Woodturning - I've Never Made Anything Like This!

I was asked to make two cake stands by a colleague from my full-time job, she had many ideas but left me down to the final design. This was a bit of an experiment for me, as I wanted to try something I hadn't before by combining wood and epoxy in a river table style. The wood I chose was Yew, mainly for its unique wavy edges and bold colour.
The piece has been sanded to 10000 grit and finished with various food safe oils and wax.
The piece is approximately 23 x 12 cm.
Let me know what you think, and if you've got any ideas for the second cake stand!
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Disclaimer:
My videos are for entertainment purposes only. Some of my techniques might not be the "best" or safest, so when using any tool or machinery always read and understand safety/manufacturers guidelines first.
And Yes, I'm aware that wearing gloves while woodturning is considered an unsafe practice. The gloves I wear are tight-fitting and don’t have any loose threads. I wear them for the protection of my skin. This is a risk that I am willing to take, however I am still very conscious of the potential danger and I do not touch any spinning parts of the lathe. DO NOT copy my actions if you feel unsafe doing so.

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Let me know what you think, and if you've got any ideas for the second cake stand! I now have a website! I know it's taken a long time, visit it here: www.harrysmithwoodturning.com/

[@markmitchell5902]

Oh that was a cake stand that's cool you get a hell of a job that is awesome

[@drew-shourd]

Stunningly, gorgeously, mind blowing beautiful Harry...you've done it again ol chum, grand slam out of the park home-run m8!

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much, Drew! I really appreciate the comment. What would you like to see from the second one? 😄

[@drew-shourd]

@@HarrySmithWoodturning maybe clear epoxy with different color exotic woods, that would look amazing!

[@drew-shourd]

…with a matching base!!! Oxox

[@drew-shourd]

As an artist myself, using different types (colors) of wood offer may a more mosaic visual interchange, which many humans find pleasing.

[@staceyritchie7100]

Beautiful, Harry!

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much Stacey! What would you like to see from the second cake stand? 😁👍

[@staceyritchie7100]

@@HarrySmithWoodturning i'll leave that up to you. I'm positive that whatever you make will be absolutely beautiful!

[@cocohofi7318]

I can‘t imagine how much time you spend in total for producing such a video… Planning the ‚product‘, planning all the production steps in detail, planning the recording settings, really ‚doing‘ it and all the post production of the video. And that all in addition to a full-time-job…! What a dedication to your projects! Thank you!

[@keithbryan4968]

You do like to keep us guessing. Well done young man.

[@robertdunkley1009]

Great looking piece Harry.

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much, Robert! What would you like to see from the second cake stand? 😄

[@juliemarkham4332]

That is totally cool!

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much, Julie! What would you like to see from the second one? 😄

[@danamorrow5352]

Very cool Harry! The grain really pops.

[@darrylbuckett5380]

Would look perfect in the middle of our dining table, love your work "arry. Cheers

[@stacyshutt9038]

Love the idea!! Looks great, well done as usual!!

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much, Stacy! What would you like to see from the second one? 😄

[@therelaxingwoodshop]

Brilliant turning as always Harry

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much! What would you like to see from the second one? 😄

[@therelaxingwoodshop]

@@HarrySmithWoodturning I set you the challenge of making a Whiskey smoker. If you have never seen one I made one 2 shows ago. They are a great project

[@seanallard3659]

thats pretty cool. i am just starting to turn and have a lot to learn. thanks for sharing

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much, Sean! Good luck with it. Ask me any questions if you need help. What would you like to see from the second cake stand? 😄

[@expatmoose]

Bet that smelt lovely, certainly looks nice👍🏻

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much! The Yew smelt good, but not the best smelling wood... cedar. What would you like to see from the second cake stand? 😄

[@rennaehanson9996]

Absolutely beautiful and totally creative! I absolutely love that! 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much, Rennae! What would you like to see from the second cake stand?! 😄

[@rennaehanson9996]

@@HarrySmithWoodturning I don't know Harry, you are very creative, I wouldn't want to mess that up. 😜😜😜😜

[@jaydee5447]

Dude, that’s beautiful! Really well done.

[@lindagoldberg2325]

Another stunning piece.

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much, Linda! What would you like to see from the second one? 😄

[@lindagoldberg2325]

@@HarrySmithWoodturning Here is a challenge: how about a turntable? We used to call them lazy Susan’s.

[@gerrypowell2748]

The best cake stand ever,stunning❤️

[@beverlym5465]

That is awesomely beautiful!!

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much, Beverly! What would you like to see from the second cake stand? 😄

[@caladito]

Good work!

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much! What would you like to see from the second one? 😄

[@bryanholden6487]

1st class job, Harry. Well done! Well turned!

[@davidsettles5706]

Two thumbs up! Great

[@GRIZZ357]

It really came out nice great job

[@suesmith9202]

Woow harry. Just stunning

[@morganlewi]

That is beautiful!!!

[@sylvesterldoolittle3608]

Stunning !!!!! well done !

[@amandatallis9875]

Hi Harry nice piece of wood and I like the colour of resin. The cake stand is really magnificent I would like to see you do a few more. You are really talented and are a masterwoodturner thank you for a great video can't wait to see more. Amanda xx

[@denisesmelley8546]

That is just so beautiful. Maybe never before, but please do it again!

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much, Denise! What would you like to see from the second one? 😄

[@cherifowler137]

Outstanding as usual!

[@youenn2180]

Yew ! Our most beautiful wood in Brittany ! Whatever you turn with it , it's worth it ..here even more thanks to epoxy...

[@maryharrison5883]

That is beautiful.

