How to wood turn glass and epoxy resin hybrid burl vase

In this woodturning video, I will transform some large spalted burls or burrs into a hybrid epoxy resin vase / vessel. This project is a fully functional piece of art due to the glass insert what protect the wood from any water damage. To achieve high gloss finish with this woodworking craft item I used several layers of gloss lacquer. At some point making this project I thought it is a complete failure due to some hiccup but glad I decided to go ahead and finish 😊
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[@DavidsWoodturning]

Thanks for watching and let me know below if you have any questions 😊 Check out some of my items in my online shop: Website: www.davidswoodturning.co.uk

[@erniesmith1097]

Well done young Harry. Keep the dream alive. Ernie smith from brisbane Australia

[@Maisie9798]

It looks like glass! You are a real artist

[@barbannco]

what could be better,....burl and blue, I totally love this, it would look fabulous with all my blue glass and china.

[@funo6581]

So beautiful! I just never get tired of seeing all the amazing work that’s done with gorgeous epoxy colors and the stunning grain of burl. I just love that combo.

[@DavidsWoodturning]

Thank you! 😊

[@HappyJacKitty]

Beautiful piece! The colors of the wood and resin go so well together!

[@cookiescoop6065]

Very beautiful piece sir have a great day

[@DavidsWoodturning]

Thanks so much 😀 Finally a piece what is fully functional vase 🏺

[@dianehansen2263]

Didn't think I was going to like it but it is Beautiful! Georgous

[@DavidsWoodturning]

Thanks so much. It means a lot 😀

[@dottyharbison7156]

Beautiful vase. I love the burl and resin. ❤️😎🙃

[@DavidsWoodturning]

Thanks so much 😊

[@user-ee6ib7sw1z]

Це неймовірно красиво👍👍👍

[@Gekomandias]

Molto bravo David!!

[@MDeLorien]

Oh my word it's so pretty 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@DavidsWoodturning]

Thank you very much 😀

[@1954JDR]

Beautiful vase; gorgeous flower arrangement.

[@DavidsWoodturning]

Thank you so much 😊

[@jdawwwgytb]

I maybe late but you never fail to disappoint, 👍🏾🙌🏾 another masterpiece

[@DavidsWoodturning]

Thank you so much. 😀

[@richardandrade9418]

Awesome piece mam you make it look so freaking easy!

[@jimputnam7539]

Another absolutely beautiful piece!!

[@DavidsWoodturning]

Thank you so much 😊

[@christopherspencer3072]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@peterbovey3570]

Holy smokes! Another gorgeous piece from your hybrid technique. You make it look so easy, but I’m sure you must have done lots of experimenting to get those beautiful colors just right with that wood.

[@DavidsWoodturning]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@chandarussell]

Wow. That’s gorgeous. I love it.

[@DavidsWoodturning]

Thank you :)

[@TheGorillafoot]

Really cool. Looks classy too!

[@ChiefsFan62]

Gorgeous! I love the color!

[@laurazakrzewski]

Very shiny David. Love the color!

[@DavidsWoodturning]

Thank you :)

[@beverlylumley4150]

Beautiful vase, Canada

[@DavidsWoodturning]

Thank you! 😊

[@Muskrat1960]

Another beautiful piece

[@DavidsWoodturning]

Thank you very much 😀

[@SiamWoodShop]

Beautiful vase David, stay safe, John

[@DavidsWoodturning]

Thank you! 😊

[@DarkVoidIII]

This turned out to be an excellent vase! It's also nice with the flowers too! An excellent shelf or mantelpiece display addition!

[@DavidsWoodturning]

Thank you so much 😀

[@paintcandan5972]

that color is incredible!

[@DavidsWoodturning]

Yes the blue is a winner every time 😀

[@karengilchrist9774]

Very lovely. Great finish!

[@DavidsWoodturning]

Thank you! 😊

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

Absolutely amazing and stunningly beautiful

[@DavidsWoodturning]

Thanks so much 😀 Finally a piece what is fully functional. I mostly make ornamental items.

[@Scorpio-wk8bd]

The combination of the burl and that gorgeous deep blue resin is so beautiful - the addition of the glass tube is perfect as I often wondered if putting water straight into one of your vases would ruin them, so glad you put that tube in. The allover effect with the flowers is stunning! 🤩👍👀🥀🥇🏆

[@DavidsWoodturning]

Yes most of my items are for ornamental use but I thought with this one I will make it also functional. Too nice vase to be ruined by water 😊

[@FranWhitten]

Love the colors in the vase. The insert is a great idea also. Enjoy your work, just found your channel today.

