#36 Woodturning Golden Fire Sycamore Platter and First Airbrush Use

This week, I show how I created my Nick Agar inspired 'Golden Fire' small platter from sycamore using a dremel, airbrush (which was my first attempt) and gold gilt.
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*** Small Print and Disclaimer: Woodturning can be dangerous. The project in this video is a demonstration of a woodturning project suitable for beginners and is not intended to replace a physical lesson from an experienced woodturner.
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By copying these techniques, you do so at your own risk.
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[@jlynn732]

Great to see the process an artist goes through to create..

[@msabansmith]

Hey Micky. Thanks for watching. I'm pleased you found it interesting.

[@ianchappell4199]

Never tire of watching this lovely technique.....Cheers Martin

[@SmithMr1256]

The piece was beautiful. More importantly, your narration was superb.

[@johnveglio4433]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL 😃😃😃😃😃👍👍👍👍👍👍 Great job !!!!!

[@msabansmith]

Thanks John. Glad you like it.

[@adrianhope5514]

You are what wood turning needs keep up the good work you think out the box

[@peepers4763]

The golden fire project is gorgeous.

[@frodo6363]

Hi MartinVery impressed. Darn it, now I have another tool to add to my never ending tool list: an airbrush!!Thanks for sharing a beautiful pece.

[@alisterbailes5670]

Most impressed, an excellent example of air brush and gilt work. Can't wait to try it myself. Cheers.

[@doylepugmire5180]

You have inspired me to try some new texturing techniques and get into airbrushing. Your work has answered many questions I had concerning adding gilding. Thanks for sharing your expertise.

[@jkabholat]

Your eye for color is amazing.

[@msabansmith]

Thanks, Jackie. Very kind of you to say so. :-)

[@kristenblack3930]

that's beautiful! excellent work.

[@countrywoodcreationsnywv5055]

Colors are spot on in my opinion. Beautiful

[@DOGTAGx50Cal]

Another great looking peace, for me you got the balance of all the colours just right.

[@FromDarkness2Light203]

Three Seconds into the video and I had to Comment on it..Awesome Sir Super Wood Work

[@MikeWaldt]

I think I can say without fear of contradiction, that is one of the most enjoyable and informative videos I have had the pleasure to watch Martin. An absolutely stunning piece, and your airbrush skills are amazing, and the texturing technique while very unorthodox, is very, very effective. Superb work mate, well done. Take care Mike

[@bertiehanna3570]

Show design for plant stand

[@Manicreative]

Although I do not understand your language , your works fascinate me . You are very good.

[@broadsideguy967]

Martin, this one is truly outstanding. Great the way you allowed the piece to develop. Some really interesting techniques to get us thinking and hopefully out into the shed. The red edge to the inside of the rim really finished the piece in my opinion. Well done pal. Cheers. Dave

[@martinboyle6632]

Fantastic looking piece Martin. Really nice seeing the process.

[@CARDIACMEDIA]

I've watched a lot of woodturning videos and this is now one of my all time favourites! Firstly, anyone who uses the term 'wally' in a self deprecating manner is a winner in my book. Secondly, so much of the joy of woodworking is in the experimentation, trying new techniques and seeing what works, and admitting what didn't. This video is a perfect example of that in action, so thank you for resisting the temptation to edit out the bits that didn't. And finally, this piece is stunning! Opulent is a spot on description. What a great result, and thanks for sharing the experience with us!

[@Boslandschap1]

Though the platter isn't my personal favourite, I really like how you try and experiment, finding out what works for you and what doesn't. Nice out of the box thinking, very creative, well done.

[@williampitzer5174]

Very nice and I too "engineer on the fly" love it.

[@geoffmontgomery8980]

Absolutely gorgeous piece of work. Wonderful video.

[@msabansmith]

Thank you very much for your kind words Spinning Splinters. I hope you continue to enjoy my productions. All the best, Martin

[@IanMaude]

That was a fabulous video Martin! The mixture of skills required to complete the piece, not to mention your eye for detail were fascinating to watch. I liked the black actually but it was interesting to see you change your mind and start over again. More of the same please :) I can't believe that was nearly 30 minutes, it flew by!

