Thanks to Starbond and SuperClear for supporting my channel and this video, which would have been impossible without the use of their products. Check out the links below for discounts, referral links, and more!
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(I don't get anything for sharing that link, but SuperClear has been generous in providing some of the epoxy used in this video).
This project was a commission and is not for sale. If you're interested in my other projects, or if you would like to contact me for possible commission work, check out my website:
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So let's talk about misusing resin, because that's exactly what I demonstrated in this video. Deep pours of this size require active cooling to avoid thermal cracking, and I really had no idea what I was getting into with this one other than that I fully anticipated that the resin would crack. I was not prepared for just how much cracking would take place, and I think that alone made the project much more difficult. I was also warned by a SuperClear representative that their resin is known to chip in woodturning applications, but I think the chip-out was exacerbated by all the extra voids left from the thermal cracking. In the end, the results speak for themselves, and I think all that extra work was worth it for a truly unique poisonous cauldron! Thanks for watching, and I hope you enjoyed me experimenting with a new (to me) fog machine!
I'm not the first to coat burls in contrast-color epoxy before casting in resin, but this was my first attempt to emphasize the natural edges of the burl using glow pigments in epoxy. I also attempted to use glow pigments in the casting resin, but as expected, the glow powder drifts to the bottom of the mold and most of the pigment was lost. This was also the heaviest blank I have ever turned, coming close to 80 lbs. Fortunately, there's a nice core blank for a future project!
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Kutzall sphere rotary burr: https://amzn.to/3eQdWx6
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TotalBoat Penetrating Epoxy: https://amzn.to/3zr1MSH
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Mylands cellulose sanding sealer: https://amzn.to/3cd0BgF
Mahoney's Finishes Walnut Wax: https://amzn.to/3IzSBT5
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Turntable for glamour shots: https://amzn.to/3yH4AcO
Easy Wood Tools Carbide Cutter: https://amzn.to/3z6E6Db
Easy Wood Tools Carbide Cutter (negative rake): https://amzn.to/3yH6JVN
Beall buffing system: https://amzn.to/2BC90YG
3 inch Sanding Disks: https://amzn.to/2Zc6ccY
Makita right angle drill/sander: https://amzn.to/2A54CkB
My favorite finish (Mahoney's Walnut products): https://amzn.to/31uM88z
Pyrography Pen: https://amzn.to/2G5HJwU
Carter & Son 5/8" Bowl Gouge: https://amzn.to/2G5YV5g
Crown Diamond Parting Tool: https://amzn.to/2NIqsOj
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