[@DavidsWoodturning]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@petricabistricean1806]

Super tare 🍯🍯🍯👍👍

[@jackthompson5092]

Beautiful David.

[@DavidsWoodturning]

Many thanks!

[@Rodney864]

Un talent phénoménal 🙏 je ne me lasse pas de regarder les vidéos 👌👍

[@NervousNoodles]

Moi aussi 👍

[@rustysmommy50]

Just a lovely piece of art! With the care you take on the finish, that epoxy shines like Murano glass!!

[@shcichannel]

Very nice mate!!Well done!😮💪👍👌👏👏

[@DavidsWoodturning]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@denisedirkson8224]

Beautiful!

[@billm4560]

Beautiful job David as usual! 👍🏻 That blue just sets it off! Thank you for sharing! Cheers!!! 👌

[@DavidsWoodturning]

Thank you very much 😀 yes the blue is a winner every time

[@jannaalley6127]

The son of a flower grower told me once, that the arrangement needs to be as tall as the vase. Beautiful work today.

[@DavidsWoodturning]

Thank so much. I am far from being an expert in flower arrangements but tried my best 😀

[@dtork47]

Very nice shape and well done!

[@DavidsWoodturning]

Thank you very much 😀

[@nancyhorn7772]

Beautiful but the flowers detract from the vase!😅😊 Absolutely stunning!

[@DavidsWoodturning]

Thank you so much 😊

[@tonyprofera9914]

Very beautiful. The care you took is evident in the beautiful finished product. Well done!

[@ElderCristhian]

Bonita peça amigo

[@denisvienat849]

Très jolie et en plus fonctionnel bravo David’s

[@DavidsWoodturning]

Merci! La plupart de mes articles sont uniquement destinés à la décoration, mais c'est aussi fonctionnel, donc c'est génial

[@Maisie9798]

I really like the lacquer finish. I can really see how beautiful the wood is. And how well crafted it is. Another beauty

[@DavidsWoodturning]

Thank you! 😊

[@maxim7377]

Как же приятно смотреть на работу Мастера 👍👍👍👍👏👏👏

[@martinjonikis]

Good grief but that's one good looking vase.

[@DavidsWoodturning]

Thanks so much 😀 Finally a piece what is fully functional vase 🏺

[@ellengraham4677]

Beautiful choice of colour to go with the amazing burl, another great piece.😘😘

[@amandatallis9875]

I really like the deep blue resin and the burl they look lovely together and I like the introduction of the glass tube. The wood has some lovely grain and I really like the finished vase it is fantastic. I like watching you do your turning you always amaze me thank you x

[@DavidsWoodturning]

Thank you very much 😀 yes I normally make ornamental pieces but thought with this one i will make it fully functional too 👍

[@timf6916]

Very Beautiful.

[@DavidsWoodturning]

Thank you very much 😀

[@valiasafrigina2391]

beautiful!!!

[@lucydurham1403]

That color is stunning! It reminds me so much of some cobalt blue glass bottles i used to collect as a child, made me nostalgic! Beautiful, beautiful work again David!

[@DavidsWoodturning]

Thank you so much 😀

[@jimrosson6702]

Very beautiful

[@DavidsWoodturning]

Thank you! 😊

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Very nice David.

[@DavidsWoodturning]

Thank you very much 😀

[@emrahdursun]

god bless your hands

[@moide77]

I love the colors are great

[@DavidsWoodturning]

Thank you. Blue wins everytime 😀

[@justjulee9135]

This was beautifully done! The burl always has the best grain and the color you used was perfect!

[@DavidsWoodturning]

Thank you so much 😀

[@MsWDWFAN1]

Beautiful vase. Love the color!

[@DavidsWoodturning]

Thank you so much 😀 Blue colour is always a winner 😀

[@galina1970a]

Шикарная ваза.

[@robertwoods1380]

Awesome

[@noahdraven]

Wow!!! This piece is so beautiful 😍. Thank you again for another stunning piece.

[@DavidsWoodturning]

Thank you! 😊

[@pedroferreira3974]

Muito bem

[@sandydee8003]

This was beautiful to watch. (Bonus: I’m pretty sure I could hear doves outside your workshop)👍Awesome video.

[@DavidsWoodturning]

Thank you so much :) and you are right on the doves 😀

[@brookegillespie-trout]

Wow! That is gorgeous! Great job!

[@DavidsWoodturning]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@lucianoramos485]

I love watch woodturning. Ir's fascinating. I have a question : That pot you use, is it a pressure or a vacuum pot? Thank you.