[@RoxyIB]

OMG, you are not the only one who is impresses with this piece. There are just some things that love taking stain and some that don't. You made it work like a fine wine at sunset. I can't wait to see what you do next.

[@nickymur873]

Hi Martin, brilliant video just started woodturning about six months and love it. Watching all of your work keeps me in the workshop all my spare time. Keep her lit

[@ksingleton101]

I think the hardest thing for an artist to do is stop before he/she ruin the piece. You sir have it down pat. Love the piece. Thanks for sharing.

[@geoffspierling3206]

Hi Martin, I have just watched this item for the second time, I think, that it's great. After this I am going down to my !"work shop" now I know what sort of things i would like to try. You have explaind the methods realy clearly. I will try to do what I want to do next and try and send you a photo. Keep going mate yoi are an insperation. Geoff.

[@msabansmith]

Good evening Geoff. Thank you for your kind comment. It's a privilege to be able to inspire people through KZbin. All the best, Martin

[@MarkW00dy]

Very Nice :) ,and good to see the whole transformation from blank to finished article , a great help and inspiration for me as a beginner :)

[@MarkKohrmann]

Lol... 27:58 "...better put the gold gilt away before I get too carried away with it." Thank you for letting us in on your creative process and proving that even someone who can turn out such a lovely piece still wrestles with the inclination to over-work his projects, just like the rest of us!

[@msabansmith]

Hi Mark. Thanks for watching and commenting. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@gardeningdianne]

Sorry I have no criticisms so I cannot leave you feedback on your finished item. But I can leave you with heaps of praise for a fantastic finished item. Well done.

[@CarlJacobson]

Absolutely gorgeous Martin! I love the contract in the piece. Thank you for sharing! Take care, Carl

[@woodshop5367]

Very nicely done Martin. Thanks very much for the video. Regards, Newt

[@gedwardlarson5980]

Very interesting to watch. You have given me more ideas to try on the lathe. Very nice piece.

[@icespeckledhens]

It's a stunning piece with those colours enhancing it. Thanks James

[@msabansmith]

Cheers, James.

[@patbaines1173]

AWESOME, love it, great job and beautiful work.

[@sanjose6018]

You beautiful people with talent and style are indeed a gift to humanity. Awesome piece. I love it. Great video.

[@JimG31547]

Martin, That is an absolutely beautiful piece. The sharing of your technic is much appreciated and very inspiring. Thank you for sharing and for all you are doing for the turning community. Jim

[@spwoodart]

Super nice! I like the texturing techniques and how you like to experiment. Nice selections of music too.

[@spwoodart]

+Martin Saban-Smith I always liked his Viking style bowls and texturing techniques. However, your pieces are great! I really like the screw driver method, I've Ben wanting to try hammering the sides of screws to texture. Anyway, keep the wonderful videos and work coming. Cheers!

[@lenitadubrijnov8929]

I want it. That's so beautiful. Congratulations.

[@msabansmith]

Thank you very much for your kind words Lola. I am so pleased you enjoyed the video. I hope you continue to enjoy my productions. Martin

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Well done. I like your texturing approach. Sam

[@msabansmith]

Hi Sam! Thank you. Great to hear from you. I hope you are well.

[@martymorgan9977]

I did not see the end product coming! That is beautiful, taking chances is individual creativity and this proves it. Great job

[@RHumphrey]

Very nice. Love the texturing and airbrushing! Rod

[@martinwatson2235]

just started turning after early retirement so catching up with some videos etc just have to say I think your work is amazing and looking forward to trying some of your ideas.many many thanks Martin Watson

[@buns465]

Very impressive, a pleasure to watch

[@danieljohns3278]

That is the most beautiful and interesting platter I've ever seen

[@baconsoda]

That is really beautiful. I kept thinking "Stop, stop" when you said what you were going to do next because the piece looked so good with each stage of decoration but, thankfully, you couldn't hear me and did a wonderful job. I learned lots of stuff, thank you. Best Wishes, Brendan.

[@baaskabaaska5091]

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[@teamwild_UK]

Fantastic work Martin. I'm impressed with the try it an see approach to the texture. It's something I want to try more of but have always been worried about wrecking the piece so have tended to stick with tried and tested texturing tools. Really enjoyed the video. Cheers, Ben.

[@rayebersole7444]

Very good looking bowl. I love you work

[@jkabholat]

That is beautiful

[@msabansmith]

Thanks for watching, Jackie. I'm pleased you like it.

[@Cactinaes]

Awesome piece Martin!

[@hawkeye10100]

A great video Martin has put ideas in my head. In the USA we call what you did with your hammer and Dremel tool stippling. I have done this in wood using a router with a small pointed bit. I just set the router down on the workpiece and lift one side of the router up and letting it down to make a dimple. You just keep raising it up and down while moving the router a little at a time. The bit you use and how deep you set it changes the pattern. Try it on some scrap and see if you like it.

[@theraVen27]

oh wow this is truly incredible. I would have named it "Spartans Serving" as it reminds me of a Spartan shield and is a serving platter. you make this look so easy, a true pro! an artist!

[@TripleG69]

Stunning piece.

[@chrisduchnowski3757]

That looks fantastic , great work 👌👍

[@msabansmith]

Thank you very much for your kind words Chris. I am so pleased you enjoyed the video. I hope you continue to enjoy my productions.All the best, Martin

[@icespeckledhens]

This has worked out extremely well, especially when you were experimenting with the texturing and airbrush. Lovely result Thanks James

[@Ronalcock1]

Tis is absolutely beautiful

[@chiefstaffy4259]

Beautiful and awesome mate 👏👍

[@Instone09ine]

Stunning job well done!

[@danielparker1808]

wonderful job on that platter martin

[@msabansmith]

Hi Daniel. Thank you for your comment. I hope you continue enjoying my other videos. All the best, Martin

[@GargamelGoest]

Martin, loving the videos so far. Keep up the good work, I'm "chuffed to bits" to watch these! You may want to took into an air powered "needler". It usually used to remove paint from steel, or to remove slag from Arc welds, but it's gentle enough to use on your palm without any damage, kinda tickles actually. It leaves an interesting textured look to wood, probably would have been perfect for your rim.

[@charlotterose25hay77]

I found your video whilst searching on how to airbrush. Awesome, very informative, and exactly what I was looking for. An enjoyable video especially as you redo parts where you don't like your result. You don't get that in other videos which made this all the more informative.

[@msabansmith]

Hi Charlotte. Many thanks for your kind words. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video - there's never anything wrong going back and putting something you don't like right. :-) All the best, Martin

[@gayle525]

Absolutely gorgeous.

[@msabansmith]

Thanks for your comment, Gayle. Glad you enjoyed the video. All the best, Martin

[@carolriley569]

What a stunning piece...it is well named and really shows the fire!

[@PENFOLD1962]

Stunning... in fact A RED HOT PIECE, well done Martin. I think you'll be seeing more turners having a go at that kind of texturing! Thanks for sharing. Cheers Andy

[@swiv03]

superb. Stunning work of art.

[@msabansmith]

Thanks for your comment. Glad you enjoyed the video. All the best,Martin

[@daddyrabbitt]

Hello from North Dakota, USA. Saw this video and was very impressed at the bowl you created. Appreciate the way you explain everything.

[@msabansmith]

Thanks, David. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video. Have you seen the Golden Fire Revisited project I posted a couple of months ago?

[@weswoods4814]

Beautiful piece Martin! I enjoyed your texturing method, I'd never thought of taking a piece off the lathe and smacking it with random tools. Awesome!

[@mikenichols4328]

Fantastic demonstration - very inspirational. Must try one myself.

