A new way to colour using SHAVING FOAM!?!? - A woodturning experiment
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- Hello, fellow woodturners! Today, we're trying something totally new and experimental - a unique colouring method using... shaving foam! That's right, we're diving headfirst into the unknown with this first-time experiment that we're not even sure will work. But hey, that's part of the fun, right? So join us for this wild ride as we explore this unconventional method for colouring wood.
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I love that this project has so many people interested in the technique and wanting to have a go or make suggestions. I will be doing a follow up video to this trying out some of your suggestions, Thanks everyone
Perhaps try alcohol ink? I happen to love the way this bowl came out!
People use the shaving cream dye trick most often during Easter to dye eggs. Eggs are more like wood than paper is (surprisingly because they’re both parts of a tree) so you can look up egg dying tutorials on RUclips to help you get some ideas as you try to learn this technique
@@jaynedavis3388 That is a pretty good idea! thanks 😀
Hi Mike. Although I have never done this with wood but when I do acrylic paint pouring it is very important not to over mix the foam with the paint.Treat the foam as a canvas because what ever is on the foam will be on the bowl so get strong colour definition and then use gentle strokes with the tooth pick to the desired affect also,as in life, never double dip buddy as you will blur the finish
Thanks John, really appreciate the advice, in my defence this was my first attempt and there are many improvements to make. All the best, Mike
Voted up to agree - make the foam flat, add color, lightly swirl, and only dip once. Let soak for half a minute and carefully wipe off from inside outward (one direction). But hey Mike, for the first time, it looks great!
@@LarrySerflaten Thanks Larry, I love that this project has so many people interested in the technique and wanting to have a go or make suggestions.
@@LarrySerflaten My thoughts are the same as these fellows. Don't overmix so the colors stay strong and possibly leave it in longer so as to let the wood soak up the dye. Since you only get one dip, I'd think you want to let the wood soak it up as much as possible. Maybe even hit the surface with the alcohol first if you think that will raise the grain to allow it take more dye.
Mike, using a royal blue stain on the outside and the lightly applied blue on the rim was just perfect. I had never thought of using shaving cream as a medium to transfer dye colors but your demonstration taught me a new thing or two. Well done.
John Lime in Anchorage, Alaska just west of the Yukon Territory of Canada
Thanks John, the technique is used for creating a marble effect on paper, I just wondered if it could be used on a bowl 😀
This experiment turned out wonderful. I love the colored marbling. Not too intense or to weak. It's perfect.
Thanks John, I'm glad you like it. All the best, Mike
Maybe, don't scrape off the foam/colour so early. Also, I think turning the edge off, between the multi coloured surface and the blue (creating a pale well defined band) might look good.
Thanks Derek, a few have suggested I leave it on longer and I do like the idea of an outer band, thanks 😀
Wow....just Wow !
I take it you like it 😁
That is awesome. I will definitely be trying that soon. Please keep us updated as to your experiments with different dyes and paints.
Hi, yes of course I will, I have had some great suggestions so have plenty to try ☺️. Thanks
That turned out beautiful
Thanks Gerald 😃
Mike, I would have never thought of doing this but now i must try it. The marbling look is fantastic. For first time try I think it turned out wonderfull. Thanks to all who offered advise also. That will be very useful for those of us who decide to try this ourselves.
Thanks Jim, and yes there has been some great comments from lots of people with theories on how this can be improved. I will be trying again sometime soon. If you do try it Jim, please let me know how you get on. All the best, Mike
Very similar process to to hydro dipping ... fantastic result 👍
Indeed, I've been looking into hydro dipping, may give it a go thanks 🙏
The Poplar is a nice piece of timber and a good score. Interesting concept which I will try.
Thanks 👍 have fun 😁
Can’t wait to try this thx Mike.
Please let me know how you get on if you do 😀
Totally amazing, mezmerizing! Congratulations on trying something new and yielding a spectacular specimen! First time I've been to one of your videos. I shall return!
Welcome and thanks, I'm only been making video's for just over a year but enjoying every second. Hope to see you again, Mike
Interesting technique. Worth giving it a try!
Have fun! ☺️
The bowl looks terrific. Very well done.
The technique I have seen in other videos, not turning related, was to float oil based paint on water, use a coarse comb to create the pattern similar to what you did, then touch the material to the surface. In the videos the colour transfer was more vivid than the shaving foam.
