In this video I make two snowmen out of Spalted Silver Birch.
When I was looking for a piece of wood for this project I came across this Silver Birch that I had cut about 2 years ago. I was expecting some pretty character as Birch always looks golden and creamy, however, the Spalting lines were superb and so much better than I could have expected. The long black lines are perfectly highlighted by the white interior and the creamy colour of the untouched birch.
The Hats of the Snowmen are Yew from my garden which never disappoints. All the pieces were sanded to 1200 grit and finished with Sanding sealer and wood wax.
Is this the best Spalting you've ever seen? Let me know what you think.
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This video was edited by Charlie - [email protected]
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For the custom coins used in the bottom of my pieces head to vonHanke on etsy: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/796285253/set-brass-or-duralumin-labels-for?click_key=f0c2a0c8ac3c7515f6132b860c25e71a313793a2%3A796285253&click_sum=bdd02f6d&ref=shop_home_active_3&frs=1&crt=1&sts=1
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Disclaimer:
My videos are for entertainment purposes only. Some of my techniques might not be the "best" or safest, so when using any tool or machinery always read and understand safety/manufacturers guidelines first.
And Yes, I'm aware that wearing gloves while woodturning is considered an unsafe practice. The gloves I wear are tight-fitting and don’t have any loose threads. I wear them for the protection of my skin. This is a risk that I am willing to take, however I am still very conscious of the potential danger and I do not touch any spinning parts of the lathe. DO NOT copy my actions if you feel unsafe doing so.