Metallic Effect Ash Bowl

[@icespeckledhens]

Beautiful colouring, your daughter should be very happy. Thanks James

[@stewartfurini]

Cheers, James - she was very pleased with it!

[@richardagins871]

Absolutely stunning finish. Although I believe that little compares with the beauty of natural wood, what you've done here certainly does. Kudos!

[@stewartfurini]

Thank you! Pleased you like this one as it's a personal favourite. Cheers!

[@richardagins871]

@@stewartfurini I hope that your daughter appreciated it.

[@stewartfurini]

@@richardagins871 She loved it!

[@berniemattingly3493]

Watching your videos has inspired me to add some color to many of my turnings. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@stewartfurini]

Hi Bernie - that's great! Have fun coloring. Maybe you'll be able to make the demo I'm doing tomorrow afternoon for the AAW? Cheers!

[@thewoodman6039]

I really like the technique. You are inspirational. Marvin from Texas

[@stewartfurini]

Cheers, Marvin - glad this was enjoyable. Thanks for commenting - it means a lot!

[@tinaminahan772]

I love the colors as well as leaving the inside of the bowl in the natural wood.

[@stewartfurini]

Thanks Tina. Glad you liked this one. I want to do some more colouring on the outside of bowls so watch out for new videos on this. Cheers!

[@jimrobb6325]

Real braw. Simply applied.The Intrinsic colours worked well. Look forward to more. Thanks

[@stewartfurini]

Thank you, Jim - great to get comments. New ideas still to try out, so more colouring videos to come. Cheers.

[@thomashester739]

Very beautiful. Looks like something you would see in an art gallery. Great work

[@stewartfurini]

Thank you, Thomas - I really liked this final look. A simple technique, but the effect is great (I think!) Gald you do too. Cheers!

[@redheadhippiewoodturning4694]

Love it! Adding honey was the perfect touch! Thanks for sharing!

[@stewartfurini]

Cheers, RedHead! Yep - this one came out nice in the end...worth all the different colours and layers!

[@deandonaldson7355]

That's a great piece I did not think I was going to like it when you first started but it turned out great she ought to love it

[@stewartfurini]

Cheers, Dean - I know what you mean. The first few dabbings of colour never look very inspiring. She does love it, too, so it was all worth it. Thanks!

[@martincotillard3408]

Lovely combination of colours !

[@stewartfurini]

Thanks, Martin - I was really pleased with this one! Cheers!

[@mattsutton8804]

Just found your channel. Creative juice are now flowing. So many ideas to try. Thank you great channel

[@stewartfurini]

Thank you, Matt! So pleased you found me! Enjoy my other videos. Cheers!!

[@peterleffler2062]

Lovely effects you've achieved there. I shall look at more of your back catalogue of videos.

[@stewartfurini]

Thanks, Peter - and thanks for commenting on other videos of mine too. It's greatly appreciated. Cheers!

[@umlooad]

Looks very nice and good explanation. Thanks for sharing.

[@stewartfurini]

Thanks for watching - glad you enjoyed it! Cheers!

[@frankbua5581]

I really like the green screen. It looks great!

[@stewartfurini]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@GordonRock1]

Beautiful, Stewart, just beautiful. I'm new to coloring wood and have a long way to go so thank you for sharing your obvious expertise! Take care, .....Gord

[@stewartfurini]

Thank you, Gord. I've had a great year - I started playing with colours seriously in February this year...and haven't stopped yet! Have fun if you have a go. Cheers!

[@BillMSmith]

Well, an older video I'd missed! I really like this one, nice contrast with the natural inside. The spray lacquer was a nice finish, personally I don't think Danish oil would have had the same effect. Much belated happy birthday to your daughter. I hope you'll do a video of this years gift.

[@stewartfurini]

Hi Bill - thanks for commenting. Glad you like this one....hmmmm, this year's gift....will have to have a think about what to make...Cheers!

