Sand Inlays

[Chase]

Thought I'd let you folks see three treatments of the same pattern, all using my sand inlay technique.

I do scroll in addition to submitting humor.  LOL


Pattern by Carolyn---AKA Tulsa Scroller in one of the scrolling mags.  Some mods by Chase.

This was an interesting project.

Pic 1
First I mounted Walnut and Cherry veneer to 1/8 BB panel.  Then I inlayed Cherry into a Walnut panel using the double bevel technique, then cut the rest of Carolyn's beautiful pattern in to the Cherry.  Next I applied my sand inlay technique. 

The next photo (Pic 2) is Cherry with the rose cut out and glued to the Walnut panel.  Also with the sand inlay.

The next one (Pic 3) is cut from Baltic Birch, mounted on a MDF cut out and that mounted on a BB panel then framed.  Also with sand inlay.

As always, comments welcome.

Whadayathink?

Submitted by Chase

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[dunk]

Very well done.  Thanks for sharing.

[GrayBeard]

Beautiful work, Chase!

Maybe, when I grow up, I will be able to emulate something like that!

Thank You very much for sharing those treatments.

~~~GrayBeard~~~

[rwb]

very well done

[northie66]

Sand inlay?  That's not polymer clay?  I'm confused!  

[shissta]

They look great.  Good job and thanks for sharing.

[ufgator]

I'm with Janet on this. Can you explain the sand inlay process for us?  Your project looks great. Maybe we can learn something new. Thanks!

Happy Scrolling
     Bill

[cherie]

Very nice job Chase.  I am with everyone when I say "please explain."  In my honest opinion, I think the last photo is best.  The colorization of the wood types is what makes all the difference.  Thanks for sharing.

[Russ C]

Nice job, I like it. Thanks for posting your work. 

[Barry]

Thanks for the various looks.  You did a fine job of cutting as well.

Barry

[Becky]

Count me in!  Please explain your technique. 

I just love how many different things you can do!  I am always seeing something new I want to try.

[Dragonlord85]

I also do sand inlays. The way I do it is I use acrylic casting resin and then add the colored sand to it. You then apply it the same way as with Inlace. I buy the acrylic casting Resin at Michaels for $23.00 and the sand you can buy there for about $12.00. It comes with 1 lb bags of 12 different colors of sand.

[Russ C]

What a great idea. I was planning on a trip to Michaels this weekend. Just might have to try it. Thanks for sharing.     

[Chase]

Thanks for the comments.  I did a tutorial some time back on sand inlays.  If I can find it, I'll republish it for all to see.

Basically, I take colored sand and mix it with H2O based varnish and pour it into the cut outs.

Chase

[Chase]

I also do sand inlays. The way I do it is I use acrylic casting resin and then add the colored sand to it. You then apply it the same way as with Inlace. I buy the acrylic casting Resin at Michaels for $23.00 and the sand you can buy there for about $12.00. It comes with 1 lb bags of 12 different colors of sand.

Kevin, how does this sand? 

My experience is with the varnish/sand mixture it won't sand so it has to be poured below the level of the piece.

Have you used inlace?

Chase