How to make a resin dragon egg with no lathe

[@AtomicShrimp]

I think we need more videos like this - many UA-cam makers have very much better-equipped workshops than their audiences - workarounds for advanced results with basic tools are really useful

[@BensWorx]

👍

[@sosteve9113]

i have a small workshop myself

[@alanhill6974]

This is such a good point, I love seeing projects from modestly equipped workshops as opposed to large commercial floor based machines that the vast majority have no access to

[@XuckU]

Good point. Agree.

[@khaleesi4210]

Agreed! I'd love to know what can be done with a Dremel and drill and reciprocating saw. That's all the tools I own! LOL!

[@VideoCesar07]

Thanks for providing these alternatives. A lathe, even a "cheap" one, is not something that many of us hobbyists can easily afford. Using tools that you already have is perfect for me. Thanks for the video and your amazing work.

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate

[@pmedic523]

Theres no way you free handed that! Holy crap! That looks as good as if it was done on a lathe! Incredible!

[@MorriganSteel]

I loved how you suggested substitutes for different equipment if you didn't have the main one as well as what worked and what didn't in the process.

[@BensWorx]

Thanks :)

[@tj.rodriguez1400]

THIS IS WHAT I LIKE TO SEE. BECAUSE NOT EVERY ONE HAS A LATHE ! VERY NICE !

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate

[@Fanny-Fanny]

Mate, just flicked on to this as casual background noise and within 30 seconds of listening to you, you've earned a like and a subscribe and I'm now sitting down to binge watch what you are doing and to hell with the housework for the day - you do really interesting stuff and present it in a very engaging way. Kudos to you, fella!

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate 👍

[@kristacapstin]

Dido! Im stuck now!! Lol

[@shadowr2d2]

You sir are a *(Master Craftsman). Plus you are an easy teacher to follow. I like how you said. If you don't have this. Well you can use this. You sir have a new subscriber. You really are a gifted man. You make your country proud.

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate

[@telstraoranamall7680]

It's good you have shown this method so the people who don't have a lathe can get involved in this satisfying pass time

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate

[@highcotton63664]

I subscribed to your channel because you give options to people that may not have the higher level equipment. Respect.

[@_pb2]

I love this! Alternatives are so important to newbies like me as much as people with less equipment because it teaches me the versatility of tools. Also great to have some resin advice from an Australian

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Kate

[@wildhaggis6326]

Fresh falling snow is great back ground music.

[@BensWorx]

Yes it is

[@dittemor2]

Most beautiful egg i have ever seen. Well done

[@kathyf3656]

Love this video. Thanks for giving us alternatives to all the fancy woodworking tools most of us don't have. Great job.

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Kathleen

[@Thelby1]

As far as the Clarity, Shine and Smoothness of it, this is the Best I have seen!!!

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate

[@ramirordz3554]

Great Job My Friend Thanks For Share 😄💓💓💓👍

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Ramiro

[@kenpachizaraki9155]

Finally someone who explains as long as he goes... thanks ben

[@gustavoaffonso6397]

Good job Ben.

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate

[@christina.maier.]

it turned out great, and you do a FANTASTIC job of giving modifications. I appreciate that

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Christina! :)

[@garrypalmer5014]

Look beautiful, the individual look from the miss shape is stunning and shows it hand made, I like it better than the perfect shape one's.
Keep up the stunning work

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Garry 👍

[@Mobin92]

Also real eggs are also not perfect.

[@Oonagh72]

Looks like a jewel inside the egg. Great work.

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Beautiful piece!

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate

[@elainehoward8822]

Wow Ben, the egg came out absolutely stunning. So beautiful. The colours are just mesmerizing. A wonderful project xxx

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Elaine

[@Thumper1968]

Great stuff, Ben. Thank you so much for showing how to do it without all the shop tools. Very inspiring, and fantastic finished piece!

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate

[@Easton21]

Just a drill, table sander, drill press, bandsaw, and buffing wheel. Most people who have all that probably also have a lathe.

[@ChiefsFan62]

Beautiful! I love how the colors sparkle and change. Good job doing it without the lathe -- but, aren't you glad you have one!

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Wendy, yes I do love my lathe!

[@jameschristensen1658]

I love how you give so many alternate solutions for those of us who don’t have all these specialized tools

[@BensWorx]

Thanks James

[@ginnimoles465]

That was so amazing. Wish there was a LOVE button as LIKE just doesn't give it justice. I don't have a lathe so never in my wildest dreams would I think that this could be accomplished with basic tools. Thanks Ben.. I am keen to give it a try now

[@flutefun999]

Resin egg without a lathe... YUS!!! Resin egg using every OTHER kind of shop equipment known to man..... UUUGG!

