woodturning - What Can You Do With Expired Epoxy?

[@OwenStephens]

The colors on this were amazing. And I want to tell you -- I'm currently on chemo. It causes brain fog. Sometimes I can't manage to follow the plotline of a show or movie, or manage to read or work, and I have to pass the time anyway. Your videos (going back 3 years now that I've watched) are the very best thing to cheer me up in those otherwise-dreary moments.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Glad to help! Get well! Thanks

[@dalebrittenham1823]

Another museum piece made from left-overs.... Great piece Jim..... Designer Epoxy

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@AllYay]

Jim Sprague, you're like that FRIEND who just comes and putters quietly when they know you don't feel like talking, but you don't want to be by yourself, either.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you so much!

[@jhill2042]

@@SpragueWoodturning Use a piece of rubertex hvac pipe insulation tube around the top rim to create a high spot so your epoxy does not flow over the top. It's cheap playable and comes in many sizes just test in vac chamber first.

[@sampraw6256]

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[@starz965ss]

This would be a beautiful light lamp shade for an LED bulb...

[@sarafinn1464]

😅😅😮

[@Stevencross100]

Beautiful piece. I sometimes wonder about your color choices, but they always seem to work well together, ha. I bow to the master...

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Lol. Thank you very much!

[@caramelsweets74]

You are the Bob Ross of wood turning! 💙🩵 my fav color! 40:17

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@aleks5352]

so glad youtube brought me here, beautiful

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@thefreemathtutor]

Purposeful thermal cracking…now, that’s confidence.

[@susanholiday7347]

I really appreciate that you take the time to inform any new viewers what you are doing and why. It helps them to make sense of everything you are doing. That's valuable and if anyone is interested in turning, then this is a real step up for them. I'm looking forward to seeing your new house and work shop.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@thefreemathtutor]

@@susanholiday7347 Ditto, Susan! Thanks, Mr. Jim! I've learned more from you than from anybody. And the adventure of custom-building your new shop; it's going to be a blast (for you, and for all of us).

[@SamChaneyProductions]

The colors and interplay are incredible, it's like you captured a galaxy in a vase

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@randyfritchman2867]

Great save. The best piece yet as far as I’m concerned. Great job

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@chrisjohnston2449]

Designer Epoxy. Incredible. I had no idea that epoxy has an expiry date. Lucky for us we have used up most of our product. The cost of the epoxy alone for this vase must be staggering. Someone will have a one of a kind piece to pass on for centuries to come.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

This was only 1/3 of a kit, so about $80. Thank you very much!

[@chrisbucy7860]

Love that you intentionally used the thermal cracking to make it give the effect you were looking for!! Turned out absolutely amazing. Designer Epoxy

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Yes! Thank you!

[@kenepowers3711]

Glad you didn't lose this piece! My son just loves watching you work and actually started mimicking you with his own tools. You're inspiring toddlers! 😂😊

[@SpragueWoodturning]

That is awesome! Start them young, lol. Thanks

[@SShinesc]

I am blown away, this is absolutely stunning!!!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you so much!

[@kathrynseaman6482]

I love the gold in the thermal cracks, gives the illusion of china or procelain. Lovely piece.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@troycooper9640]

NICE SAVE!!! 😮 Very cool piece... it's kind of amazing that the best looking part of the resin ended up in the large area that didn't have any cracks. It'll be really cool to see the next intentionally cracked project.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@dwade1958]

As a lifelong member of the Left Handed Brain League, I appreciate how you let a piece speak to you. I also belong to the Nearly Expired Resin Club as well, so this piece, to me, is PERFECT! And you're mastering color separation as well!! Thanks, Jim!! (Hoping lumber prices come down!)

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Us too! Thanks!

[@scotthuntley8111]

I started watching you when I first got my lathe, I adopted the "speak to me" philosophy of turning and it has served me well. Thank you again for all of your hard work. I've been in the video production world for many decades and am cognizant of the amount of work that you have to do to get these posts up. Thanks again for all you do!

[@karab7626]

Long time no comment but I've been watching. Beautiful as always Jim! My husband recently started watching with me and now wants to learn how to work with epoxy and wood.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Have fun! Thank you very much!

[@monicabusk2020]

This is just beautiful! The piece of footage with light inside it reminded me of northern lights.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Totally, thanks

[@wolfgangmikeleit4630]

Dear Jim, again absolutely stunning what you did with this expiring Designer Epoxy. This piece is great, the colors are absolutely amazing! Great Job, dear Jim, great Job! Many greetings from Wuppertal, Germany, yours, Wolfgang. 👍👋

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Many thanks!