[@charlesreicks648]

Good looking bowl and I do like the green screen. Merry Christmas

[@stewartfurini]

Thanks, Charles. Looks like the green screen has proved popular with some viewers. Glad you like the bowl too! Merry Christmas to you as well. Cheers!

[@terrymoore7311]

Wow Stuart very nice piece. Love the way you used the colours. I’ve been using dyes but just the one colour at a time I might have a go at something like that. Love your videos very inspirational 👍

[@stewartfurini]

Thanks for commenting, Terry - I'm glad you enjoyed the video and found it helpful. Cheers!

[@alansmith9099]

I love that finish stewart

[@stewartfurini]

Cheers, Alan - the combo of stains and metallic paints give a great effect. Glad you like it. Thanks!

[@KatAtkinson]

I have to say this is one of my favorite things I have seen you do! I love that bowl. The recipient is very lucky!

[@stewartfurini]

Thanks, Kat - my daughter loves it!

[@JohnClothier]

Lovely looking bowl. came out really well. I like the idea of the silver underneath, think I might have try that

[@stewartfurini]

Thanks, John! The silver worked nicely - rather like the gold under the tealight holders. Glad you liked it. Cheers.

[@PeteBeardsley]

Look at you getting all arty with a green screen! lol I really liked that, something very different. Love the bowl (Happy Birthday to Furini Junior), perfect for M&Ms and definitely one of my favourites of yours so far. Just bought the Chestnut sample stains myself so I need to find time to chip the ice off the lathe soon! Thanks for the video Stuart and seasons greetings to all at Furini Towers!

[@stewartfurini]

Thanks, Pete - glad you liked the bowl and the green screen stuff (could have got a bit irritating, maybe...). Have fun with your Chestnut samples. Seasons greetings to you and yours too! Cheers!

[@davidallison9000]

Beautiful process.

[@stewartfurini]

Thanks, David - great to get positive comments! Glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers!

[@msabansmith]

Hi Stewart - That came up an absolute treat. Love your treatment of the colours with the silver paint, too. It really added something special to the piece. The final blend it tremendous. The danish oil tends to add a bit of depth to the colours when applied and allowed to dry, and you absolutely did the right thing by not adding it over the silver - I wouldn't know what the reaction would have been with the metallic paint! Top work, my friend! All the best for a great Christmas, Martin

[@stewartfurini]

Thanks, Martin. Glad I didn't let your colours down - I wanted to try something with blending the colours and these are colours that my daughter likes. Fortunately she loves the bowl! I look forward to my next project with the intrinsic colours. Cheers!

[@robertferris6067]

Love it and keep up the great job

[@stewartfurini]

Thanks, Robert - I was really pleased with how this one came out. Cheers!

[@franceshallen2478]

Beautiful colours.

[@stewartfurini]

Thanks, Francesz - glad you liked it. Cheers!

[@TurningWorks]

Bloody hell mate, this video is actually epic! Such a lot of effort went into that! Brilliant! 👍🍺

[@stewartfurini]

Thanks, Dave - the effort was worth it as my daughter loved it! Cheers

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Hi Stewart - A brilliant result! I really like those Intrinsic Colours - I purchased a sample set from Martin at the North of England Woodworking show last month. You also did a grand job with the green screen. Cheers Andrew

[@stewartfurini]

Thanks, Andrew - great comment to receive! I'm glad you enjoyed the green screen too. Have fun with your set - I think the colours go a long way used in this manner. Cheers!

[@kevingeaney7741]

Another good un!

[@stewartfurini]

Thanks, Kevin. I really liked how this one turned out! Cheers

[@JimsonMakes]

Great result and a nicely edited video. Happy Christmas Stewart. Cheers, Jim

[@stewartfurini]

Cheers, Jim! Happy Christmas to you too!! Glad you liked the video.

[@wagWAGart]

very nice piece stewart great job keep them coming

[@stewartfurini]

Thanks, Wayne - I've got a few new ideas to try out. Next video might not be until after Christmas now... :( Cheers!

