In this video I am going to show you how I created bowls or trays on my Inventables XCarve CNC machine with logos that go completely through the base. You can create a really cool floating effect if you use a clear or semiclear epoxy or some contrasting wood.

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The materials I used:
Wood of your choice. I used cherry, maple, padauk, and lacewood.
TotalBoat Thickset Deep Pour Epoxy 1.3 Quart Kit https://amzn.to/3gBziJf
Black Diamond Pigments 42g/1.5oz"Black Onyx" Mica Powder Pigment
https://amzn.to/34Qvt0R

You could also try a different color or try mixing several colors from a variety pack below:
Black Diamond Pigments 26 Color Variety Pack https://amzn.to/3gHgngm
Odie's Oil Universal 9oz Jar (A little goes a long way) https://amzn.to/2Fd7he6
3M ScotchBrite Light Cleansing Pad Comparable to 0000 https://amzn.to/2R3P9pO
Titebond Translucent Wood Glue https://amzn.to/2FaZ5eC
Sand paper
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The tools I used on the project were as follows:
XCarve 1000mm CNC Machine by Inventables https://www.inventables.com/
Saw Stop table saw https://amzn.to/3a8znCE
Dewalt 20 Volt Cordless drill (to mix pigment with epoxy) https://amzn.to/3aflH9a
Ryobi Trim Router https://amzn.to/3i9pIyQ
Amana Tool 45983 Carbide Tipped Bowl & Tray 1/8 Radius https://amzn.to/3k7nalJ
Amana Tool 49496 Carbide Tipped Corner Round 1/8 Radius https://amzn.to/2R1HND0
Random orbit sander
Shop vac
Tape Measures (my favorite two):
Fastcap PMS16 Auto Lock ProCarpenter Tape Measure https://amzn.to/333fTMN
or FastCap PSSR16 16 ft Standard Reverse Measuring Tape https://amzn.to/35eQe6k

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