[@GFRasberry]

I love that you include your mistakes and problems. Learning how they happen, and how to fix them is valuable to me. Beautiful piece using Designer Epoxy!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks

[@fierceflyer5]

Jim, couldn’t believe you wanted it to crack but after seeing the final results your vision was clear. The colors of the designer epoxy were spot on.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@renater.540]

Having no manual skills at all, I watch your channel purely for aesthetic reasons (I follow you explanations with interest, tough). And I'm spellbound by the beauty of every artwork you create. A joy to watch. And this work , too, deserves more than one likes. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Glad you like them! Thanks!

[@Brendas-Boscage]

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. Designer Epoxy.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you so much 😀

[@susanlawrence-eu2pn]

That did make me jump when the glue block failed. What a way to use up old epoxy...that gold ❤

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@LoriPeace]

I always hate seeing materials go to waste. Kudos to you for finding such a beautiful, creative way to use expired epoxy and wood cores from other projects -- amazing!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you so much!

[@marieestes5200]

Well, Jim's version of Van Gogh's universe ... looking through a cracked glass or stain glass window. Incredible! So glad this piece didn't fly & smash. Priceless work of artistry. Thanks for sharing your beautiful works of art, and waste not want not philosophy. Love it! 👍💓

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Glad you like it! Thanks

[@mollylundquist9145]

Congratulations! The blending of the three colors of epoxy are gorgeous and, along with the burl and the golden Kintsugi highlights, make this a masterpiece. What a pleasure to watch it take shape. Your creative vision is a gift.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@Linda-rk3su]

I stumbled across your video in the middle of the night when I was up for a bit.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Welcome!

[@Charmavoid]

i just found you and normally i dont like commentary in videos like this but the way you speak and the general vibe you give off is very nice :)

[@SpragueWoodturning]

I appreciate that! Thanks

[@maryweimer746]

That is definitely one of my favorite pieces that you’ve done. The gold was a perfect idea. It amazes me that I can think you can’t make anything more beautiful than what you’ve already made. Then you prove me wrong. That is absolutely beautiful.! But that doesn’t even seem to be the right word. Amazing.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Wow, thank you!

[@Douglas-vc2qc]

Just finished watching when I got home, designer epoxy is remarkable stuff, and so is what you accomplish with it

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you so much!

[@2aarms129]

I have watched the vast majority of your videos from your first resin bowl on, and this piece is IMO the best I have seen you craft, especially when it was lit from within on the turntable. Made with epoxy that may have otherwise gone to waste. Awesome idea, turned into an outstanding piece. I've said it before and I will say it again and probably again. It is great that you show the mistakes made, what caused them and how you fix them. Sets you far above others I have seen. Great work.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Wow, thank you!

[@canadan350]

Nice save Jim. The intentional thermal cracking is a great effect and makes for a very cool look.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@bobotto6456]

Designer Epoxy - You do great work. Even your mistakes are amazing. Hunter tools are by far and away better then any others I've tried ... even the big dollar ones.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Totally agree, thanks!

[@dianeberthiaume6025]

It is BEAUTIFUL! Love the thermal cracks! Great project again this week! You are a real inspiration 😊! Have a great week!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you! You too!

[@chrisbraun247]

Great project. I love the thermal cracking and the way you mixed the colors. Very cool.

[@RenaLarson61]

This one is so beautiful, you've outdone yourself on it, I absolutely love the resin it's one of my favorite pieces

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you so much!

[@JayneHartnett]

Great use of extra pieces. Love the gold cracking. The shape kinda reminds me of those candies that are wrapped in cellophane. Gorgeous.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Cool, thanks!

[@kenmorrow3790]

Awesome piece. I thought thermal cracking was a bad thing, but wow. The gold highlights are fantastic. Designer Epoxy

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Zardox-The-Heretic-Slayer]

just when I think I've seen the best resin piece that I've ever seen, you pull that out of the bag! Designer Epoxy

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@shetlerjl]

Love the creativity of using the thermal cracking. Definitely something I will try soon.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

You should! Thanks

[@wendylord1284]

As an educational video, you always teach so much. I'm glad you don't cut out the difficult moments. I have learned a ton from you! Thanks for sharing your talents and experience. ❤

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Glad you like them! Thanks

[@scottbeilsmith4261]

This piece is beyond amazing. The colors and thermal cracking are awesome. You give all of us so much inspiration. Thanks for sharing Jim 👍👍👍👍👍.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

You are so welcome!

