"Foggy Wheat", resin, wheat, birch wood vase turned on the lathe for O.U.R. at ArtForOUR.org

[@monopinionestcelle-ci6650]

You say it's your therapy, warching and listening to you is therapeutic for me. Your experiment are soo beautiful.

[@artgivinghope]

I'm glad to hear it! Thank you.

[@stevenseverance3692]

I Love it! The cracks and natural blemishes give the piece a bit of a "Autumn 🍂🍁 Harvest Look". Don't ever let someone else become a so called "Critic" as to what is worthy or worthless. Keep Up the Great Work! Sincerely Yours 🤠 Mr Severance, "The Cake 😋 🍰🎂 🥳🎉 🎊 Man".

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you very much! www.artgivinghope.org/our/art-listed-by-artist/dan-preece

[@stevenseverance3692]

@@artgivinghope People are always wanting to be a big time critic but alas never ever let that get You Down. By the Way I Think what You and Your Family do by Helping to Rescue Children is Top's in My Way of Looking at Life. God Bless 🙏🙏 You and Your Family. Sincerely Yours 🤠 Mr Severance, "The Cake 😋 🍰🎂 🥳🎉 🎊 Man".

[@ronaldbesch6140]

Hey Dan I just wanted to commend you on what your doing for Underground Railroad!!!! You've become an inspiration for me, and many others!!! I have to say I've become addicted to watching your channel!!! You've created some amazing art!!! Keep up the great work and God bless 🙌 you and your family!!!! My name is Ronald from San Antonio, Texas thank you !!!!!

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you very much Ron!

[@bhupendrasinghpinny1117]

Hay man I must say that in my point of view you are the artist of next level amazing imagination with unbelievable things wonderful

[@vickiejenkinson2468]

My first visit. Cannot afford money donation but I will watch and leave like and sometimes comments. I really like this bowl. And your comment... you'll probably ALWAYS be learning at this craft. Thank you for sharing your video. Your goal for O.U.R. is a good one! Stay safe

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you!!

[@michaelvonderburgh9221]

...love the tasty jazz piano on the track!!

[@artgivinghope]

You bet!

[@jmfoty4280]

Thank you for your commitment to ridding the world of child trafficking. It is such a worthy cause! I also love your creativity!

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you very much!

[@cmmc3400]

Just on my second video by this maker, pretty happy with what I saw so far. I thought I would tell on myself to help others. When I have a natural product cleanup, especially if it is dusty, I use a leaf blower. I used to do it with my van back when I could get out for camping. I blew my shed and porches as well as areas I have carved antler or wood. I didn't like to be stuck in a workshop. Since I was 8 years old I have sold my art so making things at a beach in summer, a park In fall, the skating rink in winter, and anywhere it is airconditioned in summer. Making stuff in public drove sales. Pretty smart for a hippy chick in the '70s. So those are some tricks I used to support myself and eventually my daughter. I hope that info helps someone. Oh, and great works Dan!

[@artgivinghope]

Hey that's great! Thank you for the ideas! Artforour.org

[@artgivinghope]

Sold to the fantastic Elaine Sondergaard. Thank you for supporting Operation Underground Railroad at ArtForOUR.org!

[@CarolynSatchell]

Awesome!

[@neilgriffin1860]

being a novice means that you are willing to learn. I'm a longer term woodturner and you have given me more ideas thank you

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you!

[@mikehendrix6558]

Get the red tape for resin. I've seen several videos and it never sticks. Love your work Doc. You up and beyond of others. You're not afraid to try different things. It's more than just woodturning for you. You are very creative. Thank You for entertaining us. You offer Positive Videos. We need that in the World we live in today. I feel good after watching your videos. Thanks for being our Positive Hero. God Bless.

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you very much Mike, that is very motivating!

[@kingfisherwoodturing5330]

This reminds me of home with all the wheat fields and makes me home sick! Thanks for sharing!

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you! Sorry about the home sickness... :)

[@kingfisherwoodturing5330]

@@artgivinghope It's all good! Moving back home shortly so it will be cured soon!

[@vickiejenkinson2468]

@@kingfisherwoodturing5330 so, I'm from Kansas. It's that home for you? I'm now in NE Wyoming. Much different kind of flat! And little water for fishing!!!

