How I Made A Flower Pot - Wood Turning

This piece of Bradford Pear is unremarkable except for the great bark which I wanted to keep as it's distinguishing characteristic. I had a little trouble coming up with a shape but I'm happy with the outcome. This one I will keep as a useful and attractive addition to my kitchen. Finished in Danish Oil.
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[@jackgrayson832]

OK, I turned a flower pot from a piece of hickory... my daughter loved it.... thanks Phil...

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool, thanks, Jack! 😊

[@anthonykreinbrink2512]

Ribbons for DAYS from the Bradford pear I have turned, Phil! So satisfying!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

It's a turners favorite, Anthony! 😊

[@jamesjudd2338]

I love turning Bradford Pear. Turns great, sands great and nice grain.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😊

[@hardtailsuicidaljockey6827]

Now that " I am totally cool 😎 " I can say I like it looks great with the plant in it .

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Very cool, H S, thank you! 😊

[@garydawson3184]

Flower pot, why not? Seems a fairly natural destiny for the piece. It will be pleased to be sprouting green again!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Good point, Gary! 😊

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

Phil it is beautiful and it looks fantastic with the succulent in it. Plants give you lots of pleasure. Don't over water it, succulents don't need a lot of water. Always feel the soil before watering. Only water if the soil is totally dry. Enjoy your pot is awesome.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks for the tip, Kobie! 😊

[@georgefrench1907]

That succulent may be in the echo Echeveria family, but there are thousands of varieties. That’s great turning wood. 👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks for the info, George!

[@michaelmilazzo8722]

Phil nothing you do is ordinary.You are the master

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

You are too kind, Michael, thank you! 😊

[@helgahughes6931]

How much better my succulents would look in this beautiful pot. Great job again! Please keep on sharing your amazing work! 🪴

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Helga! Will do! 😊

[@chrissyfrancis8952]

I winter Gerber Daisies over, some are 5 years old. They’re my babies!! Of course, as they get bigger the pot sizes get bigger, like 24x24 big. My husband gets me a 4 inch Gerber every Valentine’s Day, they’d look amazing in a pot like that. So, you might not be too excited about a flower pot, but I am! And that finish is beautiful! I use tung oil on furniture I restore, oils bring out the grain beautifully.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

My wife loved Gerber Daisies, Chrissy. Here, we leave them in the ground year 'round and they just come back up each spring. 😊

[@stickywicked447]

Best flower pot ever.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Haha, thank you, Socko! 😊

[@conniefirestone752]

Lovely pot. Good job. Now the hard part is keeping the plant alive. 🪴

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Tell me about it 😊

[@genephipps6421]

Somewhere, in an alternate universe, a Master wood turner named Bradford Pear is showing off a flower pot he just turned from a lovely piece of Phil Anderson wood sent in by a long time viewer.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

LOL! 😊

[@rosiepollard2478]

Gorgeous flower pot. I’m sure the little succulent will enjoy living in it on your window sill 🪴

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I hope so, Rosie! 😊

[@carsonwells1785]

The subtle interplay of the wood colors is fascinating, but I guess the same could be said of most woods. God didn't make a lot of boring trees. But for many years they give shade, fruit, flowers and shelter to various creatures of the ecosy

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

So true, Pete! 😊

[@annwahlstrom149]

Wonderful flowerpot. If you wrap your plastic pot in a clear plastic bag and trim off the excess edges, you don't need to remove the flower from the pot. Succulents doesn't need to be watered very often, they store water in their "leafs" and when they seem thin it's time to water again. Good luck! Greetings from Sweden. 🤩❤❤❤❤❤👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Good info, Ann, thank you! 😊

[@eveeseki9677]

I know a philodendron Birkin that would feel like royalty in that gorgeous pot!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool! Thank you, Evee! 😄

[@jeanlong4285]

Just got a piece of Bradford Pear and now I can't wait to turn it. Your little pot turned out great. Your plant looks like a succulent and will not need water very often at all.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Jean, good to know. Enjoy your turning of the B F! 😊

[@terry3974]

I like it! I never would have thought to turn a flower pot and I don't know why not. Thanks for the idea.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

You're welcome, Terry, thanks for watching! 😊

[@rocioneyra2150]

Very nice pot. I always hold my breath while scrapping the inside. Very natural indeed 👌

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Rocio! You might try grinding your scraper to negative rake. Almost impossible to make a mistake. 😊

[@user-cb3th7jt8d]

Perfect little flower pot. Your commentary is educational and enjoyable. I’m completely fascinated with your ability and insight.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, I appreciate that! 😊

[@louisjcharlett8509]

Potitively first class.............as flower pots go!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

LOL! I appreciate that, Louis, thank you! 😊

[@apachisa25]

And saw your video , I started same way you did . I got the right way to turn such chunk after watching your video . You helped me a lot 🙏🙏🙏

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Very cool, thank you!

