Let me start by saying I’m not in any way, shape or form a fan of social media but I saw a video today on a social media reel where the guy makes a sign with a CNC then sifts black sand all over it, brushes off the high spots of the sign leaving the sand only in the areas that are cut away. He then uses a squeeze bottle to apply a polyurethane over the complete sign. It looked kinda cool.
Anyone ever tried this finishing method?
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Interesting idea. Kind of a texture look using real texture.
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I have seen the videos you reference. It does have an interesting look and brings new meaning to the word sanding.
I was wondering where he got the black sand and then wondering about doing more colorful combinations.
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Black sand is normally used in sand blasters. I have bought it in 50 pound bags before.
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did not try the sand thing, but this:
made some of those:
with that technique, gel stain certainly is something to consider. For just one top coat it means 5 layers, for really nice top coat for outdoors I applied 9 layers. Is some work, does not come cheap, that is why they do not sell like hotcakes…
You mind posting a link of that sand sign?
Nice Chair!
This the guys FB page Claudio Benavides Reels
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yeah it is actually a pretty neat technique. The sand fills the engraved areas nicely and the polyurethane locks it in, giving a cool contrast. Just need to make sure the surface is clean and sealed properly so the sand sticks well and does not bleed into the top surface.
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