Woodturning with Resin: Techniques & Projects for Turning Works of Art - Softcover

Lackner, Keith

Softcover

ISBN 10: 195093442X ISBN 13: 9781950934423

Publisher: Cedar Lane Press, 2021

Synopsis

Discover how resin can transform your next woodturned project into a work of art…

You’ve probably seen the dazzling work of woodturners who’ve combined resin with wood to create gorgeous, one-of-a-kind projects ranging from pens and bowls to platters, boxes and more.  The end result is so amazing that you’d think the process would be too complicated and too expensive. It’s not. In fact, once you learn the basic techniques of preparing and working with resin,  you’ll discover that it turns like butter and stunning results will have you thinking about your next project before the lathe has cooled down. 

From Keith Lackner, one of the leading resin woodturners today, Woodturning with Resin is a go-to guide for anyone who enjoys woodturning or is interested in getting started. With expert instruction and stunning photos, Woodturning with Resin takes you through the golden rules of preparing and curing resin for the lathe.  Also covered are the fundamentals of how turning with resin is different than turning wood, the best tools, grinds, and speeds to use, and how to achieve a finish that makes the resin sparkle. With all this premium information under your belt, you’ll be able to tackle the wide range of projects that are detailed step-by-step. Woodturning with Resin also includes a gallery of projects to spark your imagination and a helpful Troubleshooting Guide for when things don’t seem to turn out right. 

Woodturning with Resin is the only guide you need to discover the fun, beauty, and unlimited potential of adding resin to your woodturning projects.

About this title

About the Author

Keith Lackner is a renowned wood artist and pioneer in creating one-of-a-kind, hand crafted Resin Infusion pieces of art. Lackner got his start in woodturning when he joined a local turning shop in 2012 and turned his first pen. He’s been hooked ever since. After attending the woodturning school of David Marks in Santa Rosa, California, he now goes back to attend classes every other year. His amazing work has been sponsored by Carter Products of Grand Rapids and has been featured in magazines like Woodcraft. Keith now runs his own business, Wooden Treasures, teaches private and public classes, and sells his finished work at arts shows around the country. You can find Keith turning away in his shop in Dwight, Illinois, on Youtube, and on Facebook.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cedar Lane Press
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 195093442X
• ISBN 13: 9781950934423
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144