Look up marbling or paint dipping. Typically applied to a flat material like paper or canvas, but it should work for the rim of a bowl.
Good call to mask the areas and not just rely on the sanding sealer.
Dave.
Thanks Dave, the other technique you have seen is called hydro dipping and I'll be trying that as well at some point. Just did not fancy that one for a first attempt lol. Yep, so glad I masked off first, will have to go s step further with the hydro dip.
Watch this space.
Mike
Very Interesting. Good job Mike. I'll have to try that.
Please do, let me know how you get on if you do, all the best, Mike
That was so much fun to watch. I’m a papercrafter, but I never thought about using the shaving foam technique on wood. Please do more experiments. Thank you.
Thanks for watching and I will see what I can come up with, if you have any ideas, please feel free to pass them on 😀
"Honey, Brad and Janet are coming over for dinner tonight, and I thought I'd make a salad...could you make me a nice bowl?"
"Sure thing, sweetie!"
😂😅😂
You are an artist
Brilliant idea
Regards from Germany
Thanks Hans, all the best, Mike
Really fun project!
Thanks Pamela, glad you enjoyed it.
I love this. I have seen this technique with paper crafts many times, very interesting to see it done with wood x 😀
Thanks so much 😊
Same technique I've used on paper for years. On paper, it works best on a slightly glossy (satin) to glossy surface. Personally I also think the technique looks best when you limit the colors to just 3 or 4, otherwise instead of nice swirls and ripples with good color separation, you can get a muddy mix of colors and little pattern.
I hope you try again and take us along.
I certainly will as soon as I get some time, I have a lot of project planned and there will be a lot of organisation to do before I can start it. All the best, Mike
Wow that was amazing ! Got to play around with this idea. Thanks Mike.
Please do and if you find a better method please let me know 😃
That's brilliant Mike, very original, i haven't seen this done before using the shaving foam, it is very subtle and a great contrast with the blue on the outside
Thanks Steve, I did panic a bit before I did the dip but all ended ok 😂
I really liked the process. Ordered the dyes today.
I am a fan of natural woods, but there is a lot to be said about changing things up and trying something new.
Nice job....
Thanks Mark, I don't do much dying as like you I prefer the natural look. But like you said it's good to try something new and keep you mind open. Good luck and let me know how you get on. 🙂
that is a really cool effect! nicely done.
Thanks my friend, viewers have been giving me lots of ideas for future developments. 😃
Hello Mike. Great job on first trying something new.
Thanks James 😁
I love the color!
Thanks Jim 😀
I wasn't sure at first, but it turned out really nice. I like it.
Thanks Dave, I feel pretty much the same 😊
I showed that bowl to my wife. She asked when I plan on turning one.
@@daveurban1018 Haha, well you are going to have to do it now 🤣
Upvoting on principle alone - great experimentation, never would have thought of this in a zillion years.
Haha thanks Byron, the technique is from paper crafters and I just wanted to know if it was transferable 😃
Very interesting experiment.....now waiting to see what else you color with that method.
I need to get onto this soon, but I have had so many other projects I want to do 🤣
Hi Mike, a very interesting experiment and I like the result a lot. I have been playing with some simple water based dyes on bowls; I can rely on you to take it a few stages further! I had forgotten about staining paper like that (school art lessons were a very long time ago!) and the marble effect is striking. Well done, for thinking of it, for conquering your nerves, being brave enough to let us see it all 'as live', and for the result .. and for always setting me thinking of what I might be able to do! Cheers, Mike.
Thanks Dave, I do watch a lot of craft videos from all different fields which helps me want to try new things, I've been wanting to try this for ages but keep forgetting to buy shaving foam 😂. I was so nervous about this one and as the point of no return got close I got worse, it was like going on a first date lol. All the best Mike
Thank you for the video. I am a newish turner with a lot still to learn and I really enjoyed watching you work and listening to the enthusiasm and wonder as you experimented. I get the same pleasure though often not the same quality of result (!!) though that is part of the joy of learning. The end result was really great and I will be having a go myself as my skills improve. Thanks again Mike.
No problem Tim, glad that you enjoy my videos, I love what I do even though I sometimes fail it's all part of the process. Keep practicing and keep those tools sharp, all the best, Mike 😃
I like the colours as they look motley and remind me of dried flowers arrangements and water colour paintings.
