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Inlay Materials

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I have never been able to nail down a good source of inlay materials (soapstone, etc.) for turnings. Appreciate it if anyone knows of a good source. I'd also be interested in any application tips or suggestions that you guys have discovered.
 
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Met this guy at Arrowmont, incredible stuff. Maybe a place to start...
http://stephenhatcher.com/index.php?n=10
I saw Stephen at the last symposium held in St. Paul and I still keep the booklet handed out to attendees and use it as a reference for stone inlay.
The only thing I might add to his technique would be the undercutting method he uses for his designs can also be used on large voids prefilled with epoxy putty.
 
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I tried the minerals. Unfortunately, they are difficult to crush, had limited color choices and hard to sand. I discovered I could use ground pony beads. They come in over a hundred colors, are easy to prepare and the they turn and sand just like wood. Here is a link (http://www.aggieturner.com/preparing and using ground pony beads.pdf) to my PDF on how to prepare and install them. Incidentally, they are a lot cheaper than Inlace.
 
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I tried the minerals. Unfortunately, they are difficult to crush, had limited color choices and hard to sand. I discovered I could use ground pony beads. They come in over a hundred colors, are easy to prepare and the they turn and sand just like wood. Here is a link (http://www.aggieturner.com/preparing and using ground pony beads.pdf) to my PDF on how to prepare and install them. Incidentally, they are a lot cheaper than Inlace.
Great info, Dave. Thank you. I can't wait to give them a try.
 
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go to Wally world stationary dept....get assorted colored chalk.....cut off slivers make dust of your choice or combo color
 
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