[@isi3978]

Esas manos crean magia, un placer contemplarlo ¡¡ maestro !!

[@artgivinghope]

Gracias! Artforour.org

[@sonyakovacs8504]

Hi Dan, Saw the video on the wheat vase just now and thought about how you could save resin. I am an amateur watcher of wood turning but love and am fascinated by this art/craft form. Maybe before you hollow out the wood in the middle, you pour the resin in when having done the carving and placed the object suspended in place. If it sits within the carving but not touching any wood, then the resin can still fill the space around the object. Hope you can get what I’m suggesting. Thinking on logic here rather than with any knowledge behind me. Please continue with the cause for why you do this hobby. I have so much respect for how you are trying to save children and young people through ‘OUR’. Fantastic work ! Your creations are all so beautiful. Kind regards Sonya , Melbourne, Australia

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you so much Sonya! www.artforour.org/how-you-can-help

[@thomaswheeler5900]

Why would three people give this a thumbs down? Beautiful work and you're so willing to experiment. I enjoy your dialogues through the good and the bad in all of your videos. As a rookie Turner and new to trying resin, I can feel your pain. Keep posting Doc!

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you! I appreciate that!

[@affanshahzad9170]

I appreciate your efforts carry on

[@artgivinghope]

Thanks! Artforour.org

[@ZippedUpKitz]

I LOVE THIS!!!! My family has a farm that has been in our family for 7 generations. The first of the 8th generation is due in March… on our family farm, Wheat was the staple product. So this project of yours is very close to my heart. The irony, I and my grandfather both, cannot eat the very product our farm produced. Gotta love having Celiac Disease! But, your project here with the wheat is just stunning…

[@artgivinghope]

What a great connection! Thank you!

[@suebrown3917]

Beautiful piece

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you Sue! Artforour.org

[@cerisekappes580]

This is what Bob Ross would’ve called “a happy little accident.” I think it’s beautiful! Keep it up!!!

[@artgivinghope]

I agree! Thank you!

[@cerisekappes580]

@@artgivinghope you are welcome! 😊

[@Chazbridge]

The Teak oil really enhances the beauty of the birch! I like the flaws in the wood, it adds a cool contrast and I think it contributes to the wood’s beauty!! Nice work Doc!!

[@artgivinghope]

I agree!

[@oldmanwoodcraft]

Amazing work and amazing idea .well done .Cheers Ahron

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you!

[@dustycornerscalgary2208]

Cool idea thanks for sharing

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you for your support!

[@CarolynSatchell]

Love your channel. Love your cause. I’ll be donating some of my diamond art pieces. I’ve never cared about making money with my craft. This gives me an idea of where to focus that energy. And you are very talented!

[@artgivinghope]

You are very kind! I had the same realization, it's really given me a reason to grow artistically. We'd absolutely love your support at ArtForOUR.org!

[@deeclark386]

The wheat is going from the shadow and into the light, as do those your charity helps ❤ Lovely piece of art

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you!

[@joallawestervelt6918]

This is awesome. So beautiful. I love the outcome and the fact you are supporting such a wonderful charity. Thank you for all you do. ♥😺♥ Take care and stay safe.

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you for your support!

[@bonniegallimore7687]

Its beautiful. Love the markings in the wood.

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you!

[@moondog4313]

Thats beautiful

[@artgivinghope]

Thanks! ArtForOUR.org

[@lyndaowen2154]

Saran wrap works really well. That cardboard you’re putting in there put some layers in saran wrap with sand or something to hold it against the wall and hold it in place and I think it’ll work for you. I have you saran wrap over cardboard pouring resin to one and making a bowl, and it’s work great for me

[@artgivinghope]

Good idea! Artforour.org

[@jenniemcclish3559]

It is still a beautiful piece of art

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you!!

[@LuminaryXion]

My three favorite resin styles are transparent, semi-transparent, and galaxy. Galaxy I see quite often, but you're the only youtuber scratching my transparency itch. Thank you so much for sharing your brilliant concepts, and for putting it towards such a terrific cause.

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you very much. It sure is a challenge.... :)

[@lindaburt6518]

Beautiful.

[@artgivinghope]

Thanks!

