Woodtuning - The Star Wars Sphere Disaster

On this episode of Ben's Worx I make a Star Wars Sphere using Epoxy Resin and Australian Mallee Burl.
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[@BensWorx]

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[@bundy69]

How long usually do you wait for an order from solordust?, its been 4 weeks now still nothing

[@Quickened1]

Hey Ben, just track down a diecast version, they are out there! The snow globe is cool... On a side note, the ice might have worked if it had been placed inside the pressure pot, all the way around the mold, but I doubt it, there is a huge thermal reaction there...

[@douglascampbell9809]

The only way to get around this is using metal. The resin curing is a chemical reaction that creates the heat as it happens so it's point of origin is inside your mold.

[@ellishansen8115]

@@bundy69 I live in the U.S. (in Virginia) and their turn around time is usually less than one week. They have always acknowledged by email once they recieve the order.

[@kellyfoster8903]

I was wondering if you were to coat the toy with uv resin before putting it in the mold would help? To preharden the plastic.

[@nanoreaper5002]

Globe, you might too try some older models from the 1970's since they are almost always all metal maybe even a 1950's rocket ship.... flying over a grey moonscape with metal flakes for stars in the resin

[@BensWorx]

Thanks for the ideas mate

[@paulsheffield4729]

Excellent idea

[@Craftlngo]

maybe something in black and white like the old 50's Sci Fi Movies?

[@nanoreaper5002]

@Rabbit Snare I wasn't referring too star wars toys i was referring too older 1970's and earlier toys. Yes most of the original Trilogy stuff is worth a lot of money... and would advise use those since most made by kenner where plastic

[@dannycisney8897]

Awesome idea I'd like to see stars in them

[@Machtimus]

The "faults" are what give it a uniqueness to it. Great job

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Andrew

[@NecromancerAU]

The fighter is warping through space?

[@jayr6283]

Legend goes, this man is not speeding up the footage, he's just that fast

[@michaelcorbeil81]

I like the color changing paint. The effect really turned out nice on this one.

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate

[@RealRuler2112]

I wonder if doing a small pour around just the plastic figure, then encasing this entire thing in a larger pour would be effective. Every time I've tried casting natural things, I get tiny air bubbles around them... support said to coat the object in a dip coat, let it harden, and then do the casting. No bubbles since; this is where my idea came from. IMO, it'd be better than doing multiple staged pours as your seam would be totally encapsulated rather than having the edges exposed. Having the seam encapsulated would probably make it less visible and also less prone to delamination.

[@BensWorx]

Thanks for the tip mate 👍

[@karlstraw147]

Iv just tried explaining the same method but u put it so much better lol 😂

[@maxdannecker2077]

Ben, you might feel like it’s a disaster, but to me it’s an artist discovering the best way to refine their process. Remember what the philosopher Ross said: “There are no mistakes, just happy little accidents.” I love the snow globe look and am partial to greens and blues. I wonder if electroplating the plastic model would prevent warping? Can’t wait for the next project!

[@mkdrivingzone]

Some makers who do multiple pours don't use a pressure pot. They use the heat gun to pop the bubbles, wait until the resin is tacky and then do the next pour. A die cast model may help also. But, there's nothing wrong with a unique piece of work like this. What makes it special. Good on you for not giving up on it and also the "pot cam" is a brilliant innovation.

[@nigelfrance3481]

Ben thank you for showing me how to cast. I'm also happy because you show that if something dose not come out as you won't its not a problem because others will love it. And I love what you made please keep your projects coming.

[@jeffrey8820]

I know this didn't work out as expected but the paint color is amazing and the finished product still looks pretty cool. I am glad you posted the video and talked about some ideas for how to improve next time.

[@coffinnailstudios]

Loving the globe look - it brings the scene inside out into the world.

[@hatchet0711]

I’d like to see half a globe of a tie fighter flying over water. You can add details in the water with multiple pours. Great job 👍

[@naptimecreations]

I look forward to see the next video where its poured in layers. I'd like to see another sphere shape. A chameleon color would be epic 😊

[@johnjensen8470]

“Failure“ = Progress Ben! Try, try, try again. Still looks really cool and the color change is awesome

[@BensWorx]

Thanks John

[@jayly7453]

Even though it melted it still looks ok having an explosion 💥 or a fire type thing underneath would look good . Have you tried a bullet shape before or even a rocket with the resin on top and wood fins and base . Look forward to your next project . ✌️✌🏿✌🏽❤️🇦🇺❤️

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Jay, cool idea 👍

[@ltgoonanator]

I absolutely love the choice for the color dust this time, it looks amazing! I really like the snow globe look too! I can't wait to see your next attempt!

