Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION 8
RESIN: AN OVERVIEW 14
What Is Resin? 16
The Three Golden Rules 19
Safety 27
THE PROCESS 28
Tools You’ll Need for Resin 30
Preparing the Wood 31
Stabilizing the Prepared Wood 32
Making a Throwaway Mold 34
Using a Reusable Mold 37
Getting Ready for Resin 38
Mixing the Resin 40
Applying Pressure 42
Turning Resin 44
Finishing Resin 48
Troubleshooting 53
PROJECTS
Kit Handles 60
Decorative Art 76
Pine Cone Box 104
Pen 70
Bowl 84
Hollow Vase 118
River Platter 92
RESOURCES 126
Gallery 128
Rice to Resin Conversion Charts 136
Manufacturers 138
Tools You’ll Need 139
Glossary 140
Index 141
About the Author 143
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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.
Reviews
"From Keith Lackner, one of today’s leading resin turners,
Woodturning with Resin is the guide for learning to work with this
creative medium. Expert instruction, stunning photographs, and nine
projects take you through the techniques for making molds;
preparing the wood and resin; and turning the completed blank.
Helpful finishing tips ensure your completed piece shines. Stir
things up with Woodturning with Resin and discover the artistic
potential of mixing resin into your next project."—2021 Foreword
INDIES Winner, Gold, Hobbies & Home (Adult Nonfiction)
