https://www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks/scie...lass-1.5902739

On 2/9/2021 9:52 AM, Scott Lurndal wrote:
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks/scie...lass-1.5902739



Wow!!! that is really cool! Here is to hoping it becomes available at
an affordable price.

It could potentially replace plastic??

Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet writes:
On 2/9/2021 9:52 AM, Scott Lurndal wrote:
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks/scie...lass-1.5902739



Wow!!! that is really cool! Here is to hoping it becomes available at
an affordable price.

It could potentially replace plastic??

Sounds like you can make it yourself. H2O2 + marine epoxy + vacuum bag.

On Tue, 09 Feb 2021 15:52:33 GMT, (Scott Lurndal)
wrote:

https://www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks/scie...lass-1.5902739

Is that anything like transparent aluminum?

On Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 3:16:31 PM UTC-5, wrote:
On Tue, 09 Feb 2021 15:52:33 GMT, (Scott Lurndal)
wrote:

https://www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks/scie...lass-1.5902739

Is that anything like transparent aluminum?

Is opaque wood anything like opaque aluminum. ;-)

On Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 10:52:38 AM UTC-5, Scott Lurndal wrote:
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks/scie...lass-1.5902739

"Many different types of wood, from balsa to oak, can be made transparent..."

Does transparent balsa look any different than transparent oak?

"...and it doesn't matter if it is cut along the grain or against it."

If we can't see the grain, then we better make sure our combination blades are sharp.

DerbyDad03 writes:
On Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 3:16:31 PM UTC-5, wrote:
On Tue, 09 Feb 2021 15:52:33 GMT, (Scott Lurndal)
wrote:

https://www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks/scie...lass-1.5902739

Is that anything like transparent aluminum?

Is opaque wood anything like opaque aluminum. ;-)

In case it was missed, the reference to "transparent aluminum" is from
Star Trek IV.

On Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 7:16:44 PM UTC-5, Scott Lurndal wrote:
DerbyDad03 writes:
On Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 3:16:31 PM UTC-5, wrote:
On Tue, 09 Feb 2021 15:52:33 GMT, (Scott Lurndal)
wrote:

https://www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks/scie...lass-1.5902739

Is that anything like transparent aluminum?

Is opaque wood anything like opaque aluminum. ;-)
In case it was missed, the reference to "transparent aluminum" is from
Star Trek IV.

In case it was missed, "transparent aluminum" (ALON) is a real thing.

Here's something from the past and the present...

https://youtu.be/DduO1fNzV4w

On Tue, 09 Feb 2021 20:02:26 GMT, (Scott Lurndal)
wrote:

Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet writes:
On 2/9/2021 9:52 AM, Scott Lurndal wrote:
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks/scie...lass-1.5902739



Wow!!! that is really cool! Here is to hoping it becomes available at
an affordable price.

It could potentially replace plastic??

Sounds like you can make it yourself. H2O2 + marine epoxy + vacuum bag.

What concentration of H2O2? It's pretty hard to get more than a 3%
solution. B*mb stuff, ya know.

On Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 8:05:59 PM UTC-5, wrote:
On Tue, 09 Feb 2021 20:02:26 GMT, (Scott Lurndal)
wrote:
Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet writes:
On 2/9/2021 9:52 AM, Scott Lurndal wrote:
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks/scie...lass-1.5902739



Wow!!! that is really cool! Here is to hoping it becomes available at
an affordable price.

It could potentially replace plastic??

Sounds like you can make it yourself. H2O2 + marine epoxy + vacuum bag.
What concentration of H2O2? It's pretty hard to get more than a 3%
solution. B*mb stuff, ya know.

Do you really think an * is going to help?

