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Resin top coat on an egg
Cannot believe after all these years this was my first ever attempt top coating a dragon egg like this. Previously it was applied on the lathe then I had to run the lathe for hours to allow the resin to cure to a stage it no longer runs if the lathe stops. With this method I can finish multiple eggs at the same time without running the lathe. This egg was only sanded to 80grit so saves also plenty of time
1 like • 2d
@Jean Dyer Thank you 🙂 It is touch dry about 12- 18hrs and fully cures in about 36 hrs
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RIVER TABLE Undulations
So this is my first crack at a river table, and I have some undulations as it's shown in the video, it seems to be anywhere that there was a hole like the river or holes in the wood. It's where the epoxy was deeper than the pour level over the wood. I think the problem is anywhere the pour was deeper it got a little hotter and it cooled differently. Maybe if I had poured a little deeper over the redwood. At any rate should I just lightly sand this and pour bar top over it or should I sand it all really level? I'm thinking it would be OK because bar top is self leveling. How do you feel about a coat of bar topper? Regards Jim. 🐐
1 like • 3d
Yes that normally happens when there are holes in the wood and the resin is thicker the amount of shrinkage will be bigger than over the wood where the resin is only thin. I would completely flatten thin table and pour a top coat over if you are going for the high gloss finish. Even though resin is self levelling that dip more likely will show up even after the top cost unless you have flat surface to begin with
20d •
Next Project
Going to give this one a go as my next project. Have the burl on its way, need to order the ZAP 5-Minute, and find some dried flower kits. Everything looks pretty self explanatory - any tips before starting?
1 like • 19d
Zap 5 mins goes off very fast when you mix bigger quantities. I found using a brush is the best was to colour the burl. Maybe mix a small portion first to see how fast it goes off compared to how fast you can brush in the colour. For an egg you are looking at about a good size grape size. Don’t be stingy with the mica powder since the layer will be relatively thin you want to have a nice colour. Otherwise yes it is very similar process like the egg in the classroom
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@Stuart W oh that is looking really good. Looking forward to see how it turns out 😀
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Thank you
Thank you for welcoming me into your group. I'm a retired Electrical Project Manager moved back home to SW Florida. My wife and family live in Ft Denaud Florida approximately 20 miles from Ft Myers Bch.
1 like • 15d
Welcome here! How long have you been turning Bobby?
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Latest project
I'm a member of the Arts of the Inland Gallery here locally to show and sell my works. I love watching David's Woodturnig videos I've learned from them
1 like • 15d
Hey Bobby, stunning colours top job! Nice to have you here :)
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@david-szelpal-3503
Join me to learn how to work with epoxy resin in general and to create unique woodturning items from dragon eggs, vases, coffee tumblers and urns.
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