Filling voids with Inlace alternative

[redfishsc]

Before I go and dump cash on a kit of inlace turquoise, I thought I'd post here and get an idea of what others may be using.

I have some redwood burl that was improperly dried and is loaded with checks. Looks like a good opportunity to use some inlay material and sharp tools.

So, if I want to fill it with a turquoise or malachite looking material without shelling out the high price for inlace, what are my options?


I have access to a great West System clear epoxy that I believe I can color with the same stuff PR is colored with. Anyone tried coloring epoxy?


Matt

 

[mewell]

Red - Go to Hobby Lobby or Michaels and pick up a bottle of embossing powder for about $4. Take a look
here to see a reply from Don in a similar thread.

Mark

 

[YoYoSpin]

Matt,

This tutorial might help: http://www.yoyospin.com/inlay/. You'll find several links near the bottom of the page to suppliers of inlay alternatives to crushed stone. My personal favorite is super-fine (fairy dust) glitter.

 

[smoky10]

My favorite is used coffee grounds. Make a pot of coffee, dry the grounds, fill the crack with the grounds and CA glue.

 

[Daniel]

I've filled one with resin, had lots of large voids in it, havn't turned it yet so can't say how well it filled every nook and cranny.

 

[laurie sullivan]

hey red, for this buckeye burl i used some shredded money gived to me by my neighbor who worked for the federal reserve bank here in los angeles. i used 2 part 5 min. epoxy and the cash. if you would like to try some PM or email me.

laurie

 

[DocStram]

Don't mean to sidetrack the thread .... but, if I remember correctly, after the Iranian "students" took our embassy staff hostage ... the "students" then emptied the shredders and began piecing the confidential documents together ...piece by piece by piece.
Laurie, dear, please send a GIANT box of that shredded money to me.

 

[emackrell]

ummmm.... I hate to be the one to destroy illusions, but the Iranian hostage crisis was the impetus for the government to retire all the 1/4" shredders and mandate the 1/32" crosscut type. If you can put together a piece of paper that has been run thru a 1/32" crosscut shredder, then you go, guy! And post pictures! [8D]

Cheers Eileen

 

[ctEaglesc]

That

Originally posted by emackrell
<br />ummmm.... I hate to be the one to destroy illusions, but the Iranian hostage crisis was the impetus for the government to retire all the 1/4" shredders and mandate the 1/32" crosscut type. If you can put together a piece of paper that has been run thru a 1/32" crosscut shredder, then you go, guy! And post pictures! [8D]

Cheers Eileen

That's what I like! accurate spot on, up to date information![]

 

[fuzzydog]

Decide if you want a contrasting color or a blending color. I have used artist pastel pencils, just scrap the color on to wax paper than add to the pen followed with CA.
I also have gone to the lumber yard and gotten the brass around their key cutting machine, use a magnet to remove any steel before applying to a pen. I've used baby powder, As you can tell almost anything will work it just depends what you want.
David

 

[redfishsc]

Thanks for the tips! The embossing powder sounds like the trick I'm looking for.