Woodturning An Oak Burl with Resin: The Chocolate Canyon Bowl - Must See Ooey-Gooey Burl Grain!

Woodturning An Oak Burl with Resin: The Chocolate Canyon Bowl - Must See Ooey-Gooey Burl Grain!
This project is the smaller bowl cored form a decent sized oak burl. I rough turned the bowl in June 2021, coated it with AnchorSeal and put it in the kiln until it had lost approximately a third of its beginning weight. Then I put it on the lathe to turn away the AnchorSeal wax and true the blank to round. From there it went into the turkey roaster for a few days to bake any remaining moisture out of the wood, since there were some big cracks and voids that would be filled with resin. I shaped the bowl to fit inside a plastic bowl I was using as a mold, then poured in the resin and pushed a smaller bowl down into the resin, making sure the resin covered the rim of the bowl blank. I held the smaller bowl in place with a weight and put the whole thing in the pressure pot for a few days. This is a Deep Pour resin and takes longer to cure than most others I’ve used so I made sure to give it several weeks to set up completely. I wanted a subtle color for the resin so I went with a chocolate color that looks fabulous with the color of the oak burl. The end result looks like a canyon filled with rivers of chocolate and caramel…I may or may not be watching too many episodes of The Great British Baking Show 😂
I finished the bowl using Ack’s Abrasive Sanding Paste, then Brad’s Abrasive Sanding Paste, and finally Brad’s Tung Wax as the top coat. I think it looks fantastic and am struggling to keep from taking a bite out of it 😆
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[@dougsimms5588]

The Frodo/Shelob comment belongs in the all-time woodturning top 10.

[@LisaRamlow]

😂😂 thanks Doug - do you stick around til the end of the videos for the secret snippet? I think I’ve used several LOTR quotes now…

[@thefreemathtutor]

@@LisaRamlow I’ll make sure to watch and listen to the very last second, my precious!

[@science4ever025]

When you’re creating I feel like I’m sitting nearby comfortably watching you!!!

[@LisaRamlow]

Appreciate it! 😁

[@SDck5940]

I'm a wood-only guy, no plastic. This is the first use of resin I've ever seen that gave a really good result. Nice work!!

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Dick! I do like the hybrid pieces and I do love me some blue resin, but I’m super happy with the choice on this one. I have it’s big brother (the piece I cored this bowl from) just about ready to turn 👍

[@clivefelgate9802]

I think your artist’s eye was spot on!! A bobby dazzler for sure.👍 Butterscotch!!! Oh boy. Keep safe and well.😀☕️C.

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Clive, a bobby-dazzler for sure!

[@michaelbudraski8068]

Woodworking is a form of art, and whether you use resin, or not, contrast the color, or throw the rainbow at your work, it is art. If you like it or not, you must always appreciate the creativity and vision that went into it. I like the bowl.

[@LisaRamlow]

Thank you Michael, I appreciate that 😊

[@texanasimmons1761]

Oh my! I think you made the right call. I think using a contrasting color would have been a disservice to the great wood grain of the burl! Well done, "Mr. Wonka"

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks, and yay for getting the end quote! 😁

[@robnhannon]

Great looking bowl and I love that I am seeing chocolate chip ads below it.

[@LisaRamlow]

Omg that’s hilarious!

[@denidougherty9576]

I don’t comment on videos but I have to with this one! That is the most beautiful bowl I have ever seen turned, and I’ve watched a bunch! Way to go Lisa!👍

[@LisaRamlow]

Well thank you so much, I’m pleased that you enjoyed it enough to leave me a comment-I really appreciate it!

[@kimr5841]

With that particular grain and burl, the Complementary color looks like the perfect choice.

[@LisaRamlow]

Thank you Kim!

[@felocarp]

The color of the resin was a great compliment to to the burl, Lisa. Also, loved the Lord of the Rings reference!

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Greg! I a big LOTR fan too 😁

[@pambozkurt5277]

Absolutely love the complimentary resin. The burl just pops!

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Pam!

[@barbpearson9198]

The chocolate resin is a great compliment to the burl!

