In this sharpening tutorial, I’ll demonstrate how to sharpen some of the most commonly used chisels in woodturning, from traditional HSS tools to carbide tools. Whether you have a professional sharpening setup or are using more budget-friendly options, I’ll aim to cover both approaches.

Confused about pressure pots vs vacuum chambers for resin casting? In this step-by-step guide, I break down how each system works, when to use them, and which delivers the most consistent results. Learn best practices for reducing bubbles, and properly degassing resin prior to casting so you can achieve cleaner, professional-quality castings with confidence.

This is one of the most frequently asked questions on my social media — what finishes I use on my work. In this training tutorial, I’ll cover the three most commonly used finishes. We’ll start with an epoxy resin coating, move on to a spray clear gloss lacquer, and then look at high-grit sanding followed by mirror-like polishing to achieve a high-gloss finish. I’ll also be sharing the tips and tricks I’ve learned over the past year while completing nearly 1,000 different hybrid projects.

Step-by-step guide to create a hybrid dragon egg from Australian mallee and epoxy resin. You’ll learn proper wood drying and preparation, how to design and build your own mould, and how to cast resin using alcohol dyes for a natural, earthy effect. I’ll guide you through safe woodturning on the lathe, shaping techniques, progressive sanding up to 3000 grit, and applying a flawless high-gloss lacquer finish for a truly professional result.

Create a stunning multicoloured epoxy resin and pine cone vase in this detailed step-by-step course. Learn preparation techniques, mould making, and how to cast deep pour resin to achive good colour separation with vibrant mica powders. I’ll guide you through safe woodturning on the lathe, shaping techniques, progressive sanding for a flawless surface, and applying a high-gloss lacquer finish for a professional, durable result.

Step-by-step course of creating a stunning hybrid coffee tumbler from Australian mallee burl and blue epoxy resin. Learn wood preparation, resin casting with mica pigments, safe blank mounting, and precise shaping on the woodturning lathe. I’ll guide you through hollowing techniques, progressive sanding, and applying a durable, food-safe finish to achieve a smooth, professional result you can proudly use or gift.

Create a beautiful hybrid burial urn from teak root and deep pour epoxy resin in this detailed step-by-step course. Learn wood preparation, resin casting techniques, and how to achieve clean colour separation. I’ll guide you through machining the outside and hollowing the interior on the lathe, fitting a threaded bronze insert for secure lid access, plus progressive sanding and applying a flawless high-gloss lacquer finish.