[@elibroussard8810]

I absolutely love the base on this globe! I think you should do this exact one again except make it forested with the ship crashing into the trees with a landing scar, that way it looks like crash damage,

[@Quickened1]

I never thought I would envy a man's burl...

[@BensWorx]

👍

[@brianchadwell9581]

I think it looks awesome great job finishing the project the tree and stream really look good..keep up all the great work..ia. amazed by the eggs u do make some more of them

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Brian

[@mikeygallos5000]

I like this. I enjoy that you are not afraid of uploading your errors. Like Bob Ross used to say, "We don't make mistakes, just happy little accidents.” 😎

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mike

[@jeremyperrin2640]

I think it still looks awesome. The warps are almost uniform. So it looks like a different model ty fighter. Also love that even though you were disappointed you remain positive. You videos are awesome to watch. Love it.

[@BenTX0914]

Looks amazing! I agree with some of the others, the "flaws" are what makes it great! I'd like to see a snow globe with tinted and glittery resin.

[@jimdaddy1439]

It still looks amazing and unique. 👍👍 We fail to learn, mistakes are the road to greatness. Keep up the good work Ben..

[@druss1942]

I know it’s not what you wanted but the finish is flawless. Hats off to you my friend

[@alisonmary1443]

Glad you kept base on, loved how resin and pigment continued into the base with the stream. From blue to magenta 😻woo nice! I am liking this shape and would love to see more, maybe with sparkley sparkles 😁 Over all I still think this turned super 👍 Thank you for sharing, have a G'day.

[@khingdomable]

Looks awesome! That hint of stardust init makes the colour transition even more cooler!

[@AjAnxiouS]

Nifty little project you made there! May not have turned out how you had hoped but it's certainly something to be damn proud of!

[@matthewjohnson3369]

Love the snow globe look. Maybe add some thing to make it look like there is snow in it! And the pigment on this one was beautiful

[@dhd8850]

That colour Ben, holy cow its the best i have seen, please use it again on your next project? Although the obect "failed the rest of it didn't, its gorgeous 😍 A couple of ideas - maybe "seal" a plastic object with UV resin first and cure before putting in the resin and pressure pot? Could that possibly work? Your dragon eggs are awesome so how about a dragon in the egg 🤗 Keep doing what you do and stay safe 👌💖

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mand

[@cbglassiii9362]

Really like the globe-on-base look. It's my favorite so far. And I think color would be cool, too. Like simulating Kylo Ren zooming through a nebula.

[@bhanudevgan5]

What ever the results... love your work... keep up the good work 👏👏

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate

[@mikkohernborg5291]

You should have put the ice inside the pressure pot, making a bath for the resin container. Add some salt and water to the ice to increase the heat transmission capacity. It would probably preclude pot-cam, but it should help with your heat warp problems.

[@HenkJanBakker]

The problem with heat is that it needs to get somewhere. Having a cold bucket is nice but if the heat can't travel to it it's pretty much useless. The compressed air is a great insulator. You need the ice on the inside of your pressure vat or a conductor to get the heat out. Maybe even both? It will be hard to film but at least it will be colder in the spot where it matters. The concept with the integrated base is very very nice.

[@Pollenoverponds]

There are still a lot of great things about how this turned out! I love the bit of epoxy on the stand. It looks really cool how the wood and epoxy intersect with the shape. I also love the solar color change! And you freehanded an awesome sphere. Plus, you tried something new with the ice bath, and learned something. If you’d never tried it it would still probably be bugging you. I enjoyed this video!

[@MarkTuohy1973]

I like it a lot, its like a sort of heat wave effect that sort of shimmery thing in the dessert you get but can be anywhere that is hot

[@JediMasterSap]

Hour glass with a tie fighter on one side and the falcon on the other pleeeeeese, your awesome!