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Barb, I really like it 😁

[@terry3974]

Holy cow! That is gorgeous. The chocolate resin was perfect.

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Terry! Hard to go wrong with chocolate I figure 😁

[@karyndekeiser-moulton1213]

Love the natural look. I’m fussy about resins. Sometimes it looks lovely other times it looks garish. Yours is a beautiful work of art.

[@LisaRamlow]

Thank you Karyn, I appreciate it!

[@brendaspeight2106]

That's beautiful. I love the chocolate resin....so different. And that oak burl is stunning. A definite thumbs up!!

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Brenda!

[@notonpsymuhn]

Complimentary works perfectly here! Very nice

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Natan!

[@markashlock9017]

Definitely “complementary”! Really nice job. Thanks!!!

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Mark!

[@bookartswithloritaylor8362]

It’s so delicious! That ooey-gooey complimentary center and chunky monkey color is gorg!❤️

[@LisaRamlow]

It’s lovely, isn’t it!? 😍

[@gordonshute8816]

I like both contrasting and complimentary. Both have good applications and effects. This is a really nice application. It's a great look. Very well done!

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Gordon!

[@cyndywaskelisthecrowscall]

Wow! I love the complementary color of the resin in this!

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks so much 😊

[@asingardenof]

Awesome as usual, Lisa. That burl is spectacular.

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Greg!

[@stevekrupa6209]

Great combination of resin and wood! Beautiful bowl!!!

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Steve, I’m really pleased with how it came out. Still have the bigger bowl to fill and finish 👍

[@davidkoning1560]

Hi Lisa, you made a really nice and beautiful bowl. The color of the train is Bert beautiful as well. Nice work!

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks David!

[@Dovetail-Artisan]

Absolutely gorgeous Lisa, I am personally a huge fan of chocolate resins over bright blues. I am in the process of purchasing a 24/36 Laguna and setting up a shop after 7 years without one. I have been a bowl turner for 30 years and had the honor of being mentored by Barbara Dill out of Virginia. Thanks so much for motivating me to get turning again!! Keep the videos coming my friend. Brian

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Brian! I love all the resins and am quite fond of blue but I tend to use that on the lighter woods or cherry. I really wanted this to complement the burl and not complete with it. I have the bigger burl I cored this one from about half filled with resin - it sucked up a lot more than I’d thought!

[@woodman3416]

Lisa this is a beautiful bowl and great craftsmanship.

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks so much! 😁

[@JohnWilliams-iw6oq]

Beautiful work Lisa, perfect the way it is.

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks John!

[@jeanlong5965]

Ooo to that is pretty. Love this burl bowl.

[@LisaRamlow]

Thank you Jean!

[@sakaj]

Great demonstration on the use of the different tools. Provides a great perspective on what the can and cannot do. 🤙🏿

[@LisaRamlow]

Thank you!

[@dawnseals6591]

Loving this bowl, the chocolate resin really enhances the burl

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Dawn!

[@fchow8652]

Thank you showing, great work on these burl

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks so much, I’m glad you enjoyed it 😁

[@louisjcharlett8509]

I'm gonna' leave the resin for you Lisa... you use it well without overdoing it. Very nice turn. I enjoy your work.

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Louis! I really like the effect but must admit turning it isn’t so much fun. Such a mess!

[@plainsroamer405]

I like seeing the resin when it is being poured...its a neat process

[@LisaRamlow]

I do in some videos - depends on how much time I have

[@agwheeler2000]

Very tasteful use of resin that turned out beautifully, Lisa!

[@LisaRamlow]

Thank you Andrew!

[@johnreedy7037]

I think the chocolate brown looks great with all that grain. That turned out really beautiful!

[@LisaRamlow]

Thank you John!

[@noelgreen9381]

Chocolate was a great choice. Beautiful piece!

[@LisaRamlow]

Thank you Noel!

[@dicktillotson1431]

I think either the complimentary or contrast would have worked with that beautiful burl!! Very nicely done!!!

