Woodturning | Log to Vase - Double Dye Stabilizing Experiment

In this video I make a vase from an Ironwood, (hornbeam), log and experiment with two different colors of cactus juice stabilizing resin dyed with Alumilite dyes. I had no idea if this would work or not! I hope you enjoy seeing the process! Thank you for watching. Please leave a thumbs up and a comment, I respond to them all.
Check out Zac Higgins of NV Woodwerks in the link below, most of this process is how he dye stabilizes burl.
• How to Double Dye Stab...

[@ranaldh1]

It's great to see Canadian Craftsmanship brought to the forefront! Keep up the great work you're doing!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Ranald!

[@josephcraft2845]

When I get my shop finished I’ll have to try this. I loved the look that the dye gave the wood. Looks awesome

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

That was fun Joseph, I need to do it again soon, maybe with burl. Thanks for watching!

[@jeneiferthomas1036]

Your piece here is the best I’ve ever seen on KZbin, hands down.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Well thank you Jeneifer, I appreciate it!

[@darrencox4043]

Generally im not a fan of colouring wood, but I have to admit that I do like the result of your experiment, it may even persuade me to have a go myself.. great video 👍

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

I don’t normally colour wood either but this wood is quite plain so I thought I would try to learn something. Thanks for watching Darren, I appreciate it.

[@jasonjohnson3605]

I wish just 1 of my experiments worked out that well. Really cool look with the double dying. Cant wait to see what you do with that stuff now. Really nicely done !

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Jason, I had a lot of fun with this one. I appreciate you watching!

[@GordonRock1]

Sorry I missed the premiere, Lewis. For some reason I don’t seem to be getting notifications like I should be. I guess I will have to check the settings on my phone. That is one gorgeous vase, my friend. Just love the colors! 👍👍👍😃😃😃

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Gord! I had a lot of fun with this since I had no clue how it would turn out. I think I learned a lot. Thanks for watching buddy, I appreciate it!

[@jimcase5841]

Second time watching this. I wish I could give two thumbs up’s. Phenomenal job. Love the colors.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank so much! I appreciate you watching!

[@andreamassari9099]

Great results! Beautiful piece! You should definitely do more experimenting 🙂

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Andrea, this was a lot of fun so I may!

[@georgfrank1458]

Excellent work. Simply made of wood. The awesome grain refined with a splendid blue colour.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Georg, I had no idea how it would turn out but I am pleased with the result. Thank you for watching.

[@jlyssagraywolf7503]

I think your experiment turned into a gorgeous piece of art.💜💜💜💜💜

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@BlueyPastle]

Totally different to what I was thinking it would be, but this is amazing Lewis. I am glad that you took the leap an experimented, how else do you learn. Great work and thanks for walking us all through your thoughts and process. Keep on turning. Cheers, Bluey 👍

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Bluey! Not having a clue how it would end up made it really fun for me!

[@1954JDR]

Beautiful vase. You remind me of a Canadian engineer I worked with in Houston back in the 1970s.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks James, I promise it wasn’t me! Thank you for watching, I appreciate it

[@traceyevans215]

Looks amazing I’m surprised the red didn’t show more. I love the way it shows the grain. The purple mix is gorgeous

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Tracy, I wasn’t sure how it would blend but I like it. Going to try another with the things I learned from this first go. Thank you for watching!

[@mountainviewturning5319]

Great looking vase

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks, I appreciate it

[@TournageDubois]

Another amazing piece. I was going to ask about those non-colored parts.... I guess you knew I would, so you nipped that in the bud! Awesome to see you channel growing! Speaks highly of the quality of your work and process, my friend!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks DD, I appreciate it buddy

[@fergusrb]

I was not really convinced While you were sanding till you wiped it down with alcohol. WOW what a difference, it really shined when you put on the fine paste. Great job.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Bruce, I was thinking the same thing, the dust really dulls it down. I’m going to try round 2 of this before long. Thank you for watching!