[@ruolbu]

11:00 Okay despite the melting, this visual effect is just stunning. The wing that's further back is increasing in size and can clearly be seen even though it should be hidden. You could do something amazing with that, real trippy stuff.

[@frankstriker281]

oh man it really hurts when something does not work like you want to but still the effect of the paint is very cool i like it a lot

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate

[@VANDER-JONES]

Hi Ben, love the channel mate and the artistry. I have an idea for your next project. You should make a "lava lamp". My idea would be to shape a lava lamp shape. Make it from all resin and to achieve the "lava" look, use the died resin shavings in the fluro colours. But don't go shy on them, pump them in there. Also add the clear resin shavings. Then, wire it up with a blue light/UV light in the bottom. Based on the previous time you tried with the shavings and you shone it with the UV light, it should look sweet!

[@laylasmit7261]

Looks great! Please consider doing something with lime green. I feel it's a hugely underrated colour that doesn't get used often.

[@bananafingerguns7212]

Great videos. You're one of the only consistent uploaders in the genre.

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate

[@elainetreadwell5576]

I think this globe turned out very nice. Gazing while twisting the piece in your hand makes the fighter appear enlarged and out of focus; but this made it look like a Salvatore Dali painting. Really nice effect. For the next go around, I would like to see a light green and a dark wood like walnut. Have fun and stay healthy.

[@chriswhite2824]

Absolutely crystal clear and amazing 👌👌👌👍👍👍

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Chris

[@bethcaselman7952]

Looks awesome the whole snow globe idea you did with this one is an awesome idea

[@airmanon7213]

I like the optical illusion that resulted making it look like the wings change size. Ooh! Would you attempt a crystal ball made of resin? I think that would look quite nice!

[@bobbyfowler7319]

Practice makes perfect! It's cool looking and I know you'll get it done! Be cool, stay safe! Beach, NC

[@areasevenpro]

I see you have constructed a new Star Wars sphere. Your skills are complete. Indeed you are powerful, as the Emperor has foreseen.

[@JokerLaugh]

One idea could be to model the tie fighter as a crashed under the sea vehicle and that way if the resin warps the parts, it just adds to the overall look of the vehicle's destruction. You could also maybe incorporate some alien sea life around it, glow in the dark jelly fish for e.g. Good luck on the next build Ben!

[@brownk2]

Still a nice looking snow-globe. I like the little piece of resin on the base very nice accent. I would like to see a natural colored burl with a dark sparkly resin down in the valleys. I think that would look cool in a doughnut shape.

[@ChiefsFan62]

The color change is so cool! I really like this style with the base on it. Everything looks perfect except for the wings. UGH! Maybe it's a new model with wings that morph into another shape. 🙂 Still turned out good in spite of the glitch!

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Wendy! 👍

[@Quickened1]

Or, maybe it's been damaged in a collision and is coming in for a crash landing...

[@marty01957]

Real shame that it melted the wings, Ben! Like you, I thought the ice might keep it cool enough. Still it is a beautiful piece! Love the view inside the pressure pot!

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Martin

[@misterhangman3586]

Absolutely love the color changing paint on it...!!! What if you where to add water to the ice. The water temperature get cooler vs inly ice. The ice alone has air pockets that when you add water it becomes like a radiator.

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate and thanks for the tip 👍

[@chazzcombs]

I'd really like to see this one again. It sucks that it warped because the rest of it is f'ing amazing!

[@doomkitty5013]

I like you "faults" there not perfect but that's good, because the shaping of the resin and the colouring of the burl, that's what bring it all together, and that creates the perfect piece of work in my opinion. next one maybe a globe, made to look like a crystal ball, that would be cool.

[@TheSassy]

As soon as i saw the wings move, I was like oh no!! But it still looks amazing Ben. The globe is awesome and my vote for the next one 🙂👍

[@jesseadler3431]

I would have said sphere, but this week's globe looks so amazing that I think the next one should be a globe as well!

[@fbrdonr1989]

I know it didn't turn out like you wanted but it still looks cool. Snow globe was definitely the way to go with the glitter. It looks so cool. Multiple layers is going to be the best bet since it won't get as hot. Maybe a military jet with blue to green solar dust. It'll be cool no matter what.

