I put some Yellow Heart and Bloodwood (I think) together for a bell ornament. Things didn't go as I wanted, so I made changes as I went. I used the ultra violet finish on it and in some ways it is great, other ways no so good. It is somewhat thick and I applied it on the turning (by hand) lathe with a brush until smooth. Then kept turning it by hand while having a small ultra violet light on it. I did half harden and I was not pleased. I took it outside in the sun and got good results. It did have some uneven places, so I returned it to the lathe for sanding, mostly hand turning the lathe and smoothing by hand. This stuff is soft and any heat or over sanding could remove or damage it. A recoating and return to the sun made it look good. I'm still 100% sold on the stuff, but am liking it better.

Wow, that came out beautifully!

That finish is so shiny that it looks wet. The picture don't show that.

Are you going to start a production line. I know the house must be full by now. Good job.

They’d be sought after if there was a production line.

5 hours ago, Gerald said:

Are you going to start a production line. I know the house must be full by now. Good job.

 As soon as things open up some, I am shipping a bunch out to my daughter and my other daughter that lives locally is coming over to get a bunch. Then there is the grandkids. 

 

Ron, that is beyond words.  Awesome comes to mind but not adequate for this piece.  Thanks for sharing.  

Edited May 7, 20206 yr by FlGatorwood

Super nice Ron.