Making a Star Wars Resin Sphere - BB-8

On this episode of Ben's Worx I Cast a Star Wars BB-8 in epoxy resin and turn it on the lathe.
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[@BensWorx]

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[@TheadamantiumX]

What is the song of the end?

[@berangbasanti]

Can you please cast kutubminar of India too

[@eduardozayn3735]

I realize I'm quite randomly asking but does anyone know a good place to watch newly released tv shows online ?

[@jeromemoshe8653]

@Eduardo Zayn flixportal xD

[@eduardozayn3735]

thanks, I signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :D Appreciate it !!

[@Rukinnonme]

One of my faves! But please don't lose sleep over a video posting again! 😴

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Hillary 😊

[@babybluesigh]

the “want an egg?” video/link suggestions that pop up during your vids are so funny to me

[@fattdamon5342]

Thx for taking the overnight time to get us our fix 🙏

[@BensWorx]

No worries mate 👍

[@peterg3021]

Why can I only LIKE this once??? This piece turned out awesome!!!

[@kyletaylor28]

I saw this at first and thought "nice I'll watch this later". Then I remembered you worked all night to get it out for us so here I am watching it straight away. Thanks man, much appreciated!

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Kyle, I appreciate your support 😊

[@jbprospector3638]

Well Ben, you've out done yourself. Love your content 👍🙂

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate 😊

[@picard303]

This was pretty awesome! At first I thought you were going to turn the resin into bb-8 s shape, so you can have a bb8 inside a bb8

[@rachelruwe219]

The wood really gives it depth! Love it we need MORE DROIDS!

[@michaelbond142]

This definitely the droids we are looking for

[@frankierzucekjr]

Man that casting came out flawless, crystal clear. Freakin awesome. I just love watching what you make, that burl is some of the prettiest wood ever.. I also like your video before I watch because I already know it's going to be awesome.
You know what would be cool.. a Spiderman one where you do the web in the glowing color so you don't see the web until the lights go out. Idk just giving ya ideas.

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Frankie 👍😊

[@williamellis8993]

That's great, Ben. I can't say if it's your best because everything you do is so good. Take care.
Bill

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Bill 😊

[@eriknorris4832]

Love BB-8! He's my favorite new droid!! Great work, Ben!

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Erik

[@Ghostly_Knight]

I love it. it looks amazing!!
I remember watching the original Star Wars trilogy on laser disk when I was a kid

[@BDHO73]

I remember watching it at the movies. Holy shit, where has my life gone???

[@mealex303]

You could turn the burl into a wookie just by carving a face

[@oldb-1kenobi]

Do it.

[@mealex303]

@@oldb-1kenobi he's not known for direct calving so not happening in this channel old bet but thought was good idea so said.

[@PotgieterWoodturning]

Well, first of all, i hope you dont feel too tired still after pulling an all nighter 😏. Lovely project Ben. Great job 😁👍🏼👏

[@BensWorx]

Thankyou 😊

[@iblong9505]

I remember not that long ago you were kinda down and not really into your work. But now, seeing your big ol grin and kick ass art, it's obvious you're back in the saddle and enjoying what you do. I'm really glad to see that cuz your content is some of my favorite on YT. Thank you for all you make and create dude! Great stuff!

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate 😊

[@Ofthe7thSon]

Well you certainly are right Ben, that is the best piece you’ve done. Whilst I’m not a star trek wars fan I do appreciate great artistry.

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Andy

[@MrGinocon]

Very great to see pieces sanded so clearly, Nicely done!!, Most of the time I see woodworkers stop very early with the sanding and polishing.

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate 😊👍

[@hannable3871]

I love BB-8 he's one of my favorite. Great job new favorite project for you.

[@marlonandreruizbarroso4240]

Amazing work man! Love your creations and your videos! Always fun to watch

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate

[@BAILEYWOODWORKS]

I am blown away every time at how perfectly clear they are!

[@jameshall3785]

Awesome work! Thanks for working all night to show us

[@BensWorx]

Thanks James 😊

[@greamepenney5947]

Totally agree it's one of the best star wars resin orbs you've made.

[@sgsax]

Spherical droid in a sphere. I love it! Thanks for sharing!

[@lukaskh4875]

I have an idea what you could do with this model: stick on the sphere half of a sphere so that you have a BB-8 in a large transparent BB-8. Great video by the way, i always like to watch your videos!

[@BensWorx]

Great idea

[@allanmclean590]

I absolutely love the star wars orb it looks amazing great job👏👍

[@BradnBunji]

Clever turning and Polishing Ben. Another amazing orb.

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Brad

[@Meowgismom]

This is the coolest piece I’ve seen you do! It doesn’t hurt that I absolutely love BB8!

