Turning a sycamore bowl with Milliput epoxy putty inlay - part 2

[@stephendsurowitzormondfinf4490]

Jim, absolutely fantastic job with the Milliput epoxy! Looks great and nice job showing us how you made the milliput look that way!! Thanks for showing us! Turn safe!

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much, glad you like it

[@larryslemp9698]

Man that tiger stripe bowl came out beautifully!! Way to go!! Love the technique, the commentary, and the instruction!!

[@JimsonMakes]

Glad you enjoyed it, many thanks

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

Jim That's a great technique! It just goes to show, there is always something new! I believe we are going to see many, many pieces using this technique or a variation of it and every one will have you to thank for the idea. Nicely done! Steve Krumanaker.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Steve, I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. The technique has so many possibilities, I am interested to see what other people come up with. Kind regards, Jim.

[@dr.duly.6926]

I need to get out in my workshop and start turning. I can stop seeing your videos I have ordered and bought Milliput but have yet to try so I will have to turn my PC off otherwise it will never happen. Great videos very educational and some lovely items. Thans for sharing. Safe and happy turnings. David.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks David, I am humbled by the response to my videos, it was my brother who told me to put my work on KZbin, I really didn't think anyone would be interested. All the best, Jim

[@teameww1148]

Awesome work. I saw this product being used at my local turning training centre for inlay work recently. Maybe they saw your video?Love the finished product, and your explanation was easy to follow. Thank you for sharing it with the community. I hope you find the time to put up some more videos.

[@JimsonMakes]

I'm really pleased you like my video, it is very versatile material and very satisfying to finish.

[@alansimpson596]

Thank you so much Jim for introducing me to another aspect of turning. I think the results are just stunning so-much-so that within an hour of Mike Waldt recommending your videos I ordered all three colours of Milliput from Amazon and I should have them tomorrow. Please upload more videos on all of your crafts. Best wishes, Alan.

[@JimsonMakes]

That's great, I'm really pleased that I have inspired you to try it. Give it plenty of time to set, I usually bring it into the house and leave it overnight before finishing. It comes out different every time and finishing is exciting. All the best, Jim

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

Not too long at all Jim I love to see everything all of you do, because each person has his own way of doing it. The way all of you explains it is different and that I like.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Kobie, glad you like it Cheers Jim

[@colinchalmers1099]

Thats amazing Jim,really looks fantastic, cheers Colin.

[@JimsonMakes]

I'm really pleased you like it, thanks for watching and commenting. All the best,Jim

[@JimsonMakes]

Just trying to work out how to reply to your message, may be a while, quite new to this!

[@chandarussell]

Beautiful, just beautiful. You’re extremely talented.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Chanda Cheers Jim

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

Fantastic Jim it is awesome and breathtakingly stunning.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Kobie. One of my early videos and a bit too long. Cheers Jim

[@jenniferharton6383]

The tiger really catches your eye very well done. I love the set.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Jennifer. Cheers Jim

[@insafmaamir4049]

How can any one hate this video ?!!! I love your art thank you

[@JimsonMakes]

Many thanks Insaf for your kind words. Cheers, Jim

[@michellafleur5655]

Truly beatiful! You really are a PRO at this. Keep making videos like this one as I subscribed to your videos. From a Canadian friend.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Michel, I really appreciate your kind words, I have lots more videos planned, it's finding the time to put all my ideas on film. All the best, Jim

[@russelldavis6159]

the MRS here... what a beautiful piece of work!!!!!

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Russell, much appreciated. Cheers Jim

[@mrlacroft]

You should be pleased, its a beautiful bowl and your work turn on it was great.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you, I'm very pleased you like it. All the best, Jim

[@davidcorden6630]

Hi Jim, It just shows that there is always something new in this wonderful craft of woodturning. Love the effect and thanks for the videos. Subscribed! David

[@JimsonMakes]

Hi David, I'm really glad you liked the video, I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. Kind regards, Jim

[@terrencepowell270]

Very nice! I will look for some of this putty here in the U.S. Thanks for showing us how to do something different.

[@JimsonMakes]

Glad you liked it, Milliput is available in the US. All the best Jim.

[@nickzammeti]

looks awesome mate . love it

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks mate, I'm really pleased you like it, I've looked at your work, very impressed. All the best, Jim

[@nickzammeti]

+Jimson's Stuff Thanks mate , much appreciated

[@CarlJacobson]

Brilliant Jim! I just watched part one and two. Thank you so much for sharing this! I'll look around here in the States and see if we have something similar. I'll talk about your video on tomorrows Follow-up as well. Take care, Carl

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Carl, I checked on the internet and Milliput is available on Amazon.com. I'm really glad you liked the videos, I'm posting another one in the next couple of days. Jim.

