Technically, these are the second set I've done like this. I forgot to take pictures of the first set due to a time crunch.
To make these, I fill my blank insert molds about halfway with clear resin. I then fill them as much as possible with cherry wood curls/shavings. I let them sit a few minutes before topping off with more resin and try to cram some more wood into the mold.
I had attempted this with redwood shavings, but lighter woods are almost transparent once the resin goes into the pressure pot.
This post got me to look through your history, you've got great taste in materials. The "chonk mold" with the figure inside is my fav. Good stuff!
Thank you.