[@claytonbink1647]

A very interesting piece! well done. Great cause. Thank you.

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you!

[@Dianna369]

I have an idea for you.. try lining the cavity with a solid trash bag, then fill it with a can (or two...maybe... ;) )of Spray Foam, like the stuff they use for insulation or gap filling in walls etc. and let it expand to fill all ur gaps! I bet it will carve out faster than you know what... Cheers! Thank you for what you do!

[@artgivinghope]

Great idea! Thank you. Artforour.org

[@TheArtOfJen]

I applaud your wrapping skills. I am thinking you might have a future at Fort Knox. 😂🤣you have me thinking of ways to help you with your damns. Possibly, sheet protectors, plastic sheeting for painters, file dividers?

[@artgivinghope]

Lately I've been having good luck with floor padding... real cheap, flexible but enough strength to hold up...

[@johndonlan5956]

Dan, you might want to try making some good old fashioned homemade French polish. The formula is simple:. 1/3 denatured alcohol, 1/3 shellac, 1/3 linseed oil. Give it a try!

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you John!

[@danrogers9945]

Very cool! Im a fan of your work!As a contractor for 37 years now(dam im old) .i can maybe help a little? With your multi tool (Chicago cutter),if you buy a quality blade at lowes or home depot (dremel or sonic crafter carbide blade) it will cut easier, and run it at a angle as much as possable before plunge cutting.and on sanding,if you have a attachment for your cordless drill for sandpaper,it gets scratches out faster and better. Not a know it all, just trying to help if i can.love the channel &what you do Dan!

[@artgivinghope]

Thanks Dan! Great advise! ArtForOUR.org

[@shanemcguire170]

I love your "Night Club Jazz" choices for the music. That is one thing I wish a couple of more channels would do. Very Nice. Yes I binge watching the You Tube today. Enjoying my day off!

[@artgivinghope]

Thanks man! Much appreciated! Artforour.org

[@williamthompson5739]

You can get plastic sheets from the dollar store like Dollar General and use hot glue to stick it on. Then tape the edges. works great!!!!

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you so much! Artforour.org

[@maryann3950]

Haha...I love the intro!

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you! Much appreciated!

[@charlestoddii4461]

First off... What you are doing and the organization are amazing... Secondly... Having watched a fair few of your vids... You can eliminate all of the wood caused bubbles by stabilizing your wood first. Use a thin epoxy stabilizer. They usually are vacuum applied (which you have a vacuum pot) and then heat cured. That will help. Especially since you like to use the spalty wood. It will also serve you better for the projects that you want to keep the bark on by making it stay on the wood. Thirdly... Another thing that will help keep the bark on is to do the "window" part from the outside with a damn type mold and tipped on the side. If you want two windows then do it twice. Fourthly... Your way of carving the spot for the window and then cutting out the wood left in the middle is amazing! I will use it when I do similar styles. Fifthly... For those window projects where you are leaving the wood in the middle for waste wood and putting things into the window... Make a small spacer from your epoxy to glue in between the filler thing and the waste wood. That way you will have a layer of epoxy before you cut into your fill piece. Lastly... Keep on going! You are amazing! (and all of my suggestions are just that. You can take or leave them)

[@artgivinghope]

Thank u Charles! Much appreciated! Artforour.org

[@stephanie09.11]

This would have made a killer lamp for sure. So glad you mentioned the Wen Lathe. I plan on buying a Lathe soon...I was torn between the Wen (less expensive and I have several Wen tools and like them) and the Laguna Midi lathe. I see so many wood turners with the Laguna fullsize. Friend of mine has one also. This pretty much put the nail in the coffin. Now I need to find out when their next sale is. Love watching your videos and the cause you support.

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you!

[@daveclark8733]

Try covering your cardboard mold with TYVEK tape. The resin won't stick to it readily, and if you spray the surface of the Tyvek with mold release, it ought to pop right out with minimum effort. Love your product and your heart for the OUR.

[@artgivinghope]

Now we're talking... that's a great idea. Artforour.org

[@MrScaldedmonkey]

You have great designs and helping with a great cause. Working with resin can be tricky. To save your tenon pour with the tenon up and pour only enough to fill you cavity, no resin on the tenon.