H202 and B*mb in the same post. Nah...they'll never even notice. ;-)

On Tue, 9 Feb 2021 17:16:58 -0800 (PST), DerbyDad03
wrote:

On Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 8:05:59 PM UTC-5, wrote:
On Tue, 09 Feb 2021 20:02:26 GMT, (Scott Lurndal)
wrote:
Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet writes:
On 2/9/2021 9:52 AM, Scott Lurndal wrote:
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks/scie...lass-1.5902739



Wow!!! that is really cool! Here is to hoping it becomes available at
an affordable price.

It could potentially replace plastic??

Sounds like you can make it yourself. H2O2 + marine epoxy + vacuum bag.
What concentration of H2O2? It's pretty hard to get more than a 3%
solution. B*mb stuff, ya know.

Do you really think an * is going to help?

H202 and B*mb in the same post. Nah...they'll never even notice. ;-)

I use H2O2 for mouthwash too. ;-)

On Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 9:49:28 PM UTC-5, wrote:
On Tue, 9 Feb 2021 17:16:58 -0800 (PST), DerbyDad03
wrote:

On Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 8:05:59 PM UTC-5, wrote:
On Tue, 09 Feb 2021 20:02:26 GMT, (Scott Lurndal)
wrote:
Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet writes:
On 2/9/2021 9:52 AM, Scott Lurndal wrote:
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks/scie...lass-1.5902739



Wow!!! that is really cool! Here is to hoping it becomes available at
an affordable price.

It could potentially replace plastic??

Sounds like you can make it yourself. H2O2 + marine epoxy + vacuum bag.
What concentration of H2O2? It's pretty hard to get more than a 3%
solution. B*mb stuff, ya know.

Do you really think an * is going to help?

H202 and B*mb in the same post. Nah...they'll never even notice. ;-)
I use H2O2 for mouthwash too. ;-)

That is the bomb!

writes:
On Tue, 09 Feb 2021 20:02:26 GMT, (Scott Lurndal)
wrote:

Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet writes:
On 2/9/2021 9:52 AM, Scott Lurndal wrote:
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks/scie...lass-1.5902739



Wow!!! that is really cool! Here is to hoping it becomes available at
an affordable price.

It could potentially replace plastic??

Sounds like you can make it yourself. H2O2 + marine epoxy + vacuum bag.

What concentration of H2O2? It's pretty hard to get more than a 3%
solution. B*mb stuff, ya know.

Rocket fuel.

Propellant-grade hydrogen peroxide is available to qualified buyers.
In typical circumstances, this chemical is sold only to companies
or government institutions that have the ability to properly handle
and utilize the material. Non-professionals have purchased hydrogen
peroxide of 70% or lower concentration (the remaining 30% is water
with traces of impurities and stabilizing materials, such as tin salts,
phosphates, nitrates, and other chemical additives), and increased
its concentration themselves[*].


[*] DO NOT DO THIS AT HOME

On Tue, 9 Feb 2021 18:53:05 -0800 (PST), DerbyDad03
wrote:

On Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 9:49:28 PM UTC-5, wrote:
On Tue, 9 Feb 2021 17:16:58 -0800 (PST), DerbyDad03
wrote:

On Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 8:05:59 PM UTC-5, wrote:
On Tue, 09 Feb 2021 20:02:26 GMT, (Scott Lurndal)
wrote:
Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet writes:
On 2/9/2021 9:52 AM, Scott Lurndal wrote:
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks/scie...lass-1.5902739



Wow!!! that is really cool! Here is to hoping it becomes available at
an affordable price.

It could potentially replace plastic??

Sounds like you can make it yourself. H2O2 + marine epoxy + vacuum bag.
What concentration of H2O2? It's pretty hard to get more than a 3%
solution. B*mb stuff, ya know.

Do you really think an * is going to help?

H202 and B*mb in the same post. Nah...they'll never even notice. ;-)
I use H2O2 for mouthwash too. ;-)

That is the bomb!

It's the bomb!

On Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 10:16:12 AM UTC-5, Scott Lurndal wrote:
writes:
On Tue, 09 Feb 2021 20:02:26 GMT, (Scott Lurndal)
wrote:

Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet writes:
On 2/9/2021 9:52 AM, Scott Lurndal wrote:
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks/scie...lass-1.5902739



Wow!!! that is really cool! Here is to hoping it becomes available at
an affordable price.

