PROCESS of LAMINATING THE WOOD fo our sculpted paintings (relief carvings) · Mar 28, 08:46 pm
Below are photos of how our mahogany wood has transformed from planks of wood, to a refined panel.
It takes hours of careful planning to choose the wood pieces that will fit perfectly together … where each piece has to be lightly sanded to ensure a tight seal.
A ‘dry run’ is performed of each piece into the clamps so that the system is ready to rock when the wood pieces are wet with epoxy where there is no room for error.
Well over 3 Litres of marine quality epoxy is used, mixed one cup at a time on a per use basis. Time is of the essence while the epoxy kicks.
Stu has the patience of a master carver that’s for sure! I am better at staying back and acting as camera man.
To view the whole wood process from start to finish, visit this link from our Claustro site Claustro Studio Process
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Stu Leggett starting CLAUSTRO Sculpted Painting #066 - 1" x 26" x 107".
The mahogany strips get a 'dry run' of their clamping procedure before any epoxy is used.
Stu mixing epoxy - this is the first cup of what will be well over 3 Litres of boat builder's quality epoxy resin used to glue up this panel.
Stu brushing the epoxy resin on to the mahogany strips.
Stu placing each piece into the clamps.
Ready to tighten the clamps.
The piece is clamped and the curing process has begun. The piece will stay in the clamps for several days.
View of clamping from the end - awesome joints!
— Carol Currie
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