[@MrYingvar]

+Jimson's Stuff Shipping to the USA cost more than the putty. Hope Carl or someone else finds a better deal?

[@joescarborough1]

+Stephen Johnson There are companies in the USA selling Milliput so you don't have to pay to ship across the pond. Other alternatives-some think better-are made in the US. Ten minutes search reveals several and you don't have to wait for Carl to make a platter.

[@MrYingvar]

I searched and fell short. Alternatives I found had very short working time, which is not compatible with this method. Did not find US retailer for Milliput. Perhaps you could post the link you found?

[@joescarborough1]

+Stephen Johnson Don't know if you have access or not, but Amazon ships four grades of Milliput from the US to the US. As far as finding the alternatives think sculpting-particularly star cruisers and battleships, war gaming miniatures, museum fossil displays and a bazillion other fields that use sculpting epoxy. Brand wars have been waged just like Coke/Pepsi, Ford/Chevrolet &c.

[@SCCFORUM]

Wonderful Turning and inlay work. Regards Paul

[@JimsonMakes]

Many thanks, glad you like it. All the best, Jim

[@rebeccaholmes791]

The irregularity of those tiger and zebra stripes is so pleasing to the eye. Delightful.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you Rebecca, glad you liked it. Cheers, Jim

[@johnvoak8970]

Another great set of videos Jim, ordered some Milliput today, not sure when I will get to try it out but will let you know how I get on. Thanks once again for sharing the idea.😀🐅🎹

[@JimsonMakes]

It's great that you are going to try it, and I'm glad you liked the videos, I'm just about to post another video on KZbin, this one shows a way of colouring Milliput and a different way of using it. Milliput takes a bit of getting used too, but the creative possibilities are endless, give it lots of time to set before finishing it, best overnight. All the best, Jim

[@simonthecuddlyteddy]

Really imaginative- Well done.

[@JimsonMakes]

Glad you liked it, thanks.Jim

[@Ish96973]

These pieces are so beautiful! The sycamore bowl is almost as lovely as the one you made for 5k subscribers. Maybe I just have a preference towards it, but I've never seen such a brilliant finish. I can't wait to try a project with Miliput

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much. I am very pleased that you like the finish. Finish is so important, I have seen many great pieces let down by a poor finish. Cheers, Jim

[@steveakka]

Just found your channel, fantastic finish on your bowl, look forward to some videos on your knives..all the best, Steve.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Steve, Have a look through my videos, there are quite a few using Milliput epoxy putty. I am currently working on a Knife project so should upload a video soon. All the best, Jim

[@steveakka]

Look forward to it, cheers Jim.

[@toplom1]

Now that is just brilliant, I like it alot and look forward to see more of your work, adding you in my subscribers list right now :)

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks , much appreciated, thanks for subscribing. I posted another video today and have quite a few planned. All the best, Jim.

[@acolyteturner]

An interesting technique. I've used it for years when repairing boats but never thought of using it as an inlay. It might appear on my own KZbin channel in a future video, with credit to yourself of course! Cheers Tom

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Tom, give it a try, it is very satisfying stuff to work with.

[@0602Jonboy]

Superb! love them, what an artist you are, Tony.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks again Tony, much appreciated. Cheers, Jim

[@MANJITSINGH-ko2oi]

Very beautiful milliput. we been selling it for so long but never used it but I managed to get the coloured one and hopefully will use it. thanks. Jim.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Manjit Cheers Jim

[@ronford2801]

Really amazing work!. Thanks for bringing another embellishment option to woodturning.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you Ron. It is well worth trying, the finish that can be achieved is great. Cheers, Jim

[@shellyrappaport3864]

Fantastic work. I can't wait to get some time to try my hand at it. Thank you!!!!

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you Shelly. It is well worth trying this, it gives great results. All the best, Jim

[@patrickjohns45]

Another new subscriber Jim. Great stuff and keep turning them out.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Patrick, more videos coming soon. Cheers, Jim

[@58Kym]

Thats really beautiful! I love it!!