[@greerturner5925]

Hen and chickens. It's a succulent. It will grow and sends out shoots and spreads. They are beautiful!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you for the info, Greer! 😊

[@anneandgregrobison8120]

Nice pot for a succulent plant. Don't overwater! 🪴

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😊

[@jerrydempsey3490]

Phil, it's not just a flower pot, it's a flower pot made by a master wood turner. That makes it special. Best wishes from Ohio.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Haha, OK, thank you, Jerry! 😊

[@davidmahoy4478]

I have a big supply of Brad-berry pear , you’re right, it is easy to work with, and makes some beautiful pieces.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wonderful!

[@michaellionart4841]

Your first houseplant 😮

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😊

[@johndelittle1281]

Good to see yiu back. I hope you're feeling better 💓

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😊

[@leonasamuel7791]

That little piece of wood was meant to be a flower pot. Awesome how you let the wood speak to you and didn’t try to force it to be a bowl. Beautiful. And the succulent was a great plant to put in it!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wow, cool, thank you, Leona! 😊

[@beckybustillo7553]

Hello again Mr. Phil... Yes simple...but sooo naturally beautiful at the same time. I wish I had a couple of the same flower pot sittn' on my kitchen windowsill. Enjoy your work of art...you get to see it everyday...and such a cute little plant too.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I am enjoying it on the windowsill. I see it first thing every morning with my coffee! 😊

[@spindlesworkshop9744]

Hello master wood turner! That was a great pen you received my wife was looking over my shoulder and now I have to make her a flower pot like yours..... She and I love what you did there

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool, it'll be fun, Luie, enjoy! 😊

[@tkishkapesilurian4281]

Phil, please forgive me for posting twice on this beautiful flowerpot. If you had left the interior at a smaller diameter to allow the plastic pot to be grasped, it would be more able to be removed for maintenance. I enjoy your videos. I am a 72 yo OG who is a Master Turner in Training. YOU ROCK!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

The pot does not touch the bottom. Sorry if I gave you the idea that it does. He is held by the rim. I can grasp the rim to pull the pot out, easily.

[@orionskydog]

The edge of bark at the top of this adorable piece makes me think of an acorn. Perfect for a flowerpot or for a plant to be growing and living in.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool, thank you! 😊

[@neilshobbyhq]

Hi Phil, a very nice little piece, better not let my wife see this as she will have me making plant pots all day long lol.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

LOL!

[@cjtheisen5124]

Beautiful flower pot. The plant looks like an echeveria, which is shade tolerant. Water very thoroughly, then let the soil dry before watering again. Enjoy!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks for the info, CJ! 😊

[@daveurban1018]

That flower pot is really cool.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Dave! 😊

[@pippin1ful]

A lovely flower pot Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Richard! 😊

[@XtremeChiliPepper]

"It's a flower pot ... get over it." lol, you crack me up sometimes! Very nice flower pot btw!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

LOL! Thank you! 😊

[@kathleenposton2334]

I believe that plant is called a hen&chicks. doesn't need a lot of water, as it's a cousin to the cactus and it's on the tough side. Give it a good watering and you can leave for a month, if you want to hit the road. Or take with you! Come spring and it will start sprouting chicks! Some sun is nice, but it still does well in moderate light, like your kitchen window. The pot is a beautiful thing and the hen looks good in it!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Kathleen, I appreciate the information! 😊

[@davidjackson8787]

Gorgeous Phil! I believe 1 table spoon per month of water will do the trick.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, David!