[@artgivinghope]

Great advise!

[@suzetteedwards7956]

Cool idea.

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@barbarasage2936]

Can use styrofoam cut to size with electric meat carving knife, prime/paint then use mold release. If it doesn’t release well it comes apart easily. Bag of sand will also work for inner mold rather than cardboard.

[@artgivinghope]

Good ideas! Thank you! Artforour.org

[@williamthompson5739]

Try acks sanding compound and follow up with their polishing wax. You'll like the finish and no more wet sanding. I sand up to 400 grit the use it, great short cut.

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you so much! Artforour.org

[@christineingram55]

Dan if you do something like this again try using clear resin coloured with artist ink it’s highly pigmented and very strong ,you will only need a small amount.You used pearlescent powders and they always leave it cloudy...Apart from that this is a gorgeous piece of art!well thought out a beautiful eye pleasing piece ,as well as nicely turned ..You did a great job..Dont worry about what others say negative ,every channel gets them !sad people who can’t say anything nice to any one..Stay safe and keep learning as well as doing a great job fundraising ..Lov n Light from the U.K. 🥰

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you very much for your support and advice!

[@jonathanpillet3458]

Maybe you can seal the wheat and wood first and then pour the resin so air bubbles won’t come out while the resin is setting.

[@artgivinghope]

Good ideas! Artforour.org

[@jimhoward8912]

Welcome! ALWAYS happy to see a younger addition to our craft. I applaud your creativity but please use a live center in the future. Having a 10 lb. piece of ash go flying past your face can really cause an accident of a different kind.

[@artgivinghope]

Thanks for the input and support! Artforour.org

[@chrisbailey4254]

Way cool

[@artgivinghope]

Thanks Chris! Artforour.org

[@bgpappy30]

It’s a very cool piece Sir.

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you! I appreciate that.

[@gambiajoe]

Hello , A very nice wood and I also like the natural edge mfg JOE

[@artgivinghope]

Thanks Joe! Much appreciated. Artforour.org

[@brenturquhart7090]

To save resin, I’ve seen some turners use heavy duty bags filled with marbles. My grandfather used those rubber bags people put ice in to cool their heads, and even a hot water bottle. Find a big thick bladder and a good air pump, that should work well.

[@brenturquhart7090]

I looked online and saw these air wedges that might be good. They are used as temp shims and can hold 500lbs. Also I saw some heavy duty exercise balls that were cheaper, but are thick walled and might do the trick. Get the heavy duty ones and they should last a good while. Hope that helps

[@brenturquhart7090]

If it works, please do a bowl for me and then auction it off with proceeds going to your charity. That should square things up between us. Or twenty in the offering bowl as it gets passed around at church is good too.

[@artgivinghope]

Great ideas!

[@unicornlap]

Another resin saver option is to measure the interior that u've hogged out on the initial piece, and then turn yourself a waste block that it within the limits inside your piece. Just hot glue it inside. There's also a channel called Sprague woodturning who shows a number of the ways he's done "custom" molds for his pieces. I'm not sure if you watch him but that might help.

[@smisplacedalaskan1762]

I was just thinking of this. You could (with your skill's) make a set of "waste" blocks in different sizes. You could use them to "fit" your project and double and tripple tape the block? Possibly help on your waste issue.

[@artgivinghope]

Good idea! Thank you. Artforour.org

[@jlyssagraywolf7503]

You might try asking Zac Higgins, Nick Zammeti or Doug at Pohl Barn Productions for recommendations on molds. I know that Nick uses a white corrugated sheet that he gets off e-bay to make custom molds. Also there is a red tape that is made for making molds. Absolutely stunning.💜💜💜💜

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you!

[@gbwildlifeuk8269]

Molds? *Moulds

[@mikehendrix6558]

Get that very very thin plastic, roll it like a lamp shade put it in there and put silicone seal around it at bottom for a seal. Can you do a turn of just resin no wood. I'm sure you can come up with amazing.

[@artgivinghope]

Good ideas Mike!