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much. Cheers, Jim

[@severinosilva9056]

A LESSON IN ART FORM, CONGRATULATIONS. FROM BRASIL

[@JimsonMakes]

Many thanks Severino. I really appreciate you taking the time to watch my videos. All the best, Jim

[@DanielVilarino]

Hi Jim! Those are beautiful bowls my friend! Lovely design and finish! I have to give the milliput a try :) Cheers! Daniel

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks again Daniel, mix it thoroughly and give it plenty of time to set before finishing, best left overnight to properly harden. All the best, Jim

[@dianeluke1746]

I watched this which I see is one of your first videos. First, again beautiful bowls! Second, I found it funny how you said you would "hopefully" be putting out more videos, and look at how far you've come. You are one of my favorite turners to watch, and I am glad to see you gaining subscribers and being able to create more and more. I am one of the people hoping you will open an Etsy shop. I am not a turner, but the entire process fascinates me, and I love art in all its forms. I will do my part by sharing your videos and introducing more people to your creative approach. My husband watches when I watch, and I'm going to make him subscribe. :-) Cheers! Diane from Tampa, Florida

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Diane, I really appreciate your comments and I'm very pleased that you like what I do. I am constantly trying to improve my videos, I have been overwhelmed by the response to them, I didn't think anyone would be interested when I first posted them. Thank you for promoting my work to others. All the best, Jim.

[@danielparker1808]

Beautiful 👍job Jim.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Daniel Cheers Jim

[@baconsoda]

That is marvellous. Mike Waldt sent me over. I'm glad he did. Got yourself another sub. Best Wishes, Brendan.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Brendan, thanks for taking the time to watch and comment, more videos soon.cheers Jim

[@darrenswoodworks8695]

Very nice work. Thanks for sharing a great technique.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Darren, I'm very pleased you like it. All the best, Jim

[@PENFOLD1962]

Hi Jim, I subscribed and gave the👍straight away, I've only been turning a few month's on and off. You're doing exactly what I would like to be doing in the future. No wonder you are chuffed with the bowls they are perfect in every way. I'm going to look into buying some of the epoxy putty for deffinate. Thanks for sharing the video and your woodturning knowledge it's very much appreciated mate. Cheers Andy Yorkshire UK

[@JimsonMakes]

Many thanks Andy, I'm glad I've inspired you to try it. I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment and thanks for subscribing. I've got lots more ideas coming soon. Perhaps I will see you at UKIWS on the 18th. Cheers, Jim

[@GordonRock1]

Beautiful job, Jim! I have not heard of epoxy putty before; looks like interesting stuff. Thanks for sharing it. Take care, .....Gord

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Gord, it is well worth trying the technique, just make sure you mix it thoroughly and give it plenty of time to set ( best overnight ). All the best, Jim

[@johnfithian-franks8276]

I have now watched all your videos and enjoyed them all. I would have liked to see some of your knives as well but couldn't find any. Are you going to be making any more and if so will you be doing a video of them please.Another great bowl well done.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks again John, I'm glad you like what I do. I will hopefully be doing some knife making videos in the future but I'm not sure when. Jim

[@MikeWaldt]

Beautiful work Jim, i will be getting some of this stuff, and having a go, yet one more thing on the ever lengthening list of things to do :). Great video mate. Cheers Mike

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Mike, I'm glad you liked it. It is very versatile stuff and satisfying to finish.

[@candicemorrison4171]

wow! :-) fantastic job on the video's. I make video's professionally and I think you did a great job. :-) I don't do any kind of wood working at all, but I really enjoy seeing the craftsmanship that goes into projects like this. Thanks for posting these videos I look forward to watching all of them. :-) (From Boston, MA USA)

[@JimsonMakes]

Many thanks, I'm really pleased you like them and I'm glad my videography isn't too appalling, thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. All the best, Jim.

[@BeyondF1]

Great technique, outstanding result. Thanks for sharing.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Phil. I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. All the best, Jim

[@stevehood10]

Thanks for sharing this Jim very helpful and Milliput is available here in Aus, in fact a new guy JDN creations is using it. I came over from Carl Jacobsons channel and subscribed I’ll also be watching your older videos.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Steve and many thanks for subscribing. I’ve created a playlist just for Milliput projects. Cheers Jim

[@TheLittleGardenShedWorkshop]

Beautiful Bowl Jim, i will be having a go of that stuff, it’s right up my street is that, Great video very well explained cheers mate, Harry

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Harry, glad you liked the videos, I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. The other 2 videos in the series that I have posted, show slightly more complex designs. It is great to use once you get used to it and you never know how it is going to look until the very end. Best let it set overnight before turning. All the best, Jim

[@rlt94]

When you were cutting the Milliput it looked like some kind of delicious candy, now I'm hungry.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks for watching, sorry it made you hungry 😋. Cheers, Jim

[@MrYingvar]

I really like this. Thanks for sharing.