[@_zhawkeye_9808]

...you say you're not a flower pot kinda guy...but a flower pot is just another bowl with a predetermined function...I think it's cool, functional and would look great on anyone's window sill...👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I do like it on my window sill! 😊

[@tuboe777]

Way cool and I have no qualms about putting something in the pot. I’m going to make one like 👍 it soon. You are a Master Wood Turner 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 my friend, happy wood turning.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Go for it! 😊

[@ssue4q]

What a lovely little flower pot. Perfect for your succulent👍💗

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😊

[@julianclarke7178]

Great job Phil, we call the plant a Succulent . Looks lovely. Thanks for sharing. Stay Safe, Jules, Droitwich, England

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Got it, thanks, Jules! 😊

[@GigaCahd967]

I like the follower pot. Thank you for sharing Master wood turner, the title is well deserve.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm glad you like it, Sandra, thank you! 😊

[@kathym2004]

Oh, you're so funny! I love the way you carry on a conversation with us out here, and ask questions. You teach in such a comfortable, casual way. This was a lovely little flower pot holder, and the succulent will let you neglect it with joy! I can't believe it's your very first plant -- hope it gives you lots of happiness as it thrives in your window.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Kathy! 😊

[@debbiefox1745]

As of today I am not a woodturner but who knows what tomorrow will bring. I really appreciate all the advice, tips, that you pass along. Please continue to share your wisdom and thinking with us. Thank you

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Such a great comment, Debbie, thank you! 😊

[@gregjones2217]

There's everything special about it Phil It's yours and there isn't another one like it. And it's pretty.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Greg! 😊

[@jimcole389]

Great pot Mr.Phil,look forward for your videos.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you for watching, Jim! 😊

[@GordonRock1]

Nice flower pot, Phil. I even like the plant and I have no idea what it is. Another great video from the Master Woodturner! 👍👍👍😃😃😃

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

LOL! Yeah, OK, buddy! Hope you are doing well, my friend, I miss your videos! I know, I know, you are retired and will produce when you produce. Just get with it! 😊

[@valkrush6777]

Cute little pot for that succulent!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😀

[@edwardhand7070]

I also made the same mistake with not letting go of a piece of wood fast enough. It was one of my first projects and first lessons of what not to do.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Oh, man, yeah, that hurts! 😊

[@500mos]

I agree the bark looks very nice on it.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you! 😊

[@LStiglet]

You make a fine flower pot, sir, however accidentally. 👍 Don't be surprised if you happen to get some orders for flower pots in the very near future, if not already right here in your comment section. I watch lots of wood turning on here. Yours is the very first flower pot I've seen created on a wood turning channel. It's very unique and I love it. Very nice work, sir.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

So nice of you, Les, thank you! 😊

[@paul-zx5du]

Pretty! It IS special! 💜

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😀

[@PeggyStentzCasey]

I really LOVE that flower pot!!!!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm so glad, Peggy, thank you! 😊

[@Vv_hi]

The acorn pot, nice work Phil! Thank you.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

You bet 😊

[@user-qm1iu5oz6v]

Great job, great flower pot. I might put wholes in the bottem in case it gets water in it so it dont sit and rot. You are teaching me so much, i really love watching your videos.😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊🎉😂

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you! 😊

[@kandiecandelaria3134]

It’s a cute, adorable flower pot!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Kandie! 😊

[@carolriley8472]

Love it and I love turning Bradford Pear!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

It did turn pretty easily, Carol. Thank you! 😊

[@joannmay-anthony1076]

I am so totally cool cuz i am a subscriber! The plant is a succulent and doesn't need much water. A spritz of water once or twice a week (depending on your humidity would work fine)

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Of course you are! 😊 Good to know, Jo Ann, thank you!

[@royboggs3849]

Cool, Phil! Simple, but cool with finish! 👌👌👍👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you like it! 😊

[@texanasimmons1761]

Cute little pot! It shows off the plant well.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I think so too! I got lucky. Thank you, Texana! 😊

[@shedmanx3640]

It’s a beautiful piece mate. I would be so proud of that.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool, thanks! 😊

[@judyjohnson6180]

I love the flower pot!😊

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Judy! 😊

[@jillmenter5628]

Love the pot. Goes so well with your succulent.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I think so too! Thank you, Jill! 😊

[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

Absolutely stunning Mr. Phil

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😊

[@bryanstiles3569]

I have say I learned how to turn myself by watching a lot of your videos. I just recently started. Have only done 3 pieces so far but many many to turn in the future

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😀

[@bryanstiles3569]

I would add pics if I could to show my first 3 pieces I've turned

[@philmorrison6898]

I had an epiphany while making a bowl. We take a piece of wood that most people would consider useless,carve out all the center. The faster it spins the smoother the cut until something beautiful and useful is made. I asked God, is that what you are doing to me? I chuckled and said, spin away Lord! Faster Faster! LOL!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Haha, love it, Phil! 😊

[@lauriegermain5041]

I love it, it's beautiful. You have a succulent plant .