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much, Mary! What would you like to see from the second one? 😄

[@debradavis9331]

Beautiful you have a great gift

[@RevdUp.Art.Fotografer]

Very nicely done. I bet she loved it. The idea that popped into my head w/b for you to do cut pieces of wood like they are triangles, but the 'outside edge is 'rounded', then take them and put 3, 5, 7 pieces with room for the epoxy in between to hold them together and then repeat what you did with this one. With triangle shapes they'd be like 'slice' shapes from the cake. just keep in mind the odd number of pieces is seen as 'more pleasing to the eye'. I don't know why that is, only that they were adamant about it when I was in school.

[@clydeschuyler]

That’s a great piece. Wonderful work my friend.

[@AnthonyWiddowson]

Beautiful little table. 😃

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Very nice!

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much, Doug! What would you like to see from the second cake stand? 😄

[@Sabrina-sf3hy]

Complimenti, è veramente splendido!!! Sabrina 👍👋

[@diddsdaddiddsdad6865]

The pie looks amazing 😂

[@markwoodcock01]

Love it Harry - Thanks for sharing 👍🏻

[@surfcoastwoodcraft]

Looks great - thank you for sharing!

[@DerekFrazier2014]

Beautiful ❤

[@davidmahoy4478]

Awesome, I may try it on a smaller scale.

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much, David! Let me know how you get on! What would you like to see from the second one? 😄

[@davidmahoy4478]

@@HarrySmithWoodturning it will be awhile before I can try anything, I’m still in Florida for the winter, and my lathe is back in Indiana.

[@sicher-2323]

Cool 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you! What would you like to see from the second cake stand? 😄

[@nukebert1]

Very nice! 👍

[@kinerskorner1]

Very nice!!

[@arleyloeffler8205]

A beautifyl piece very well done

[@normagene514]

Brilliant

[@prsearls]

That is really beautiful. The resin color compliments the wood color nicely. I've never turned a resin piece like this; it's a bit too messy for me but might change my mind in the future.

[@SuesOriginals]

Just when I was expecting to see a beautiful marble Bundt cake I get a little tiny pie! I think the next one should be done in that really chocolate brown wood. Then it could hold a up a yummy, rich, chocolate cake, 😋

[@hasanmustafa4284]

Woodturning resin bubut skills good job mr

[@Hemifan4266]

Awesome wood grain......

[@keatswoodworks5107]

Wow! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Where do you get that centering guide?

[@denisvienat849]

Très jolie Harry et le bois (Arolle) est très jolie bravo 👍👏

[@bobboyer9440]

I have watched several of your videos. It is amazing the final result you get. How often during your turnings do you change the plan because what you started out doing wasn't going to work?

[@alansmith477]

Beautiful piece, we’re do get your logo labels made?

[@fionanaylor6104]

SOoo beautiful, when you mixed the resin I thought rose petals and turkish delight. The finished stand is…..😮😮😮

[@ricktablelander5043]

different nice piece

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much Rick! 😁👍 Have you seen my new art and design channel yet? www.youtube.com/@DesignedbyHS/videos

[@cookiescoop6065]

Very beautiful sir

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thanks as always Cookie! What would you like to see from the second one? 😄

[@jameswinsor7887]

I like your turnings and wondering where you get the coins you put in the bottom of your turnings ?

[@ConfusionWood]

nice

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you! What would you like to see from the second cake stand? 😄

[@ConfusionWood]

@@HarrySmithWoodturning I don't know. something interesting

[@FayWaugh]

Hello Harry, jut seen this. very impressed. Please can you tell me what the resin and colour is. I've only used clear Glass cast 10 before. Thanks, Peter

[@firefly01]

Very nice, love the colour of the yes. The little tart was cute. But, Harry, why make the video so fast? My old eyes could not keep up! For the next one, same shape, same colours, but a bit taller (or shorter). 🧁

[@silviagracielastaviaky8590]

Que hermosura!!!!! 👏👏👏💖💖💖🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷

[@shirleywashington4969]

I’m a tree hugger and hate to see even one cut down without a Good reason, but in your hands with your creativity they become a work of Art… Thank you for sharing… namaste

[@rustedwoods1]

I feel the same, and I have been a turner for years. I only used sourced wood that has fallen or was sick. They make the most beautiful pieces!

[@lolcec81]

Классная работа!

[@razzledazzle8948]

Hi where do you buy your signature tokens from, been looking everywhere...?

[@samtatton-brown686]

Apologies for the noddy question: how do you make the resin?

[@Umberto.Goglia]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much, Umberto! What would you like to see from the second cake stand! 😄

[@adriancook2179]

Very nice! who made the mediallions for you?

[@vahid1339]

What is that spray?oil or glou?

[@ChrisRedfield01]

Einfach wow

[@judithflow3131]

Why worry about finishing with food safe oils and wax on a piece of Yew, which is not considered food safe? ;) It does look great though, I love yew, but always wonder what to do with it because it is not food-safe. So most ends up as candleholders.

[@herbertgeorg7642]

Hi Harry , super 👍 , i never work with Epozit My next Projekt From german. Herbert 💪

[@HarrySmithWoodturning]

Thank you very much, Herbert! Good luck with your epoxy project. What would you like to see from the second cake stand?! 😄

[@bussefal633]

Quel est le nom du liquide utilisé ?

[@Numis1]

You need to work on your bandsaw game.

[@SOURAVPANDEY0080]

Don't waste Wood And Stop Deforestation

[@scififan698]

Wearing gloves at a lathe? Hmmm..

[@jimdawson5299]

Brilliant