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate

[@jimmerseiber]

I've never wanted a project of yours more than this one!! Love it@!

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Jimmer

[@daviddeking2676]

I've seen you use the tool for turning the perfect sphere before. It really does a great job and adds another feature to an awesome project. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@BensWorx]

Thanks David 😊

[@Lutzboater]

Great turning. Perfectly clear and so unique.

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate

[@jaggerkate]

That wood really did look like a hedgehog! 😆🦔

[@BensWorx]

Yeah it was pretty cool looking 😂

[@melitimm8781]

Man that is some clear and bubble free work! Amazing!

[@geoffwarnes9327]

Looked great thanks for pulling the all nighter so we can all see it 👍

[@BensWorx]

Thankyou

[@SamTheBattleshipp]

A surprise, to be sure, but a welcomed one. I loved this build! It turned out so epic looking!!!

[@kwyjibo2112]

Nice! The added carbon scoring was a nice touch. He must have seen a lot of action! 👍

[@joyenglish1275]

All those shavings looks like you are petting a shaggy little dog. 😆

[@markfeinberg7261]

Amazing as always. Love that piece and my son would love it too (will need to show him). Thank you!

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate

[@ellishansen8115]

You know I'm not a big fan of Star Wars but that turned out very cool. I like the natural look a lot. Thank you!

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Ellis 😊

[@JediMasterSap]

Brilliant, amazing, nerdy, love it, 2 enthusiastic thumbs up brother

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate 😊👍

[@berangbasanti]

That's amazing, looks like a bubble

[@M0UNTAINEER]

every new video is my fav of all time, amazing work, i want a lathe now

[@albertosara416]

man you're so skilled, this piece turned out really pretty

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate

[@IvanOoze1990]

Having 4 of these as bed posts would be sweet.

[@lindahobbs5545]

That is cool. Good choice leaving the resin clear! Thanks Ben

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Linda

[@johnzeller1338]

Fantastic job 👌. It was a great idea putting that blue glow under the figure it really set it off nicely.

[@BensWorx]

Thanks John

[@DarrinR]

My favorite so far!

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Darrin

[@maxdannecker2077]

Absolutely beautiful. Hands down your nicest piece. Brilliant craftsmanship.

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Max

[@killermist8876]

Definitely one of the positive cases of "Less is More". When the things you're using are beautiful enough to begin with, trying to beautify them more isn't necessarily your friend.
Not that you need my approval... but I choose to approve anyway.

[@alistiairgodwyn1413]

Great work mate, amazed you pulled the all nighter to get this video out, nice one!

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate, I’ll sleep well tonight 👍

[@markwhite6018]

Amazing sphere the resin came out super clear. 👍

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mark, yeah it looks really good 👍

[@DaveGDesigns]

I love the pot cam at 7.20 where you see a bubble sinking and getting squeezed smaller until it finally disappears.

[@shishiasasmomo888]

Dude that turned out freaking awesome!!!

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate

[@shishiasasmomo888]

@@BensWorx You’re welcome

[@willstokes7266]

I'd agree. Definitely one of your best bits!

[@Hubbmade]

That spherical magnification is wild man! Great job as always!

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Ryan 😊

[@nettneo]

Any Bandai Star Wars piece in an orb...... OMG the detail will show!

[@thershers4484]

It looks amazing

[@BensWorx]

Thankyou

[@iamonlyme9514]

loved that you went with a sphere shape for the BB, turned out way awesome 🥰

[@Craftlngo]

this piece was all worth the effort you've put into! Great job mate!

[@bethcaselman7952]

Wow that looks awesome you had totally out done yourself with this one

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Beth 😊 I think so too 👍

[@arthurbarneys7249]

I wasn’t expecting anything until tomorrow so that was a treat, many thanks. I agree with you too Ben, that came out superb mate.

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Richard 😊

[@paultitmuss]

Awesome job, Ben. That looks fantastic and I agree that for me, it is also one of my favourite pieces that you have made. Thanks for continuing to find the time to make and share your fantastic videos.

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Paul

[@marty01957]

Beautiful piece, Ben! Really nice!

[@thegametable1243]

Just a tip for when you want to add weathering or black to shadows or creases. Use Nuln oil from citadel paints meant for 40k or a black wash from another brand.

[@BensWorx]

Thanks for the tip mate

[@tabithacelani1260]

I'd love to see more nature-inspired dioramas like the one with the beetle and spider. I'm from the u.s. so I think it'd be cool to see your native flora and fauna! Love your work, thanks for making stuff!

[@megatronyeets]

This looks stunning!

[@BensWorx]

Thankyou

[@vanerek]

You did it again, your nerdy projects are always on point! Looking good that bb8!
And man, you pulled out a major late night job! Thanks for the dedication!