[@johndonlan5956]

Dan you do wonderful work, and I think your organization to help stop sex trafficking is very much needed in today's world! If I may suggest (I'm an "old fart" of a retired manufacturing engineer!).... I would suggest making the cutouts for the plant life after the interior has been fully carved out. That way you wouldn't have to hold the routing tool or your oscillating saw too long because the wall thickness will be minimal at that point. Also it will probably be a lot easier to carve out and polish the interior without the interrupted cut formed by your cutouts. Just sayin'.....

[@artgivinghope]

Great ideas! Thank you for your support John! Artforour.org

[@danq.5140]

Looks like a giant mug of wheat beer 🍺

[@artgivinghope]

I can see it!

[@shanemcguire170]

Another product you might try, I use this for Gun-Stocks... Birchwood-Kasey Tru-Oil. Oce you have your wood smooth, you apply this with Steel Wool, then let it dry, reapply with a finer and finer stage, then wet polish with Tru-Oil until you have the sheen where you want it. Its a great product.

[@artgivinghope]

Good idea!

[@shanemcguire170]

Dan- A Beer Commercial? Heck Yes! Fill that baby with a nice Hefeweisen! The "Wheat" says "Pour It Baby."

[@artgivinghope]

That's hilarious...

[@kimr5841]

Creative genius. Such a unique and beautiful piece. Where do you find inspiration for these ideas?

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you so much Kim... you know, I'm always thinking about my next project and building on previous ideas.... after many years in the regimented medical world, the creative side of my brain is running around a little crazy. :)

[@BhimSingh-rk4zp]

Great Wood Carving....... RAVIWAR....(Sunday,) ...08//01//2023.......

[@cydnicaldwell1337]

I've seen other wood turners use the orange tuck tape - the type that's used on Tyvek. That product seems to work best for releasing easily from resin.

[@artgivinghope]

Good advice! Thanks!

[@douglasswaim6219]

Beautiful. You can get some ideas from Nick Zimmati for molds and finishes.

[@artgivinghope]

Thanks! Artforour.org

[@robs.patrick9691]

Go to the Dollar Store or walmart and buy "Flexible Cutting Mats" "12x15" pack of three. Epoxy won't stick at all cut and hot glue them, then save and reuse... Two step buffing (red & white grit) will remove your scratches.

[@artgivinghope]

Good ideas! Thank you!

[@ricwatkins1437]

Beautiful, again. If you follow the directions exactly, you will absolutely love TOTALBOAT epoxy. They are not flaws in the wood, they are character.

[@yvonnehughes3036]

This is so lovely!!!! I have a thing for curly wood shavings. Always have and I have no idea why. Would they work in resin without turning in a mess settled at the bottom?

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you! I bet you could suspend them in resin with a little superglue and patience ... :)

[@yvonnehughes3036]

@@artgivinghope Wow. That would be cool!

[@stevewhite8161]

I'd recommend trying to use like a bleach bottle or something like that. Cut it up and use it on the inside along with a little mold release. It should make your inner work better and come off. Great job for sure. Very creative

[@artgivinghope]

Great idea. Thank you!

[@suzetteedwards7956]

I was thinking a 1 liter soda bottle.

[@artgivinghope]

Good ideas!

[@unicornlap]

Use a circular sander on a drill. Check pohl barns channel about sanding. He struggles/has struggled with it as well. He's done a number of videos that ends up focusing on it. Ken from moonpie creations has some pretty good sanding techniques.

[@quietinspirationcreations3448]

Amazing! Try 'Tuck' tape, it's a little more expensive but it sticks to most everything, and best of all, it doesn't stick to resin! For what it's worth, I would stick the tape directly to the inside of the bowl (instead of the cardboard and bags), you could maybe back it with a little cardboard and hot glue or silicone to support the tape. I'd do the outside the same way, worst case you're turning away a bit of tape! Good luck?

[@artgivinghope]

Will do! Thank you!

