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Thread: More fun with Resin
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21st July 2011, 12:21 AM #1
More fun with Resin
Here's some more bowls I have made using resin and anything else I could find.
First one is redgum with gumnuts cast in epoxy resin.
Second is a collection of offcuts (from cutting up old redgum white posts) cast in resin and turned.
I'm enjoying the experimenting with the various things that can be doen with resin. It opens up a whole new world in woodturning.
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21st July 2011, 05:17 AM #2Novice
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Outstanding!
Are you casting a solid chunk and hollowing out the center, or do you have a way to mold the resin in a general bowl shape then trueing up on the lathe?
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21st July 2011, 07:18 AM #3Skwair2rownd
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I really like the results of your experiments Brendan!!
both bowls are well shaped, the second in particular!
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21st July 2011, 09:56 AM #4
Brendan, It certainly does open up all sorts of possibities. What sort of resin are you using?
Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working. — Pablo Picasso
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21st July 2011, 10:17 AM #5
epoxy casting resin
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21st July 2011, 11:34 AM #6
Love them Brendan. Must do myself
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21st July 2011, 12:47 PM #7Senior Member
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Wow Brendan, fantastic - loving number 2, the rim looks totally right.
Bruce.Three wise middle aged monkeys - "see no pot-belly, feel no bald spot, buy no sports car"
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21st July 2011, 02:04 PM #8
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21st July 2011, 02:37 PM #9
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21st July 2011, 03:36 PM #10
Which make of resin are you using and where are you getting it from?
I've got to give this a try.
Does the epoxy yellow with age? or are you pieces to new to find out?.
I've got a lot of marbles I'd like to put inside, and then put a second skin to turn and polish.
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21st July 2011, 04:08 PM #11SENIOR MEMBER
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We might need a full blown tutorial on this, looks like great fun.
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21st July 2011, 04:28 PM #12GOLD MEMBER
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Brendan
They look great . Is there some reason why you are using epoxy casting resin over polyester casting resin?
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21st July 2011, 06:47 PM #13
I have used polyester only the once and never again. It stinks and doesn't adhere to wood very well. There might be some other reasons that I am unaware of. I know epoxy is a far better product. I desperately wanted polyester to work for me because it is a lot cheaper but was so disappointed that I still have the best part of 3 litres left. I know Neil (dai sensei) knows a lot more about polyester than me so hopefully he can add something. I've also tried polyurethane but it sets too quick. Epoxy has about a 2 hour work time depending on the temperature. Urethane about 2 min!
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21st July 2011, 06:51 PM #14
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21st July 2011, 08:56 PM #15
Looking great there Brendan
Clear casting resin, be it polyester or the new forms of epoxy, will stay clear. The standard epoxy and other forms of resin can turn yellow. I have used both and Brendan is right, the epoxy does stick much better, but it is also far more expensive. I use poly, but then heaps of thin CA prior to turning and again if things become unstuck
Have you had any trouble with heat from the epoxy Brendan? I was advised not to use it in more than 5mm layers by the manufacturer due to possible boiling issues.
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