Thanks James 🙂
Colours are subtle but still lovely. You do interesting work. ❤❤
Thank you John, I had no idea how it would work so was happy with the outcome 😀
Très joli, super les idées.
Merci pour la vidéo.
Vous êtes les bienvenus, merci pour votre soutien
First time here. I do like the Royal Blue on the outside. I have never seen this technique before. Thank you. God Bless and stay safe.
Thanks for taking the time to leave a message Joey, it is very much appreciated. Mike
Very cool. I really love that effect. I never would have thought of it.
The technique is from paper dying, I just wanted to see if it would work on wood. All the best, Mike 😃
❤Wow! I love the rim with the new coloring technique.
Thank you Audie 😊
Hey Mike, love the effect with the foam. I'm thinking you might get more definition between colors using a thinner layer of foam on a flat surface so the bowl can be rested on it, then just remove the bowl and let it rest to give the dye time to soak in to the surface before cleaning it up. What do you think? Thanks for showing us the technique -can't wait to try it!
You may be right, I need to go back to this and do some more tests 😃
Very nice. I love your work.
Thank you so much 😀
Have you considered applying the dye (and other applications such as the shellac, sealer, buffing compounds, etc) while the bowl is turning on the lathe? It may make for a more uniform finish.
I have tried that but it does not, you get vivid lines going around
Can’t wait to try this. Thank you for experimenting
Have fun and let me know how you get on.
Hello Mike. I'd never heard of using dyes for wood turning, and I found the result to be wonderful. I also like the colors you've chosen. Very nice.
Cheers Michael, colouring wood is very popular but I don't do that much as I prefer to leave wood natural.
I love how this turned out, looks like a giant jaw breaker! :)
Haha, it really does 😅
Looks amazing in blue. Very nice piece.
Thanks so much 😀
Very, very cool 😎
Thanks Josie 😁
This was the first video I have watch of you. It was very enjoyable. Thank you for sharing. I hope I see you on the next one
Hi Albert, thanks for joining. I have many more video's on my channel, don't go too far back as I was rubbish at the start 😀. All the best, Mike
Very cool Mike! Never in a million years would I have thought to do that technique. 👍🇺🇸
Haha, I got lucky
That was unexpected but very pleasing to the eye. I would call that a win.
Best Wishes, Brendan.
Thanks Brendan, not what I hoped for but yes, I'm calling it a win as well. All the best, Mike
FUN!🎉
Thanks 😀
Wonderful leap of faith to try something different. I like the colors; the blue on the outside made the grain pop, and leaving the center natural gave a nice contrast to the rim marbled. Trying to think up ways to use this. Thanks, Mike.
If you find a good way of using it please let me know, all the best and thanks, Mike
That is really quite beautiful. Bolder colors, would, indeed, get a more striking effect, but not all decor needs bold colors. This is just perfect as it is.
Thanks Denise, you are so kind 😃
Who would've thought shaving foam would've worked on wood. Thats amazing colours and amazing finish. Great stuff🎉🎉
Thanks 😃, I'm going to be making a follow up to this video trying out lots of suggestions people have put forward.
I would love to see another one with what you learned from this one. 👍
I don't know who is doing your subtitles, but it's hilarious.
Hi Mark, they are auto generated by RUclips, when I get time I try to edit them but it is a very time consuming process 😂
Going a bit more intentional with the dropping of the dye, less blending, and adding a high gloss finish would be an improvement I would think.
Very interesting approach. I’ll have to try it :)
Thanks and I think you are right. I keep meaning to have another go at this 😃
I will have to try this
Please do and also please let me know how you get on 😀
Fantastic looking bowl , a brilliant way of applying a splash of colours deffo a 👍
Many thanks Jon 😃
It's wonderful how you're willing to try new things and think outside the box.
Thanks! I want to experiment and see what is possible, I don't mind failing as long as I can learn from it. 😊
Very nice. I saw you using dye and thought oh no, but I quite like it.
Thanks Nick 😃
Fantastic mick🎉
Thank you kindly Paul
I would like to see it done in black and metallic colors. Nice job.
Thanks! That sounds like a good idea, never tried metallic colours on a bowl before.
I love it.
