Any ideas

[Chippygeoff]

I have a pattern that I would like to cut but there is a small problem. There are several internal cut outs, which is not a problem, but with two of the small cut outs I would like to fill them with something that is bright red. The pattern would not be the same without the red bits. Obviously you cant buy bright red wood filler so has anyone any ideas.

 

[stevebuk]

you could set a jewel in the hole, or acrylic paint. If your stuck ask on the turning forum as they fill voids of all shapes and sizes with a myriad of stuff..

 

[marcros]

could you dye some filler red? Food colouring may even work, and it is only a few pence to give it a try.

 

[gilljc]

I have used fimo modelling clay. needs to be heated in the oven, was a bit scary cos I had sandwiched two pieces of walnut together and filled the pattern, and when I heated it, it warped and the wood glue softened, but clamped it up as it cooled and it was fine.
think the warping would depend on the wood, cos I have 'cooked' pine at 200c to colour it and it usually stays straight (stinks out the house tho :roll: )
Often wondered about coloured resins, but have never really been able to find anything, seems to be much more stuff to play with in the states....

 

[boysie39]

I have made use of a 2 part car filler mixed with what ever color acrylic paint you fancy . Just had a look to see if I had a piece I had used it on no luck all or most of my turning stuff found new homes . :evil: :roll: .

There maybe new ways of doing this now so a browse of the turning section would be recommended .

Hope this is of help Geoff , good luck .

 

[MMUK]

What sort of finish are you looking for on the red parts? Textured, smooth?

You could try things like P40 filler with acrylic paint mixed in like suggested. Or try Araldite and then nail varnish/lacquer over the top.

 

[Chippygeoff]

The wood is 3/4 inch oak and when finished will be dipped in finishing oil and 24 hours later waxed polished. While I was at the craft fair today I had an idea and that was to mix some scroll saw saw dust with some glue and some red paint. When its dry I will sand it smooth. I shall try this on an off cut first. I can always touch it up afterwards with a fine brush. Many thanks to everyone for your suggestions.

 

[ColeyS1]

If you've got a glue gun maybe some red glue stick might finish up o.k - not sure how it would take to being sanded though...

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[nadnerb]

wood (pardon the pun) this be any good ?
http://www.amazon.com/Color-Putty-Compa ... B0006SQ96U
Regards
Brendan

 

[marcros]

Red dust of some form and superglue?

 

[powertools]

I have never done anything like this but I would try and glue the cut out part back into the hole about 1mm below the surface, once dry sand the back flush, fill the entry hole with filler or glue mixed with the saw dust and then fill the front 1mm depression with paint of the correct colour wait to dry and sand to finish. To stop the paint going into the grain maybe use sanding sealer or similar first around the depression.

 

[JimiJimi]

The following is a recipe for Sawdust Modelling Compound. I have used it in the past for modelling and in dries like wood and can be sanded down.

1 cup of fine sawdust
food colouring
old newspapers
1 cup paper paste (1/3 cup of non self-raising flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 cup of water - mix dry ingredients, then gradually add water and mix vigorously to break up the lumps. Cook over a low heat, stirring all the time.) I imagine PVA glue or wallpaper paste would work too, but I have only ever used the paper paste.

The recipe suggests mixing the food colouring with the sawdust in a jar, draining, and then spreading it out on newspaper to dry. Mix the sawdust and paste together to make a dough and knead until thoroughly mixed. It will take 2 or 3 days to dry.

 

[Chippygeoff]

Many thanks Jimijimi, an excellent recipe. I shall print that off and pin it to the workshop notice board.