I Cast Bark and Turn It and This happened

[@MoonpieCreations]

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[@qapla]

Looks good, Ken. Going with clear resin was a good choice. I really like the "natural edge". Resin sure does make many things possible. After all, if people can resin and turn popcorn, coffee beans and cornbread - why not tree bark.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Hahaha, It amazes me that some people don't like resin. It helps make so many things possible that aren't without it.

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

That's a sweet looking bowl, Ken! When you first started sanding the rim, I thought you should have just turned it smooth. After seeing it finished, however, I'm glad you didn't. It looks great!

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thanks 👍Mark. Never can really tell how it will look until you do it. I knew I could just take it off if I didn't like it.

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

@@MoonpieCreations Tru dat!

[@latherookie]

It's about time you listened to me! Looks great, I knew you could!

[@MoonpieCreations]

Yes! Thank you! 😂

[@markparker5788]

I have to admit, I've grown tired of cast pieces but this one looks amazing! I thought it was interesting that the blank looked so dark coming out of the vacuum pot, but the close-ups you shared show some incredible highlights. Great job!!

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you very much!

[@BPWhitman]

“Whydidntyoustabilizethewood” “whydidntyouusecoloredresin” “yourekillintheearth” Translation: GORGEOUS piece, as usual!! Love it! The “live edge” for the win!!

[@MoonpieCreations]

Hahahahaha Thanks Bruce

[@WhiTiger]

Oh wow! That is really nice!! I agree, I think a blood red color would be amazing! If you do it please show us. :)

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you

[@texanasimmons1761]

That is an amazing bowl! Who knew bark would make sure a pretty bowl? I love the natural rim you left!

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you Texana I really thought it set it off too.

[@samwyz69]

It’s beautiful!

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you Anna

[@lissanne9769]

OMG, is that bowel ever beautiful! You put a lot of creative genius into everything you make. I love it, love it. Thanks for the great video.

[@MoonpieCreations]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@lissanne9769]

@@MoonpieCreations Aww, and you to are welcome.

[@celiacomeau1]

that bark bowl does not disappoint... amazing idea to do it... leaving the edge "natural" adds so much depth to the look of it... well done Ken

[@MoonpieCreations]

thank you.

[@morgotha42]

I always just assumed that people avoided turning bark because it behaves different than the wood part. that it can chew up tools and that the finish can be a pain etc. but that Bowl turned out awesome!

[@MoonpieCreations]

Those are some of the reasons I don't turn it.

[@michaelross8794]

Four bangs, four pews. A perfect score this time. Glad you found the cooperative screws. For the record, I think they are the same ones I always use. Never has one failed.

[@MoonpieCreations]

I sometimes have them snap, but only after I use them many times.

[@michaelross8794]

I don't remember ever snapping a screw. I did shatter TWO phillips head drill bits this weekend though.

[@wendyhenschel.]

I love the bark bowl! Do some more please

[@MoonpieCreations]

I think I will do one with blue resin and one in blood red.

[@vasilii6417]

Wow! Talk about having character! It has antique quality about it, like something from the 1800's.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thanks I love that description.

[@PohlBarnProductions]

Yeah that looks great, nice bark bowl Ken

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thanks 👍

[@williamellis8993]

You should use that tabletop resin, too, Doug.

[@digitalvinyl1963]

Beautiful work. Turned out better than I expected. The natural edge is just the right touch. Awesome.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you so much 😀

[@raydriver7300]

It’s really nice, Ken. Thanks for inviting me round 🌞

[@MoonpieCreations]

Any time!

[@laurazakrzewski]

That did turn out awesome. Who'd a thunk it! The Glam shots really made a difference. Could see all the textures in the bark.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thanks so much!

[@markzebell1549]

Looks amazing. Look forward to maybe seeing another one. Natural edge most definitely nice touch

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thanks so much!

[@leighw9684]

Much prettier than I expected...beautiful, in fact!

[@MoonpieCreations]

It really threw me. I was expecting it to fail.