[@urzatron84]

I love the camera in the pressure cooker. Looks very cool. The globe idea is awesome. I cook see like a submarine in a tinted blue globe would look really cool

[@cjzx325]

Looks great! The warped wings give it a speed effect! Hasbro used to make die cast star wars ships. I had a J-Type Nubian Royal Starship as a kid. I think those would stand up to the heat.

[@bean6371]

I'm a huge fan of your work. I must say that this little project turned out not too bad considering - also I love the colour shift powders - they are just beautiful- I certainly couldn't chose a favourite. I think your next project should be in the shape of a bottle - and your shout on the colour choices.💜

[@geoffwarnes9327]

Awesome project pity about the wings but that’s what makes it unique 👍

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate

[@OTVCLIPS]

I really like the globe look! It's a shame it melted slightly but it's still a beautiful piece! Great job Ben!

[@brandonschmidt6990]

Make it a globe and forest green so it looks kind of like Endor. I think the texture looks like an aerial view of a forest but that's just me 🤷‍♀️ Love the embedding projects!

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Brandon

[@marklengal9990]

Ben. It turned out great. We all started somewhere. I’m trying to learn how to make the eggs. Getting a little closer to making one. An egg would be great to see again. Snow capped burls and maybe some pine trees or even a skier coming down the mountain?

[@ghostrider-zg7dg]

I absolutely love these mine ones. Especially the starwars ones. Keep it up.

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate

[@Blarmac]

My 2 year old son loves these videos and calls them ‘watch a donut’ so hope you do one of those again haha. I loved this particular video and your commentary, if not another donut we love the spheres as well.

[@jayly7453]

Star Wars stuff go’s so good with resin . Space galaxy stars, just awesome ✌️✌🏽✌🏿❤️🇦🇺❤️

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Jay

[@kushkiller7108]

I think it would be cool to see a dessert globe. Maybe have a skull or skeleton in it, or a flowering cactus.

[@markwhite6018]

I think the piece still came out very nice. The wings add a cool effect. What about for the next on a large egg on a similar base? Thank you as always for an awesome video👍

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mark

[@Mirilah]

I actually really like the look the warping achieved in this one. I vote for a sphere next time. You'll get the Star Wars one the way you want it, eventually, but your trials are pretty cool in their own right.

[@shaunnasparklesclarke]

That's fantastic I love it, Egg, with a flaming red

[@jamievandalen]

Long winded - but hear me out. Put the epoxy in the bottom 1/4 of the container - let harden. Next put dark tinted resin in, but tilt the container way back, so it only coats the "back drop" of the display". Then, finally, using clear epoxy and lots of sparkles, fill the rest of the container. Should give it a "in space look" without being dark and murky in front of the tie. Hope that makes sense! Love these projects.

[@carolcrump32]

I like it, the Tye, (Tie?) fighter looks like it's going through a time warp, or a worm hole. I like the globe idea, and this colour shift powder that you used is awesome!

[@rickcash2801]

the globe base came out really good looking, that alone looks fantastic. If you ever revisit and you know it'll melt you can add some white/ yellow to to bottom and burn marks to the side, give it the appearance of it burning on its way back into the atmosphere. That still would be difficult to pull off though.

[@chrisadesigns]

2 things you could do. 1. Get a super slow hardener for your epoxy, it doesn't get as hot. 2. Put the ice in the pressure pot so the ice is in direct contact but I still think the ice will melt before it's effective, unless you put in the pressure pot long enough to remove bubbles then take it out and keep in an ice bath till it goes hard.

[@angim8984]

I don't know what you're talking about. That came out really cool. I love it.

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Angi

[@professionalidiots101]

I think it looks perfect mate, love the globe look!!

[@j5714]

Very nice craftsmanship.

[@DavidGarciaSMD]

Other than the fighter's wings melting a bit, it came out beautifully!

[@markvanstone6948]

Great work Ben keep it up. I bought one of your Dragon eggs it looks amazing

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mark, I appreciate your support

[@dilynnvee374]

Maybe try putting your resin/toy pour container in another container of ice then put that into the pressure pot? I love the globe.