[@jamesharless5357]

That piece is really awesome, great job!👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you!

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

I love the coloring!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Rick, I appreciate you watching!

[@woodturningwithDave]

Wow, I love it! Thank you for sharing your video.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Dave! Had a lot of fun with this one!

[@ClivRog]

It is great to watch experimental pieces. Enjoyed the video. Cheers

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Clive, it was a lot of fun to do. I appreciate you watching

[@debparks2034]

That turned out so beautiful. Blue is my favorite color. So many different shades of blue with purple peaking through.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Deb, I was pleased with the colors given it was a first time experiment. Thank you for watching!

[@marjieyoung9570]

That was pretty cool. I really liked how it turned out. When I first saw you pouring in the dye without gloves I thought what an incredibly brave man you are. Whenever I bake red velvet cake (which calls for anywhere from 1 to 2 ounces of red dye) I always manage to get some of it on my hands. In retrospect I don't bother with gloves either. Makes for a little bit of fun if someone asks about it and you just give them a long silent stare. 😂

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Marjie, to be honest I get more dye on me wearing gloves because they have to go on and off so many times when moving or starting/stopping the camera. Thank you for watching!

[@marjieyoung9570]

@@TheKlondikeCraftsman That's absolutely true. I hadn't thought about the camera aspect. I don't ever have to worry about a camera while baking a cake. 😅

[@jackthompson8019]

Amazing colour. Beautiful piece.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Jack, it was a fun one!

[@tonysmith3143]

Amazing love the color, beautiful. Thanks for sharing 😎

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you so much, I appreciate it!

[@hccdoc]

This is just stunning, Lewis. I love the colors and the playful way the dye engages the grain. Can't wait to see the next one, but this one will be hard to beat.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Greg, I think I can get more rich colours if I can start with abrasive paste and forgo sandpaper. That’s the next test. Thanks for watching!

[@punkylovell2875]

That is gorgeous. Looks like it has marbling to it

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Punky, I appreciate it

[@oldmanwoodcraft]

It is beautiful . love the colors .

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Ahron and thanks for watching

[@fredweaver8194]

Turned out very nice. Keep on experimenting!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Fred, I’m planning the next attempt soon!

[@PotgieterWoodturning]

That looks awesome Lewis 😁👍🏼👏

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Japie

[@PotgieterWoodturning]

@@TheKlondikeCraftsman if i may, that was clever 😁

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

It was very fun, I had no idea how it would work.

[@PotgieterWoodturning]

@@TheKlondikeCraftsman that came out so nice that i wishec i had the the tools to do the same ☺️

[@JordanWoodwerx]

Hi Lewis, that came out good man! I really like the colors and the shape . I’d say a successful experiment! Take care!!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Bruce, I can’t get over the fact that the process didn’t affect the initial surface finish! Anxious to try again soon! Thanks for watching buddy!

[@deepospolita7856]

Another amazing piece - love the colors and the cosmic look! Always enjoy watching your videos and see what you are creating.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Dee! I appreciate you watching!

[@mashmade-airth]

Like Joseph (below) when my workshop is complete, not far or long now, nearly finished, I'll be having a crack at this. Nice work Lewis 👍

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

I love doing these experiments, you will as well!

[@woodturningalvaro4507]

Great job and colors.💥💥

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Alvaro, I appreciate it!

[@JiggsysShed]

The experiment worked really well. Love how much feature the dye has given the piece. Great looking vase Lewis.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Jiggsy, I really appreciate it

[@idrwoodturning2074]

Another good video , i got a lot from it, thankyou i bet that vase would look lovely with a resin finish .

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Ian, I thought the same thing about the finish! I should have tried it! Thanks for watching.

[@yeagerxp]

Beautiful 👍👍👍 . Thanks for sharing

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you!

[@msudawgma]

I think it's really very nice looking, even for an experiment!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you! It was fun for me. I appreciate you watching!

