water PROOFING

Re: water PROOFING

Jim King

>I have had good luck turning out the bottom of vases and inserting a bottle and turning a plug to reattach in the base.

Re: water PROOFING

Mike Rubes, Apex, NC

>Hi DW,

I've not actually done a hollow form water proof, but I did make a sand table for my dad and put a water proof finish on it. I used a roll on epoxy that worked great. However, it was quite thin, so I think it would very likely run and pool at the bottom of the vase. I cannot even imagine how to "roll" it on inside a vase. Maybe just pour some in and swish it around?

Anyway, the epoxy seemed to work great. I got it from a buddy who had used it to coat his kayak and it certainly kept that waterproof.

Good luck,

Mike

Still wet behind the ears in Apex, NC...

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RussFairfield

>You cannot make a comparison between a boat and a vase. No coating is perfect. A tiny hairline crack will not pass enough water to hurt the boat, but that will be enough to ruin a vase.

Forget the speculation of what MIGHT work. There is only one sure way to hold water wood vase, and that is a glass insert.

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John Lucas

>Russ

I agree that glass is the best but I used boat epoxy to make many darkroom sinks and they worked for years with chemicals way nastier than water. Photo chemicals are both acidic and alkaline and often heated to 100 degrees or more. That's quite a test.

Applying the epoxy is another matter. I've brushed it on pretty successfully but it is hard to get it even. I would put on several coats.

Epoxy is expensive. Glass inserts are still the best choice.

Re: water PROOFING

DWFII

>Thanks to everyonew who took the time to answer. I guess I'll scratch that idea....good to know though.

thanks again

Tight Stitches

DWFII--Member HCC

continuing experiment

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>last fall, i coated the inside of a hollow form with West Systems epoxy and put it on the fence outside the studio. applied the epoxy by pouring it in the vessel, taped over the top and left the lathe on 'low' for several hours.

sitting on top the fence, it's been through rain, wind, cats, a skunk, direct sunlight, heat, my crazy neighbor and yet, it keeps on ticking!

i'm very impressed with the durability of this epoxy. several boater-friends speak highly of West Systems.

Re: water PROOFING

RevDoug

>DW,

I might be going against the grain here, but motorcycle gas tanks develop leaks once in a while. There is a product that is poured into the tank, which is then turned in every direction in order to spread the product all over the inside of the tank. The excess is poured out and all is allowed to dry. The liquid drys to a rubber like texture and is impervious to gas and most other liquids. Diffinately water proof. If the appearance of the inside is not of great importance, this product might just be the ticket you are looking for. You can find it at most motorcycle dealers and shops.

Turn 'em round,

RevDoug