I normally hang out in the turning forum and though this  piece of wood was given to me for turning it just wasn't big enough to do much with on a lathe. it's red elm with some nice grain and it had a bark inclusion. Decided to slice it in half and book match it. I was thinking of making a little cheese board or platter but then I remembered I'd  had a klockit hanging on the wall for a few years and decided to make a clock face. I dug out the inclusion and filled that space with resin. Obviously, the pour didn't go all that well and I found out I have a lot to learn about working with resin. For some reason the resin really foamed up and there are thousands of little voids from that. Still, I'm happy with the overall project. Hour markers are ebony.

 

 

 

Beautiful! 

That's gorgeous Steve!

I like that!!!

That is sweet.

 

Most excellent in every aspect Steve! Great vision. Thanks for sharing.

I think it's fantastic! Well done.

Think that was a great idea that came off with great execution. Ok picked up that big word watching Olympics

Thanks everybody!! Appreciate the nice comments.

54 minutes ago, Steve Krumanaker said:

Thanks everybody!! Appreciate the nice comments.

Thanks to you for sharing the creative and unique idea. How did you do the hour "dots"? Contrasting plugs? Laser? Wood burn? Paint? Really like the subtle look they give. Fully functional but do not over power the beauty of the clock face.

17 minutes ago, Grandpadave52 said:

Thanks to you for sharing the creative and unique idea. How did you do the hour "dots"? Contrasting plugs? Laser? Wood burn? Paint? Really like the subtle look they give. Fully functional but do not over power the beauty of the clock face.

 

 

Thanks again Dave. I had some ebony cut offs laying around and made plugs with plug cutters. 3/8" and 1/4". I will say there is a little "trick" to them. In one of my more insightful moments I thought to use medium, black CA glue to glue the plugs in. That really hid any little imperfections.

Late to the party as usual. Beautiful piece, Steve. That red elm is much prettier that the chinese elm around here.

 

I think I read somewhere that moisture causes resins to foam. Probably the moisture in the wood. Maybe sealing the void with CA before pouring might help, but that's just a guess.