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate

[@adambrown865]

Definitely a stunning piece mate, JR have really got their products sorted, looks like glass.

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate, yes they have 👍

[@dhd8850]

I do love watching your skill at turning and just about every tool there is!! Another awesome piece ❣👏🏻

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mand 😊

[@samanthasimental3788]

All I can say is WOW!

[@mc-sp8zr]

Wow, that came out excellent! Keep up the awesome work Ben!

[@BensWorx]

Thankyou

[@cerisekappes580]

That’s a perfect casting!!!!
I love your videos!!!!

[@BensWorx]

Thankyou 😊

[@cerisekappes580]

@@BensWorx you are welcome!

[@dustinhults5679]

Wow that turned out super awesome good job great work

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Dustin 😊

[@Smith.S.E.]

So glad you ended up in my recommended

[@Dennis-ye4kf]

looks good Ben, that resin is so clear. I love the spheres.

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Dennis

[@JustCallMeMeghan]

*warble beep teetle boop* which translates to, "This is out of this world!"

[@paisleykitty7]

Wow that turned out great. Soooo clear and shiny! Well done.

[@juggytheman5075]

For added realism you could have added an ever so slightly amount of yellow to the resin that way it mimics the dust in the air of the desert.

[@justinhealey6068]

Love the Star Wars stuff!! Great work!

[@TheSassy]

Bloody Awesome! So crystal clear and perfect! Congrats on another awesome project 👍👍⭐⭐

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Sas 😊

[@Flarecobra]

BB-8. Best part of the sequels.

[@margaretwilliams1370]

Ok. This might my favorite. It looks awesome!

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Margaret

[@G00598984]

In the northern US (Michigan's upper peninsula) we have rocks that glow in the dark called yooperlites. One would look AMAZING cast in resin with a UV light base! Just an idea

[@BensWorx]

That would be cool 👍

[@staceysarian7444]

Wow that is so cool looking. Great job

[@stevenwithanS]

Nice. It would look cool to suspend different color orbs inside a clear one.

[@mattfriedt]

Beautiful. Worth the wait. Thank you for taking the time.

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Matt 😊

[@theezeelife292]

Hey Ben, that's a great piece. I'm not a big fan of the sequel trilogy, but BB-8 makes for a great project. I like how you kept this one clear. Excellent job, my friend.

[@NelsonTexas1]

Man that would have made an awesome banister ball!!!

[@amandaleeborchert3745]

I couldn't watch video until now🤪🤪🤪...I have just been drooling wanting to see what your piece turned out like!🤤🤤🤤 The wood adds a whole other dimension to this piece!💫💫💫 Like we are looking at a far away world with amazing creatures👾👾👾 we grown to love in the Star Wars sagas!🚀🚀🚀 Brilliant work! Hats off to you!🎩🎩🎩

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Amanda 😊👍

[@mm25937]

Really beautifull!!!

[@rajupadhyay2930]

Clear cast turnout really great 👍🏻

[@michaelreilly2912]

Turned out beautiful..

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Michael

[@RM3MB3R]

Now THAT'S a good one.

[@peterrobson9920]

Little hint for weathering..brown shoe polish works a treat, Especially the liquid form, just slap it all over and wipe off the excess

[@THEAPRILFOOL-1983]

I would love to see if you could do the shape of bb-8 with another project this one was truly spectacular

[@FallenAngelHiroko]

Kind of sad that the glow in the dark didn't light up BB-8. But it's still an awesome end product. Well done.

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate, it lights up in person, unfortunately the camera just couldn’t capture it 👍

[@jimmerseiber]

You can see the glow in that Last few seconds of the video!

[@kandacehead9544]

@@BensWorx Why did you weather the figurine before putting him in resin?

[@Grivlir]

I wonder if he could mix the glow-in-the dark to an almost-clear amount and then just apply that as ultraviolet resin to the figure directly? I guess that threatens to either just not give you enough of the powder to glow or else would just be too opaque to see the original colors under... Or maybe he could apply it to certain areas so it's like the figure itself is glowing, but only from parts where it doesn't mess up the colors in the light.

[@snakezdewiggle6084]

@@BensWorx hey Ben. I make illuminated jewelry, micro-size leds, solar power, rechargeable batteries, etc. Let me know if you'd like some lighting ideas, hints, help, or something. ;)

[@vincentwiddershoven2122]

Thanks for the hard work (with little sleep) Ben. The result is truely awsome! Keep up your great work and stay save outthere.

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate 😊

[@resina_tabasco]

That thing is beautiful 🤗👌😊

[@shaunnasparklesclarke]

That's soooo cool 😎 big thumbs up from me . I can't wait to get back into casting keyrings again