Marbling Help

[chumtini]

That's the good side

[clt_capt]

That's what she said

It looks like you have a good start on it though.

Threr are a couple more articles here... http://www.rodbuilding.org/library/library.html

I haven't tried marbeling yet, but I keep seeing that people prefer "thick epoxy" and fast curing as well... Just a thought...

[Double D]

OK, I suck.

2 days of experimenting, and have nothing usable yet

Oh, and I can't take pictures either

[gradywhite273]

OK, I suck.

2 days of experimenting, and have nothing usable yet

Oh, and I can't take pictures either

i think they look great, one thing i got out of the demo, whatever you do with one, most likely not repeatable. i think they are pretty good doug.

[clt_capt]

One of the things about marbling is that you get a unique look on each rod - Some cool stuff there - keep practicing and you get it - but looking good to me already

[chumtini]

Learned a little more. I thought I had something that was working better. Then added some gold metal flake and the chit went everywhere. I think the flakes "float" and it doesn't take much.

Note to self, don't use metal flake

[Zip Tie Man]

Looks good, Just think of gold flake like humans wearing gold. A little bit is fine, but when we wear alot of gold at once then its Mr T style..

[BYRD]

Just got back from the rod building expo in high point and attended a seminar on marbling. Speaker said to let the finish set up a bit before marbling. He then said small dots are better. I have only done three rods that I tried to marble and am not an expert, but these two tips really stood out to me. Hope it helps. I like the pics. The other thing the guy said was, it can't be done wrong and can't be duplicated, each marble is a unique creation!!