The MAZE Bowl: A Unique Woodturning Project

Welcome to another exciting woodturning adventure! In this video, I take you through the process of creating a unique and fun project: a maze bowl. Made from strips of sapele and filled with epoxy resin, this bowl is not only a stunning piece of woodturning art but also an interactive puzzle. Join me as I guide you step-by-step through the process, from preparing the sapele strips to pouring the epoxy resin and turning the final shape on the lathe. Whether you're a seasoned woodturner or a beginner looking for new project ideas, this video is packed with tips and techniques to inspire your next woodturning creation. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more woodworking and woodturning content!
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[@williamkaplan9288]

While you are correct about the miter joints, I think there is a benefit to this "flaw" (which I don't believe there is). It directs the eye to the the center from all four corners which, aesthetically, is pleasing to the eye. It might be over kill for this kind of project but dovetail joints are very strong and can correct for any imperfections when the two pieces of wood come together. I like your creativity.

[@dlh567]

Agreed. They look like a feature in the final piece!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much William, really appreciate your input 👍

[@flatflo]

I thought the same - the diagonals draw the eye nicely. They may even be called aMAZEing...

[@MikeHolton]

@@flatflo Haha thanks 😃

[@CuriousCrow-mp4cx]

Mitered finger/box joints rather than dovetails are easier to cut on a bandsaw, because there's only one angled cut for the mitre joint. Box joints are just a series of interlocking straight tenons, and are easy to mark out and cut. Accuracy comes with practice. Or Mike could buy a box joint jig and used a router. Not as fast though, and investing in that might not be productive unless he's going to make a lot of box joints.

[@Kiiimchiiii]

OMG! This bowl is a-maze-ing!!!! What an unique idea!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Kim, glad you like it 😃

[@taysider01]

I've said before, your head must be a library full of ideas. Long may it continue.

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks, I have so many in there 😂

[@peterbarriscale7857]

Brilliant, Mike. Love how you show your planning train of thought for each project so we can all learn from it. Thanks.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Peter, I just want to inspire people to have a go 😄

[@pturner6175]

The maze bowl looks great. I admire your confidence when using resin.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much! 😃

[@vivianvisser4387]

I would never have thought of this design

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Vivian 😃

[@beniborukhov9436]

You may not be super happy with your joints but I'm still impressed that you managed to do something that fits together that well on a band saw. Your daughter bested my maze solve time by a few seconds.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Ben, I think she got lucky with her first time lol 😃

[@shelleysnailparlour2392]

Hi Mike, Don’t be too hard on yourself! Those joints give ‘the draw of the eye’ effect perfectly, as though they were intended to be a feature. The platter bowl Looks fantastic. The chatoyant effect of that wood is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing another masterpiece ❤😊

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Shelley, you are very kind 😃

[@user-hx5lj7vs7f]

Very interesting project.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks 😀

[@sorendevereux2660]

Beautiful bowl, I actually quite like the joints in the wood. It almost looks like you just glued 4 triangles together and it made the maze, which is a fun thought

[@MikeHolton]

That is a fun thought! 😀

[@amieclay8409]

What a fun project, I love it!! I think it came out amazing. Here’s a smooch for Hooch 😘😘

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Amie, Hooch will be smooched 😁

[@Aleta-uy8gt]

A delightful and beautiful conversation piece!💚🤗

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Aleta, the kids love it 😀

[@walshjp17]

At the risk of a huge groan, that's aMAZEing!

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks 😂

[@markduggan3451]

Stunning, it reminds me of oriental markings. The joints are better than I could do.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Mark and I know what you mean about the oriental look 😀

[@cynthiahamptonprince9449]

You keep making pieces that move to the top of my favorites list. This is wonderfully versatile and a fantastic pattern. I'd pay good money for this piece of art. Love it!!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Cynthia, I'm going to try to make a round maze soon 😃

[@charmainerohde8575]

4 seconds, 5 seconds. Fun video!!