It could potentially replace plastic??

Sounds like you can make it yourself. H2O2 + marine epoxy + vacuum bag.

What concentration of H2O2? It's pretty hard to get more than a 3%
solution. B*mb stuff, ya know.
Rocket fuel.

Propellant-grade hydrogen peroxide is available to qualified buyers.
In typical circumstances, this chemical is sold only to companies
or government institutions that have the ability to properly handle
and utilize the material. Non-professionals have purchased hydrogen
peroxide of 70% or lower concentration (the remaining 30% is water
with traces of impurities and stabilizing materials, such as tin salts,
phosphates, nitrates, and other chemical additives), and increased
its concentration themselves[*].



[*] DO NOT DO THIS AT HOME

I've always loved that warning...

"Do not do/try this at home."

OK, I'll do at somebody else's house. I'll do it in my office. (When they let me back in.)

I'll do it at church. I'll do it in the diner on Main St.

Hey, I'm just following the rules. ;-)

On Wed, 10 Feb 2021 08:42:08 -0800 (PST), DerbyDad03
wrote:

On Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 10:16:12 AM UTC-5, Scott Lurndal wrote:
writes:
On Tue, 09 Feb 2021 20:02:26 GMT, (Scott Lurndal)
wrote:

Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet writes:
On 2/9/2021 9:52 AM, Scott Lurndal wrote:
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks/scie...lass-1.5902739



Wow!!! that is really cool! Here is to hoping it becomes available at
an affordable price.

It could potentially replace plastic??

Sounds like you can make it yourself. H2O2 + marine epoxy + vacuum bag.

What concentration of H2O2? It's pretty hard to get more than a 3%
solution. B*mb stuff, ya know.
Rocket fuel.

Propellant-grade hydrogen peroxide is available to qualified buyers.
In typical circumstances, this chemical is sold only to companies
or government institutions that have the ability to properly handle
and utilize the material. Non-professionals have purchased hydrogen
peroxide of 70% or lower concentration (the remaining 30% is water
with traces of impurities and stabilizing materials, such as tin salts,
phosphates, nitrates, and other chemical additives), and increased
its concentration themselves[*].



[*] DO NOT DO THIS AT HOME

I've always loved that warning...

"Do not do/try this at home."

OK, I'll do at somebody else's house. I'll do it in my office. (When they let me back in.)

I'll do it at church. I'll do it in the diner on Main St.


AND I WOULD EAT THEM IN A BOAT.
AND I WOULD EAT THEM WITH A GOAT...
AND I WILL EAT THEM, IN THE RAIN.
AND IN THE DARK. AND ON A TRAIN.
AND IN A CAR. AND IN A TREE.
THEY ARE SO GOOD, SO GOOD, YOU SEE!
SO I WILL EAT THEM IN A BOX.
AND I WILL EAT THEM WITH A FOX.
AND I WILL EAT THEM IN A HOUSE.
AND I WILL EAT THEM WITH A MOUSE.
AND I WILL EAT THEM HERE AND THERE.
SAY! I WILL EAT THEM ANYWHERE!

Hey, I'm just following the rules. ;-)


I DO SO LIKE GREEN EGGS AND HAM!
THANK YOU! THANK YOU, SAM I AM.

On Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 11:42:31 AM UTC-8, Leon wrote:
On 2/9/2021 9:52 AM, Scott Lurndal wrote:
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks/scie...lass-1.5902739

It could potentially replace plastic??

It IS plastic, just as Formica (phenolic polymer impregnated paper) is plastic. The transparency is useful, but
depends on the matching of index of refraction of cellulose and epoxy. Mainly, it will be useful because it
is fibrous (and tough) instead of shatter-prone.

The utility of wood, is that it is lightweight and inexpensive in thick sections, so makes good structures.
The beauty of wood comes from the grain and color, both of which are lacking in the transparent state.