[@lilycamillewolf8086]

Very nice use of the different colours. Turned out lovely. You've got me wondering about using the spirit-based leather dyes I have on wood now, too :)

[@stewartfurini]

Cheers! This was fun to do and I was pleased with how it came out. Leather spirit dyes would surely work on wood!

[@missteeturns]

Love the mix of the colours. It really gives a wonderful effect. ❤️it 😀

[@stewartfurini]

Thanks - I was really pleased with how this came out in the end. Worth the effort of putting so many layers on. Cheers!

[@leahcushman5290]

Hi, Stewart. Found your site thanks to Nick Zammeti. You both do nice work!

[@stewartfurini]

Thanks for looking and subscribing, Leah! Much appreciated. Hope you enjoy more of my videos. Cheers...and thanks for the mention from Nick too.

[@WilliamHuntLatheCraft]

Great work and very inspirational !

[@stewartfurini]

Thank you, William - glad you liked it! Cheers

[@woodturningwithDave]

hi Stewart Lovely looking bowl and edited video.Happy Christmas to you :)

[@stewartfurini]

Thank you, David - glad you liked the bowl and the editing/green screen stuff! Happy Christmas to you as well. Cheers!

[@DanielVilarino]

Hi Stewart! Really nice coloring on that bowl. Loved the technique. I have subscribed and I am giving you a big like! Cheers! Daniel

[@stewartfurini]

Many thanks, Daniel. I'm looking forward to our sticker swap and shout outs! Will be watching some of your videos over the weekend fo sure! Cheers!!

[@traceyrice]

Really nice! 💜

[@stewartfurini]

Haha...you've managed to pick another one of my very favourite pieces!

[@sapphodesigns2377]

Looks great..

[@vernonchapman6182]

Love the new setup the bowl looked great bid you seal the bowl before you painted it merry Christmas

[@stewartfurini]

Thanks, Vernon. I didn't seal the bowl before colouring on this one. Glad you liked the new setup - I might have to use the green screen again...Cheers!

[@icespeckledhens]

It came out really nicely, the blend of colours are excellent. I love the finish with Danish Oil but my tin says to leave it for 6 hours between coats and it needs 3 coats or more.To be honest it was still tacky several days after the final coat, maybe it's because it's cold. Thanks James

[@stewartfurini]

icespeckledhens Thanks James. I didn’t use the danish oil in the end as I didn’t have time for it to dry and I also wasn’t sure how it would go on over the acrylic paint. I still haven’t done a piece with martins danish oil yet...

[@icespeckledhens]

Stewart Furini The downside is the lengthy drying/curing time, otherwise it's a lovely shiny finish.

[@frankbove3699]

One of the best I think (for what that’s worth). Ash can be difficult to colour successfully but you've carried it off. Look forward to seeing you at BWTC in April (???). Bye the way, I much prefer the shorter bowl. I like the simplicity of the short one.

[@stewartfurini]

Hi Frank - thank you! Glad you liked it. I'm waiting to hear back from Bill with final confirmation, but I expect to making the drive north in April! Cheers.

[@scottj335able]

Looks amazing! Love your work!!

[@stewartfurini]

Thanks, Scotty! Delighted to get your comment and see that you enjoyed it. Cheers!

[@sjscreations2608]

As Dean stated when you started out I thought change channels....! But persistence and patience are the mother of all invention??? Something like that anyway, The bowl is beautiful, I hope she like it's? Cheers Sean

[@stewartfurini]

Thanks, Dean - the colouring very often starts out looking messy and unpromising! Thanks for commenting and my daughter loves the bowl. Cheers!

[@mmgross144]

Stewart that turned out better than I expected. I had a decorative painting business for twenty years and have a lot of leftover paints and glazes, and your use of color is inspiring me to incorporate my materials into my turning. May I make a suggestion for a paint and stain applicator (best for water-based usage), I found that natural sea sponges had a wonderfully texture and shape that allows for a much better naturally random coverage. They can be cleaned up with soap and water and reused many times. Paper towel can leave a blotchy texture.

