Polymorph pick handles?

[Oldfast]

Just wondering if anyone has used polymorph for pick handles.
If so, how'd it turn out?

[vov35]

I haven't tried it, or even experimented with the material, but given it's low melting point I'd worry about softness on a warm summer day.

[ChonkyTonks]

I second the worry regarding the low melting point of the material. If you left your picks in a hot car, you may just end up with a lump of goo instead of handles.

[Oldfast]

mmmm. Had'nt thought about that being a problem. I suppose it could be. I'm not sure what temperature it would take for it to start becoming pliable again.

This stuff usually comes as granulated pellets. You use boiling water to get it into a workable/moldable state. And, you can re-heat and re-shape it many times over. A couple of the brands I was thinking about trying were "Friendly Plastic" or "ShapeLock".

I see alot of people here using FIMO or Sculpy. But I'm not sure if I like the fact that it's still somewhat flexible after baking. Is there less feedback? Also, I'm assuming you cannot leave the pick in the handle when baking? I've also heard mention of boiling rather than baking as an option. Any thoughts on using this stuff?

[ChonkyTonks]

mmmm. Had'nt thought about that being a problem. I suppose it could be. I'm not sure what temperature it would take for it to start becoming pliable again.

This stuff usually comes as granulated pellets. You use boiling water to get it into a workable/moldable state. And, you can re-heat and re-shape it many times over. A couple of the brands I was thinking about trying were "Friendly Plastic" or "ShapeLock".

I see alot of people here using FIMO or Sculpy. But I'm not sure if I like the fact that it's still somewhat flexible after baking. Is there less feedback? Also, I'm assuming you cannot leave the pick in the handle when baking? I've also heard mention of boiling rather than baking as an option. Any thoughts on using this stuff?

The melting point of polymorph is 60C (140F), so I doubt it would be an issue from general use, but you would have to be sure to not leave them in a car or polish the picks too hot.

[Oldfast]

Thanks for your thoughts.
Since my picks never leave my home, the 140F melting point should'nt pose a problem. I think I'll get some and give it a try. It is concerning I haven't seen many people here using this material for their handles- maybe with good reason. Oh well, I guess I'll find out in a hurry if this isn't the way to go.
Thanks again

[ChonkyTonks]

Thanks for your thoughts.
Since my picks never leave my home, the 140F melting point should'nt pose a problem. I think I'll get some and give it a try. It is concerning I haven't seen many people here using this material for their handles- maybe with good reason. Oh well, I guess I'll find out in a hurry if this isn't the way to go.
Thanks again

Be sure to post pics. We would love to see how they fare.

[Oldfast]

"Friendly Plastic" melts at 140F. "ShapeLock" however, has a little higher melting point at 160F. That, coupled with it's durability (says it can be machined after it dries-drill,file,sand,etc.) had me choosing this over the Friendly Plastic.
I've placed an order, but it'll be about a week before it arrives. I will post results, be it good or bad, since we can all learn from both. Usually more so from the latter

If you're interested http://shapelock.com/page4.html