[@JimsonMakes]

I'm really glad you like it, the technique is well worth trying. All the best, Jim

[@cosprint]

Very Nice work, Mike Waldt mentioned your site, and im glade i listened.

[@JimsonMakes]

Many thanks, I'm glad you like the videos. All the best, Jim.

[@CollinFrench]

Hi Jim - just wanted to say thanks for a great pair of videos and awesome technique for something completely different. If you're up for it, I wouldn't mind seeing some leather work and knife making too. All the best from a fellow south coaster. :) Coll

[@JimsonMakes]

Hi Collin, I will probably do a some knife making and leatherwork videos in the future, in the meantime check out Jacklore knives on KZbin, he is awesome.

[@JimsonMakes]

Glad you liked the videos. Thanks.

[@fredmott7086]

Very beautiful work. Thank you for sharing this. Fred

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Fred, glad you liked it. Cheers, Jim.

[@ned711]

Excellent work! Inspiring. Did you consider using a rolling pin to develop thin plies, instead of using your fingers?

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you Ned. I do use a rolling with the Milliput between baking parchment for some of my projects when I need a more uniform result but I wanted a random organic pattern for this one. Cheers, Jim.

[@Aniyannc33]

That's a great job Jimson. I learned a lot from the video. Did you use sanding sealer over the wood and putty?

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Sivadasan. Yes, once I cut and sand the putty back , I re apply sanding sealer to the wood and putty and re-polish. I know use a product called Yorkshire Grit to finish the wood and putty inlay. Take a look at some of my more recent Milliput videos and you will see what I do. All the best, Jim

[@joseantoniodelaesperanza2566]

muy bonitos tus trabajos gracias por compartirlos

[@JimsonMakes]

Muchas gracias Jose. Jim

[@shearsjamie]

Brilliant!! Perhaps you could demonstrate this technique at UKIWS 2017? I've definitely not seen this before.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks again Jamie. I could do a demo but it takes too long to set. I would have to do a blue peter job " here's one I prepared earlier ". Cheers, Jim

[@jaclainmax9392]

Vraiment bien. Dans la philosophie des tourneurs sur bois, avec tous les commentaires. Really good job. According the woodturner's philosophy....

[@JimsonMakes]

Merci beaucoup. Cheers , Jim

[@Redthumb45]

Nice work. I wonder if this material could be used for pen turning. Press it onto the tube, let it set and turn away.

[@JimsonMakes]

It should be good for pen turning, you could even mould it directly onto the brass tube. I've saved some left over stuff rolled into cylinders to try it some day. Glad you liked the video. All the best , Jim.

[@michaelflynn6178]

Great effect i will be giving it a go myself Thanks

[@JimsonMakes]

It is well worth trying, thanks for commenting. All the best, Jim.

[@alainlabarre555]

hello Jim very good job, i watch all your videos with Milliput and i'm very happy to see them, i'm turning a model from you and i hope it will be ok, it's my first experience with Milliput go on for our pleasure Alain from France

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Alain, good luck with your Milliput project. Cheers Jim

[@willemkossen]

Absolutely amazing. Subscribed!

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks, I'm really pleased you liked it.

[@stubrearley9220]

Very impressive. I came to your site from Carl Jacobsons lin.

[@JimsonMakes]

I'm really pleased you like it, thanks for taking the time to watch and comment, more videos coming. All the best , Jim

[@markhobster8113]

great vid thanks, 1 thing id like to suggest though is it might be better to do the inlay as 1 long strip as opposed to 4x quarters as it would be easy to have duplication of stripe thicknesses every 1/4 turn, maybe use a rolling pin also or an old mangle when making the squares ;) very nice work and i would easy buy the large bowl from you if I would have the money left over to put in it ;)

[@JimsonMakes]

Many thanks for taking the time to watch and comment, I'm glad you like it. Milliput is very sticky and is difficult to roll out, it can be done if placed between sheets of baking parchment, but for most of my projects I am trying to achieve a more random/organic look. It does tend to crush rather unevenly when you cut it, so the stripes will tend to distort. All the best, Jim.