[@TheKitchenNinja]

I love that you didn't use any pigment in the resin. It's a really striking contrast to the bark!

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you!

[@jnol9009]

Cool bowl Ken! Thx and take care!

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you.

[@oilerfreak]

Great job, was always curious myself. In the process of trying to start up a woodshop myself after 30 yrs of hard labor. You are teaching me so much. Thanks.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you. It took a while to get mine up and running after I retired from the military. Best advice I can give is....weigh each thing you buy. What I mean is look at it and ask yourself how long it will take you to pay it off and can you make enough items on it to pay for it. Using my lathe as an example. It cost $3500 a few years ago. I added up how many bowls I would have to make to pay it off. If that number can be reached in 3 months I feel it's worth the buy. I did the same thing with my table saw. How many cutting boards would I have to sell to pay it off and could I do it in 3 month? For my band saw it was band saw boxes and cutting bowl blanks. Every penny my business has ever made has gone back into my business, it's been that way for the last 10yrs. Oh one last thing. Stay away from the nice to haves until you buy the must haves. I could go on and on. I know you didn't ask for this, but hey I needed to reply to your comment. So it's really all your fault. 😂

[@ctfddftba]

Was 100% expecting a blow out, turned out beautifully

[@MoonpieCreations]

I thought the bark would sand to quickly. Who knew?

[@kengoetz7646]

Awesome bowl! Love the clear areas. Keep it up Ken!

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thanks 👍

[@paintcandan5972]

you could probably sustain a successful business just making nothing but these. the bark bowl is an enigma

[@MoonpieCreations]

What's funny is that I recycle about 85% of my waste. But I really never thought I could turn the bark of the blanks I use. 😱

[@williamellis8993]

That looks really great, Ken. That tabletop resin left a really good finish. I like your ideas of less bark plus blood red resin. I know why you only had one glove on when you were putting the bark in the bowl - you were doing your best Michael Jackson impression. Bill

[@MoonpieCreations]

One of the best music artists of all time.

[@karengilchrist9774]

Oh, that is just gorgeous! And I love the live edge. You're right, it adds so much to the bowl.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thanks so much!

[@lindabrown2211]

Nice. The bark bowl looks awesome Ken. Thanks for sharing. Be well

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you

[@kericue2065]

That turned out really nice. I always wanted to see the bark in resin. I love the colors.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@TotalBoat]

So shiny and gorgeous!!!

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thanks, that Thickset really soaked in.

[@1954JDR]

The patterns and colors are exquisite. Absolutely beautiful.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you so much!

[@DCHoosier62]

That turned out so pretty. I love the dark color. So glad to see you do one. 😊

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you! 😊

[@karendale7297]

Wow! So cool! I love that you listen to suggestions from your followers! I can’t wait to see you do the red one. G’job!

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you! 😊

[@copperowlwoodturning5929]

Beautiful bark bowl, Ken. 👍😊

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thanks 👍

[@beverlym5465]

The bowl is beautiful! I really like the clear epoxy with the bark; very nice.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you so much 😀

[@michaelmavroudis1043]

Really cool! I love how you kept a live edge, as you said, really adds character to the piece. Bravo.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you very much!

[@tommywalker77]

That is one of the best looking ones it is beautiful

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thanks Tommy

[@jeanlong4285]

Wow, that is beautiful. I love the way you left the edge. I've always been told to make sure you remove all the bark before you start a resin project. I guess I thought you could not do what you just did.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thanks 👍I was worried the whole thing would be a waste.

[@KismetSarken]

Once again!, absolutely gorgeous! It's seriously stunning Sir!

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you so much 😀

[@janeoverby2151]

That is really cool, Ken. Have a great weekend.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you Jane

[@jamesbarisitz4794]

Well worth the try. Goes to show you never know till you try.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Such truth.

[@margaretmiller4899]

Beautiful bowl, the colors in the bark are impressive.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you very much!

