Woodturning – In this video I use copper pipe and combine it with aluminum powder and Designer Epoxy to make this awesome inlay! Please like and share with …
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Beautiful bowl! I appreciate the way you explain what you do, I did a small black walnut bowl with a plain epoxy inlay and thought of your comments often.
The aluminium in epoxy looked more like enamel, than metal, until you showed the close up at the very end. But the blue-grey colour against the copper rings looked really classy
Great piece Jim – the aluminium might be a shade too dark with the amount you put in but it’s trial and error. I thought the combination was good and the resin looked solid and all together really nice.
I like the look of it – on the close-up you can see it’s aluminium (I’m a Brit!) powder, and it looks really good, subtly metal-ish and contrasts well with the beautiful black walnut. Thanks again for a great video; every one teaches me something I can use when I’m on my lathe. Bon weekend Hugh
Well, I have to say that your learning progress continually amazes me! I knew that once you combined resins with the inlays you were doing before, you would create some awesome pieces. And this one proves that!!
Lovely bowl, beautiful finish. It does resemble concrete. I'm wondering if a small amount of pearl in the aluminum may give it a slightly more metallic look.
Honestly I dont think the aluminum powder is the way to go. Turned out too dark in my opinion. I wonder if a silvery mica powder would have given the look you were looking for. Regardless your tool work is great and the bowl is lovely to look at. I love the walnut look. Unfortunately, not common around me.
Really like the copper pipe inlays. This one is nice but the muscle shell one is just absolutely stunning and my favorite bowl I've seen you do! As always, thank you so much Jim for sharing what you do!
Too many questions but I gotta ask … Can you give some more detail about the pitting after the rim was knocked back ? Ever consider a magnet to deal with steel wool shards ? Do you use a tack rag ? I guess you'll have to settle for glitter people use in their resin rather than the lackluster aluminum. Thanks for sharing🙏 Stay safe. -Mike😷💉
I like the copper, the aluminum not so much. This may have been covered before but why did you switch to Mohawk finish and stop using the General finish?
Very good-looking trim. What looks really good in epoxy is metal flakes of aluminum, copper, brass, combined with various types of stone etc. The epoxy binds the whole works together as a structural bond. Something you are going to run into with epoxy is that oily woods bleed colour and make a messy looking finish which can be avoided by letting the epoxy soak the separate components then assembling them. Ready-made exotic stone sheets can be purchased but they are expensive.
I think it looks great!!!! I wonder if you might make something similar only using a pearl mix in with the aluminum powder? Just a thought. Great Channel. Thanks for sharing your creations.
Lovely piece of wood but I'm not so sure about the aluminium epoxy. Doesn't really do much for me but each to their own which is what it is all about. Take care Jim.
Beautiful end piece Jim! I've seen model toy restorers mix Cyan Acrylic (super glue) with different powders to create missing pieces….the result or purpose is nothing more than making the glue into a solid (physically and metaphorically) looking piece. In other words, powders don't seem to stand out on their own merits. Best wishes and be well…..eh?
Nicely done Jim. As others have said I thought "concrete" when I saw it with finish. Not my taste but lots like that look so it's all good. I'd call that a successful experiment.
It's definitely an interesting bowl. I can't say that it looks like aluminum but I'm not sure what it looks like more… concrete I think would be my best guess. It still a cool-looking bowl. 💜
The bowl looks great! In the end, the contrast between the copper and the aluminum powder came out well. But please be careful when handling aluminum powder in the future. The powder is extremely toxic if inhaled. Also the sanding dust. Please be sure to wear a respirator mask when working with aluminum powder.
Nice job, Jim. A little surprised the aluminum didn't take on more of a shine or maybe it is just the camera??? Crushed turquoise powder would look great with the copper and walnut.
The aluminum belongs in a landfill. Very much detracts from the beauty of the wood. Concerts would probably be safer and look about the same. Sorry, you asked.
The walnut is so beautiful. I like the copper as well. The aluminum does resemble concrete, which is pretty popular right now in modern architecture and decorating style.
Like the looks Jim, turned out nice! You get great finishes, steel wool has some challenges for sure. Stay safe up there and glad you got to open the door! Here soon I hope?
Beautiful bowl! I appreciate the way you explain what you do, I did a small black walnut bowl with a plain epoxy inlay and thought of your comments often.
The aluminium in epoxy looked more like enamel, than metal, until you showed the close up at the very end. But the blue-grey colour against the copper rings looked really classy
Great piece Jim – the aluminium might be a shade too dark with the amount you put in but it’s trial and error. I thought the combination was good and the resin looked solid and all together really nice.