[@markhobster8113]

No probs mate keep up the good work :) Ive only recently bought an old axminster wvsl from 2003 and only turned 2 items so far and I do enjoy it, especially when I sharpen the chisels, the centers are only about 4 1/2 above the bed though so when I get a lot better Ill be looking at either buying a new one or making a single spindle bench end mounted one :) needless to say Ill be trying out milliput fairly soon ive just got to get the actual lathing good first :)

[@JimsonMakes]

+Mark Hobster . you will get the hang of it in no time. All my turning is done on a Jet mini lathe. I am getting a much bigger lathe soon, just waiting for Axminster to get it in. All the best, Jim

[@Freefallpilot65]

Question Jim. I just inlaid a bowl with the superfine white and it was terribly sticky when packing the putty down into the recess. Yours doesn't seem to stick to your fingers when applying it to these bowls. Did you let it sit a bit to get to the rubbery stage before you applied it? I have a good seal and wax on the bowl so I went ahead and dampened my fingers just a tad to keep it from sticking with no fear of it bleeding into the grain of the wood. Thanks in advance, Kurt.

[@JimsonMakes]

Hello Kurt. Milliput is very sticky generally although sometimes it is stickier than others. I usually mix the white first, so it probably does sit for 5-10 minutes. A lot of it depends on temperature and how long you mix it. I mix the white for longer than the other colours to make sure it is thoroughly mixed. I always fold the edges and ends in with each fold as these are the bits most likely to be poorly mixed. I have started dampening my fingers slightly when packing. The more you use Milliput, the better you get at mixing and handling it. All the best Jim

[@Freefallpilot65]

Thanks for the reply. Going to put it on the lathe this evening for the reveal. I glued in slices of polymer clay canes. Lemons, Limes and just for fun, one kiwi. lol. Hopefully the milliput will hold it firm enough for the lathe chisel to cut it cleanly as the polymer clay is slightly soft. dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/108508148/764d578dde9d07f813a8c8f9b81fdf67.jpg

[@tenfoldoo746]

Awesome, dude..

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much. Cheers, Jim

[@candicemorrison4171]

I also subscribed in hopes of future videos.

[@JimsonMakes]

I have several in the pipeline, thanks for subscribing.

[@barryfields2964]

I just went to the milliput web site and did you know these two bowls are pictured on their website?

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you Barry , yes I know, Milliput keep me well supplied with product, they are a small family run business and lovely people. All the best, Jim

[@richardschaffling9882]

Very nice

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Richard. All the best, Jim.

[@58Kym]

ps you should look at some fimo polymer clay videos, they do some wonderful arty work with coloured clays that would give you some more mixing and cutting techniques for your milliput.

[@JimsonMakes]

I've worked with Fimo a lot on other art projects but it is not so good for Woodturning . Jim

[@bklife555]

what do you use to make pattern

[@JimsonMakes]

It is an epoxy putty called Milliput, the process used to create the pattern is shown in part 1 and part 2 of this video. All the best, Jim

[@bklife555]

thank you

[@jaywoodson2231]

very smart!

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you. Cheers, Jim

[@barryparks7057]

brilliant

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you Barry. Give Milliput a try, it gives great results. All the best Jim.

[@barryparks7057]

I will

[@xxwrd]

Ten outa ten David

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much David. Cheers, Jim

[@kellyvcraig]

Now, go to a craft store and pick up some of the embossing powder folks use for doing their gift cards. I picked up a bottle of turquoise. Next, crab some oyster shells (haven't tried clams yet, but suspect they'd work as well) and crush them down so you have pieces ranging in size from 1/8" to 1/4". Mix all this in a two part epoxy (I use some requiring a two to one mix, but suspect any would do), then press it into an inlay. When I did this, I could only do about 1/5 the turning at a time, because it would droop, but you can buy thickeners that solve that problem. Once done, back to the lathe, like you did and watch the results. You'll end up with genuine fake turquoise inlay. You can get an idea of the effect of using this at the Router Forums site: www.routerforums.com/finishing-touch/92522-genuine-fake-turquoise-inlay-material.html#post1170890 . If that doesn't work, try Lumberjocks: lumberjocks.com/projects/242834 P.S. Thanks for sharing a good tip. Kelly

[@JimsonMakes]

Sounds interesting! All the best, Jim

[@IBDaddyO]

Ps, subscribed!

[@JimsonMakes]

Awesome,thanks.

[@SkunkTreeCarvings]

looks bitchin...thanks.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks for the feedback, cheers, Jim