[@MikeHolton]

Good work and thanks 😀

[@user-fp2si6kr4t]

Fun. It is always great to see other ideas with the lathe.😃

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks, more to come 😄

[@robertkurilla7859]

I love this piece. I would’ve never thought to make a bowl like this. The colors are fantastic and it’s very unique. Keep coming up with these new ideas for different type of bowls. Thanks for the videos.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! Cheers Robert ☺️

[@loopinnerthe]

I am so glad this maze has a video to go with it. It's the kind of piece that someone might have casually on a side table and it could go kind of unnoticed yet under closer inspection suddenly peak the interest of those that see it and ask... "how did they make that?" Maybe next time put some black veneer in the joints then if they are not so tight fitting they become a feature? Perhaps you should have clamped it a bit with a ratchet strap or just got the family to hold one each whilst the glue went off.... The resin colours didn't really show for me but I bet on inspection they are fab, you always mix it up with such wild abandon. When you get a router you could make a groove for marbles to run round the maze...or even slice it in half and add them inside and glue it back together.. As ever this was such fun!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much, I'm not sure having clamps and the whole family holding it would have helped the joints, they were just terrible lol. I did not do too good with the resin but again I learned my lesson so it will not happen again 😀

[@Angela-en6oh]

Hello Mike. This was, for me, a delightful memory from my childhood - a long time ago! My father was a a good amateur carpenter. Each Christmas he would make me a little wooden puzzle as a gift to keep me occupied while he and my mother got the celebration going. I am now wondering what happened to them all. But I still have a little box that, as a child, had a secret way of opening, which I found fascinating. Have a good week and, as always, I am looking forward to your next piece of art.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks for sharing Angela, that is a beautiful memory! 😃

[@funnytime13]

Goid morning Mike! Cheryl from Jacksonville FL here! I would love a bowl like that and I would display my crystal clusters in it! AWESOME❤😂🎉

[@MikeHolton]

Good morning! And thanks, that would look cool 😊

[@susannah4Him]

I am majorly impressed! Very creative and just gorgeous!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much Susannah 😊

[@johnbrereton4756]

Genius idea. Very original, nobody else would even consider this . Brilliant. Ps get yourself a miter saw.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks John, on the last day of filming a nice table saw arrived 😃

[@garybeasley4885]

I think it would have looked quite interesting with clear resin too. Imagine the floating maze components in the bowl.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Gary, that would have looked cool! 😃

[@marcellavanos5537]

Beautifull bowl. I think de joint lines give it a special kind of ilussion. I love that !!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks, I think so too 😃

[@simsapot]

Mike, from concept to execution to a beautiful finished product, thanks for the video!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks for watching 😁

[@danamorrow5352]

Your imagination and creativity are outstanding. Great piece.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much Dana 😀

[@davidarcher6954]

Good sir.......I am amazed by every video you post The amount of skill and craftsmanship just blow me away Second to none

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much David 😃

[@turningwiththewoods]

Never would have thought of this. Very cool

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks my friend 😃

[@user-xf1di8lz7j]

That is amazing, Mike. A beautiful bowl and a game in one.

[@MikeHolton]

Glad you like it! 😌

[@walstuz]

A thing of beauty!!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks 😊

[@joyceburton8208]

Another fun and unique project. Well done. Thanks for sharing and again walking us through the planning process.

[@MikeHolton]

You're welcome Joyce, I really enjoyed this one 😁

[@remkocaspers]

Wow, Mike what a remarkable idea. It looks fantastic. I like the contrast of the wood and the darker colours of the resin. Thank you for sharing

[@MikeHolton]

You are very welcome 😁

[@sylviamaunder3409]

Your creativity just amazes me. So glad I found your channel.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much Sylvia 😀

[@LOTGiscool]

Far out, man! This is very cool Michael. What a nice way to end Tuesday, June 25, 2024. If I were to try and make a maze, I'd end up with a sick headache. LOL!

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks my friend, I did enjoy making this one and no headache lol 😃

[@robinkerr1624]

Just WOW!!!! Your creativity is amazing Mike! Beautiful piece of work/art.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@brycegenevaostler9359]

Mike, thanks for the bowl. I think sometimes that when you mix all of the different colors in the resin, you use too many and the colors get muddy and there is not enough contrast in the two different pots.