[@DavidsWoodturning]

Thank you 😊 yes it is a pressure pot. Helps with air bubbles

[@davidwilliams8387]

A really nice looking piece, congrats. No criticism but I would like to see it in red

[@DavidsWoodturning]

Thank you. I make one red and burl no problem. Have not done one for longt time.

[@jayscott306]

Solid work, David! Really fine results. I might've undercut the base a bit more for less hand work, (I'm not a fan of fan of hand finishing the bottom), but that's my only critique on the method, not the results, which is what matters most. :)

[@scottfonner]

David, forgive me, you're no florist................but you are a fine woodturner. Nice work.

[@DavidsWoodturning]

Thank you and You are damn right I far from being a florist and even my wife was not around to assist me with this task sadly 😀

[@mariagloriazoppi5045]

👏👏👏👌👍

[@toriandjoshschulte8135]

I’ve always wanted to try something like this. I am curious, when the object is in the very beginning stage and it’s still square, how hard is it on your hands to use the chisel to start the rounding of the edges process? Beautiful work!!

[@DavidsWoodturning]

Thanks Jeni. I am taking very small passes at the beginning so no it is not hard on my hands. However, due to not being round therefore is not spinning completely true it will cause loads of chip outs. And those chip outs can be very painful when they hit you hand as they are like lithe glass(resin) shards. Sometimes I take on gloves to protect but do mot show that on camera to avoid showing bad practice. I could trim it in a table saw and bandsaw but both of my saws cut perfect square so in order to trim i would need adjust that.

[@carmicha]

When working with resin and/or burl wood, do you always use carbide tools and why/why not? Thanks for another inspiring video resulting in a piece that is both functional and beautiful!

[@DavidsWoodturning]

Thanks Elaine. Burl on its own would not really need carbide, some sharp traditional tools would work perfectly. But when it is a hybrid project (with resin for example) carbides are outperforming traditional chisels. All my hybrid turnings done with negative rake carbide tips and that simply eliminated all the chip outs what i used to have before using negative rake.

[@carmicha]

​@@DavidsWoodturning ​ Thanks so much for your informative response! I haven't turned any resin hybrids yet but I plan to give it a try soon.

[@erniesmith1097]

Ooppps sorry David wrong channel. Ernie smith from brisbane Australia

[@DavidsWoodturning]

Thank you! 😊

[@mossie104]

Just a quick question, why is it that you don’t cut down the blank on a band saw to make it hexagonal before turning? It is a time thing or just it’s more fun to turn? Beautiful vase and resin colour choice. Keep up the stunning ideas and videos, always a pleasure to watch.

[@DavidsWoodturning]

Both my bandsaw and table saw is set to perfect square. In order to trim I would need to adjust to like 45 degrees angle. So at the end I would not safe much time getting all the settings back to normal. Plus it is fun to turn :)

[@samckatz]

Truly amazing. Are your works of art for sale?

[@DavidsWoodturning]

Thank you very much 😀 yes. Keep an eye on my website each month I upload more items but they don’t tend last for long there 😉 I also let people know when I upload more items

[@marycatherinelebouef-op4hf]

Mama Mia! That is an absolutely gorgeous vase! I love the finish shining like it does. Fantastic work! Beautiful color that worked well with the wood! Awesome!!

[@DavidsWoodturning]

Thank you so much 😀

[@bonniehill3634]

Can you put water for fresh flowers in this type of vase?

[@davidman6024]

I’ve always wanted to try something like this. how hard is it on your hands to use the chisel to start the rounding of the edges process? Beautiful work!!

[@DavidsWoodturning]

It is not too hard. Taking light passes so all fine. Takes a bit of time but nothing excessive

[@vinimarshall7301]

Wot would it be like with the spikes on the outside ,i have a 3 ton peice of spikey elm and i wouldnt want to waste any as i am an amature

[@DavidsWoodturning]

Check out my others vids i work a lot with burls some i keep some of the spiky burls. Elm is great wood to work and i love the colour

[@vinimarshall7301]

@@DavidsWoodturning thanks i will sub 👍

[@1newsted]

what are you using to make that mold?

[@richardmccann4815]

Where's the glass?

[@DavidsWoodturning]

Well it means you fast forwarded too much ;)

[@JESUSCHRYSLER5512]

**GET THE MOST UNBALANCED LOAD OF WOOD POSSIBLE, PUT IT IN YOUR MACHINE AND RUIN YOUR MACHINE!!**

[@DavidsWoodturning]

Is this meant to be a compliment ? Not sure I follow 🤔

[@studyingcrafts5096]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@cedricmilford5254]

Beautiful!!!

[@DavidsWoodturning]

Thank you! 😊