[@elisecoxhell4139]

Oh gosh oh gosh oh gosh oh gosh! I wish I had the money to buy this, it is SO wonderful! I am so thankful it didn't smash Jim, it is just a masterpiece! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@GregCrumbliss]

Amazing piece of art. I'm sure the camera does not do that resin justice, but I love what I see. Glad it didn't come all the way off from that catch.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Me too, lol. Thanks

[@Cat_Lover365]

Jim, you are the most humble genius of an artist! I had missed this episode as my workload is increased at this time of year. Such a beautiful conversation you had with this piece as it turned. The colors are my faves and the vase is so unique with the thermal cracking. ❤❤❤ this vase! 🥰

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks again!

[@ODDwayne1]

That may be the most beautiful color you ever made. It's INCREDIBLE ! 👍 AND this is EXTRA fun to watch Jim. Hope YOU had fun man.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@AuroraN.]

I LOVE the colors in this one! Such a beautiful piece, as always!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you so much!

[@oneliorenedo8452]

You keep figuring out new ways to make great turnings! What is next? Take care and thanks for entertaining us all.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

My pleasure, thanks

[@susandaniels1814]

I'm surprised your wife hasn't called dibs on that. I love it! Beautiful piece of art.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@jamesjoyce3849]

You outdid yourself on this one, good sir. Takiing what is considered a design flaw and making it work for you in such spectacular fashion is a testament to both your skill and your creativity! Bravo!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you kindly!

[@mindcraftyD13]

That has to be one of the finest resin pieces you have ever done. Hands down absolutely gorgeous! You managed to get the colors of the two cores into the resin in the middle, so they look like they belong together, bravo.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@karengilchrist9774]

You took the words right out of my brain. It truly is absolute stunning! Love the golden highlights and the resin is amazing.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you so much!

[@mmocsny]

Our tastes are very similar, so I agree with you most times. I, too, love the Designer Epoxy on this one!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@c.a.chambers68]

Very glad that piece didnt get lost its a beauty 😍

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@SapioiT]

Idea: Use the shavings from projects like this one, in clear epoxi, to both recycle discarded epoxi, and see the kinds of effects you can get.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

I recently posted a recycled shaving piece. Thanks

[@lesleythompson810]

What a very clever idea, no waste going forward. You can make more absolutely beautiful vases. Best wishes from the UK 🇬🇧

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@myzanaplays]

I know it’s supposed to be a vase but making a hole in the bottom and putting it on a base with a bulb would look amazing…..

[@bethtuten9378]

Jim, just wow! This piece has taken my breath away! Stunning, gorgeous, beautiful 💜

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you so much 😊

[@miked28711]

You're really nailing the color separation now!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@maris5951]

Designer Epoxy - Well Jim, another beauty. I am particularly fond of this one because of those colors!! Thx for another great video!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

My pleasure! Thanks

[@michellemusser9694]

Beautiful!!! I'm in love with that vase. You never dissapoint Jim.😊

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks so much!

[@MrDerekIllman]

What a fantastic idea for combining and using your materials, great job! Really love your creativity!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@landarogers9926]

Another GEM. I love the colors. You are such inspiration to many. Your willingness to share gives other turners confidence.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you so much!

[@richardanderson9593]

WOW, what a beautiful piece. I agree this is one of the prettiest one you’ve done. Designer Epoxy

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you so much!

[@mitchvandyk8325]

Thermal cracking can be a beautiful thing! Thanks for another great Friday morning with coffee and Jim!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

You bet! Thanks

[@bigboy9706]

Another very awesome piece. The colors and burl are awesome. The Resin finish makes it really pop. It sure is beautiful and I'm glad it didn't fly off the Lathe either that would have been not good at all. Have a wonderful weekend and week until the next one. God bless

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@jennifercraft5438]

This is amazing!!! I love the colors you used!!! Blue is also my favorite color, but the but green color works well with the blue!!! Keep bringing us these amazing pieces of art in resin!!! ❤❤❤

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you so much!

[@lunalyric9569]

This piece is beyond amazing. You create great artwork

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@kestraavalon]

Wow! I just love it - looks like the Aurora Borealis colors. Beautiful!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@chadchandonnet8767]

I have to agree with you, that is probably one of my favorites of yous too. I've never really been a fan of kintsugi in the past but it really sets this piece off! Thanks for changing my mind!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Your welcome, lol. Thanks

[@ValerieThompson-et3hx]

Absolutely beautiful once again! Loving the Kintsugi technique, more please :)

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you! Will do!