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Dick! I’m going to do the bigger one soon 😁

[@Duke4ever188]

Great Choice in going with the chocolate coloured epoxy 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Jose!

[@missdaisy7576]

Omg I AM ABSOLUTELY IN LOVE ❤ WITH IT! It is gorgeous, wow!

[@LisaRamlow]

Thank you! 😁

[@bartconner2457]

Beautiful piece Lisa! I enjoy your videos, thanks for sharing them with us! I’ve been turning a few years, I love getting tips and tricks from KZbin. Keep up the good work!! Bart - Logs to Treasures

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Bart, much appreciated 😁

[@rayworstine4399]

Good evening, Lisa. Excellent bowl. I like your choice for the resin color. All wood bowls are my favorite, however, I have experienced some very stunning bowls with wood and resin. Your coring yielded a beautiful piece. I also like your closing recipe.

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Ray! I thought the butterscotch ripple went nicely with the chocolate and caramel theme 😉

[@diannesorem6389]

I watch a lot of wood turners but you video was very informative. Thanks so much for that. Beautiful bowl, love the colors.

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Diane, I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos!

[@mountainviewturning5319]

Bowl looks great 👍

[@LisaRamlow]

Thank you!

[@mikeconrad454]

This is my favorite piece I've seen you make thus far. Nice job coring that out, it looked as sketchy as it was, I'm sure. That burl is just incredible.

[@LisaRamlow]

Thank you Mike! I still have the bigger piece to finish, and another big oak burl that I haven’t even cut into yet. So stay tuned!

[@pfreeman2732]

That's really sweet. I love how it's turned out... really rich and SO smooth. Luvvverly! P

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Pam! 😁

[@daviddavison2922]

Best piece I’ve ever seen you do for sure and the wood resin combo is spectacular

[@LisaRamlow]

Thank you, I really like this one too. I still have the bigger bowl I cored this from to do - used the same color resin so they’ll be a nesting set 👍

[@heloca9084]

Beautiful!

[@LisaRamlow]

Thank you!

[@dawndoyle2571]

Love those colors!

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Dawn, me too!

[@bigboy9706]

Turned it very nice. That resin fit in perfectly

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Michael!

[@roncooney8526]

Very nice job, Lisa. Great choice of colour to highlight the burl.

[@LisaRamlow]

Thank Ron!

[@Zircon10]

Just purrrrfect!

[@LisaRamlow]

Thank you!

[@crystalswenson8844]

I love the chocolate/caramel look of this bowl. You know I love blue accents, but I think the brown resin was the perfect choice for this bowl. Well turned, Lisa.

[@LisaRamlow]

It was hard to make it not blue! 😂

[@patcallaway9804]

Looks great!

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Pat!

[@glennprovenzano1837]

Beautiful

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Glenn!

[@joefergerson5243]

Beautiful 🤩

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Joe!

[@karengilchrist9774]

That is a gorgeous piece of wood and the chocolate resin is perfect!

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Karen!

[@jeffwhitson3166]

You nailed it!

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Jeff!

[@bradwiebelhaus7065]

Looks great.

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Brad!

[@kizerfam1]

Beautiful! The brown resin really works well with the burl.

[@LisaRamlow]

Thank you Susan!

[@mr.latheznknivez]

Looks amazing

[@LisaRamlow]

Thank you!

[@butthedd0233]

Great looking work. Thanks.

[@LisaRamlow]

Thank you Tony!

[@TheDeadbirdy]

That is beautiful

[@LisaRamlow]

Thank you, it really is a beautiful piece

[@jasonholman6153]

So happy it turned out for you.

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks for not letting me chicken out on it! 😁

[@mdaley3102]

I agree with your choice of resin color, it looks beautiful. Very nice.

[@LisaRamlow]

Thank you Michael 😊

[@janeoverby2151]

that is just gorgeous Lisa

[@LisaRamlow]

Thank you Jane!

[@annlaurie1484]

Beautiful bowl. Thanks 😊

[@LisaRamlow]

Thank you!

[@andersodman296]

Really nice!