[@ndavidson1980]

Another lovely woodturning project, Mike!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! Cheers! 😃

[@simon54131]

uniquely differnt project, well done again.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Simon 😀

[@pjmorley5785]

What a great idea, and a good way to use up wood scraps.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks 😊

[@peterthornton8520]

Dont be so hard on yourself. The end result is pretty damn great and would look on most peoples sideboards etc. A great little Bowl, Platter. Well done Mike. Cheers

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Peter 😃

[@aliciadare2572]

What a clever man you are…love it. Sapele is one of my favorites!

[@MikeHolton]

Mine too! And thanks ☺️

[@OKHall]

That looks nice. Interesting design. Well done.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@DesignbyDek]

This turned out beautifully, you’ve given me a few ideas for my own projects!

[@MikeHolton]

Excellent! Have fun 😁

[@79Firegirl]

What a fun and different one this one.. like the idea 👌. It will definitely keep people busy if they see it.. lol 💪

[@MikeHolton]

Hope so! Thanks 😊

[@joeribak]

I’ve only thought to glue together pieces like this to make a blank. This is a great option! The band saw has its best usages. Making mitered frames is not one of them. Your new table saw will do the trick brilliantly. Great work Mike! I love it! Cheers! Joe CA

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Joe, I'm looking forward to trying this again 😃

[@vdubboy85225]

Beautiful maze. So neat. Great job Mike.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@raydriver7300]

I’m a bit late this week, Mike. It is A maze ing. Different, and I like different 🌞

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks Ray, I was wondering where you were lol 😂

[@Rwizard206]

Very beautiful. The joints make it look even better and pull your eye to the middle. Another awesome job.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@pavloszimbrakos4410]

Very interesting maze looking bowl

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Pavlos😃

[@williamweaver4946]

That is such a unique idea. I absolutely love it! Great job Mike!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! Cheers William ☺️

[@robertwilson54]

What can I say another fantastic piece

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Robert 😃

[@richshupe5095]

Beautiful work. Brimming with creativity!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Rich 😀

[@MichaelReaney-eq7oy]

Looks fantastic Mike, another stunner

[@MikeHolton]

Many thanks Michael 😁

[@dellearts]

Oh wow!! Now that is a rather stunning bowl. I've not seen anything like it. Amazing work! :)

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks, I do try to be original 😁

[@dalebrittenham1823]

Great bowl Mike, you really puzzled your way thru this one, I think a thinner version would work well also

[@MikeHolton]

I think so too! Thanks Dale ☺️

[@stephencarey6114]

Love sapele looks amazing Mike well done and thank you for unloading

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Stephen 😃

[@majbarkai]

Very cool! Yet another fun project, thoroughly enjoyed watching!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much 😃

[@Msimpkins1]

The skill here is amazing. I wish I could do this.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks! it's just practice 😃

[@brendadriver2702]

I like it! Thanks Mike for another superb turning project!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Brenda, glad you enjoyed it 😃

[@donnagreen7386]

Wow! I think this is my favourite piece ever!! I absolutely love this!! I also actually like the look of the joints 😃

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much Donna lol 😃

[@WoodWizardrybyColin]

What an aMAZing Project love it

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Colin 😁

[@steadfasttherenowned2460]

This one was pretty sweet. I like it.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks! 😊

[@mirimeijers9053]

great fun watching this one being born :-)

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Miri 😀

[@SirSirris]

Thanks, as always. Awesome work. Next, maybe a circular maze :-) The resin pour may also be interesting ...

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks, I have a good idea how to do it but it will not be easy 😂

[@user-nx8gk1le2m]

It's really a beautiful conversation piece, I really like this piece Mike

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much 😊

[@deborahthompson258]

I love this bowl. The idea is so fun and interesting. I hope you try some more of these maze bowls. I would have liked it a little deeper but that’s just me. It’s still nice. 😊❤

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Deborah, a few people have asked for a round maze so I think that will be next 😁

[@Vinimarshall450]

Forgive the pun , its amazing , what patience that must have taken hours and hours , its fantastic and inspiring 👏👏👏👏👏

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Vini, it did take a while to make and a fair amount of preparation, worth it though 😊

[@jonathan-il1ky]