I like the look of it – on the close-up you can see it’s aluminium (I’m a Brit!) powder, and it looks really good, subtly metal-ish and contrasts well with the beautiful black walnut. Thanks again for a great video; every one teaches me something I can use when I’m on my lathe. Bon weekend Hugh
I really liked it. It looks classy👵🏻
Beautiful piece. Love the contrast. Thank you for sharing.
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Aluminum powder does look like body filler and needs more pop. The black walnut is finished beautifully.
Well, I have to say that your learning progress continually amazes me! I knew that once you combined resins with the inlays you were doing before, you would create some awesome pieces. And this one proves that!!
Another awesome inlay bowl turned out beautiful great job Jim
Hi Jim. Is there any potential reaction between the aluminium and the copper? I like the look. Dan
Lovely bowl, beautiful finish. It does resemble concrete. I'm wondering if a small amount of pearl in the aluminum may give it a slightly more metallic look.
Interesting, but beautiful 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
I love the copper. Especially with the walnut.
I actually really like how that aluminum turned out along the copper. Nice work.
Honestly I dont think the aluminum powder is the way to go. Turned out too dark in my opinion. I wonder if a silvery mica powder would have given the look you were looking for. Regardless your tool work is great and the bowl is lovely to look at. I love the walnut look. Unfortunately, not common around me.
Looks good. I thought the aluminum would be silver.
Very creative
Nice job on the bowl. I like it, especially the copper but I'm not sure about the aluminum at least in the video.
There is a bit of a pearlescent look to the aluminum powder. My brother and I like it. Great job on a beautiful bowl.
Really like the copper pipe inlays. This one is nice but the muscle shell one is just absolutely stunning and my favorite bowl I've seen you do! As always, thank you so much Jim for sharing what you do!
Too many questions but I gotta ask …
Can you give some more detail about the pitting after the rim was knocked back ? Ever consider a magnet to deal with steel wool shards ? Do you use a tack rag ?
I guess you'll have to settle for glitter people use in their resin rather than the lackluster aluminum. Thanks for sharing🙏 Stay safe. -Mike😷💉
Sick bowl Jimothy!
I like the copper, the aluminum not so much. This may have been covered before but why did you switch to Mohawk finish and stop using the General finish?
Very good-looking trim. What looks really good in epoxy is metal flakes of aluminum, copper, brass, combined with various types of stone etc. The epoxy binds the whole works together as a structural bond. Something you are going to run into with epoxy is that oily woods bleed colour and make a messy looking finish which can be avoided by letting the epoxy soak the separate components then assembling them. Ready-made exotic stone sheets can be purchased but they are expensive.
I really like this bowl…. maybe a little more aluminum would have gave it a more metallic look but non the less it is really cool looking
I think it looks great!!!! I wonder if you might make something similar only using a pearl mix in with the aluminum powder? Just a thought. Great Channel. Thanks for sharing your creations.
Lovely piece of wood but I'm not so sure about the aluminium epoxy. Doesn't really do much for me but each to their own which is what it is all about.
Take care Jim.
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I don’t think it looks like concrete at all. Definitely metallic.
Beautiful end piece Jim! I've seen model toy restorers mix Cyan Acrylic (super glue) with different powders to create missing pieces….the result or purpose is nothing more than making the glue into a solid (physically and metaphorically) looking piece. In other words, powders don't seem to stand out on their own merits. Best wishes and be well…..eh?
Nicely done Jim. As others have said I thought "concrete" when I saw it with finish. Not my taste but lots like that look so it's all good. I'd call that a successful experiment.
It's definitely an interesting bowl. I can't say that it looks like aluminum but I'm not sure what it looks like more… concrete I think would be my best guess. It still a cool-looking bowl. 💜
The bowl looks great! In the end, the contrast between the copper and the aluminum powder came out well. But please be careful when handling aluminum powder in the future. The powder is extremely toxic if inhaled. Also the sanding dust. Please be sure to wear a respirator mask when working with aluminum powder.
Nice job, Jim. A little surprised the aluminum didn't take on more of a shine or maybe it is just the camera??? Crushed turquoise powder would look great with the copper and walnut.
Corundum, or fine aluminum powder,is highly toxic. Stick to non toxic metals or metallic looking pigments in acrylic.
Nice bowl. Keep up the good work, you are inspiring to me.
Nice job. Like the copper inlay. Thx for sharing
Great Work Mr. Jim!! That’s Absolutely Beautiful!!👍😁
The aluminum belongs in a landfill. Very much detracts from the beauty of the wood. Concerts would probably be safer and look about the same. Sorry, you asked.
Another absolutely brilliant piece, congratulations Jim!
Nice piece brilliant work as always stay safe
The walnut is so beautiful. I like the copper as well. The aluminum does resemble concrete, which is pretty popular right now in modern architecture and decorating style.
Like the looks Jim, turned out nice! You get great finishes, steel wool has some challenges for sure. Stay safe up there and glad you got to open the door! Here soon I hope?