[@rhondabeckham7417]

I really enjoyed watching your process on the Egg today ,look forward to seeing more

[@Queenofgravyfries]

Truly a beautiful creation!

[@BensWorx]

Thankyou

[@Queenofgravyfries]

@@BensWorx no prob Bob!

[@fashnvain3194]

Your tips on tool alternatives were great

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Heather

[@JeremyB8419]

Just want to say that I appreciate your commentary on using cheaper tools as an alternative.

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Jeremy

[@MikeB12800]

Putting the drill in a vice works good too. Then use files to shape it. I have done this with steel nuts to make different things. Works great as a basic lathe.

[@kassiusfineart5637]

Awesome job! Love the tips for people who don't have all of your tools. Thank you!

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate

[@kaseydavidleboeuf2761]

Actually turned out really good.

[@xennethsixx2838]

I said to myself "This guy sounds like an Aussie" and then I checked the description and lo and behold I was right, glad to see fellow Aussie's doing something cool like this

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate

[@PANZERFAUST90]

Aussies*

[@sengasengana]

Wow. Thank you so much for all the tips! This is really helpful.
The egg turned out so beautiful.

[@russelldavis6159]

patricia here--- what beautiful colors!!! great job!!

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Patricia

[@lithgowlights859]

What a brilliant idea, thanks, I'll be trying this soon!

[@patamho]

Didn't read all the comments to see if this has been mentioned but you need to reseat your chuck and tighten your belts and you will have considerably less play and wobble in that press. Overall though it was a joy seeing you create a baby dragon unhatched!

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate, unfortunately I couldn’t get the best grip on the timber and the force i was applying kept sending it off balance. I got there in the end 👍

[@LadyVoldemort]

I love how you explain everything you're doing and giving the tips as you experienced/learned it. 👍😊 And I think the end result is perfectly beautiful. Awesome work!

[@BensWorx]

Thankyou :)

[@Msviolet65]

It's the imperfections that make the piece a work of art! Art is not perfection, it is a work of beauty. You have a wonderful talent! Your explanation of how to make one is great! I'm going to hit the subscribe button and see what else you come up with.

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Jane :)

[@Blizoria]

Beautiful work. I'm not really a handywoman but this video is very fun to watch. Thanks for sharing.

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate

[@gabrielleconti]

Wow 😍 beautiful! I like when you polish the piece at the end and it gets shiny and perfect. That pigment is amazing!

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate

[@alamedajon1453]

finished product is incredible.. thumbs up..

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate

[@paulnaiman8108]

You know that not all eggs are of a perfect shape so that makes yours a perfect egg. Great work.

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Paul

[@michellewhitehouse8093]

Thanks for this tutorial. I am a newbie working with wood and resin with limited tools so to see that I can attempt to make this without a lathe is great :-)

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Michelle

[@elenashenesky6686]

Wow! The pigment is really beautiful in the final result. This was such a cool video! Thank you by the way for suggesting alternative tools for people with fewer large power tools. This was super informative. You just earned yourself another subscriber! Really love this project. Thank you for uploading!

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Sydney :)

[@cecillec2331]

I like the final product. I wish I had all your equipments.

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Cecille

[@lurch006]

Looking at getting into resin art. Your videos are very instructive. Thank you.

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate

[@margaretcassidy7830]

I think it looks fantastic. I really love it.

[@jksprecast2957]

If I tried to make a dragon's egg I would probably try to add the head of a dragon inside the egg. Or maybe a mini dragon inside the egg. You have a really nice talent making these.

[@madeleinekarlssonbengtsson]

That is absolutely beautiful done

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Madeleine

[@coax47]

I really like that you have the same song in your videos it becomes very nostalgic very quickly after going through your vids.

[@MariaJose-tr8bs]

I really need more of this, looks amazin for collection

[@pamcarr4003]

Good job Ben! I like you showing how to without machines, thanks for that!
Great work! I've seen one of your vids and now this one, I'm subscribing! Thanks for sharing this, Pam

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Pam

[@roxannespindler8286]

This is so pretty, your so talented.

[@saragranje5150]

Nada que Objetar!!!!!
Maravilloso resultado!!!!!!!👍👏👏👏

[@jaymistry779]

Great no nonsense video. Brilliant work. Thanks

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Jay

[@MrMikeyt65]

Love the no lathe egg Ben

[@kevinballou7822]

That is one of the best eggs I’ve seen yet, great job.

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate

[@magikdust2095]

Looks beautiful. I love the look of that colour changing pigment. Great video 👍

[@AutumnK]

That turned out lovely!

