Woodturning - Brass and Resin Inlay Bowl

In this woodturning video I add a brass and epoxy resin inlay to a Sapele bowl. This is a simple enough process but there are a few important steps you need to take to prevent disaster. I do not use a pressure pot for this project.
This woodturning channel, explores the uses of wood when combined with resin, epoxy, to make woodturning projects, that are easy and can be classed as art. A lot of the wood turning projects I make can be completed by the beginner through to the more experienced wood turner. If you have any ideas for artwork, wood inlays, epoxy projects please get in touch. Collaborations are always welcomes.
GIVEAWAY: When l get to 1000 subscribers I will be giving one lucky subscriber a hand made bowl. To be in with a chance of winning all you need to do is subscribe to the channel and like and comment on a video. Every time you leave a comment your chance will increase of winning.
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DISCLAIMER :
All of my videos are designed to be entertainment only. Please follow all required safety measures when using tools ormachinery and always read and understand the manufacturer's guidelines and safety instructions.
The methods I demonstrate are not to be used as a guide for best practice. Thanks
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[@LOTGiscool]

That really nice. A great way to put Saturday, March 23, 2024 to bed!

[@MikeHolton]

Wow that is an old one, this bowl is in a box in one of the sheds lol

[@tomburns7544]

Right on, Mike! 👍

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks 👍

[@fatbellymarksshed4522]

Nice bowl Mike, the brass inlay really complements the Sapele. Well done. Thanks Stu.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Stu :)

[@peterthornton8520]

Very good. I love the deep shine which highlights the grain. Another class item. Cheers

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Peter, glad you enjoyed it👍

[@dondeere]

yes kentucky usa

[@MikeHolton]

Perhaps you aren't used to my English accent. Try using the subtitles. Thanks

[@mickwilson127]

That’s a stunning piece of work 👍

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Mick

[@philippaatkinson8703]

Another beautiful piece (:

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Philippa 😀

[@mariechampagne7716]

Beautiful bowl!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Marie 🙏

[@larrylambeth8610]

Very Beautiful -

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Larry

[@WoodWithD]

Excellent work Mike. Looking forward to seeing something other than a bowl too 😁👍

[@MikeHolton]

Funny you should say that, the one after next is not a bowl 😃

[@WoodWithD]

@@MikeHolton fantastic! 😁👍

[@deehenry1983]

This is absolutely stunning! Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing :)

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Dee 😁

[@sandracook455]

Beautiful

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Sandra 😃

[@marklawrence64]

Nice Job 👍🏽

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Mark

[@radarthewoodturner8912]

Now that looks awesome Mike stay safe friend 👍👍👍👍

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Radar, had the sticker arrived yet?

[@radarthewoodturner8912]

@@MikeHolton yes thank you very much did receive mine?

[@MikeHolton]

@@radarthewoodturner8912 Yes :), it's the first on my wall. I'll add it to a video soon and let you know.

[@esterfernandes5706]

Mais uma belíssima peço parabéns

[@MikeHolton]

Muito obrigado por sua devoção ao seu canal do KZbin

[@spindlesworkshop9744]

Very nice!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@dottyharbison7156]

This bowl is absolutely gorgeous! Love the inlay.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Dotty 😊

[@fionacrouch1732]

Hi Mike. Beautiful wood and love the end result. Inlay very effective. I read all the comments you get, and some get quite technical, but from a fan who has zero knowledge, keep up the amazing work. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Fiona, I just love getting tips and ideas, the only problem I have is remembering them 😂

[@fionacrouch1732]

@@MikeHolton do NOT talk about memory!!! Oh my gosh lol I'm the worst! If you remember 🤪, at least you can come back and read their comments lol

[@MikeHolton]

@@fionacrouch1732 Haha yes I can read their comments but there are 1000's of comments on 180 videos 🤣

[@fionacrouch1732]

@@MikeHolton lol what do you do between midnight and 3am! 🤣

[@MikeHolton]

@@fionacrouch1732 you are right, I could be reading instead of sleeping 🤣

[@Ted_P]

That wood is beautiful. I’m enjoying the inlays. I held my breath when you started to pour the resin. No need. Great result. Congrats for passing the 500 subscriber mark. Half way to the give away!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Ted, I can't wait 👍

[@lv_woodturner3899]

Well done. I love sapele. Nice chatoyence in the grain. The metal swarf does need to be the right size. I do metal machining as well as wood turning. I collected my brass swarf. The swarf pieces were too large so more epoxy than brass on the surface. The epoxy looks dark if too much on top of the brass swarf in placese. Glad this was only a test piece not a project. Your epoxy looked thicker than the resin I used, but it filled the swarf well. I made the mistake of mixing gold coloured glitter with epoxy in a mahogany bowl - but forgot to use sanding sealer first. What a mess. My low viscosity resin went all over the place. Project ruined. Another one added to my collection of failed projects. I am curious why you did not turn the outside to run truer. Perhaps you did at the end. Dave.

[@MikeHolton]

Hi Dave, thanks for the comments, I love sapele as well, but it does not have a lot of following in the community because of its lack of colour variation. I get what swarf I can from various auction sites and thanks to your comment I will look for smaller. If I had turned down a bit further I think it would have looked better. The resin is coming the end of its shelf life which is why it's thicker than usual. The chuck I use is not the best, in fact it was the cheapest one I could fine, still turning on a budget. Also as you are aware wood moved once turned and if it had been a little worse than it was I would have trued it up. Off the lathe you can't tell. Again thanks Dave for your comments, I really appreciate it when people take time to pass on their thoughts.

[@MikeHolton]

I know what you mean about low viscosity resin, have you tried filling swarf with CA glue? You really need to be careful as it seeps through fast.

[@lv_woodturner3899]

My successful metal inlays have been with very fine powered brass or solid pieces of metal. The powdered brass looks to be solid when the CA glue cures. I found the medium CA glue surface tension did not allow the glue to soak in the fine powder. It just sat on the surface. I then use the thin CA glue, this has lower surface tension so soaked into the powder. I have to use a hot glue dam around the area or else the thin CA glue will run all over. Too expensive to have more running in places where it is not needed. Dave.

[@crocuscreekwoodworks]

Beautiful piece. So, no pressure pot or vacuum pot, just pour and let it sit? Interesting. It appears it worked well. What resin are you using?

[@MikeHolton]

Yep, poor and sit, I use glass cast 50. It works really well.

[@crocuscreekwoodworks]

@@MikeHolton Thanks Mike I will check that out - Just subscribed to your channel - Check mine out if you get the chance.

[@MikeHolton]

@@crocuscreekwoodworks will do, just subscribed 😃

[@crocuscreekwoodworks]

@@MikeHolton Thanks and WELCOME!

[@larrylambeth8610]

What did you use when you were cleaning it? Alcohol?

[@MikeHolton]

Hi Larry, I use isopropyl alcohol.

[@larrylambeth8610]

@@MikeHolton That's what I figured - thank you that is very beautiful.

[@dondeere]

cant understand half of what are you saying

[@MikeHolton]

I'll work on the sound quality, where are you from?

[@dondeere]

@@MikeHolton ky

[@MikeHolton]

@@dondeere sorry, do you mean Kentucky in America?

[@kc696969]

If the entire bowl were turned with the chuck in place, the bowl would be not be out of round as it is in the end. the main problem with only a wax finish is it wears off. I've found a sanding sealer or thinned out film finish prior to waxing is very durable.

[@MikeHolton]

I appreciate the comment but the embellishing wax I used is designed to be used without a sealer so it can get into the grain of the wood. I would of course normally always use sealer before any finishing wax.