Project by TexasBlanks | posted 01-19-2015 11:35 PM | 4906 views | 7 times favorited | 19 comments | ![]() |
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Here is a nice chunk of cherry burl I had drying in the garage for over 2 years. I cast it with green and pink alumilite resin under 80 psi to make sure there were no bubbles or voids. This is probably the best one I have done so far and I am going to hate to sell this one, The drawers are flocked in black for that elegant feel. Again, I used the whimsical Dr. Seuss theme here with this guy holding his hand on his hip.
I havn’t decided on the knobs I will use yet, maybe something will come to me and I will add an update.
-- Wayne Ryan, Texas Blanks, www.facebook.com/Texas Blanks
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gridlockd
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#1 posted 01-20-2015 12:03 AM
this is a really beautiful piece of burl, and the colored alumilite actually adds to it, instead of detracting from the design. (IMO anyway). i have really been wanting to try some resin casting myself, but haven’t pulled the trigger yet. I’d love to hear your process for casting. I have to say, you’re a braver soul than I am, to take a chance with that gorgeous burl, but it paid off in a big way for you! well done.
-- Gridlockd
TexasBlanks
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#2 posted 01-20-2015 12:25 AM
Thanks gridlockd once you try it you will never look back. Just go for it
-- Wayne Ryan, Texas Blanks, www.facebook.com/Texas Blanks
gbear
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#3 posted 01-20-2015 01:08 AM
Cool!!
-- gbear, Carmichael, CA
steve_in_ohio
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#4 posted 01-20-2015 01:42 AM
that is awesome, great job
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Danpaddles
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#5 posted 01-20-2015 02:43 AM
Great combination of advanced use of materials, along with a great shape, I love the look, the attitude of that box. Perfect!
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deon
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#6 posted 01-20-2015 07:59 AM
Great work!
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jinkyjock
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#7 posted 01-20-2015 10:37 AM
Great little box.
Excellent mix of colour and natural gives a great effect.
+1 with gridlockd,
could you please expand on your Alumilite process.
James.
StumpyNubs
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#8 posted 01-20-2015 03:32 PM
I’d like to feature this on the next episode of “Behind the Sawdust” during our projects segment. We’ll just show a couple of your photos and tell them who made it. Do you mind?
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TexasBlanks
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#9 posted 01-20-2015 03:35 PM
I dont mind at all…Thank you I’m honored
-- Wayne Ryan, Texas Blanks, www.facebook.com/Texas Blanks
mcoyfrog
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#10 posted 01-20-2015 07:27 PM
Very kewl Wayne I love the krazyness to it. could you point me in the direction of how to do this resin stuff, you have inspired me…
-- Wood and Glass they kick (well you know) Have a great day - Dug
leafherder
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#11 posted 01-20-2015 10:10 PM
Dr. Seuss? Maybe. Reminds me more of the clock from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Either way a great piece of art. Thanks for sharing.
-- Leafherder
Diwayne
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#12 posted 01-21-2015 01:33 AM
Very nice.
-- What one man can do, another man can also do.
TexasBlanks
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#13 posted 01-22-2015 08:48 AM
First i take a piece of wood that really cant be used for anything else and square it up the best I can. I then take 1/4” mdf and basically glue it to the outside of the wood to form a box. I mix the resin 1 to 1 ratio with pigments and dyes. Pour it into the voids or top of the molded box and place it into a pressure pot at 60-80 psi to force the resin into all the cracks. This also pops any remaining bubbles that are left in the resin. Cure time is about 1 1/2 hours and work time is about 2 hours. I just cut off the mdf box with the band saw. You can drill, cut, sand and work this resin just like wood. I sand it 150-600 grit and finish it off with tung oil. Buff it out at 24 hours and then coat with 5 coats of poly making sure I sand with 0000 steel wool and soapy water between coats. Makes for a silky smooth finish
-- Wayne Ryan, Texas Blanks, www.facebook.com/Texas Blanks
TexasBlanks
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#14 posted 01-22-2015 08:49 AM
First i take a piece of wood that really cant be used for anything else and square it up the best I can. I then take 1/4” mdf and basically glue it to the outside of the wood to form a box. I mix the resin 1 to 1 ratio with pigments and dyes. Pour it into the voids or top of the molded box and place it into a pressure pot at 60-80 psi to force the resin into all the cracks. This also pops any remaining bubbles that are left in the resin. Cure time is about 1 1/2 hours and work time is about 2 hours. I just cut off the mdf box with the band saw. You can drill, cut, sand and work this resin just like wood. I sand it 150-600 grit and finish it off with tung oil. Buff it out at 24 hours and then coat with 5 coats of poly making sure I sand with 0000 steel wool and soapy water between coats. Makes for a silky smooth finish
-- Wayne Ryan, Texas Blanks, www.facebook.com/Texas Blanks
jinkyjock
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#15 posted 01-22-2015 07:50 PM
Thank you Texas.
James.
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