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Join me to learn how to work with epoxy resin in general and to create unique woodturning dragon eggs, multi coloured vase, tumblers or urns and more

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Welcome! Introduce yourself + share a pic of your workspace 🎉
Let's get to know each other! Comment below sharing where you are in the world, a photo of your workspace or project you have working on 😊 I’m excited to have you here! In this short guide, I’ll explain who this community is for, share a few important ground rules, and show you how to get your first project underway with confidence. Who This Community Is For This is for creators who want to master epoxy resin and woodturning — not just as a hobby, but as a serious craft. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up your skills, you’re in the right place. If you want to create one-of-a-kind resin and wood pieces you’re genuinely proud of, you are at the right place! Community Ground Rules To keep this space focused, supportive, and high quality: 🚫 No selling (direct or indirect) 🚫 No self-promotion 🚫 No engagement farming 🚫 No negativity 🚫 No unrelated links This is a positive, skill-focused environment where we support each other and celebrate real progress. How to Get Started 1️⃣ Head to the Classroom section and watch the introduction training 2️⃣ Start with the beginner resin dragon egg module what contains so much useful information that will be very handy later on as you progress through the modules. 3️⃣ Share your first project or goal inside the community so we can support you I’m genuinely excited to see what you create. Let’s build something extraordinary. David 🔥
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@Steven Pearson Thank you appreciate it! You got a beautiful set up already, I spent good few years on that lathe, cracking machine! In the classroom certainly give the dragon egg video before cutting up the burr as i also share some tips on how I cut uneven timbers.
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@David Maxfield it really depends on the moulds itself. Usually the smoother the surface (glossy plastic for example) less likely resin will adhere to it. If the surface is ever slightly textured the resin will have a better grip so will be hard to get it out. Post some pictures of the mould you are using so I can better advise 👍
The strength of wood and resin bond
I get this question a lot across my socials. How strong is the bond between wood and resin. As you can see here, using a little off cut from the desk I am working on it is pretty solid. But this why good preparation is important. Removing the bark (this was a live edge slab) or any loose parts to allow the resin to bond with the hardwood.
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The strength of wood and resin bond
Next Project
Going to give this one a go as my next project. Have the burl on its way, need to order the ZAP 5-Minute, and find some dried flower kits. Everything looks pretty self explanatory - any tips before starting?
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@Stuart W oh that is looking really good. Looking forward to see how it turns out 😀
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@Stuart W that you is really well done Stuart! What is your next project? 😀
Resin top coat on an egg
Cannot believe after all these years this was my first ever attempt top coating a dragon egg like this. Previously it was applied on the lathe then I had to run the lathe for hours to allow the resin to cure to a stage it no longer runs if the lathe stops. With this method I can finish multiple eggs at the same time without running the lathe. This egg was only sanded to 80grit so saves also plenty of time
Resin top coat on an egg
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@Jean Dyer Thank you 🙂 It is touch dry about 12- 18hrs and fully cures in about 36 hrs
RIVER TABLE Undulations
So this is my first crack at a river table, and I have some undulations as it's shown in the video, it seems to be anywhere that there was a hole like the river or holes in the wood. It's where the epoxy was deeper than the pour level over the wood. I think the problem is anywhere the pour was deeper it got a little hotter and it cooled differently. Maybe if I had poured a little deeper over the redwood. At any rate should I just lightly sand this and pour bar top over it or should I sand it all really level? I'm thinking it would be OK because bar top is self leveling. How do you feel about a coat of bar topper? Regards Jim. 🐐
RIVER TABLE Undulations
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Yes that normally happens when there are holes in the wood and the resin is thicker the amount of shrinkage will be bigger than over the wood where the resin is only thin. I would completely flatten thin table and pour a top coat over if you are going for the high gloss finish. Even though resin is self levelling that dip more likely will show up even after the top cost unless you have flat surface to begin with
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Join me to learn how to work with epoxy resin in general and to create unique woodturning items from dragon eggs, vases, coffee tumblers and urns.

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