[@staceyritchie7100]

Wow! Who'da thunk bark could turn out so pretty! Niiiccce!

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you! 😊

[@ConorMakes]

very very cool Ken

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thanks Conor

[@TheDellaniOakes]

This so cool! And beautiful! I hope we'll be seeing more of these. The rough edge is great! I love that. I also like the fact you kept the resin clear, so the beauty of the bark can really shine through.

[@MoonpieCreations]

If I can find time I am planning on trying to finish a few other projects in the works. They are pretty cool in my opinion. 😃

[@TheDellaniOakes]

@@MoonpieCreations I know they will be, you always come out with something. Even that terrible bowl your friend sent you, you pulled that off. You can do anything.

[@susandavenport1051]

Gorgeous! I love the natural edge!

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you! 😊

[@debbielove5993]

This has got to be a top favorite for me! 😍 That epoxy turned out very clear and the bark looks amazing! The natural colors and edge are just beautiful!😍

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thanks Debbie

[@ericaclark7250]

That looks soooo cool. Love the sections between the bark

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you.

[@robboland9857]

Well done sir, the dirt made it hard on the tools. But all in all it looks great. Thanks for the post.🌿 👍👍👍

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thanks 👍

[@diannesorem6389]

Very beautiful bowl, great idea!

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you Dianne

[@brenda3768]

Very nice!!! What a surprise!

[@MoonpieCreations]

Yes it was! Thanks

[@cookiescoop6065]

Very nice Ken have a great day

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thanks 👍

[@jackthompson5092]

Beautiful bowl Ken, I thought for sure it would self destruct.

[@MoonpieCreations]

I thought it would sand a lot different.

[@bgpappy30]

It looks so sweet brother. Thank you for sharing.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you

[@AllenOxendine]

Great Piece and interesting process. Full View and Like 👍

[@MoonpieCreations]

Many thanks

[@mikebass823]

Does the bark bowl bark? Looks good to me..👍👍👍👍👍😎

[@MoonpieCreations]

I don't know if it barks, but the rim is ruff 😳😂😳😂

[@ksart9188]

I really like the jagged edge finish and it would be amazing in blood red

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you

[@stevelauer8640]

Looks great Ken nice job like how it turned out

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thanks 👍

[@staceysarian7444]

Looks great

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thanks!

[@JiggsysShed]

That came out great Ken! Love it

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thanks 👍

[@donnasimmons9836]

Fantastic

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you so much 😀

[@penny_the_wiser413]

I absolutely love it.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you Penny

[@bradwiebelhaus7065]

Looks good.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thanks

[@maddieadams75]

Wow looks amazing ❤ love the edge

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thanks so much 😊

[@lyndadennin7471]

Amazing bowl!

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@paddlefaster]

Great Bowl I love the rim

[@MoonpieCreations]

Me too Thanks

[@timbutler3733]

Good job

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thanks

[@MarklTucson]

Very cool looking bowl. Your idea for a future project to use red would also look great. I stabilized some mesquite bark and cast it a while ago. Looked really good in a couple of turned boxes I made with it. Also tried turning a pen with it; however, it is too brittle, even stabilized, and the pen blank blew out when I got it near final dimensions. I also found that there is some movement so the box pieces do eventually get some ridges at the resin/bark interfaces.

[@MoonpieCreations]

I totally get that. The bark should act a little bit like regular wood. Thanks Mark

[@LadyKatJPhillips]

Awesomeness using the vacuum chamber! So many turners screw up & do not get that air out! Bravæ my good Man! 🤟🤟🤟

[@MoonpieCreations]

I use vacuum on most of my projects, then into the pressure pot over night.

[@stephanie09.11]

Very nice. Definitely one of your best!

[@MoonpieCreations]

Wow, thanks!

[@DawnShipley1977]

I love this piece! Wish I could afford to buy it.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you Dawn.

[@BobBob-eh5sb]

Looks really good. I end up with plenty of bark too, but trying to get things made out of the wood doesn’t leave much time to make things out of the bark. May have to try it once though.