[@zombiepika3118]

I feel like it would've been easier to make an egg-shaped mold in the first place, but the result is great nonetheless.
And I really appreciate the mention of substitutes for the advanced tools, because a lot of people don't have a workshop that's equipped that well

[@Inadisguise]

he didnt actually use any substitutes

[@little_moth]

@@Inadisguise Why would you use substitutes when you have the real thing?

[@corvidconfidential8826]

@@little_moth the same reason he made the egg without his lathe in the first place...

[@little_moth]

@@corvidconfidential8826 My question was rhetorical

[@robisis1]

Wow!!! Beautiful work.

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Rob

[@debdottir]

Very nice! Best of all is you've shown me that I can do that. (I don't have a lathe.)

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Deb

[@msterrylyons]

Im just a girl but boy oh boy can I have some fun with this! Thanks for sharing Ben

[@BensWorx]

👍

[@lilityoused2349]

You deserve more likes!!
That is amazing!!
And I love the colours inside of it

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate

[@thedisabledwelshman9266]

@@BensWorx great job mate.

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Michael

[@PANZERFAUST90]

dumbass

[@denniscalderbank8236]

Brilliant job Ben!

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Dennis

[@petecentofonti7636]

A nother wonderful piece

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate

[@MaybeitsmeJulia]

Your work is beautiful! I love that you show the steps of the process. Subscribed!

[@BensWorx]

Thankyou :)

[@WendysCove]

Brilliance just Brilliance I love that egg 🥚

[@MO99ish]

I have been looking all over to find out if you can use UV resin with epoxy resin. FINALLY 😁 thanks for the great tutorial

[@BensWorx]

No worries Marie 👍

[@barbaradeselle4287]

I really like that egg; it is beautiful! ❣️

[@a.p.3.10]

I'm a new subscriber and I really like, that you show us, how to make beautiful art with the supplies and tools we have at home ❤️

[@christineensell4346]

Beautiful work, love the colors!

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Christine

[@chuckintexas]

Beautiful ! This'll make a GREAT gift ! THANKS for the idea, and ALL the VERY best to you and yours, from Texas ! - C.

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate

[@kanapki4368]

Man that looks incredible

[@shortyburgener3379]

Beautiful work Ben. I collect Dragons, and I always wanted to make dragon eggs. Very cool show! You do awesome work!

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate

[@MultiTom1956]

Outstanding work Ben 😊 Thank you for sharing looks absolutely beautiful .

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mahendra

[@angelastreeter2734]

This is gorgeous!

[@markduggan3451]

I'm going to have to try one of these. You are an inspiration.

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mark

[@playlist9338]

Gorgeous Dragon egg!

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate

[@michael7324]

Looks great Ben

[@telstraoranamall7680]

Another great project

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate

[@damienbrand9422]

Beautifully done!!

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Damien

[@MisterTee2010]

Beautifully done.

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate

[@Learnin4Lyfe]

I can't thank you enough for this! I've been contemplating practicing some art but don't want to go all in for a lathe until I'm sure I'll like it. This allows me to do just that. Much obliged.

[@BensWorx]

No worries mate

[@imthepinkpanther69]

that egg is soo freaking cool!!

[@BensWorx]

Thankyou

[@flamingomtn]

That's amazing. Makes me want to backyard engineer a way to use my drill press as a lathe of sorts.

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate

[@rvdxpress]

Very impressive work.

[@ellenyager9577]

Wow! A beaut of an egg! Well done!
-Ellen

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Ellen

[@812guitars]

Very cool. Love the alternative technique

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate

[@georgespiers3404]

That's a really cool egg man i love the pigment would love to see more colours and projects using them keep up the good work

[@BensWorx]

Thanks George

[@andy.elliott.foreverpens]

That's a cool video mate, great way to demonstrate your process without a lathe. Egg turned out great. I'm slowly beginning to get hooked on these, and I'm gonna have to have a go soon at knocking some of these out for myself!!!

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate

[@lylebrown6132]

Not counting the hardening time to set resin what is the total work time on the egg?
Looks great too

[@PoohBah]

Boy you are talented. Beautiful little beauty.

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Angela! :)

[@PoohBah]

Ben's Worx you’re very welcome Ben.

[@yoopermann7942]

that is beautiful!!,, question? i have could a person use those pigments for an iridescent project i have in mind using a ice clear resin? thank you for the tips

[@mariellecano6832]

I have to say, I love watching your video's. I learn something new every time. Thank you!

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate!

[@PANZERFAUST90]

videos*

[@dianekay8771]

That is SOOOO beautiful.

[@Keith-rs6lz]

Hi ben, hope you and the family are ok, that egg is really nice, you should be really proud of yourself.... 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Keith 👍