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Over The Top...Throw-Tops

Maple tops, colored with alcohol dyes. Cabochon embellishments are laser engraved/cut paper thin plastic sheet that has been laminated onto a MDF core...all original art.
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Alan Weinberg said:
What’s your technique to use the alcohol dyes? Very cool. Diluted? Brush? Airbrush? TIA.
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The bottles supplied by the manufacturer are small and have a dispenser, similar to a CA glue applicator. Just squirt some of the dye on a paper towel and wipe the turning with it while it's rotating slowly on the lathe. Within 5 minutes, It'll be dry enough to handle. Use gloves...the dye is very aggressive.
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Russ Braun
I like this technique for adding detail to your tops that should never be thrown Ed. It’s always a pleasure to see what you’ve come up with next. What are those racks you are displaying the tops on?
 
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Russ Braun said:
I like this technique for adding detail to your tops that should never be thrown Ed. It’s always a pleasure to see what you’ve come up with next. What are those racks you are displaying the tops on?
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The display stands are 1/8" thick birch plywood, cut on my laser...two parts that fit together. I make several configurations, for tops, yo-yos and playing cards. Sometimes, I'll dye the wood black to cover up smoke stains from the lasing.
 

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