[@cindyharris3731]

Super cool. Just love this piece.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank You Cindy

[@radarthewoodturner8912]

Just got through watching the whole thing I wonder what would happen if you just use food coloring your experiment did turn out great thanks for sharing👍👍👍👍

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

I think any water based colouring would stand the grain. But I do not know that for sure. Thanks for watching!

[@valeriehenschel1590]

Love how it turned out. More cactus juice arriving soon. I think I will do some dye this time! Thanks for a good clear explanation with the video. Moisture probable cause of wood move, but it can move just from releasing stresses in the wood as you turn.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Hi Valerie, I’m quite sure it dried during the first resin cure and that was my issue. I’ll dry it first next time. Thank you for watching!

[@sheilaandperry8549]

Love how that turned out and love the color 😍

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks, probably the most fun project I’ve done in a while. I had no idea how it would go. Thanks for watching

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

Absolutely awesome and stunningly beautiful wow awesome and amazing.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks you Kobie, I appreciate you watching!

[@JerryBWagoner]

Hi there, recently found you an I'm really enjoying your channel. I watch these videos to learn, and your style works well for me. Thank you! Btw... I'm about 8 months into the world of resin casting, but as time goes by I keep looking at my lathe thinking I'm going to have to use it for more than buffing someday. This type of project seems like something I'd like to try at some point in the future.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Jerry, I appreciate you watching. Endless possibilities with resin and wood! Enjoy!

[@josephwise485]

I really liked your experiment. I forget that it is possible to make colors out of different ones. I also subscribed to your channel.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks! I appreciate it!

[@colombecouture7974]

Beautiful work

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks, I appreciate you watching

[@shelleywilliams2485]

Great experiment. Love the final result!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Shelley, it was a fun one! Thanks for watching

[@gerryharris5613]

I really love this piece! Amazing as always.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Gerry, sorry the giveaway on your birthday didn’t work out! Thanks for watching!

[@markfishburn8284]

That was a good experiment, what wonderful way to make a piece of wood look really nice. Thank you for sharing your video.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Mark, I appreciate it

[@wantlessobject]

I've never been a big fan of dyed wood. That being said. I believe that you may have just changed my mind. Very cool piece! For me it looks like a waterfall under a night sky. (One of your photos at the end).

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

I wouldn’t dye most woods but this is very plain on its own. Thank you and thanks for watching.

[@mikeb7526]

Really good it looks like it could be another material like ceramic or granite looking forward to the mk 2

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Mike! I need to make another soon. Thanks for watching!

[@Lee-qp6gf]

very nice turn

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Lee, I appreciate it!

[@Muskrat1960]

Nice. I like the colors

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Bruce!

[@charliemckay6402]

Beautiful cosmic look.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Charlie, I appreciate it!

[@jayscott306]

That was very informative. I also expected a fuzzy finish after coming out of the pot. I'm giving Keda dyes a try on near future project. Really like Martin Saban-Smith's style, so thought I'd try the simplicity of water based dyes. Nice work, Lewis!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Jay, I’m going to recreate this soon to see what happens with a few tweaks I mentioned in the video. Thanks for watching!

[@williamfawkes8379]

Love to see some hornbeam. I get lots of it from my Mom's house. In Minnesota that piece you've got there is pretty big, this tree isn't a fast grower. I expect that the spots that didn't take the dye are nearly pure tree resin, since that is why its such a hard wood, and why it gets a sheen on it from sanding. At least that's what I think from my own experience. I've never turned it, I do green wood carving, and power carving if its seasoned. You make it look easy, that wood loves to show tool marks. I think your results were amazing, and especially neat to see the dye flow through it like that. I would think that one color would be neat too, or maybe one light and one dark color. This is way cool!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks William, it turns nicely. It’s just quite plain on its own. Very good for hollow work as it doesn’t vibrate like something softer. Thanks for watching and for the comments.