[@MoonpieCreations]

So true. I think the look will depend on the type of bark too.

[@suesmith9202]

Amazing

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thanks

[@TheMessyStudio]

Looks really cool, Ken!

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thanks!

[@johntiefel4248]

Well there you have it. Out of the clear blue sky came a bolt of lighting and look what's happened, a pile of scrap is turned into gorges piece of work, only the "Woodturning Gods" could have divined.

[@MoonpieCreations]

I really like this statement. Thank you.

[@clydeschuyler]

Looks good. Now to do some shavings casting. Lol. I did that once and made a small candle holder. More resin than shavings. Lol.

[@MoonpieCreations]

I've done a few in my videos. I try to recycle my shavings when I can.

[@mangachanfan1556]

Loving that natural edge bro!! Well done!!

[@MoonpieCreations]

Appreciate it!

[@laurawright7404]

So cool

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you Laura

[@carlosalvarez9521]

beautiful!!!!

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you!!

[@theangrywoodturner9972]

It looked like you used your vacuum chamber first... was there a lot of air bubbles in this bowl? Being bark and all? Nicely done.

[@MoonpieCreations]

It boiled (bubbled) for a while, then I threw it in the pressure pot for four days.

[@ConnieConnie824]

Love Love LOVE IT !

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you

[@beaverc2884]

Looks good 😊

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you 😋

[@ojnabsekil6531]

Gotta love Dr. Resin😊

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you lol

[@kathleenlambert4961]

It's great!

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you

[@MikeT]

I like the natural edge

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thanks Mike

[@franklinkeeley2327]

😉👍

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thanks Franklin

[@SteveC38]

Nice Work, Ken👍

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thanks 👍

[@trurex007lee7]

Sweet!

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you.

[@ricahaurymn]

Such an interesting bowl. Really dark. Very nice. Near the end it looked like you were turning glass. Have you tried coconut shell?

[@MoonpieCreations]

I've never tried coconut. Hmmm would you chop it up?

[@mandicoleman7433]

That gives me mosey oak/man cave vibes... Luv it!!

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thanks Mandi

[@trumpetbob15]

Absolutely love it! That rim with the bark is just awesome! I was predicting, based on other videos from you and others where bark was left in a casting, that you were in for a world of hurt but sounds like it wasn't as bad as I was expecting it to be.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Not as near bad as it could have been! Thank you!

[@davidmeltzer507]

Real nice work Ken! I do have a question though. I see a lot of turners use a torch to level out resin. Is it possible to use a lower powered heat gun? Keep up the good work. Look forward to more great videos. Thanks again, Dave.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Yes it is. Make sure the blower is on low.

[@jakes9708]

Well that bark was worth the bytes.

[@MoonpieCreations]

🙄😳😳😂😂😂😂

[@morgancalvi6675]

Aha! Don't forget that other apple wood bowl. This is different than turning wood with bark on it because the epoxy automatically stabilizes it and it's no bonding to the wood whereas turning with bark on wood makes a bonding difference.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thanks

[@philvale5724]

Hi 👋, Great piece of work, just one question, would it be worth stabilising it with cactus juice first?, PHIL FROM THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOULIN, FRANCE

[@MoonpieCreations]

It all depends. It usually sands so much easier than resin that you get dips. But the thickset seems to have soaked in.

[@timmyreeves9170]

Ha you nearly triggered me when I saw it going in the vac pot but luckily I had subs on lmao as for red that would look cool also can't you get a guard to go on the chisel to stop the bits instead of a glove? Also love a live edge finish as for where the colour came from that's just mad

[@MoonpieCreations]

😂😂😂 Thanks Timmy

[@amycagle5793]

Well, if I had the $$ it would be mine! Love it!

[@MoonpieCreations]

I appreciate that Amy

[@chrisgiftshop3127]

😮 No music with the pour?! Looks great.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Not this time.