[@stewartfurini]

Thanks, Michael. Good tip too....I'm sure there's some natural sponge knocking about at home somewhere. Will give it a go. Cheers!

[@MikeWaldt]

Like that alot Stewart, the colours worked brilliantly. Also like the subtle inward "slant" of the rim, nice touch. Merry Christmas. Mike

[@stewartfurini]

Mike Waldt Cheers Mike. This came out nicely. Cheers!

[@simonhopkins3867]

Nice one. :-) happy birthday 🎉🎊🎁

[@stewartfurini]

Thanks, Simon - my daughter loved it! Cheers

[@georgebrill3072]

Very nice.

[@stewartfurini]

Cheers, George - I was really pleased with how this one came out....and my daughter loved it!

[@janekokoszko7525]

Lovely bowl, have you considered Yorkshire Grit as a finish?

[@icespeckledhens]

It's lovely bowl with those beautiful colours. Did you apply any sealer before colouring and did you find the cold temperatures, from winter, had any affect on your colours and finishes? Thanks James

[@stewartfurini]

Thanks for commenting, James. I didn't seal the wood - the cold didn't have an effect on the finish drying that I particularly noticed - the workshop temperature was probably about 13 degrees (celsius!)

[@barrycook4690]

As always a great coloring and finish just one question is that artist acrilic paint the silver one I mean and the green screen was a hit with me keep the videos coming please

[@stewartfurini]

Hi Barry - the acrylic is from a shop where everything costs a pound... I'm glad you liked the green screen - it was fun to do, but it took a long time getting it to look right (the perfectionist part of me can see some faults with it still...). I've still got some more ideas to do videos on, but it might be after Christmas for the next one. Cheers!

[@j.jansen]

I like this a lot....

[@stewartfurini]

J. Jansen Thanks J! It means a lot to get great comments. Thanks for subscribing too. Cheers!

[@trebornordlaw4044]

Hi Stewart. I've watched many video's of your colouring video's & you should be proud of your work. I need to ask if sanding sealer applied before or after colouring is preferred & whether it changes the finished appearance if it is applied before colouring. I have seen only a few other turners apply before colours most I think seal after colours to preserve colours.

[@stewartfurini]

Hi Trebor - sorry for the delay in replying - I've been away for a few days. Mostly, I seal after colouring now. When I have put sealer on before colour, the colour takes longer to dry, though I think it might look a bit brighter as it doesn't soak into the wood so much. However, if I'm putting a gloss finish over the top, this makes it bright enough. On unsealed wood, the more layers of colour that go on, the deeper the colour looks. I think is because in the Chestnut spirit stains, the shellac forms a sort of sealer as the coats go on. Hope this answers your question. Cheers!

[@helentheron]

I really love those colours and the affect . How did you mount the bowl in the video, to work on?

[@stewartfurini]

Thanks, Helen! It had been turned before while wet - I left a tenon on the foot and then turned a recess inside the bowl which was then held in the chuck in expansion mode.

[@markchoitz443]

in enjoyed your video and the bowl came out great, how do you keep such a crisp edge on the bowl rim, doesn't look like any of the stain bled onto it? thanks.

[@stewartfurini]

Thanks, Mark - sorry for taking so long to reply. I turned the edge after the colouring but the intrinisic colours don't penetrate very far into the wood either. Cheers!

[@christophergrant3766]

Great job, very inspiring. Do you apply the lacquer on top of the wax or was the wax the last thing you did? Roughly how long between colours or do you just do one after the other? I have tried and failed! I always end up with muddy looking finish, like a childs paint brush pot!! I am going to try once more, fingers crossed.

[@stewartfurini]

Hi Christopher - thanks for commenting. The wax goes on over everything else at the end. For drying time, I just waited a few minutes. The paint takes a bit longer than the stains to dry but not much longer when applied thinly. It can be speeded up a bit by patting it with dry paper towels. Glad you found the video helpful. Cheers!