[@marilynlefler3557]

You are so funny as welll as smart. You are a hit keep up the good work I also like your your, keep going 😊❤️🇺🇸

[@Ronalcock1]

Absolutely beautiful. Ron

[@msabansmith]

Thanks, Ron.

[@rexoats8008]

Hi, many thanks for getting me back into wood turning. Your videos are both informative and entertaining. One of the best. May it continue. Rex

[@msabansmith]

Good morning Rex. Thank you for your kind comment. It's a privilege to be able to inspire people through KZbin and I am glad you're woodturning again. All the best, Martin

[@pmwoodstudio]

Fabulous-o-sooo! Great tech and finished piece, thanks for inspiring us all and keep em coming... Preston

[@christopheratkinson5448]

Awesome piece

[@pdw1959]

Your very informative and a joy to watch. Thank you for sharing you talents.

[@TheGeorrrge]

Beautiful piece !

[@msabansmith]

Hi Illumi. Thank you for your comment. Best wishes, Martin

[@mikeatkinson5611]

Martin, I think that is one of the most beautiful pieces you have created yet. The video was very educational and enjoyable to watch. Great job my friend.

[@paulparker5696]

Stunning Martin, this is the second turning video of yours I’ve watch. The colours on this piece are brilliant.

[@keithspringford6602]

Lovely work.

[@scottgaber2267]

What a beautiful piece. Thank you so much for the very informative video.

[@rolandnagyuk]

lovely piece of art! I really like what you've don't to the middle and the side of that platter! thanks for the video

[@jisu222]

I think you nailed it. Brilliant piece

[@gems8116]

That's beautiful. Your airbrush blending is perfect!

[@T67Moon]

Very nice project.

[@CheapChizzlinMooch]

This is my first video of yours and as you stated about the gold...I am impressed. Great work. I too am a novice woodworker sand would love to be full time. However that may have to wait a bit. Thanks for the video, very inspiring......Mooch, BTW also a new sub

[@adrianolsen-woodhamwoodtur4980]

Wonderful work, Martin ! I’m inspired to try this myself !

[@trevsutton8185]

Wow Martin that is beautiful!!...I really thought you'd lost it when you started belting it with a claw hammer but you obviously you know your stuff because the effect is perfect!!... Loved the airbrushing too, great video. Thanks and keep up the good work. Trev

[@frankkeller2649]

Really nice piece thanks....

[@digitaIgorilla]

Those colours... I See You! The lidless eye. Looks great :)

[@johnangus7026]

Love your sense of exploration... Brilliant and inspiring !

[@anthonymaida5718]

Really Really Beautiful Martin.

[@tomcartmill3456]

Yes, it is great, good colour and shape.

[@scottpetrie8707]

Awesome job!!

[@Big222Dog]

Really enjoying you colouring work. I've been needing some inspiration to get me back to being creative on my wood lathe & your work is doing that. Thanks for sharing. Hugo

[@donfillenworth1721]

Some very interesting techniques. I'm new to your channel. I'll be following your efforts for sure. Very well done!

[@StasiSLG]

Beautiful piece man

[@msabansmith]

Hi Stasi. Thanks for your comment. Much appreciated. All the best, Martin

[@junebingham4213]

wow I love it, its amazing what a bit of texture can bring out in a piece. love the colours also

[@BlindWoodTurner]

Hi Martin !! You get out what you put in and that bowl sounds absolutely stunning.This video was indeed entertaining,useful and inspirational...........Amazing !! Take care and thank you. Chris.

[@Spaulding19721023]

fabulous piece sir!!! nice job!!

[@frankhiebert492]

That is amazing Martin. Love your work.

[@joeconley1981]

Wow amazing. Keep up the great work. I always look forward to seeing the new stuff that you guys make. It never gets boring and always surprises me with absolute amazement every time. And just when you think you've seen all that could be done with wood you guys take it to the next level again with no disappointment. So thanks to the wood turning community I'll have endless high quality vids to watch and never get bored watching them. So once again a big thank you goes out to all of you guys for all of your hard work. You guys really capture the endless opportunities of wood turning.