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Laurie! 😊

[@cdpomfret6856]

Wonderful piece Phil. Even if you only water before putting into this pot, you may go away for holidays or heaven forbid a family emergency or hospitalization, I would recommend a drainage hole or two in all decorative flower pots. It might someday be someone else watering your plants or even mother nature if it ends up on porch or deck.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😊

[@ruthejohnson511]

you need to make more flower pots... i really like it!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😊

[@mikenco]

I always leave Danish for 24 hours! It never really dries, it's got to soak in! :D

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😊

[@steverobbins9419]

Yet again you have smashed it Phil. I did think that you were making the acorn from ice age 😁 thanks for the video 👍👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

It was headed that way, Steve! 😊

[@Zincchromeshema]

Very sweet and tasteful, and so is the flower pot and plant☺

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

LOL! Thank you, Lili! 😊

[@DaveGatton]

Great job Phil. 👍🏻

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you kindly, Dave! 😊

[@lakeshorewoodturner5136]

Cute pot Phil. Love the bark left on it.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

The bark makes the piece, I think. 😊

[@georgekunkel5819]

Really like it what a great idea. Always a pleasure Phil🙂

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you like it 😊

[@johndelittle1281]

What a great rustic project

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😀

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Phil.... Beautiful plant pot... as you said.. the bark looks lovely... Great video as always... Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Andy! Yup, the bark is what makes this piece. 😊

[@MrGM10]

Very nice Phil, I think the plant may be a Sedam! If so don't over water, those plump leaves carry all it needs. Keep the soil damp to touch.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Too late! I killed it in a week from over-watering! 😊

[@tinaharbit1806]

Absolutely gorgeous Phil!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Tina! 😊

[@lauriec3354]

I think you are teaching us all, so many ways to use nice old wood. Loving this flower pot turning tutorial .

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

So nice of you, Laurie! 😊

[@davidrosowski3161]

I Like Phil Everything from your hands is special to me

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I appreciate that, David, thank you! 😊

[@nicholasvalentine3907]

Fabulous flower pot! I think it is truly special!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😊

[@imim995]

Got to love your enthusiasm about your first house plant 😄 nice plant pot though 👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😊

[@howardnielsen6220]

Wow what a nice gift.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Howard! 😊

[@davidharwood9552]

Your plant is a house leek succulent. Nice flower pot

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, David! 😊

[@kam70111]

Plant, some type of "Echeveria". Beautiful.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Khan!

[@johnwhite6899]

🙋‍♂️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Hi Phil it's great that after turning for so long you can turn something you haven't turned before. I've read some of the other comments so no need to tell you what type of plan you bought. I also enjoy the funny remarks you make to yourself while you work, cracks me up, it's not just the turning I enjoy it's the things that you say from time to time which makes your videos so watchable. Keep it up, see you next week.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you for your great comment, John! 😊

[@JiggsysShed]

That looks great. Nice work Phil. Like the idea of making a pot fit inside

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you like it, thanks! 😊

[@kelvincolemanAnimal]

Lovely job like all your work just beautiful. Hope your doing well and staying healthy 👍👍👍😊😊😊♥️

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Doing good over here, Kelvin, you take good care, too! 😊

[@markb8954]

Nice little flower pot. Looks like a typical “Hen & Chicks” type of succulent. Lots of light, little water. Keep on turning Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Mark, I appreciate that! 😊

[@tompuskar4426]

Sometime simple is beautiful! Nice piece.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😊

[@cosmocavicchio5252]

Great little flower pot Phil. And yes, who hasn't tossed ketchup up to the ceiling from a loose cover!!! I've done it. Cosmo from Billerica, MA

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Good to know I'm not the only one, Cosmo! 😊

[@WhiskeyDale]

I too learned to turn wood by watching KZbin. Primarily your channel. Thanks Phil

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

So nice of you to mention, Dale, thank you! 😊

[@mikeyoung8126]

Very beautiful Phil I love it and it kind of looks like a giant acorn if you look at it right take care and God bless

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yes, lots of acorn comments, Mike! 😊

[@jimschaffer9831]

I plan on making these for Farmers Market. Nice job. Jim's wood shop.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Go for it! Best of luck with them, Jim! 😊

[@richkeelan1312]

Nice looking flower pot i like your design Well Done Phil

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Rich! 😊