On 2/10/2021 8:16 AM, Scott Lurndal wrote:
writes:
On Tue, 09 Feb 2021 20:02:26 GMT, (Scott Lurndal)
wrote:

Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet writes:
On 2/9/2021 9:52 AM, Scott Lurndal wrote:
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks/scie...lass-1.5902739



Wow!!! that is really cool! Here is to hoping it becomes available at
an affordable price.

It could potentially replace plastic??

Sounds like you can make it yourself. H2O2 + marine epoxy + vacuum bag.

What concentration of H2O2? It's pretty hard to get more than a 3%
solution. B*mb stuff, ya know.

Rocket fuel.
Propellant-grade hydrogen peroxide is available to qualified buyers.
In typical circumstances, this chemical is sold only to companies
or government institutions that have the ability to properly handle
and utilize the material. Non-professionals have purchased hydrogen
peroxide of 70% or lower concentration (the remaining 30% is water
with traces of impurities and stabilizing materials, such as tin salts,
phosphates, nitrates, and other chemical additives), and increased
its concentration themselves[*].
[*] DO NOT DO THIS AT HOME

You can buy 12% H2O2 on Amazon. $15/pint or $33/gallon.

On 2/9/2021 2:02 PM, Scott Lurndal wrote:
Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet writes:
On 2/9/2021 9:52 AM, Scott Lurndal wrote:
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks/scie...lass-1.5902739



Wow!!! that is really cool! Here is to hoping it becomes available at
an affordable price.

It could potentially replace plastic??

Sounds like you can make it yourself. H2O2 + marine epoxy + vacuum bag.



And of course the question every one is waiting for... Can the
transparent wood be stained to look like wood?

In all seriousness I think is pretty cool.

On 2/10/2021 10:42 AM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
On Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 10:16:12 AM UTC-5, Scott Lurndal wrote:
writes:
On Tue, 09 Feb 2021 20:02:26 GMT, (Scott Lurndal)
wrote:

Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet writes:
On 2/9/2021 9:52 AM, Scott Lurndal wrote:
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks/scie...lass-1.5902739



Wow!!! that is really cool! Here is to hoping it becomes available at
an affordable price.

It could potentially replace plastic??

Sounds like you can make it yourself. H2O2 + marine epoxy + vacuum bag.

What concentration of H2O2? It's pretty hard to get more than a 3%
solution. B*mb stuff, ya know.
Rocket fuel.

Propellant-grade hydrogen peroxide is available to qualified buyers.
In typical circumstances, this chemical is sold only to companies
or government institutions that have the ability to properly handle
and utilize the material. Non-professionals have purchased hydrogen
peroxide of 70% or lower concentration (the remaining 30% is water
with traces of impurities and stabilizing materials, such as tin salts,
phosphates, nitrates, and other chemical additives), and increased
its concentration themselves[*].



[*] DO NOT DO THIS AT HOME

I've always loved that warning...

"Do not do/try this at home."

OK, I'll do at somebody else's house. I'll do it in my office. (When they let me back in.)

I'll do it at church. I'll do it in the diner on Main St.

Hey, I'm just following the rules. ;-)



You left out "Hold my Beer!"

On Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:57:08 -0600, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet
wrote:

On 2/9/2021 2:02 PM, Scott Lurndal wrote:
Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet writes:
On 2/9/2021 9:52 AM, Scott Lurndal wrote:
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks/scie...lass-1.5902739



Wow!!! that is really cool! Here is to hoping it becomes available at
an affordable price.

It could potentially replace plastic??

Sounds like you can make it yourself. H2O2 + marine epoxy + vacuum bag.



And of course the question every one is waiting for... Can the
transparent wood be stained to look like wood?

Not sure but I'm sure you can paint red like cherry.

In all seriousness I think is pretty cool.

Cool but I'd like more details.

On Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 9:10:06 PM UTC-5, wrote:
On Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:57:08 -0600, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet
wrote:
On 2/9/2021 2:02 PM, Scott Lurndal wrote:
Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet writes:
On 2/9/2021 9:52 AM, Scott Lurndal wrote:
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks/scie...lass-1.5902739



Wow!!! that is really cool! Here is to hoping it becomes available at
an affordable price.

It could potentially replace plastic??

Sounds like you can make it yourself. H2O2 + marine epoxy + vacuum bag.



And of course the question every one is waiting for... Can the
transparent wood be stained to look like wood?
Not sure but I'm sure you can paint red like cherry.

In all seriousness I think is pretty cool.
Cool but I'd like more details.

Like "Will it scale?"

I'm sure that a 1 mm thick window has some purpose, but not in a high rise.

DerbyDad03 wrote:
On Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 9:10:06 PM UTC-5, wrote:
On Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:57:08 -0600, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet
wrote:
On 2/9/2021 2:02 PM, Scott Lurndal wrote:
Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet writes:
On 2/9/2021 9:52 AM, Scott Lurndal wrote:
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks/scie...lass-1.5902739



Wow!!! that is really cool! Here is to hoping it becomes available at
an affordable price.

It could potentially replace plastic??

Sounds like you can make it yourself. H2O2 + marine epoxy + vacuum bag.



And of course the question every one is waiting for... Can the
transparent wood be stained to look like wood?
Not sure but I'm sure you can paint red like cherry.

In all seriousness I think is pretty cool.
Cool but I'd like more details.

Like "Will it scale?"

I'm sure that a 1 mm thick window has some purpose, but not in a high rise.


You could layer it, like transparent plywood.

--
G Ross

On Friday, February 12, 2021 at 4:37:27 AM UTC-5, G Ross wrote:
DerbyDad03 wrote:
On Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 9:10:06 PM UTC-5, wrote:
On Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:57:08 -0600, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet
wrote:
On 2/9/2021 2:02 PM, Scott Lurndal wrote:
Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet writes:
On 2/9/2021 9:52 AM, Scott Lurndal wrote:
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks/scie...lass-1.5902739



Wow!!! that is really cool! Here is to hoping it becomes available at
an affordable price.

It could potentially replace plastic??

Sounds like you can make it yourself. H2O2 + marine epoxy + vacuum bag.



And of course the question every one is waiting for... Can the
transparent wood be stained to look like wood?
Not sure but I'm sure you can paint red like cherry.

In all seriousness I think is pretty cool.
Cool but I'd like more details.

Like "Will it scale?"

I'm sure that a 1 mm thick window has some purpose, but not in a high rise.


You could layer it, like transparent plywood.


The layers of plywood are glued together, alternating the grain
direction.

Can you glue up layers of transparent wood and maintain the
transparency?

Can you determine the grain direction once its gone transparent?
(Im sure it could be tracked during manufacturing, but can it be seen
by the naked eye?)

Those are the the types of details that would be good to have.

DerbyDad03 writes:
On Friday, February 12, 2021 at 4:37:27 AM UTC-5, G Ross wrote:

Like "Will it scale?"=20
=20
I'm sure that a 1 mm thick window has some purpose, but not in a high r=
ise.=20
=20

You could layer it, like transparent plywood.=20
=20

The layers of plywood are glued together, alternating the grain
direction.

Can you glue up layers of transparent wood and maintain the=20
transparency?

Did you read how transparent wood is created? Glue is a major
component.

On Fri, 12 Feb 2021 15:47:18 GMT, (Scott Lurndal)
wrote:

DerbyDad03 writes:
On Friday, February 12, 2021 at 4:37:27 AM UTC-5, G Ross wrote:

Like "Will it scale?"=20
=20
I'm sure that a 1 mm thick window has some purpose, but not in a high r=
ise.=20
=20

You could layer it, like transparent plywood.=20
=20

The layers of plywood are glued together, alternating the grain
direction.

Can you glue up layers of transparent wood and maintain the=20
transparency?