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Di 👍

[@dilynnvee374]

@@BensWorx you're welcome

[@tinashepherd8893]

Love all the star wars globes but would love to see a star trek version keep up the great work x

[@ganeshtn2098]

Creative intelligent and imaginative work

[@damianliberatore1626]

Love it. If you’re going to do multiple pours don’t tint the resin. It will create more lines.

[@lorrieruff4402]

The way it magnifies the tie fighter is quirky. But it is fun to see that happen. I like the globe, would a silk flower work well in that? I like flowers it would be nice to see that, with a bee flying to it.

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Lorrie, I could try 👍

[@Foxychik40]

@@BensWorx I was thinking the exact same thing. Maybe a 'Beauty and the Beast' globe with that magenta solar powder at the base and maybe some gold flakes through the clear resin surrounding the rose for a Disney Princess vibe?

[@_pb2]

Always wanted to see something like a sphere with a wedge cut into it, like you did the bite into the donut!

[@karlstraw147]

Could you put the figure in a small tub of resin just to set it then polish that up and then add it to the bur and then fill the big tub up. I think the light colour paint looks good but its starwars so i think darker keeps the theme. I dont think you will see the join lines if you polish the small globe figure before setting it in the big pot. 👍🏼 great work mate i like to see people keep trying things till its right. Shows dedication. Love the channel.

[@joshortiz1576]

Looks great other then the melted wings but gives it a unique look so great work!

[@Bobo-gm9fd]

Would love to see a mystical magic type one either dragons unicorns wizards something along them lines, I love the snow globe shape makes for easy display and get to see more of the Burl

[@TheLord0Ice0Wind]

If you pour in layers you could do colour gradients in each layer, maybe even a cloud effect on each layer, maybe try to make an alien creature flying in the air, to make an alien planet's atmosphere for the tie fighter to scream through. Maybe go with a domed cylinder/snowglobe hybrid?

[@kandipiatkowski8589]

I definitely like the globe look, especially since you were able to keep some of the resin in the base. I'm sure you will get a good esult eventually. Just keep at it. Evan and Kaitlyn have a shirt that highlights that. It says "Make Fail Make Fail Make".

[@matthewdaniels1147]

Great stuff Ben! Love these figure projects, so many scenes can be created. As for the figures warping would lightly coating the figure in resin before putting it in a large pour protect it? Would love to see a large scale scene in the shape of a dome, so a flat base and domed top. Maybe reds and silvers, something dark and Sith-like.

[@lynn7049]

It looks amazing!

[@Hubbmade]

Not your fault... clearly that craft has passed through some time/space distortion field and warped its very structure! Brilliant turning tho, love the snow globe base too!

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Ryan

[@itchydragon]

A globe. I really like the look of the bubbles while it was in the pot. It looked like the Tie Fighter was flying through fog. I know this probably looked different in person but if there was a way to recreate 'fog' in a globe to make it look as if it is flying in fog. Or flying through a cloud. Like the color changing base too.

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate 👍

[@trudy__taylorandjorjamummy]

Looks awesome!

[@ellishansen8115]

I'm sorry it overheated again, but I love your determination and the fact that you'll put your near perfect pieces on air! It is interesting that the wings look uniformly misshapen though. Since you're asking for our opinion, I like this globe look for the next one. I prefer the darker color shifting colors, and think the glitter looks great for space ships and things. Oh, and also I'm a Star Trek fan!!! (If I got to choose one, over the other). Thanks, Ben What about putting ice in the pot?

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Ellis 👍

[@BCGCasual]

Personally, I'm a big fan of galaxy-esque nightscape so purples and blues with sparkly resin, but definitely an egg. You do a lot of stuff with the model flying over the landscape, but maybe try standing the burl along the side of the container so it looks like the model is flying past a meteorite? Just a thought, love the work and looking forward to the next one.

[@haveric24]

love the timber look on the Globe

[@EnzoGuardino]

Great job, Ben! The fighter's wings look battle damaged... it works. 👍 As a kid in the early eighties I had a small metal C3PO keychain. It had articulated arms and legs, too. Unfortunately, I lost it over the years. I'd love to see you try C3PO and R2D2 in a sandy environment on a light burl, like ash or chestnut. Getting a bit more creative, why not try adding a homemade Tusken Raider sandman, maybe some worn out canvas and tube-like lollipop sticks might work. I'm not sure how well it would keep it's shape in the curing resin. 🤔