[@patrickmercante4376]

Hi Dan, You do beautiful work. I use to repair surfboards and standup paddleboards made out of wood. Number one; with the thicker, pours that you make get this idea of quick-set epoxy out of your head. That is only for very thin pours. Besides the fact that there is a product (a powder that you add to the epoxy that makes it set instantly, however, (it has to activated directly by the sun) but that's only on thinner pours. Number two; Get rid of that F**ck-n paddle wheel that you use to stir your epoxy. That is what is causing your microbubbles, and any other bubbles. When using epoxy stir it slowly, with a clean stick, so as not to create any bubbles..his way the pressure pot will get rid of all the microbubbles. Also, doing pours in layers also helps get rid of bubbles. This is my experience with epoxy This is why I am recommending a much slower curing epoxy. You've got time to work with your material without being rushed. At 71, I have enough lifes experience to know that when you rush something it's going to turn out like shit!!! Prep, is everything. Obviously, you have a grasp on this just look at your work. Of course, these are only suggestions. There will be a million guys that will say, I don't know what I'm talking about. Good luck! I will continue to watch. Your cause is fantastic. I'm a LEO and use to work on the other side of things. Take care

[@artgivinghope]

Thanks Patrick! Great suggestions! www.artforour.org/how-you-can-help

[@TaniaMade]

If you use tuck tape to line the cardboard before using it to make the mold the resin won’t stick to the tuck tape. It works grate and it’s cheap on Amazon like $15 for a 216 ft roll. Just try not to pot the tape directly on the wood that much it leaves a sticky residue and it’s hard to take off the wood.

[@artgivinghope]

Cool! Thank you.

[@meninoandrade9833]

Actually your idea was good The project is pretty good I show something new Appreciated

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you!

[@fredbobbiberschauer4524]

To keep from using too much resin, tape or glue plastic to the inside of your bowl or vase, over the windows, insert a plastic bag, fill with sand, place a disc of cardboard on top of the sand, fold bag over cardboard, hold closed with tape, place a disc of plastic on top of bag (smaller than inside diameter by 3/4" all around) then tape plastic disc to sidewalls of vase. Mix small amount of epoxy and pour & brush a thin layer over tape and disc to seal top. pour small amount of epoxy in windows and roll epoxy around edges of wood and plastic to seal each window. You don't want epoxy getting into your sand, it destroys tools. once bulk epoxy is set up, use tile bit and rotozip to cut top off sand and pour out.

[@artgivinghope]

That's some great advice. Thank you! Artforour.org

[@charlesball8872]

Okay. What kind of Surgeon did you say you were? I listened twice and still didn’t understand. Also, you want Tuck Tape , it’s used often with Resin Pours. Normally used in house construction to seal up between edges of House Wrap! Next, unless you’re sanding for stock removal, 40 grit is way too coarse! It can create scratches so deep that it takes a LOT OF sandi g to smooth out! Finally the streaks you mentioned inside the piece look to me to be sometimes present in Birch wood that was under natural stresses before it was felled! Do t worry about it, it just adds charm and character!! Lol! Good cause , btw!!

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you! Great advice. I'm a foot and ankle surgeon by day... crazy artist by night. :)

[@ssue4q]

Hi Dan got to add another comment. Again your piece is absolutely stunning! What is the actual name of the trafficking so that I can look it up on Amazon smile ? I thought it was in your description but it isn't.. Is it operation Underground Railroad?

[@artgivinghope]

Actually, if you'll use any amazon link on my description it will help me earn more...

[@ssue4q]

@@artgivinghope well the thing is I just am starting little jewelry pendants using UV resin so I wouldn't really be getting anything that you used to be able to use your link that's how it works right? If I'm wrong about that please correct me and I will do that in a heartbeat

[@artgivinghope]

If you enter amazon through my links and end up buying something else, it still counts...

[@ssue4q]

@@artgivinghope oh okay great that's wonderful. I'm a little late to the party sometimes lol

[@aaronjolley4413]

If you want to learn wood turning and resin from one of the best watch Sprague Wood Turning. Jim Sprague, He does this for a living and his videos are very instructive. I have learned so much from him. He has several great ways of doing custom molds and saving resin. He uses bags of rice in the centers… which he can reuse. Anyway FYI. Keep up the good work!

[@artgivinghope]

Thanks Aaron, much appreciated! Artforour.org

[@radarthewoodturner8912]

👍👍👍👍

[@artgivinghope]

Thanks! ArtForOUR.org

[@EarlReedphotos]

Watch Sprague Woodturning, Pole Barn to learn more they are on KZbin

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you! www.artforour.org/currentauctions

[@brenturquhart7090]

Like when you said that you are forty and your seeing the hair on the top of your head turning grey. On behalf of those of us who are over fifty. “It’s grey, so what, it’s still there isn’t it? So sit down and shut up”. 🤨 You don’t realize how much you like something until it’s gone, or in my case, it migrated south. Lol. One positive thing about losing your hair, you start to appreciate hats more. I’ve got quite the collection now.

