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Resin Casting to embellish your woodturnings: # 01

Ed Davidson said:
It's been many years since I made a woodturning related how-to video, and thought it might be interesting to start a series on making epoxy resin castings that could be used to embellish your lathe works. Here's # 01 in the new video series:
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Thanks for that, Ed. I have one of those trivets that I never use. I assume that is some sort of casting resin and not regular epoxy. I've never done any of that stuff ... you've piqued my interest! :)
 
Tom Gall said:
I assume that is some sort of casting resin and not regular epoxy. I've never done any of that stuff ... you've piqued my interest! :)
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Yes, that's right. Epoxy casting resin is usually mixed in a one-to-one ratio, just like bonding epoxy, but can be bought in bulk kits...8 ounces to 2 gallons. If you want to give it a try, there are several simple techniques people use to get the bubbles out and to make your castings crystal clear or color-enhanced (subjects for future how-to videos). This is one of the brands I use: Art n' Glow casting resin
 
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Interesting video. I assume in future videos you'll show the individual steps.

(P.S. Just my opinion, but background music doesn't add anything to your presentation).
 
Ed Davidson said:
Yes, that's right. Epoxy casting resin is usually mixed in a one-to-one ratio, just like bonding epoxy, but can be bought in bulk kits...8 ounces to 2 gallons. If you want to give it a try, there are several simple techniques people use to get the bubbles out and to make your castings crystal clear or color-enhanced (subjects for future how-to videos). This is one of the brands I use: Art n' Glow casting resin
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Thanks, Ed. Love your creativity in using these unusual materials for turning.
 
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