Did you read how transparent wood is created? Glue is a major
component.

Transparent particle board? IKEA would love it!

On Friday, February 12, 2021 at 10:47:23 AM UTC-5, Scott Lurndal wrote:
DerbyDad03 writes:
On Friday, February 12, 2021 at 4:37:27 AM UTC-5, G Ross wrote:
Like "Will it scale?"=20
=20
I'm sure that a 1 mm thick window has some purpose, but not in a high r=
ise.=20
=20

You could layer it, like transparent plywood.=20
=20

The layers of plywood are glued together, alternating the grain
direction.

Can you glue up layers of transparent wood and maintain the=20
transparency?

Did you read how transparent wood is created? Glue is a major
component.

What was actually written was this:

"...they infused the wood with a tough transparent epoxy".

Infusing wood with epoxy to fill the pores is very different than using epoxy (or any
other glue) to bond the resulting surfaces together.

Standard practice for bonding 2 smooth surfaces with epoxy is to scuff up the surface
to give it some bite. Probably not a good idea when trying to keep something transparent.

I'm not saying it can't be done, I'm just saying that it's a detail that would be good to know.
Just because glue was used (infused) to create the product doesn't mean it'll work for
bonding it while maintaining the transparency.

DerbyDad03 writes:
On Friday, February 12, 2021 at 10:47:23 AM UTC-5, Scott Lurndal wrote:
DerbyDad03 writes:
On Friday, February 12, 2021 at 4:37:27 AM UTC-5, G Ross wrote:
Like "Will it scale?"=20
=20
I'm sure that a 1 mm thick window has some purpose, but not in a high r=
ise.=20
=20

You could layer it, like transparent plywood.=20
=20

The layers of plywood are glued together, alternating the grain
direction.

Can you glue up layers of transparent wood and maintain the=20
transparency?

Did you read how transparent wood is created? Glue is a major
component.

What was actually written was this:

"...they infused the wood with a tough transparent epoxy".

Infusing wood with epoxy to fill the pores is very different than using epoxy (or any
other glue) to bond the resulting surfaces together.

Standard practice for bonding 2 smooth surfaces with epoxy is to scuff up the surface
to give it some bite. Probably not a good idea when trying to keep something transparent.

I'm not saying it can't be done, I'm just saying that it's a detail that would be good to know.
Just because glue was used (infused) to create the product doesn't mean it'll work for
bonding it while maintaining the transparency.

Or you could just infuse the epoxy into a stack of bleached wood which laminates
it as it's being infused under pressure.

On Friday, February 12, 2021 at 4:57:10 PM UTC-5, Scott Lurndal wrote:
DerbyDad03 writes:
On Friday, February 12, 2021 at 10:47:23 AM UTC-5, Scott Lurndal wrote:
DerbyDad03 writes:
On Friday, February 12, 2021 at 4:37:27 AM UTC-5, G Ross wrote:
Like "Will it scale?"=20
=20
I'm sure that a 1 mm thick window has some purpose, but not in a high r=
ise.=20
=20

You could layer it, like transparent plywood.=20
=20

The layers of plywood are glued together, alternating the grain
direction.

Can you glue up layers of transparent wood and maintain the=20
transparency?

Did you read how transparent wood is created? Glue is a major
component.

What was actually written was this:

"...they infused the wood with a tough transparent epoxy".

Infusing wood with epoxy to fill the pores is very different than using epoxy (or any
other glue) to bond the resulting surfaces together.

Standard practice for bonding 2 smooth surfaces with epoxy is to scuff up the surface
to give it some bite. Probably not a good idea when trying to keep something transparent.

I'm not saying it can't be done, I'm just saying that it's a detail that would be good to know.
Just because glue was used (infused) to create the product doesn't mean it'll work for
bonding it while maintaining the transparency.
Or you could just infuse the epoxy into a stack of bleached wood which laminates
it as it's being infused under pressure.

A definite maybe...