Oval key Chains

[sp_343]

For those who have made some of the Oval Key Chains from Steve's pattern maker...have any of you tried to fill in the cut out with some clear epoxy resin, so the back wood grain will show through the front?  Instead of using a clay or inlace....something like this: http://www.eclecticproducts.com/glazecoat.htm

If so...how did you, or would you, finish something like this?  Do Danish Oil first, then the epoxy, with a Shellac over the final product?  Any ideas? 

Thanks!

[KarlB]

I'm not sure how this would work on a small project.  It appears to be made for larger ones.  i.e. tables, clocks, etc.  It reminds me of a clock my Dad still has that is made from a cypress slab with roman numerals embedded in the finish.  You can still also see this finish on slab coffee tables.

Maybe you could dip the key chain in a mixture to get it to work? 

Karl

[Wildthang]

I have never filed any of the key chains I have cut. I just cut the design in the front piece glue it to the back piece, dip in lemon oil, let dry and coat with either a gloss clear paint or a gloss poly.

[sp_343]

Karl:  I thought about dipping it into the epoxy too...but I have some glue/craft plastic syringes that I use to squeeze glue into tight spots.  I have used that clear stuff for a couple table tops and it works really well for that...just gotta be aware of runs and drips...so the dip might not work. 

I wonder if I fill one of those syringes with a little of the clear resin, I would be able to fill in the cut out part of the key chain?  Think that would work...??  It is self leveling stuff, so as long as I don't over fill it...it should work ok.....maybe......