I cnc engraved a giraffe pattern into scales, then resin cast the voids. As time allows I will teach myself to do wood inlays.
My backlog is months long I since I only get a few hours a week in the shop.
What do you think of this?
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Re: What do you think of this?
I like the concept though the giraffe pattern isn’t something I would personally install. Resin casting wood is a great idea. Maybe if you had some wood with imperfections or cracks filled in for a more natural appearance to contrast with the wood. I do love the intense colors like orange, reds, blues, maybe even something in a neon scheme? Definitely excited to see what you can do with the inlays. Great work
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Re: What do you think of this?
Thatʻs interesting, although the giraffe parent is not my cup of tea, I concur that filling imperfections/cracks in the wood with colored resin would be cool.
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Re: What do you think of this?
Agree with the others about casting natural shapes as opposed to machining them. a little bit is ok, but too much and it kinda turns into a cheesy 80's "look what computers can do" kinda thing but, i gotta admire the delicate nature of that machining , in know thats not easy to get right! and you did pull it off well.
Id be more inclined to see what you can do with more geometric patterns, fine details, the kind of stuff only a CNC can do.
Id love to see a mc escher type tessellation thing going . BTW Ben im massively enjoying the mag bar you made me with my logo on it. It really turned out fantastic.
I am envisioning a whole mag bar with cnc engraved and cast details.
Id be more inclined to see what you can do with more geometric patterns, fine details, the kind of stuff only a CNC can do.
Id love to see a mc escher type tessellation thing going . BTW Ben im massively enjoying the mag bar you made me with my logo on it. It really turned out fantastic.
I am envisioning a whole mag bar with cnc engraved and cast details.
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Re: What do you think of this?
Thank you!timos wrote: ↑Tue Apr 21, 2020 4:06 pm Agree with the others about casting natural shapes as opposed to machining them. a little bit is ok, but too much and it kinda turns into a cheesy 80's "look what computers can do" kinda thing but, i gotta admire the delicate nature of that machining , in know thats not easy to get right! and you did pull it off well.
Id be more inclined to see what you can do with more geometric patterns, fine details, the kind of stuff only a CNC can do.
Id love to see a mc escher type tessellation thing going . BTW Ben im massively enjoying the mag bar you made me with my logo on it. It really turned out fantastic.
I am envisioning a whole mag bar with cnc engraved and cast details.