Thanks Karen 😃
Interesting. That's definitely worth some experimentation. I've had some great results dying wood with a mix of food coloring and isopropyl if that's of any use to anyone.
Thanks Stephen, always happy to get a tip 😃
This reminded me of a water float color transfer method used in industries… As I was watching. I was thinking maybe small chunks of natural sponge each with different color on the different bits and dabbing it around on the surface at will. 😄
Interesting! Thanks for the thought Ken 😀
I like that very much which means like every one else we are going to have a go I only hope that it is half as good as yours brilliant
Thanks Billy 😁
Very cool idea!!!! I'm going to try it!!!
Thanks
Have fun and let me know how you get on 😀
That’s very interesting.
Thanks 😀
Mike,that is really cool. Shaving cream,who would have thought. It’s unique and it’s beautiful.
Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it.
I love colouring wood this is new to me looks a bit messy but will be keeping watch on how you get on with other ways of the colouring and a great first Attempt
Thanks Roy, there have been some great suggestions in the comments so I have plenty to try.
I don't typically like painting over the wood, but this came out really nice. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you very much! I'm not a fan of using colour which is why I do so little but I've had this idea for a while and had to try it 😃
That's a very interesting technique and it came out very nicely. I love it that your first dip into the shaving cream was rather tentative, and then you threw caution to the wind and really got stuck in. :)
Thank you very much, I was so nervous lol 😂
Well done, i like it very much :)
I'm glad you like it😃 thanks
Great video Mike I’ll definitely be giving this a try.
Thanks Andrew, let me know how you get on 😀
Hi ho Mike, love it, I’ve got to have a go at that.
Glad you liked it, if you try it please let me know how you get on. 😃
Enjoyed that video. Subscribed
Awesome, thank you Sue, you are subscriber 5555 😃, all the best, Mike
My suggestion would have been to let it rest for about an minute and instead of squeegee the excess away, I would have been more inclined to put it back on the lathe and put a big box over it to collect the excess foam pain etc. spin it up and let the centrifugal forces throw the excess away rather than spreading it in the wood , this would have a more define look about it. Basically you are trying to create a diy version of hydro dipping the work piece. Nice job though, regards. Phil Lancashire
Hi Phil, I love that idea thanks! And I will certainly be giving it a go. All the best, Mike
Not my cereal bowl , but if you dont experiment you never learn, 👏👏👏
Exactly, it's not mine either but the idea got stuck in my head and I needed to try it.
You mentioned you might try an acrylic on the rim first to bring out the hues of the dyes... do you think a white stain first might be the way to go?
It may, there is a lot of testing to be done with this and I hope to find out 😀
Great idea, I think I will try it with food colouring, just to see the results. Good job though 👍👍
Cool idea, let me know how you get on, all the best, Mike
Fascinating work! I would have preferred a more vibrant color for the outside; perhaps an orange hue to blend with the marble rim.
Thanks that would look quite nice I think
Interesting process that I'll have to try. I really like the color results: delicate and wispy. What type of color did you use? Spirit (alcohol) or acrylic? If spirit, be careful about cleaning the surface with more alcohol as it will remove some of the color.
Hi, it was a spirit based stain and thanks again for the tip, that is one I will have to remember! All the best, Mike
Beautiful piece. Using shaving foam is certainly different. Neat idea. What kind of paper do you use to apply your finishes?
Hi Brenda, it's just normal white workshop tissue 😀
Well done! Very nice result.
Thank you very much Gerard 😀
Great idea never would have though of using foam would it work with polystyrene
Do you mean to put colour onto polystyrene? If so then I have no reason to think it would not work, you may need a different type of paint or to coat the surface first but it should work. Let me know if it works if you try it.
Very nice
Thanks 😃
Loved the technique and the end result. Got me thinking, would there be a way to apply the technique to the OUTSIDE of the bowl. Just one more thing to add to my list of experiments. Thanks for the video.
If you roled the outside in the foam or used a deeper bowl you could do it. Have fun, Mike
Just wondering what the large spoon is for-hanging at the right upper screen! Thank you!
Hi, it's an old stainless steel ladle I've turned into a crucible for melting pewter. 🙂
Hi Mike, Never thought of using shaving foam. I have done marbling on a bowl and that worked quite well. Best not to mix so much and keep the colours simple. I just used streaks with a more marked effect, and don't double dip!