[@LisaRamlow]

Thank you 😁

[@carolriley8472]

Really looks great...I just love burls!

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Carol, me toooooo!

[@slm3945]

This is a very lovely bowl!! Thank you for sharing!

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Steve! Gonna have to do the big one soon! 😁

[@mikksweeney8804]

Absolutely beautiful piece!

[@LisaRamlow]

Thank you Mikk!

[@ptbfrch]

Beautiful use of resin! I love the final look.

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Thomas, I’m really pleased with it 😁

[@victorprimack2070]

Great bowl. Great use of resin.

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Victor!

[@williamlidster5850]

YOU are an artist!

[@LisaRamlow]

Thank you William 😁

[@user-WPG_Arts]

Basic and so beautiful. It is yummy!

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Wendy!

[@peterrauch6604]

Great video and beautiful result? Thank you for the additional drying oils explanation and the negative rake carbide cutter information.

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Peter!

[@jaybrabham5941]

Great job

[@LisaRamlow]

Thank you Jay!

[@vernsteinbrecker3759]

Great work, looks awsome

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Vern!

[@clintmyrick4128]

Wow! Stunning. Good choice in the brown resin.

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Clint!

[@pigeonmanof180]

Looks beautiful

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Adam, I love how this came out. It’s big brother is in the pressure pot as we speak 😁

[@michaelmilazzo8722]

Awesome bowl

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Michael!

[@martinmurphy5302]

Gorgeous.....resin color is spot on....great turn

[@LisaRamlow]

Thank you Martin!

[@standswithfish]

Wonderful project!

[@LisaRamlow]

Thank you 😁

[@tompavlik302]

Beautiful bowl!! Love the colors. Awesome job, Lisa. Stay safe.

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Tom!

[@markthompson6860]

nice job as always

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Mark!

[@billy19461]

Loved the video and bowl. Excellent work!

[@LisaRamlow]

Thank you 😊

[@Engan01]

Beautiful combination of colors! Great work Lisa!

[@LisaRamlow]

Thank you!

[@valeriehenschel1590]

Very nicely done!

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Valerie!

[@kevinbooth2063]

I like resin and wood and you did a fabulous job on this oak burl.

[@LisaRamlow]

Thank you Kevin!

[@g.leebihm2588]

Beautiful bowl. Great choice of resin color. It really allows the beauty of the burl to show.

[@LisaRamlow]

Thank you, I appreciate the feedback 😁

[@trevorgodfrey4431]

Stunning bowl Lisa, love it

[@LisaRamlow]

Thank you Trevor!

[@ernesttravers7517]

Dark resin looks great

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Ernest, I’m quite pleased with it!

[@brianjoneswoodturning3682]

Hi Lisa, You sure seem to get some beautiful pieces of tree where you are. The bowl looks great with the complementary chocolate resin. Nice job I cant wait to see the big bowl :-)

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Brian! Looking forward to the bigger one as well 👍

[@rebeccaswihart4281]

I love the resin color choice. Does look like chocolate.

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Rebecca!

[@paulglassner4457]

Nice work, it looks amazing!

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Paul!

[@Stacebo1974]

Oh this is STUNNING! Wow. It does look beautiful and natural and the resin emphasizes...it doesn't detract. So so good!

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Stacey!

[@benwinkel]

Complimentary or no resin. I like the natural look. If you want to make it look crazy, don't waste good wood. Jmo. This looks very nice, great work!

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Ben!

[@josephinelarosa635]

I like the color you chose.

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Josephine!

[@davidschramm363]

Great job as usual Lisa. Your choice of resin color is perfect. I really like this bowl especially the complimentary color.

[@LisaRamlow]

Thank you David - I am quite pleased!

[@dustycornerscalgary2208]

Awesome piece thanks for sharing! I wouldn’t have changed a thing!

[@LisaRamlow]

Thank you 😁

[@johnpierce227]

Very Nice !I like that you explain what you are doing !

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks John, I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos 😁

[@jackthompson8019]

It is very beautiful Lisa.

[@LisaRamlow]

Thanks Jack!