Mix the two part five minute epoxy check amazon for current price according to the product instructions in a portion large enough for the given wood bowl crack area.
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While mixing the epoxy parts add the color mix and then apply the mixture to the cavity.
Ca glue and fine wood dust packed into the cracks works well.
This is why most bowl turners state that once you get started you better have the time to finish.
It s a nice piece so i didn t want to give up on it.
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Cracks run deep so it is sometimes wise to tape the entire piece inside a plastic bag.
Also do a light sanding in the glue area right after applying the ca.
A dam on one side of the bowl can be made by applying tape to cover the cracked area.
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Tape up the sides and bottom of the piece to keep the resin inside.
I decided that i wanted to try some experimentation with casting epoxy resin i hadn t used it much before but found a local place in auckland that was selling it at a really reasonable price initially i bought 3 litres 2l epoxy 1l hardener the.
Don t wait for the glue to dry.
Keep in mind that the repair always turns darker than the rest of the wood so you will need to use a much lighter wood dust than the original wood.
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Don t wipe squeeze out cut it later.
If the grain orientation s different where the crack is found make the wedge accordingly.
I did some looking and searching and found that others had used polyester resin or epoxy resin to fill in cracks in pieces.
It s hard to show it with just the images but if i grab the sides and pull the cracks are deep enough that the whole bowl pulls apart.
Whittle some wedges of wood touch some medium ca cleanly into the gap then slip the wedge s in until it fills.