2nd attempt at textured rim + question

[Brown Dog]

G'day all

My latest commision for SWMBO (engagement gift for work collegue). I thought this bit of Black Wood needed "something" a bit extra. So I took to it with the dremel and a gas torch with the below results

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and a close up of the rim

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My question is...as yet the black/burnt part isnt sealed. Does anyone have any suggestions on what to use and how to go about applying it ?

My idea is to mask of the section and spray with spray on lacquer (in a can) but I would be gratefull for any other suggestions


cheers
BD

[wheelinround]

really well done like it

that would be one way

wondering how brushed oil would look and if it would work or resin

[killerbeast]

very nice ! i like the burnt rim. but havent got any good ideas for sealing.

[TTIT]

When I use textures like that I generally brush on a heavy coat of oil while I'm doing the rest of the piece, let it sit for a good while, then rub off/mop up any excess. What you do now depends a bit on how you finished the rest of the bowl though...

[Brown Dog]

thanks for the suggestions fellas

Oil was my first thought....though I was afraid that if I brushed or rubbed it on i might end up with a black gooey mess

What you do now depends a bit on how you finished the rest of the bowl though

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the rest is finished with shellawax and traditional wax.

cheers
BD

[benji79]

Call me stupid , but how did you do the burning without scorching the rest of the wood, I love the effect and really want to try it.

Benji

[Brown Dog]

Call me stupid , but how did you do the burning without scorching the rest of the wood,

Okay stupid ....

I start with the flat rim, then recess the part that will be textured about 1-2mm. This leaves the surounding part a little proud. Do your texturing/burning, you dont have to be too careful but try and stay in the lines. Then turn down the high parts (plus any other burnt bits)..thus removing any evidence of shody workmanship . This leaves the textured part level or a little proud of the rest of the rim.


hope that helps Benji

cheers
BD

[Baz]

When I burn a rim and texture I use Webrax 1500 grit to get rid of most of the ash/charcol, give it a good blow out with compressed air, give it a spin and apply a folded soft rag and then a good soak of oil.
Cheers
Barry

[rsser]

I've used shellac on scorched ash. Worked well.

Added: try a weak solution with a small brush, stippling into the pores

[ubeaut]

Coat of black stain followed by white shellac when stain is well and truly dry dry.


Cheers - Neil

[Cliff Rogers]

There was somebody on here a while back who reckons they have applied oil with a spray gun... may have been Soundman.

But, I guess if you had a spray gun you could use lacquer.

I gave up trying to burn things to blacken them years ago.
Like Neil says, I use black stain.

[Hardenfast]

Nice job Mr Dog - I like it!

[Brown Dog]

Thanks for the advice and compliments guys

Looks like stain and shellac is the go. A conclusion I quickly came to after checking out my "polishers handbook"

I guess thats why Neil suggests you keep the book in the shed, so it can be refered to before or during a project.....instead in the "thrown room" where one can only reflect on it after the fact .

I gave up trying to burn things to blacken them years ago.

Although Im fairly pleased with the results on this attempt. I agree with Cliff.

I think the texturing looked better before I burnt it (ie some of it burnt away). The reason I tried the burning was because using a high speed cutter on blackwood (ie the dremel) = black and burnt...but patchy. So at the time applying a flame to even it out seemed like a good idea . So for the next one I think i will just try the black stain.


thanks again
BD

[Gil Jones]

Your texturing is excellent!! I am not a fan of charing with a torch, and prefer the black ink. Not only easier, but no soot to rub off.

[Stu in Tokyo]

Looks great, I've yet to try the texturing.

How long did it take, to do the dremel bit?

Cheers!