Another material source question

[Angus]

I've been asked to make a cremation urn for my recently passed niece. Her favorite colors were green and purple. The purple is easy, I'll just use purpleheart for the body.

The green on the other hand is a bit more of a challenge. I know pennstate used to sell some type of plastic material in about 2 thick x5x5 but I cant find it on the website. The other option is dyed wood. I can find plenty of dyed stopper and call blanks. But at a minimum I would like something at least an inch thick and 3x3 square for the lid.

I'm not worried about the color contrast. I just want something that would make her smile.

Any ideas for the top, finial and maybe the bottom plate would be very much appreciated.

[n7bsn]

Green Heart probably isn't "green" enough
em.... dyed may be your only choice

[Arlin Eastman]

Green Construction paper would work pretty well. You can get the regular 8x11 or 14x11 and 18x18 pieces in craft stores.

I tried red, yellow, and blue to some wood and I had to glue several pieces together to make it look the color I wanted.

For something bigger then pens I would do test pieces first.

Did the links for the Tru Stone work for you?

Arlin

[Arlin Eastman]

Here is some stuff from PSI

https://www.pennstateind.com/store/WXBGAR13.html

https://www.pennstateind.com/store/WXBGAR12.html

https://www.pennstateind.com/store/WXBGAR4.html

https://www.pennstateind.com/store/WXABS02.html

https://www.pennstateind.com/store/WXSAC09.html

Here are 4 that are pretty neat colors they just stocked

https://www.pennstateind.com/store/WXKNC02.html

https://www.pennstateind.com/store/WXKNC07.html

https://www.pennstateind.com/store/WXKNP02.html

https://www.pennstateind.com/store/WXKNP07.html

That is all I know about. The 2 greens are different and the 2 purple are different on the last 4 but the pearl two are the most striking. I guess you can cut them into .75x.75 squares or whatever you need to make it with and I am really excited to see it.


So sorry to hear about your niece tho. Wish I could help you buddy.

Arlin

[iclark]

Woodturningz has 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 5 Inlace in assorted colors including some interesting greens.

It might be worth contacting them to see if they also have access to larger sizes.

Alternatively, there used to be some folks on here that were experimenting with casting plastic turning blanks. You might post a specific thread asking for someone to cast a particular size/shape and color for you. This thread might not catch their attention. My apologies, but I am having a senior moment and cannot remember their names.

[Rodneywt1180b]

I'm sorry for your loss.

Why not turn the lid then dye it? Aniline dyes are available in pretty much any color you could ask for.
Rodney

[mikec727]

lignum vitae is pretty green and nice figure.

[Ruler2112]

Condolences on your loss.

I've had luck dying with multiple layers of printer ink. Below are a few flashlights I've done in different colors, with close-ups of the two colors you're interested in. Dyed black, sanded back hard, then the darker base color & sanded back not as hard, then the lighter color. (Green = black + blue + yellow, purple = black + blue + red.) They are then finished with shellac, applied on the lathe.

[AztecKing]

What about some Stabalized wood? PM me and I'll hook you up with a source.

Jeff

[Ruler2112]

I can't believe I didn't think of this earlier... what about Dymondwood? I used to use it all the time when making knives. They take a thin veneer of birch & infuse it with liquid plastic under high heat & pressure, then laminate layers together, either of the same color or alternating. Working it is like working with plastic that has a grain to it. Rock hard & takes a fantastic polish with no finish needed. The colors are permanent from my experience, and I've been using some of the knives I made with it for 20+ years. (God, am I really old enough to say that?!??? ) Some really wild patterns can be had, especially with knife handles. I always got it in 3/8" thick sheets due to the purpose I was using it for, but they might be able to cut you a large slab of it if you call & ask. (Great customer service every time I've ordered from them.)