadly radiant at close range. In fact i can't tell by feel which end is which on these!
Yet, i get they still have the same linear range.
But these might be better for carrying as i think they will give you more local protection. I drilled a hole in one that also has the shungite layer, and made a pendant, aiming down.

jeaux · 2020-05-31 18:02:21

Whoa, a lot of work has been done here, I see. I like the idea of wrapping a long skewer and cutting it to size. Efficient.

I totally forgot to try this on my last gifting trip. Will have to try it on my next batch.

Romex seems a little pricey, at least on eBay. Is there a benefit to it besides using bare 12 AWG copper wire? I think I can get that at a cheaper price.

jeaux · 2020-06-27 17:24:56

Heh, I'm not sure if I bought the correct one off eBay, but here's the Romex wire I received:

It's a little wide, and will take up a decent chunk of my little wands, but the wire feels strong and radiant. I'll certainly make use of this one way or another. I'm going to pour some tri-layered wands with some taped bits of these soon.

Though if you know of a more trim Romex option Loohan, could you provide a link?

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