[@dennisbeamish9058]

Happy Friday Lewis. Love your work and the tutorial aspect. Thanks for sharing this beautiful piece. I look forward to your next "experiment" with this procedure. thanks for sharing. Dennis

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Dennis. I’ve only gotten one negative about the tutorials and it was sent in Spanish!?! Thanks for watching!

[@daveb.misc.2589]

Absolutely gorgeous! Amazing how that dye worked its way in. Sorry, i dont often make any of the lives. I try and watch all of em i can later. On your videos, i always give em the thumbs up before i start watching. I know theyre gonna be good!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Dave! I appreciate those thumbs up and you watching live OR after!

[@adrienerussell3194]

Very pretty!!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Adrienne, I appreciate it

[@aliabazaid4293]

Looks very nice

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Ali!

[@Woodturningwithbarry]

Nice work mate

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Barry, I didn’t know what I would end up with

[@SilverBack.]

Lewis for a try out piece it sure turned out good 👍👍👍👍

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Douglas, it was a lot of fun

[@tammybledsoe3718]

Beautiful!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Tammy, I appreciate it!

[@PBUCKY1969]

Kinda cool - I agree!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Paully! I appreciate it!

[@patprop74]

Cactus juice sounds more like a drink you order when you already had a few too many in you already hahaha. Interesting experiment nonetheless.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

I use cactus juice to stabilize wood in all of my hybrid pieces. It is awesome stuff. Thanks for watching!

[@bobbyplatt7654]

Awesome job sir..

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Bobby, I appreciate it!

[@markb5441]

Very cool, great “experiment”

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Mark!

[@LowVlogDrives]

Very pretty

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you, this was a lot of fun!

[@twylaburns6554]

Love this one

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Twyla!

[@stuartsullenbarger2471]

That looks great,,,,I wonder what would happen if you poured the dy into the vase and let it soak in.....

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Stuart! Think based on how it went I think it would have gone all the way through the same way it went to the inside from the outside. Thank you for watching!

[@mjkane217]

Great job, Lewis. I wonder how it would look if you filled the inside with dye, for a few hours...then empty it. Then maybe add another color to the outside....Beautiful piece though.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

It would bleed through quite quickly Marty. I considered that actually but I wanted the purple at the top. I like the 2 colours together so next time I’m going to go full red and then full blue.

[@jamesfreeman5853]

Love the result! I am wondering if you might get mire of the purple if you only cured it after the blue. The two dyes night blend more that way. Just a thought. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

I would contaminate the blue if I did that as it would pull red into it. I was going for a transition. Thanks for watching James!

[@Amybaumgart]

Really nice project and great video! I’m curious what size oven and chamber you have? Next time it would be great to see your set up for that. Thanks for your work!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Hi Amy, Thank you! right now I have a small toaster oven set up but just got a full size built in oven that will be installed soon I hope. (full disclosure, I snuck this in the oven in the house!). I have a 5 gallon vacuum chamber with a 4cfm pump. I will show the setup in a future video as it has been requested several times. thanks so much for watching!

[@salkyvanhorn5997]

It's beautiful

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@roseglosmyth7035]

It's beautiful x

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you, I appreciate it

[@jimfurr.3]

I like it, good job! : ) I would have put the darker at the bottom. Dark = heavier, imho

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Jim, this was the first test so I had no idea how it would work out. Thanks for watching!

[@AlexaMGrimes]

Effin gorgeous!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you, I appreciate it

[@johnscasting4367]

Looks more stone than wood looks fantastic

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks John, my dad said it didn't look like wood also. Thanks for watching.

[@daisensei69]

Nice result, and I know you were just experimenting, but it’s worth reading up on the instructions for Cactus Juice on Curtis’s site (the maker). Your wood needs to be completely dry, as in 0%MC, not just woodturning dry for full penetration. I also only rough turn my work (ie leave it thicker) before stabilising, then finish turn it, that way it’s alway true

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Dai, I dry to 0% when stabilizing to cast pieces but for the purposes of colouring I though I would give it a test as it was. I was content with the penetration but the heat from curing cactus juice did dry the blank enough to take it out of round so I will rough turn then dry nest test. Thanks for watching.

