Spectraply Egg Cups - Nearly got it right!!!

[Bob Wemm]

I made another set (pair) of these yesterday. I was attempting to get a complete match:redface: but it is surprising just how much difference a saw swarf can make.:frown:
They are identical except for a slight difference in the ply layers.
Maybe next time.
C&C welcome.

Bob.

 

[pianomanpj]

Wow! I really like those! It would be hard NOT to be in a good mood all day eating an egg for breakfast outta one of those! :biggrin:

 

[1dweeb]

Great job

 

[thewishman]

Looks pretty close to me. A couple of beauties.

 

[alamocdc]

They look good to me, Bob. Making duplicates of anything can be tricky (unless you cheat and use a duplicator or CNC machine of course). I would call those good.

 

[dankc908]

I find that the 'difference' you mentioned is additional proof that your fine product is genuinely handmade. Great job!

Dan

PS - My wife buys handblown glass and she wouldn't think of wanting 'exact' duplicates.

 

[BSea]

I find that the 'difference' you mentioned is additional proof that your fine product is genuinely handmade. Great job!

Dan

PS - My wife buys handblown glass and she wouldn't think of wanting 'exact' duplicates.

I agree. It shows that it's hand made, and not something from an assembly line.

 

[Bezdomni]

The color variations from the plies give your pieces character. Nicely done all around.

I use SpectraPly myself, usually for bottle stoppers and candle holders and other small things. My last purchase was from one of their sales of cut-offs, two large boxes, and I was very pleased with what they sent. I usually use the Beall buffing system, with nothing else, for finishing SpectraPly and I like the look I get. How did you finish these?

Chuck

 

[Fishinbo]

Spectacular combination of colors.




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[crokett]

Those are really cool. I am going to have to get some of that.

 

[markspens]

Nice work indeed!!!

 

[TellicoTurning]

I like working with Spectraply... just wish it hadn't gotten so expensive... when I first started working with it I could get it a lot cheaper than now.

 

[holmqer]

They are both beautiful and close enough in shape / size to show off the skill and yet still indicate that they are made by a human. Well done.

 

[Bob Wemm]

The color variations from the plies give your pieces character. Nicely done all around.

I use SpectraPly myself, usually for bottle stoppers and candle holders and other small things. My last purchase was from one of their sales of cut-offs, two large boxes, and I was very pleased with what they sent. I usually use the Beall buffing system, with nothing else, for finishing SpectraPly and I like the look I get. How did you finish these?

Chuck

They are sanded to 400 and then polished with Shellawax Glow.

Bob.

 

[Bob Wemm]

Thanks for your input and interest, it is really good to know what other people think.

Bob.