[@janreynolds2476]

What a great idea! Beautiful as usual but amazing ❤

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jonstyron2930]

That vase is absolutely amazing! I love the colors! As always, very nice work Jim!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@hughj776]

Very nice. I would never have guessed you'd purposely thermal crack a project. Fun to watch.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Glad you liked it! Thanks

[@susanowens4528]

THIS IS A PIECE TO DIE FOR SO AMAZED YOU COULD SAVE THE BREAK AWAY --JIIM THAT COME BEING A PRO THAT YOU ARE --SURE IS VERY VERY SPECIAL - THANKS FOR THE VIDO JIM 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks so much!

[@alanmckeown6462]

You have surpassed yourself with this one, Jim. Just superb

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Many thanks!

[@ritchtaylor3831]

WOW!!! No words can adequately describe your art. Designer Epoxy. 🙂✌

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@calwilliegause5975]

Very, stunning doing the thermal cracking for the gold veining. I was just floored ❤ it.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@NicoleMonchamp]

Jim this is the best colour definition I have seen to date. It is an amazing piece.❤❤❤

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Wow, thank you!

[@cherylabrams7590]

Bravo 👏👏👏 Every time I watch I see another better than the last🎉

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@Stukov961]

That looks straight up magical being lit from within!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@DavidKing-py9dt]

Thermo cracking on purpose what a great idea. Designer epoxy

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@joeysturgeon]

Very nice piece. Looks great. Designer Epoxy. Thanks for turning me on to Hunter Tools. They are great.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Right on, thanks

[@ericbardell496]

I love the peace . Beautiful with light shining in it .I like the Designer epoxy

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@KimSnowden-dm2ix]

You have a great eye for color, and the gold veining is so nice. Spectacular piece.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you so much!

[@oliviaroberson9580]

THAT PICE REMINDS ME OF LAND AND SEA AND BLUE IS MY LOVING COLOR!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@bakojay8002]

Love how it turned out….I’m a big fan of the peacock colors

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Me too, thanks!

[@pattigolden1]

Absolutely stunning!!!! You were brave to make something purposely crack!!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you so much!

[@sadiesins5442]

I love everything about this project! Reusing expired materials, pushing the boundaries of the medium, experimenting with no clue if anything is going to work. Awesome sauce. Can't wait to see the final results.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you so much!

[@Mary-zx9bl]

That vase is simply outstanding. With the gold veining it looks like a thunderstorm in solid form. Excellent ! 👍

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@margaretwilliams5281]

Loving the bottom you have exposed. Now loving the top. Heart dropped when it looked it had broken. I love it.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@christinemurrell4565]

Lol! Murphys law...the one time you want it to crack! Can't wait to see the end result!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you so much!

[@dkokel]

Great save! I would have been a shame if it ended up in several pieces. Very beautiful. The cracks are very cool looking.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@donaldciccarone5519]

Masterpiece Theater at its finest. Thankyou!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you so much!

[@angep6898]

This has to be my favourite so far, you are so talented.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@Itsonlyme-j1q]

Hi I'm from Newcastle in England just started to watch these videos and it beautiful

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Awesome! Thank you! Welcome to my channel!

[@MacCekko]

This is astonishing! It's remarkable!😱😍 I would have never thought this being even possible!! Pigments in epoxy resin, “wrapping" a piece of wood (lumber? I apologize, I am italian, therefore lacking the needed vocabulary)! Absolutely fantastic! Really unbelievable! Thank you for sharing!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you so much!

[@MacCekko]

Thank YOU, @@SpragueWoodturning!!!

[@marshallstaudt1817]

You said I want thermal cracking so I sat back put the feet up and well Another beautiful design sir! Having a hard time keeping up with my current favorite.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@ginrobi01]

😲😲😲 O. M. G. I think this bumped my favourite blue bowl down to second favourite. Holy cow, Jim, it's absolutely stunning! The blend of colours, the gold veins and the shape ... chef's kiss!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks

[@vernonhowell4485]

The gold in the cracks looks like lightning!!! Wicked!!!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@DanDay-d6r]

I love it. The use of those colors is shere genius. I used to do lathe work back in Junior high and in High School and I loved it. I would like to get back into it again and be just like you. I just found out my Mom already gave away my recently passed Dad's lathe. Other wise I would probably already be back into it. Take care. And keep up the outstanding, out-of-this-world work. 😃👍🤩👏

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Sorry to hear that! Condolences! Thank you very much!