[@daisensei69]

@@TheKlondikeCraftsman you only need to dry to 0 for stabilising, but for casting only if you use Alumilite, with epoxy it’s not so critical

[@beatricethomas3056]

That is really cool! I especially like the band effect. Did the color effect go through to the inside?

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Beatrice, other than a small circle when I took the tenon of yes it did. Thanks for watching!

[@Henry-n7n8]

museum quality art!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Jack, I’m anxious to get into another of these now that I’ve learned some things! Thanks for watching!

[@georgebanning3244]

I wonder if this could be done to segmented piece too?

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

I don’t think so but I’m going to test that on the next experiment so you and I will know! Thanks for watching!

[@jeanlong4285]

Turned out beautiful. Showed more grain once you added the dye.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Jean, it’s really nice wood to work with but doesn’t have much going on grain wise on its own.

[@ianb1482]

Great video and a very nice piece. I like the patterns set by the grain. As a query, would the red turn more purple if you moved the vase from red to blue juice and miss out the intermediate baking?

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Ian! I suspect it would have gone more purple yes but I was concerned about contaminating my die colours so that is why I did them separately with a bake in the middle. Thanks for watching!

[@TheWoodenRider]

I've had all sorts of problems using a forstner bit into end grain - anything special I should know or maybe I'm just unlucky?

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Use sharp bits and turn at the recommended RPM. I appreciate you watching!

[@TheWoodenRider]

@@TheKlondikeCraftsman thanks I’ll check that out

[@eranmizrahi7948]

great job sir and beauifull result. a question if i may.. (i guess i misunderstand that part), you mixed a cactus juice with resin?. what is the ratio and is there any other option but cactus juice? .

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Eran. The ratio is one ounce of Alumilite dye for 1/2 gallon of cactus juice. I’m not sure of other option as this was the first time I’ve dyed anything. Thank you for watching.

[@williamfawkes8379]

Cactus Juice is a brand of wood stabilize r, it's not actually a juice extracted from a Cactus. Its a heat cured resin.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Yes, I’ve never read what it is made of but I was quite sure it wasn’t actually cactus juice. It is amazing stuff just the same! Thanks for the comment, I appreciate it!

[@susanmorgan166]

wow pretty

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Susan!

[@mashmade-airth]

Hi again Lewis, all that dyed cactus juice that was left in the 2 tubs, has it to be used on projects quickly or will it keep for another time & if so, how long will it keep ? Thanks

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Hey Jim, I have it in sealed containers and I’m unsure how long it lasts. It is in a 20 degree shop without light getting on it so here is hoping!

[@confesorvalentin7795]

Bello

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you!

[@richardschaffling9882]

Looks great but I thought the top would have been more red

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

ThAnk you Richard! I wasn’t sure what I would get. Thank you for watching!

[@davidbridges9767]

I really enjoyed the video, but I had a difficult time hearing your voiceover. The volume was way too low and I had to turn my volume all the way up to just to try and understand what you were saying. I also wondered what the vase would look like if you added a lite wood stain like pecan, that would allow the underlying two colors to come through. All-in-all, good job!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks for watching David, sorry for the sound issue, I did the same as all other video so I’m not sure what caused the issue. I don’t know how the wood would take stain once it is saturated with cactus juice. Be interesting to find out though!

[@moonwoodworks4607]

That is fantastic 👏, I'm glad I have subscribed to your channel. Anxious to see the next one you do.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Hey! Thank you for subscribing, I appreciate it!

[@wantobubutart2072]

Goood

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks!

[@kanapodfungsaichon5158]

Experiment project.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you for watching!

[@perry1559]

“A happy accident.”

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Something like that David! Thanks for watching!

[@Whitie7Original]

I8

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks