A Unique Way To Salvage Wood

This piece will be available for sale. If you're interested, please send me an email at [e-mail] or wait for it to become available for sale on my website adamsenwoodcraft.com.
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If you're interested in winning the ridiculous giveaway, leave a comment with the phrase noted in the video, but please do not fall for any scams. I will cover shipping cost. You must be over 18 to join the giveaway, and no purchase is necessary. The winner will be picked randomly on or after August 17, 2024. Good luck and thanks for watching!
This project was a result of me chomping at the bit to try something different. I have used this stabilizing technique on a few projects, and I wanted to try it on a larger scale. The chunk of maple I started with came from a tree that fell over 5 years ago, and it had been kicking around my shop slowly decaying, spalting, and rotting until I finally built a wood-drying kiln last year. Needless to say, this chunk of wood probably would have been rejected even as firewood given how much rot was present, but for my purposes that was what made it so enticing. The stabilization process of applying and cutting back many thin layers of epoxy ensured that the wood became more and more stable, and by adding color and pigments the grain structure absorbed and dispersed the resin in very unique "natural" ways. In the world of fine furniture, the staining effect that tinted resin has on wood is generally considered a negative. However, one of the advantages of using this "staining" technique is that it does not end up changing the original color from the entire surface of the wood. Rather, it chooses the path of least resistance, staining only the softer areas and leaving the harder areas virtually untouched. Let's call it an artificial way to enhance the natural variances in wood density.
I have a bit of a waiting list of commissions, but let me know if you want to see more projects like this. The ideas are limitless! Also, let me know what you think of that black interior. I have been wanting to try the Black 4.0 for a while, and I felt it enabled me to lean in to the rough and imperfect finish on the interior in a way that embraces the struggle... blah blah blah ok fine yes I was just trying to hide my lazya$$ tool marks and the ugly punky wood. No biggie, but I kinda like it this way.
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[@alexlandy8073]

It would be nice to give my wife a present for our anniversary in about a week while im deployed at the moment. Your woodworking work is always amazing and I'm always looking forward to the next uploads you make. But hopefully whoever gets it loves ot too. Also I want your splatter,

[@DavidAdamsen]

Congratulations @alexlandy8073, you are the winner. Please contact me via email at [e-mail] to share your details and claim your prize. I am sweetening the deal with an actual piece of woodturning, not just the splatter, which of course, you can decline or accept if you wish. Please reach out to me at your earliest convenience. I will wait 7 days from today, so midnight on 8/10 is your deadline. Cheers!

[@pannikt4615]

It's both so bizarre and so amazing ! Thank you for the video ! 😊

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks for watching!

[@ForsakenGrevas]

That reverse shot of the bore entering the piece seen through the hole in the side was a great moment. I imagine setting up the cameras to catch all these satisfying shots must significantly extend the work time.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks and yes it certainly does!

[@ForsakenGrevas]

@@DavidAdamsen Well, you should know that the effort is definitely noticed and appreciated.

[@DavidAdamsen]

@@ForsakenGrevas Well thank you, I appreciate that!

[@carlspringle9342]

WOW David!!!! What a piece you have created. At first I thought a whole resin pour, thanks for not going that way. The resin style you did is awesome. You worked with what mother nature gave you and you created an absolutely gorgeous turning. Thanks for sharing David.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you very much!

[@anafavazza4912]

coincido, pensé lo mismo y tuve miedo. Esta creación es maravillosa, es escultura.

[@roomi2222]

It is perfectly imperfect; just like a wicked smile ... Thanks mate for sharing with us. Loved it.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

[@jasdog71]

The black inside actually creates a sense of shape and dimension. Really impressed at how the finished object looks.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks so much!

[@user-wg7dx7er8w]

Good morning 🌅, I am new to your channel, great looking 👀 project, I have just looked back at your channel, some very interesting work projects, I have some interesting pieces to, very similar to yours, I am hoping to turn them later in the year, I need to get some resin and pigment, keep up the good work, France.

[@WoodturningWithJohnMarro]

Took us on a great journey! Wonderful work as always.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you John!

[@cheryl3895]

It's very unique and very beautiful, like always. It get really happy when I see you have a new video out. Thank you for sharing your art with us.

[@joycemiller6188]

this is a very cool and interesting piece. the mat interior is great. i like that big grin.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you very much!

[@gratchets]

It looks like an ancient piece that survived a fire...or some primordial being that has a truly wicked grin 😊 Also, congratulations on the baby!🎉

[@DavidAdamsen]

Lol thank you!

[@wesleyehowell]

@@gratchets I agree! It's either beautiful, or I'll never look at butternut squash as something to eat again!

[@GuillaumeBoutroue]

if i write " i want your robust" can win it instead of the splatters? 😈🤣 To be serious your are a real artist, continue inspire us with yours creations.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks! Lol I really wish I could give away a Robust AB. Maybe someday!

[@nelsoncam123]

love the modern X-ray effect that doesn't remove from your classic look

[@heathermacmillan962]

AMAZING! This is the kind of turning I LOVE! Even before hollowing it out...Bizarre is beautiful 😁👍💙 (oh...I want your splatter!!!)

[@areasevenpro]

I'm glad I logged in for another David Adamsen video. 🪵

[@DavidAdamsen]

Me too!

[@johnnyb95678]

So difficult to turn, so strange to look at. Yet at the same time, I couldn't stop watching. I always enjoy watching you turn truly amazing pieces.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you very much for watching!

[@D.K.Lodbrok]

"I want your splatter!" 😂

[@MCsCreations]

Stunning piece, David! Amazing work!!! 😃 It's great to see you back! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you and same to you!

[@mikeebright8096]

Remarkable videography. Other worldly.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks so much!

[@-MacCat-]

For the first 15 minutes I thought "It's impossible to polish a turd.", but with enough talent and ingenuity we've been shown it can be done. Great work David! Thanks for sharing it with us

[@Dan_Corkery]

I want your splatter.. ..never thought I'd be saying that today when I got up this morning! 😁 Seriously, really enjoyed the video.. masterful work as always..truly a work of art. Kudos 😉👍

[@TotalBoat]

We absolutely love how this turned out!!!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you!

[@geezermaxamus]

It always amazes me every time I watch one of your vids. You,sir, are damn good at what you do!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks so much! I appreciate you watching!

[@geezermaxamus]

@@DavidAdamsen I've been watching you for a couple of years and i will not miss a video of yours.

[@williamellis8993]

Beautiful, David. The effect from the multiple layers of stabilization is great. The black interior and edges was a perfect finish there, too. Congratulations on the new addition to your family. Bill

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you so much, Bill!

[@rambladesmanmoe6291]

I was excited to see a new video from you this morning. It didn’t disappoint.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching!

[@jayscott306]

Flawless, David. Just wonderful the way you worked it with the different treatments and colours. Incredible production.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks so much!!

[@marcowischt45]

Absolutely fantastic piece! Very nice! 👍

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks Marco!

[@karenstafford724]

That's certainly something very different. Very nice.❤❤🎉

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks Karen!

[@williamweaver4946]

"I Want Your Splatter" but not only that. This piece is gorgeous. I love the contrast from the flat black/grey to the multi-colored exterior! Great job David!!!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you so much William!

[@karengilchrist9774]

Wow! That's amazing! I loved watching you work the inside, That's a view we don't often get to see. That Black 4.0 is something else.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks Karen!

[@Aylen-jh6yq]

A LOT of work but awesome result! As usual these videos of yours are both relaxing yet tension inducing (due to possible breakage) That blacked out interior came out so well! I always look forward to the next one David!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you very much for watching!

[@catmom34]

My goodness gracious!, what an absolutely stunning piece. It looks like an archeologist found it in a newly discovered cave and is about to be placed in a museum dedicated to exceptional ancestral artifacts. Love the black interior. Oh yeah, I want your splatter.

[@carmenschulz1016]

Wow! Absolutely stunning. The process was confusing until the red, but I still had no idea what was coming. I love the distressed, weathered look.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks for watching!

[@tf484]

As you so often do, amazing piece. A gentle curved shape broken by the voids, really well done. Really liked the layering of color with the epoxy to stabilize was great, gives such depth. Personally I liked the natural grain on the inside, but the flat black does a great job enhancing both the voids and keeping the eye on the outside shape.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you so much!

[@pinayditha]

I can see the wicked smile😀 The way you execute your video arrangement is aww…mazing!😍 Hats off!!❤️❤️❤️

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@laibladamlaibladam5801]

Verry good!....Perfect! 👍👍👍👍👍😀

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you!

[@suziwankenobi8807]

C'est toujours un plaisir de vous regardez créer. Merci depuis la Nouvelle-Calédonie. 🌺🌿🇨🇵

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks so much for watching! Cheers from 🇺🇸

[@felocarp]

What a stunning piece of lathe-turned art! Just Superb. Thanks!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you very much!

[@lyndaowen2154]

I was very uncertain about this peace but I was wrong -- It turned out just beautiful -- great job!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks Lynda!

[@waltwhybrewwoodworking]

Thanks for sharing. I like it a lot. You put a lot of time and effort to into your pieces and I enjoy watching.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks very much!

[@tonyahogan3673]

I love it and I like that it's open ❤

[@paulplager9498]

I like the shape of the vessel. I'm not sure about the red though. I do appreciate your work and very much enjoy your videos. Keep it up.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks for your candor, Paul!

[@peterrauch6604]

Beautiful! Wonderfully creative!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you, Peter!

[@jackiedejong5981]

Absolutely stunning!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks!

[@LitaElera]

First I didn't understand why applying a layer of color to the piece and then removing it by turning over it. Then the result began to appear, and I realized it was genius: the various successive colors that have penetrated unevenly into the wood according to its density and inclusions give it unequalled color and volume. Well done! Beautiful video again.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you so much!

[@brenna-oh6uy]

Beautiful piece!! And It also looks like the Mayor in "The Nightmare Before Christmas" ---amazing!!

[@jimbrock8928]

It still lives on love it

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks!

[@Smarttip-dk3ou]

3. This video is definitely worth watching. It's magical to see how simple materials can be turned into useful and creative items. I highly recommend this video to anyone interested in DIY projects

[@DavidAdamsen]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@peterclausen1379]

FINALLY 👏 ...Red is my favorite color and I have searched for videos, where the artist are using red epoxy. Of all the videos ive seen its almost only black, dark blue, dark green and purple - so now im going to keep an eye out for your videos in hope of seeing the reds again. Nice Vase - all though it was a little nerve wrecking along the way.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Well thanks so much! You won’t have long to wait!

[@CindyVan14]

Certainly does have a macabre smile doesn’t it. 😂 Great piece!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks Cindy!

[@cejkwo100]

WOW, I mean WOW!

[@DavidAdamsen]

✌️

[@James-cf7my]

This looks amazing, and that dried resin cup looked awesome as well. I want your splatter

[@nedphoenix631]

Love the videography!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Much appreciated!

[@stun9771]

Clever use of the laser to see remaining thickness of wall, where the hole is…👍🏻

[@rodolfogilvanfantim2822]

BOM DIA DAVID, MUITO BOM FICOU ESSA PEÇA, PARABENS, PELA TECNICA USADA , PARABENS.

[@GigaCahd967]

Beautiful work as always.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you!

[@susielopresti7879]

Oh my! Amazing artwork and. Feist for our eyes. Thank you.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you too!

[@milindaboyer6726]

This would make such a cool lamp! Nicely done.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you!

[@christinadoyle2611]

I might be too late but i really want your splatter. Im a fluid artist who grew up around art of every medium...glass, wood, clay, metal, paint. I love your videos. There's two other woodworkers i watch and its so neat to see the distinct styles of each of you. Your art is amazing and anyone would be lucky to win a piece. ❤

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks for watching!

[@tonyahogan3673]

I love watching your videos 😻

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks!!

[@brianrawleigh7242]

Love it! I WANT YOUR SPLATTER!!

[@ryrose8376]

Incredibly beautiful art...

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you!

[@matthewwirz8112]

"I want your splatter" That is of course if it's still available. Love your work!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you!

[@stevebloch3184]

Absolutely fantastic.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks Steve!

[@user-sp4jx5lo1h]

Я очень люблю смотреть на работу этого Мастера Красоты. Спасибо❤

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you so much

[@DavidBird-uu8km]

Very nice, a great piece of art. The camera work is beauty to see. " I Want Your Splatter", Thanks for another great viedo.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you very much!

[@deborahackroyd1036]

Wow! Just WOW! ❤❤❤

[@DavidAdamsen]

❤️

[@Timber81]

You inspire me. Thank you!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Wow, thank you! I appreciate you watching!

[@imtired6104]

I want your splatter. I love these videos!

[@lancesavageau8698]

Beutiful , no suprise here. Nice job.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you!

[@stantheman9072]

Welcome back! Other vloggers I’ve been watching just don’t match your style, craftsmanship, or creativity. Your wood turning skills on the lathe are pretty darn impressive, too.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks for watching!!

[@michellefalcon3573]

I want your spatter it’s stunning 🤩

[@patriciasmith7930]

That beautiful, you always do beautiful work ❣️❣️❣️

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks so much!

[@loul8766]

AMAZING CRAFTSMANSHIP!!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you!

[@MrPossumeyes]

Your pieces are always beautiful, David.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you!

[@joecantdance494]

Astonished at the creativity on show here. Simply outstanding

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you!

[@melvinrollins3400]

As always amaing work ! Thank you for sharing

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you!

[@evilotis01]

i *love* the matte black interior

[@DavidAdamsen]

👊

[@lisag8610]

Thank you for sharing your amazing artistry with us!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks for watching!

[@jennybignell2624]

Fantastic camera work loved it

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you very much!

[@fiberotter]

As you were finishing, only one word came to mind.....Organic.

[@DavidAdamsen]

🤌🤌🤌🤌

[@lisawheeler53]

Unique and complex! Amazing work!!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you!

[@SquirrelWhisperer53]

The keyhole and the view through it are quite mesmerizing! Someone did some great camera work. Very interesting stabilizing method. Another turner I watch recommends using a silicone barbecue brush to avoid hairs getting stuck in epoxy.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you very much! Yes, the silicone brushes work some of the time I’ve found that they aren’t as good at controlling the amount of epoxy as bristle brushes are.

[@428Mario]

Great art! Is the real talent the turning or the gift of being able to see the potential of a peice of wood almost everyone would throw away. Think the latter.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you very much!

[@wernerpfeifer]

👍👍👍Grandios!

[@anafavazza4912]

Una escultura tan hermosa, tan hermosa. Tuve miedo hasta el final de que la cubrieras con epoxi, mucho miedo. El respeto a los espacios vacíos la hace maravillosa.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you so much!

[@susanburrows5288]

The shape and open side reminds me strongly of Oogie Boogie and his big mouth from "Nightmare Before Christmas". I LIKE IT! I've never seen anyone do stabilizing with many layers this way, the end colors are fascinating. I want your splatter.

[@MillerWoodturning]

Wow. That looked like a rough turn but was well worth it in the end.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks so much!

[@LynnGorman]

Wow, that was a lot of work!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Yes, many many days!

[@jpre2778]

Reminds me of boogie boogie from The Nightmare before Christmas.

[@debradavis9331]

Too cool. Love it

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks!

[@StanWatt.]

Bravissimo!

[@Patty-ki1to]

I really love this piece. You do excellent work. This piece is museum worthy, it looks like a relic from the past. Congratulations on your new baby. "I want your splatter." Keep up the great work.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you very much!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Congratulations, @Patty-ki1to you are the winner! Please contact me at [e-mail] with your shipping details. I decided to include an actual piece of woodturning in with the splatter, so hopefully you are still interested! Please contact me by 8/24/2024 at 11:59 PM EST. If I don't hear from you by then, I will choose another winner.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Hi @Patty-ki1to, since I have not heard from you, I am choosing a new winner.

[@repunzalrepunzal6063]

The black interior really helps the brilliance of the the outer colors stand out. Gorgeous!!!!You could possibly nestle another piece of art inside this artistic piece. Or lights would be beautiful. It’s lovely. I want your splatter!!!!

[@DavidAdamsen]

That’s a cool idea!

[@JuJuR17]

I kept saying “stop, stop, no more you’re going to ruin it.” Wow I’m sure glad you couldn’t hear me. Amazing!!!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks! Yeah it’s always risky turning stuff like this.

[@valeriehenschel1590]

Sure, I want your splatter! Not sure how it will work into a piece, but why not enjoy pondering the possibilities.

[@user-jh8wu4fx3i]

incredible

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks!

[@bradwiebelhaus7065]

Interesting piece.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks.

[@johnmcdonald323]

Wood art 🎨 ✨️ 👌 😊!!! Very well done Maestro 😊!!!!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you!

[@nathanbruns7053]

Absolutely gnarly my guy! Super cool.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks Nathan