[@artgivinghope]

I can appreciate that!

[@brenturquhart7090]

@@artgivinghope I look at it now and realize that it could have been interpreted as me being serious, which I was not. Thanks for realizing it was all tongue and cheek.

[@artgivinghope]

Sarcasm is the best form of communication in my book. :)

[@johnkeen1233]

To fill the inner void I use cheapest rice I can find in a plastic bag . It’s dry and easy to put in and remove. If you leak a little resin into it you just pitch it and you’ve lost maybe $1.00

[@artgivinghope]

That's the best idea yet for filling the inner! I'm about to do another project like this...differently going to give the rice idea a try. Thamk you!

[@ssue4q]

That is so pretty! Wow you're doing pretty darn good if you ask me only a year out! Would love to see more colored resin and wood projects so I really hope you don't give up on resin and wood? Resin does have a mind of its own sometimes but that said it could be the reason you're using too. I hope you have more chopped Birch from your poor tree that died? So that you can turn keeping that beautiful white? PS absolutely love your choice of choosing human trafficking. So many people don't realize that the u.s. really fuels this billion dollar industry and don't even realize that maybe some film they're watching involves sex trafficked abused people. I commend you for this. The only way I can help I will change my Amazon smile from donations of my rhumatic disease to this so thanks so much for sharing that.

[@artgivinghope]

That's awesome! Thank you do much.

[@adamtucker2043]

Great idea for an even greater cause. WWG1WGA

[@artgivinghope]

Thanks Adam! Artforour.org

[@adamtucker2043]

@@artgivinghope Sure thing. I'm trying to get your email to converse but youtube is not letting me. Any thoughts?

[@artgivinghope]

Here you go... [e-mail]

[@davehanson6915]

One of the other KZbinrs take a plastic bag and fill them full of marbles and puts them in the center of the bowl. This acts as a form for the inside of the bowl

[@artgivinghope]

Great idea!

[@jimhoward8912]

Excellent. I'll use that.

[@dianeburnettpookie1237]

Watch Steve McDonald’s arts and crafts. He will show you how to prepare you wood for resin. It will save time and money

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you for the advise! Artforour.org

[@julesthecat9404]

Have you tried Tuck tape?

[@artgivinghope]

I have since that project. Useful stuff! Artforour.org

[@insideout144]

Mr. Preece, I do woodworking and I would like to donate something to try and help you out if you could get me some info so I can get ahold of you I would appreciate it. Regards

[@artgivinghope]

That would be amazing. Shoot me your info at [e-mail]

[@barbarasage2936]

Don’t listen or take to heart the negative comments. “Hater’s gonna hate”.

[@artgivinghope]

Truly! This whole art for charity project has helped me grow thicker skin... Artforour.org

[@marlsberlin7716]

I'm no expert. But wouldn't be logical to cut a little bit of the wood and place the objects, then have a first light pour for the outside just to fix them in place**, and then do the complete casting (with colors or not) subsequently doing the woodturning? Idk. You like experiments right? If you ever read this, tell me how/if it worked. [** I mean to cut superficially and pour into a pocket].

[@artgivinghope]

Good ideas!

[@marlsberlin7716]

Thank you you're very nice☺. But I have to revise my idea-I don't have your experience- I correct: not too deep cut into the wood= a niche/ a first pour of xx cm. then place branches inside and a 2nd pour of xx cm. Otherwise when you lathe the inside you risk demolishing the artwork together with the OG wood. I'm an idiot.

[@ГеоргийАлексеевич-ъ1ш]

👍👌✌️😊😁🇺🇦❤️

[@artgivinghope]

Thanks!

[@GigaCahd967]

Very nice, if you want to know about resin, go to Zac Higgins channel he very informative about resin.

[@artgivinghope]

Awesome, thanks!

[@jacknanuq6119]

not good when your hand goes numb. Dont forget about your day job.

[@artgivinghope]

Of course!