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Honestly I'm not sure. I think I got a multipack on Amazon. They run from 300 grit to 2500 I think.

Ah, but once he reads this he will forget about your comment and think I was first.

@@XanderLakefield NOOOOO! YEARS AT THE ACADEMY TRAINING WASTED! CURSE YOU WITH YOUR COMMENT POWERS PERSUASION!!!

Glad this was helpful. You may be interested in the followup I did as well on bleaching: ua-cam.com/video/QsCHwuo-7Ec/v-deo.htmlsi=8UdTd4ZY4qACVoOg Will try to check out you vid if I can. Thanks for watching!

@@mythimpressions Cheers I’ll check that out!

Thank you so much! Best of luck to you. And don't limit yourself to just wand making vids. I've picked up countless tips watching other types of makers as well. You never know when you'll spot an idea or technique that can be adapted to use in you're own projects.

@@mythimpressions Absolutely! I think I’ve come from the other way around, watching loads of general hand carving, staff making but not much on wands specifically, so it’s been great to learn more about that specific craft!

Weird organic design for sure. I thought it looked a bit fungus like as well. I don't use dye TOO often, but as an accent like on this wand it seems to work well. I do like it better than paint because it penetrates the wood and is less likely to be rubbed/scratched off. Heat and ebonizing fluid are my go to for color change most of the time, but they are limited in application and are only browns, grays, and blacks in color.

@@mythimpressions Thanks for your reply, I think I’ll attempt the friction burn on my next wand. Is there a specific type of metal wire you use for the friction burn?

Thank you

Thank you. I have considered resin options, and may try it in the future, but not sure if I would like it with this carved design. I think it would look really cool, but it would fill all the spaces and smooth out flush with the surface. I was thinking if I used a glow powder in the cracks and just used a simple clear coat to seal it in, I could retain the tactile texture. Hmmm....more experiments to come I guess! LOL Oh, I'm turning at about 2000 RPM for most of the work, but slow it down some for sanding. And lowest speed when applying any dye so it doesn't sling it everywhere.

@@mythimpressions Thank you for your answer and of course good luck with your experiments. I'm just starting to learn how to properly turn on a lathe, and thanks to your videos I'm gaining a lot of theoretical experience, which I'm trying to put into practice. I have already made few wands for my daughter which we are both happy with, of course they are not perfect due to my lack of experience, but I have a lot of fun making them. Unfortunately, the fun ends when is time to sharpen the chisels to avoid these torn fibers 😅.. I have a lot of pine waste and I learn on it, but as soon as I learn how to sharpen chisels properly, I will try it on harder oak. Maybe one day I will be proud of my work and share the result. Best regards and I'm waiting for your next videos 😉

@@x0ax So glad they are helpful! Sharpening tools is something I've not really covered in my vids, but I honestly picked up a lot of tips watching other wood turning videos myself. Having a low speed grinder and a lathe tool sharpening system was key for me to keep the correct angles. And having stones to touch up the edges as needed too. Maybe I'll try a sharpening vid in the near future, or at least point to a few other vids I've seen to help folks out. Practice is the best teacher so keep at it and don't be afraid to mess up. Best of luck and thank you for your support! :D

Yes, Maple is great to work with and handles some things perfectly, but the downside is it's resistance to some of the easy to do color alterations. It's really fun for me to find what techniques work best for adding design elements in each different type of wood. Seems like a great discussion for the Discord server once we get that better established. :D

I'm using a Nova chuck with the mini spigot jaws which I believe will tighten to about 8mm round. Chatter is the worst to deal with when turning long, thing things for sure. Having super sharp tools is a must, but with Maple, purple heart, jotoba, padouk, and other super dense woods; it's almost impossible to totally eliminate. The less unsupported wood, the better. A steady rest can help too if you have room to work around it. I talk a bit about it in a previous video: ua-cam.com/video/79if8UBUtNo/v-deo.htmlsi=GNlmXIXXjFEohlDM

@@mythimpressions Yes, I have a steady rest. It's great, but a pain to work around. I may invest in the spigot jaws for my nova chuck. Thanks for the recommendation!

Thank you! This style seems to be popular at conventions so I may be making another one after Miscon next weekend...LOL

I'd love to play with fractal burning, but it's just SO dangerous. I think it would look cool on wands, but it could also be a flop due to the small diameter. I wonder if it would try to spread wide and just cover to much in the round instead of thinner lines running lengthwise. IDK...would be a cool experiment if I wasn't afraid of zapping myself to death. :D

Thank you!