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

Fantastic bowl, Stewart! Have you ever used plain watercolors on one of your bowls?

[@stewartfurini]

RickTurns Thank you Rick. Glad you like it. I've not tried watercolour paint enter. So far all I have used are spirit stains, acrylic paints and Intrinsic Colours. Lots more methods to try!

[@joanhendeson4095]

Inspirational

[@stewartfurini]

Thank you, Joan - much appreciated! Hope you give it a go!

[@markwallington6498]

Ok you’ve inspired me! I’m going to give it a go. Just one question given the inside of the bowl was already turned how did you hold it on the lathe? I can’t see any cole jaws.....

[@stewartfurini]

Thanks, Mark - hope you have fun doing your colouring. At about 3.05 in the video I mention cutting a recess in the bowl part to hold the piece on the lathe, but I realise that I edited out both the turning of this dovetail recess and its removal when I remounted the bowl on its foot! That's why you don't see any cole jaws. Hope this explains it clearly. Cheers!

[@AlLan-kk8gl]

I am just starting to get into coloring. I have watched about 10 of your videos and see that sometimes you use sanding seal and other times you don't. Is there a reason why? Is it the type of paint you use? Sorry for the very basic question.

[@stewartfurini]

Hi Al - it's taken me a while to work out when to use it and when not to. So, if I am going to use acrylic paints directly on wood, I will usually use sanding sealer first. If it's stains, I usually won't use sanding sealer first. But, I might use it if I want the spirit stain colours to be a bit more vibrant and I'm not going to use mulitple coats of stain. If the wood is sealed first and stains are used, it stops the stain soaking into the wood so much. Before adding lacquer, whether it's over stain or acrylic paint, I use sanding sealer between the finish and the lacquer. I think this is more necessary over the spirit stains. If spirit stains have been used over wood that was first stained, it will take longer to dry so any sealer put over the top needs to go on only after the stains have had enough time to dry, otherwise it can dilute the stains and shift them a bit. Hope this helps - not such a basic question after all!! Cheers!

[@AlLan-kk8gl]

Thank you Stewart this really helps. I recently found your station and have learned so much over the part week. This is even after 16 years of turning primarily bowls. Now I am going to give coloring a try.

[@danielparker1808]

What kind of file did you use on the one platter you made

[@stewartfurini]

Daniel Parker Hi Daniel. It was a circular micro plane file. Hope this helps. Cheers!

[@clydeulmer4484]

I was a bit dubious about this one when you started, Stewart, but it just got better and better as you went along. Despite Martin's assurances, I'm dubious about using Danish oil over acrylic. (Of course, there's no real definition of "Danish oil", so perhaps Martin's version would work...) As for the foot -- no need to follow the lemmings over the cliff :-) I'm not at all impressed by bowls that look like ball of dough dropped from a height... Clyde

[@stewartfurini]

Thanks, Clyde - I will try the Danish oil sometime, but only over the intrinsic colours. I got a message from Martin saying he wouldn't have used the oil over the acrylic paint that I used along with the intrinsic colours. Glad you liked the end result! P.S. I normally leave the recess on my platters too.....;)

[@jackqueen1006]

63s”@has 75

[@stewartfurini]

Cheers

[@vladimirzubkov4795]

Why make a stone from a tree? The tree is beautiful in itself.

[@stewartfurini]

Hi Vladimir - thanks for commenting. I do it for adding some more enjoyment to my turning, but I know it's not something everyone likes. Cheers!

[@rogercrook1639]

Sorry sir but I have had to give a dislike to this video but I am new to your channel so I will go and watch your other video's. The bit that I don't like is the multi screen as it makes me feel sick..

[@stewartfurini]

Roger Crook Thanks for leaving a comment. I'd suggest not watching the more recent videos then as I have used split screen effects in them as well to show body movements as well as detail of the colouring.