Ash bowl coloured Blue with gold embellished beading

I selected this piece of wood from my wood store and thought it was ideal for my needs, i was quite surprised at the large cracks that opened up once i started turning it, and thought at one point i was going to have to abandon the project. I was glad that i didn't and was very pleased with the finished result
I try to use this woodturning channel as a platform to share ideas, and to demonstrate to other wood workers the steps needed to achieve this.
I use many different types of wood in varying combinations, as well as combining this with resins, i tend to use glass cast 50 as i can use this without the need of a pressure pot.
For my finishes I use things like Wood dyes spirit based and water based, high gloss wax and
Boiled Linseed Oil - Danish oil and hard wax oil. I also like to experiment with differing textures to give my bowls a different feel to them
For my actual wood turning i use a galaxy DVR lathe 14 44 which is very versatile, which gives me the ability to turn a 14-inch bowl or spindle length of 44-inchs
Thank you very much for watching my channel and please feel free to leave comments below.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Steve... Lovely looking bowl... The blue and gold really complement each other and the natural inside is just right... Great video... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@thehampshirewoodturner]

Thanks Andy, I have made one of these before only a lot smaller, but i was particularly pleased with the way this one turned out

[@timponder7487]

Beautiful bowl Steveci really like the way the grain comes through the Blue👍🙌👍👏

[@thehampshirewoodturner]

Thanks Tim, That's the beautiful thing about Ash is the lovely grain

[@vernsteinbrecker3759]

Nice job, like the colour

[@thehampshirewoodturner]

Thanks Vern glad you liked it

[@tfturning]

Beautiful bowl Steve!! I like a lot about this, the overall shape, the beads, the colour! An all-round lovely piece! Thanks for sharing!

[@thehampshirewoodturner]

Thanks Tim, When I started this i had a rough idea of what i wanted to achieve but was very pleased with the out come, probably better than i thought

[@GabiFodorrasRO]

Friend you are very talented ... Congratulations on what you do !!!

[@thehampshirewoodturner]

Thank you Gabi im glad you liked it

[@WeeVal]

Gorgeous bowl Steve! 😃

[@thehampshirewoodturner]

Thanks Val

[@bootybandy]

Well done Steve. Looking at the size and depth of those cracks, I was surprised that the piece turned out as good as it did. Well done mate.

[@thehampshirewoodturner]

Thanks Brian, I very nearly gave up on this one, I had one shatter on me once before and it is quite a frightening experience, I wouldn't like to be stood in the way of a piece when it did, I get it would do you some serious damage

[@MoleValleyMaker]

Looks good Steve! Glad you were able to turn the cracks away!

[@thehampshirewoodturner]

I have to tell you it was touch and go, i was very close to putting this in the bin but glad i didnt

[@oneturnatatime6309]

Really gorgeous bowl Steve! And those golden rings made it look really elegant and nice combination of colors! Well done my friend 👌

[@thehampshirewoodturner]

Thanks Jojo, i really liked the way this one turned out

[@chrisgough2205]

Another stunning piece Steve, you certainly had your work cut out to save this one, and it worked out really well. Brilliant.

[@thehampshirewoodturner]

I nearly put this up when you were on holiday as i know how abhorrent you find colouring wood. LoL (look at me all down with the kids)

[@kevat9kcreations]

Very nice. I bought a Simon hope today with 4 arbour's. Love the rims

[@thehampshirewoodturner]

Hi Kev glad you enjoyed it, I love my hope sanding arm i wish i had bought one years ago, best tip i had with this was make sure you sand slow, ( below 500 rpm)

[@paulathompson5860]

nice job

[@thehampshirewoodturner]

Thanks Paula glad you liked it, I do love that blue, particularly on Ash allowing that grain to shine through

[@MikeHolton]

Morning Steve, that is just a beautiful bowl and great explanations, thanks! I now want to buy an airbrush 😃 thanks.

[@thehampshirewoodturner]

A very good morning to you Mike. I do think that wood dye can really enhance a piece of wood, but it's unbelievable how strong people's feelings are about this, I have had some really negative remarks when I have taken some into the club

[@MikeHolton]

@@thehampshirewoodturner Yeah that is the problem when working in a creative field, everyone has an opinion, you can't please everyone, so when it happens to me I just tell that that I can see their point of view and will think about it next time I do something similar 🤣

[@hilarykirkby4771]

Wonderful

[@thehampshirewoodturner]

Thank you! glad you enjoyed it

[@ClintHitchcock]

Beautiful piece Steve. Color is really nice. Sorry about earlier. Was watching blue light when your vid popped up.

[@thehampshirewoodturner]

Hi Clint, glad you liked it. I did have this up Friday but had a bit of a glitch in the video so took it down

[@Гена-ю9д]

Good work man👍👍👍unusual... &like to move your channel...

[@thehampshirewoodturner]

Much appreciated, glad you enjoyed it and hope you enjoy the rest of my channel

[@josephsmith452]

Awesome bowl Steve. Well done 👏

[@thehampshirewoodturner]

Thanks Joseph, I'm glad you enjoyed it