HAHA, yeah I'm trying to consolidate all the brands under one business name. Hmm, Not sure how I'd do a tensegrity stand for a wand without connecting it to something. Could probably just edit out supports on video at least just for kicks...LOL

Yes, it does. I often think of this shape as a "light saber" in my head when I am pondering designs. LOL

Thank you. I still have a ton of work to get all the brands reorganized...lol. Yes, as of now the Discord is only for supporting members as a perk of membership. This may change in the future, but supporting members would still have far more privileges/access.

Playing with the added details is always the fun part since you can get super creative with things.

Thanks man! Hope I can do more wire work in the future too. And thank you so much for your support!

Thanks. Yeah, I was a little sad the bleached pars of the blade darkened up so much with the oil finish, but still looked pretty good. I may try using a lacquer finish on a piece of scrap to see if it stays lighter. I almost went with dye again, but didn't want to clear coat the ebony. Thanks for the support!

Thanks! 😄

Thanks! I have some resin plans coming up soon, but I really like having different textures in this one. This shape might be a good one for beginner practice cuse the hard work is done with a dremel. Keep at it and you'll be making great things soon. Thanks so much for the support!

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. I'll keep making wand videos as long as people keep watching. Thanks for your support!

Thanks so much 😊

Thanks a lot! Can't wait to get more to play with!

I cut my blanks to about 3/4" in thickness and they are usually between 13" and 15" long (except for apprentice wands). I prefer slightly thicker wood to start with, but most of the fancy woods I can get at my local supplier ate 3/4" thick by 24" (sometimes 36") long. Since there's less room for mistakes, I have to be very picky about making sure the wood is milled flat and straight before I buy it.

@@mythimpressions thnx u for the info hope u have a great day

Thanks! Yeah, blackwood is another wood on my list if I can find it locally. I may have to break down and try ordering wood online again. The 1 and only time I made an online order the wood I got was badly warped and twisted, so I've avoided it since. Sadly, the only semi local store only has so many options in stock.

So much depends on where your starting level is at, but number one is safety. Read all the tool manuals and research or take classes on using a lathe safely and be sure to also use dust mask and face shield. But as far as turning a wand specifically: go slow, use sharp tools, and support the wood (especially as it gets thinner). I think my earliest vids are a lot longer because I have more about my methods so you may want to watch some of those as well. Thanks for the support! :D

@@mythimpressions thnx u for the advice

Thanks!

Thank you. With all the noise from the tools, a voice over is about the only option for wand vids. Guess it's good I tend to ramble...LOL. A lot of my newer vids are edited a lot shorter so feel free to comment on them with any questions. The special edition wands are my favorite to make for sure; the more unique details the better. :D

Thank you so much for the support. I hope I can make several more in the upcoming months and maybe experiment on new ideas!

I do have an Etsy listing for house colored wands, but I believe the specific wand in this video has been sold. Every wand I make is a little different, but I do have a yellow and black wand available: nemesisgear.etsy.com/listing/1418512593 Thanks for your support!

Me too. I've had to make a rule of not having more than 3 wands from each wood in stock at a time. Otherwise I would end up with a shop full. LOL

Glad it's working for you. My first wands were done with nothing but flap wheels on a drill press. I think heat is my next "go to" after ebonizer. Getting contrast in designs with a wood burner is nice, and using it to sever wood grain helps control how the ebonizing solution moves up the fibers; at least for designs I don't totally ebonize. On the lathe I can just use a wire friction burn, but I've used a wood burner for more intricate line work. Best of luck and thanks so much for watching!

Not at all. When I touch the wood, I'm feeling for smoothness and defects. It's a light touch, not enough to build up enough friction to burn. The wire does get hot enough to burn (obviously), but it's localized at the point of friction. If I were to touch the wire at the contact point right after use, it would indeed burn, but the heat dissipates fairly quick and I stay away from the hot part. It takes time for heat to move and you can usually feel an area warming before it gets hot enough to burn skin.

Thank you. I actually post a vid recently about options for coloring wood where I discuss more details, but in short, I typically use Feibing's leather dye for bright colors. If you'd like to see more about it, here's a link to the vid: ua-cam.com/video/lJWf2biyQds/v-deo.htmlsi=65_e03W1F79FFUlm