Haha thanks Roger good advice, the double dip comment made me giggle 😀
Alum is used to pretreat the wood for better color adhesion, check out paper marbling
I will do, thanks for the suggestion 😀
Lovely piece, if it is the first time this has been done, I name the process as the ‘Holton painted edge bowl’. I can see this being repeated and videos flooding RUclips. Well done
Hahaha, the process has been around for ages for marbling paper so I can't take all the credit, I just like to experiment.
@@MikeHolton first-time on a bowl, so the name stands for me 👍
@@dowlingfamily1007 Haha, thanks
Congratulations on what you do !!!
Thank you so much 😀
@@MikeHolton Good job. Look forward your comments about my videos too
@@GabiFodorrasRO :D
I think a little less mixing the ink in the foam would help keep the colors from washing out as much. It still looks great as it is.
Thanks for the tip Ray. there is still a lot of experimentation to do and everyone has been so helpful, thanks 😃
I wonder if you were to use stain and as it’s getting close to dry you spray dawn power wash onto it. The soap should start breaking part of the stain down. I have seen it with other things like tumblers, but not wood
Interesting idea, thanks!
There are several videos on youtube about hydro dipping a guitar that you might be interested in. It allows a more traditional ebru effect. HTH.
Thanks George, I will look them up. All the best, Mike
Nice :)
Dipping more than once might have caused the colors to bleed together and be less defined? It's hard to tell on the video.
Regardless, it's really pretty. The blue is pleasing as well.
I agree Lorna, I really must have another go at this 😀
Such a fun project! And I really like the finished bowl.
I saw your video when you ask for help watching earlier videos, so I will go through all the ones I haven’t watched before.
I really like your videos, even if I’m not a wood turner or even close to working with wood. I like constructing though, but in the digital world, building houses and other constructions in Minecraft. Far from wood turning, I know, but I’m fascinated by building. If you can’t do it in the real world you can do it in your imagination, on paper or on the computer.
While building I tell a story that I make up as it goes, an adventure story. Fun for most ages, I think. 😸
Anyways, good luck with moving. I will do my best to contribute.
Thanks so much, my day job is teaching game design at a local university so I know all about designing in a digital world. I love Minecraft!!! All the best, Mike 😃
@@MikeHolton aah teacher at the university! That explains the clear and pedagogic way you present your process while working.
I was a voice and singing teacher at a music academy (university level) in Sweden until I got a neurological disease with the only symptom a cramping and uncontrollable voice. I continued working at the office at the academy until last summer when I retired.
A few months ago I started publishing my story on RUclips about Trincia’s adventures in Minecraft.
I wanted to be the narrator myself but my voice is no longer working in speech, so I started experimenting to find a voice that I could accept myself. So my videos fill several purposes. Building, voice therapy, writing, and having fun in Minecraft.
I would be so happy if you have time and would want to watch my story. So far (7 chapters and an introduction) I have built a big Queenslander house that I designed myself. I will build much more there, but other things are happening in the story too, of course.
Take care and good luck! ❤️
@@trinciacakewalk Thanks so much for telling me part of your story. I have actually already watched a couple of your videos a couple of months ago. They are good and now I know I understand your voice better. I'm dyslexic and hate reading from a script or slides so I had to develop a very natural way of lecturing when I started, I talk to the students and use lots of visual work to help me get the concepts across. We all develop way to deal with our problems.
P.S I have subscribed
@@MikeHolton wow! Thanks! I’m really happy for that! The finished Queenslander is in the latest episode.
Wow. So cool. I’ve only been turning through last summer ( too cold in the garage over winter) but very tempted to give this a go. I might try a burnt ( something else I’ve been wanting to try) or black outer and a projecting wide rim design, but the marbling possibilities are endless and unique every time. Well done on a beautiful piece and encouraging back into the garage .
Thanks Richard, the burnt outside and then coloured rim sounds like a great idea!! Let me know how you get on.
Beautiful product. What kind of paint or dye did you use?
Hi Frank, I used spirit stain, an alcohol based dye made by a company called Chestnuts.
I may just have to try that with an upcoming bowl myself. I've got some epoxy dye which should come out rather bold.
Try the dye on a scrap first, I tried that first on a scrap and it was not great.