DIY 18" Maple Burl & Epoxy Resin Clock Using Big Round Silicone Mold & Router Template

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In this video, Daniel Weir from Maker Dan Builds ( / maker_dan_builds ) uses the Crafted Elements 18" diameter, 2" deep thick silicone mold as well as our 18" clock router template to create a multi-layer burl and epoxy resin clock.
Dan starts out by shaping his piece of maple burl to fit the mold exactly using the Crafted Elements 18" clock acrylic router template. He then sprays his non-silicone based mold release, sets the wood in place and pours a layer of black epoxy resin. After that layer is set, he finishes off the pour with clear resin so you can see the edge of the burl in the final finished piece.
He flattens the piece with the help of his drum sander and uses the same 18" acrylic router template to inlay the hour markers in the clock. After backfilling those with resin, and then running it through the drum sander again, he finishes off the piece by rounding the edges and sanding until the resin is sufficiently clear again. A final coat of walrus oil to make that wood and resin pop, and the installation of the clock mechanism brings him to the end of this incredible project.
Follow along as he creates this project and make sure you comment below if you have any questions or comments.
Recommended Product Links & Resources
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Molds: Crafted Elements - craftedelements.com
Router Templates: Crafted Elements - craftedelements.com/collectio...
Router Sled: Crafted Elements - craftedelements.com/routersled
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Epoxy Resin: @TotalBoat - craftedelements.com/a/totalboat
Makerpoxy (For Pours Under 1/2") - craftedelements.com/a/totalbo...
Thickset (For Pours Under 1.25") - craftedelements.com/a/totalbo...
Thickset Fathom (For Pours Up To 3" & River Tables) - craftedelements.com/a/totalbo...
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Pigments: Black Diamond - craftedelements.com/a/blackdi...
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Mold Release Option 1: MG Chemicals 8329 - craftedelements.com/a/mg8329
Mold Release Option 2: Mann Ease Release 200 - craftedelements.com/a/mann200
Bark Removal Knife: Beavercraft Draw Knife - craftedelements.com/a/drawknife
1/4" Flush Trim Bit: Amana 46297 - craftedelements.com/a/amana46297
1/4" Plunge Template Bit: Amana 47224-S - craftedelements.com/a/amana47...
3/8" Plunge Template Bit: Amana 45475-S - craftedelements.com/a/amana45...
1/2" Plunge Template Bit: Amana 45460-S - craftedelements.com/a/amana45...
2.5" Slab Flattening Bit: Spe Tool 2.5" - craftedelements.com/a/spetool...
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[@gardeningforlife6587]

Loved the step by step you did and all the way to the finished project! Looks really nice 👍🏻

[@gardeningforlife6587]

When you wet sand is that just plain water you used?

[@blacklemurstudio]

@@gardeningforlife6587 YES

[@bijan4727]

Hi this was an excellent presentation of a nice work of art. Would you please tell me where you got your maple piece? I appreciate your input.

[@dungphantien2697]

Very nice

[@Makerdanbuilds]

Thank You

[@brianlee6428]

What are you using for a router table. Like the adjustment on the top.

[@ronkrueger3496]

Nice! What bit are you using for the inlays?

[@messiahcacique1]

Professionally done 👏👏👏

[@user-ox3kg2ji1y]

What is the total cost of such a watch?

[@jimking9646]

very mice

[@Makerdanbuilds]

Thank You

[@utesbastelwerkstatt3826]

Was nimmst du am Schluss zum Polieren für eine paste!?

[@Sandman60077]

The clock came out great. But it took me 3 hours to watch this video because his droning voice kept putting me to sleep.