Very clever. Another fantastic piece of work. Love all your videos. So relaxing to watch after a hard day at work.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much Jonathan 😀

[@bab7880]

What an aMAZEing project! No really, I love it - everyone has those scraps that they didn’t know what to do with, and I think I have some that would work out like this somewhat wonderfully. I have been turning sapele wands lately and have loved turning it.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks, It's really nice to turn 😁

[@nickyt3269]

aMAZEing

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Nicky 😃

[@havshoj]

That’s a beautiful bowl ❤

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much 😃

[@tf484]

Great piece. Good choice with the Sapele.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! 😃

[@nicholaskrest]

Perfectly puzzled! 😉 Fab. 👍 🙏

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks! 😃

[@meandale]

Very cool piece! I can't imagine the patience it takes to do that!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks, it does take a while lol 😃

[@megala510]

Wow. This is brilliant!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks 😃

[@bobber0001]

What a fun idea!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Bob 😄

[@Firebird1005]

Like this one. Looks great. The miters will improve with practice. I think yellow dots, a ghost an a packman would have made this hilarious.

[@MikeHolton]

Haha I do intend to make a pacman maze at some point 😜

[@DPerney1]

You could also do one without the dots and call it a zen garden. That’s what it reminds me of. Very nice.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks, that's a nice idea 🙂

[@deehenry1983]

this is very cool, and we love shots from all angles!! have a great week!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Dee, glad you like the extra camera 😁

[@morph66ncfc]

I had a go at making this but I hit a dead end!! Great job , as always.

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks 👍

[@philippaatkinson8703]

A-maze-ing 👏

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Philippa 😀

[@nanalefevre3670]

This was really interesting, and turned out beautiful!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Nana 😁

[@lv_woodturner3899]

A very interesting project. Very well done. I think the two epoxy mixes would stand out more if one was light and the other dark, these ended up both being dark. Nice job on the mold, no leaks which is always a big relief. Dave.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Dave, I did make a mistake with the resin but will do better next time 😁

[@baconsoda]

I think the joint lines add a sense of depth so... good job, I say. Best Wishes, Brendan.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Brendan, it does look better than I hoped it would 😃

[@jonksmodels]

Great Idea Mike, end result looks stunning.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Jon 😁

[@andreamassari9099]

What a creative dish/bowl/puzzle!!! Love it, Mike! 😊

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Andrea 😁

[@racheldray1057]

You have such a creative streak. A great bowl, and some of the joins were good! I loved the tape technique. Really aMAZEing

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Rachel, the outside joints were the best lol

[@dave_s_vids]

Oh wow, that looks so cool! Great idea.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Dave 😃

[@AGRIV8TD1963]

He Mike!😅 Try a round maze! Very difficult to make, but totally worth the effort. Love to see you try new things❤

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks, I have been thinking about it while I was working on this idea. I have a way to do it but will need a little while for the full idea to come together 😄

[@kathleenrobson1803]

That is an unusual bowl 😁

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Kathleen 😃

[@c.a.chambers68]

Ooh now that’s a fun little dish/bowl It’s going to attract a lot of conversations in situ - late to watch this wk was on Mamgu duty at the park with a 4yr old 😂

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks 😂

[@tracymakovec3301]

Very well done, Mike!!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Tracy 😀

[@barrymorkel8799]

Fantastic ideation, brilliantly executed. Always a pleasure to watch your work.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Barry 😊

[@stephenaxford1505]

Great imagination and follow through.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much 😊

[@markdesautels4764]

I love the concept! I watch a fair amount of turning videos and this is the first maze I've seen. I don't know if I have the patience for all the preliminary work on a project like this, great job!

[@MikeHolton]

Glad you enjoyed it Mark, the preliminary work did take a while but I actually like doing it 😀

[@ButterKnif3]

What a beautiful piece! Loving the videos!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@elainedoyle6603]

Love this bowl ❤

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Elaine 😃

[@MightyWizardTim]

I like this. I think it would have been really cool to make it deeper and thinner too. It's really cool.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Tim 😀

[@jamesbrodd6452]

Beautiful piece. You do amazing work!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much 😀