The Pointless Endeavor

[@MoonpieCreations]

If you are interested in this bowl or any other bowl check out my shop. The link to this bowl is here moonpiecreations.com/product/the-pointless-endeavor/

[@KassFireborn]

I love how you said "I think it's about time" at the beginning as if there's a law saying every wood+resin KZbinr must at some point make a pencil project.

[@miladyblue5077]

And now back to our regularly scheduled programming: Ken makes cool stuff, but the cool stuff really makes him work for it! You are right, not quite what you might have had in mind, but looks great in spite of all of that. I have to admit, I had an "OMG!!" moment when that bowl came off the lathe - it looked like a bowling ball that had been launched out of a cannon. I'm glad you weren't hurt - that bowl looks like it could have caused you some SERIOUS pain, at that stage.

[@jannaalley6127]

I like how the wood grain mimics the swirling of the pencils. And I like that you used smaller pieces of pencil, because then they look like jewels.

[@terriatca1]

You saw the writing on the wall with this one, the polished cracks on the wood make it so much more beautiful. Great job Ken.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Hahahaha I saw what you wrote.

[@noahdraven]

For things going wrong it turned out beautiful. Great job 👍 👍

[@joallawestervelt6918]

Pretty cool. I am glad you did not get hurt when it flew off the lathe. Also happy the bowl did not break. Great job all in all. Thanks for sharing. 💜😊

[@Katzztar]

I've seen a lot of colored pencils in resin... but one thing I've not seen yet is colorred pencil shavings in resin.

[@RebekkaRN1962]

Check out Nick Zammit's channel bc he does alot of pencil ✏ projects & I think he's done one with pencil shavings in resin.

[@Katzztar]

@@RebekkaRN1962 Zammiti is great and hilarious when he waffles on, I subscribe to him. Ben's Worx (sp?) another who does a lot with color pencils and resin. I hope to post the post about colored pencil shavings on several channels until someone does it

[@RebekkaRN1962]

@@Katzztar I really think Zammiti 🤔 has done it?

[@Katzztar]

@@RebekkaRN1962 I didn't recall so I had to go look. annnnddd.... I've not found any with shavings. He has done one with grating the crayons. Maybe that's what you were thinking?

[@RebekkaRN1962]

@@Katzztar That could be the video I'm thinking of 🤔

[@maddieadams75]

This absolutely a gorgeous bowl, it’s the shape that is amazing ♥️

[@bgpappy30]

That was a close call. I’m happy you make these king of bowls. You’re and a couple others are my favorite. Thank you for sharing!!!

[@claytonbink1647]

Nice piece, Ken! Projects can certainly take an inordinate amount of time! Perseverance is KEY!!

[@jodygaines7691]

Beautiful

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you

[@glennprovenzano1837]

Another great project.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@PohlBarnProductions]

I agree with you I'm not a fan of Pencil projects either, it did turn out nice though, thumbs up as always

[@Brad_R_LiveFit]

Great job. Colored pencils can make for some interesting patterns. Always scary when the piece jumps off the lathe, but glad you weren't injured when it did. I always enjoy your content and creativity. The subtitles are great because it feels like I'm getting an insider's look into your thought process and experience while making your pieces. 👏👏👍👍

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thanks Brad. I appreciate the support and kind words.

[@DCHoosier62]

When that bowl flew off, I ducked! 🤣🤣 That is a beautiful bowl! I did t think I was going to like it but it really is beautiful.

[@1954JDR]

The pencils on top of pecan is a very good combination. Too bad the pencil finial didn't work out but you do have a beautiful lidded bowl.

[@jnol9009]

Great job! Thx for sharing and take care.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thanks for watching!

[@reginaditt128]

That turned out great! I'm glad you put a lid on it 😃 Looking forward to your intro video.

[@lc3460]

Always enjoy your videos Ken. Your work is awesome!!!!!

[@alisonh890]

Hey Mr Ken, that bowl is very pleasing to the eye. Thought we were going to loose it there for a minute but obviously no damage to you or the bowl. Enjoyed watching this. 😁

[@standswithfish]

You could try a blank with holes drilled vertically instead of turning the top down. Then fill the holes with resin and pencils, no formal needed. Turn as normal to reveal cool pattern.

[@dcruicks1]

Love it!!

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you!!

[@charleskloentrup9153]

Very nice. Great job man !

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thanks a lot!

[@sakaj]

Great job like how you used the pencils ✏️ as a decorative border around the edge of the bowl 🍚! 👏🏾

[@monicahoaglund4875]

Cool!!

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thanks Monica

[@jeanlong5965]

I like this with the pencils just up at the top. I'm.going to go back and watch with the captions on.

[@morgancalvi6675]

LOVE PENCIL projects!!!

[@apismellifera1000]

I love turnings made from colored pencils

[@MoonpieCreations]

This one turned out so much better than I though it would.

[@steveschulkin8335]

Ken, the pencils are a great colorful touch.....think of all the resin you would have to use and the pigments saved to get that look. Nonetheless, the bowl came out beautiful. Stay 😎

[@MoonpieCreations]

I couldn't imagine how I would get that same effect. lol

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

I like it. The lid and knob look great.

[@rayworstine4399]

Good evening, Ken. Hey, I like it. I bought several boxes of colored pencils a long time ago. Guess what? I still haven't used them. Not sure why, "What's the Point?" Well maybe someday. Your piece is a fun looking piece. Cutting the pencils into smaller pieces looks like a good idea. Well done my friend.

[@julieprior3126]

I love this one... well, I like all your projects but this one is so different. Love the shape of the lid!

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you! 😊

[@bluecollarwrench7534]

Love the pecan. We don't have that in our neck of the woods.

[@robertcorrell4506]

Glad to hear you say pe can instead of pe con! Us Carolina boys got to stick together! Random pencils remind me of my two young grandkids. Looks good anyhoozles!

[@williamellis8993]

That's great, Ken. I really like the random pencils instead of all lined up. Congratulations on 70K subs. Keep living large (lol). Bill

[@mikeyoung8126]

Well done Ken very nice take care and stay cool

[@rebeccamoerno8356]

That is beautiful.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you Rebecca

[@janeoverby2151]

It is beautiful Ken.

[@beverlyvogel2201]

Beautiful bowl. You are so talented. Love your videos.

[@JDCrae]

Really like how this turned out Ken. Great work as always

[@loganmaughan7627]

Ohhhhh how I’ve missed the, “Resin Pour Mood Music” 🤤

[@TheDellaniOakes]

Loved the 'pointless' creation.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you Dellani.

[@justplayin7799]

Wow! I thought the name of this project seemed REALLY familiar!!! It looks great and I'm honored to have provided the name for it.

[@mikebass823]

You must live on or near a pecan farm. Nice deep pencil bowl, looks sharp. 😎👍👍👍👍😎

[@stevewhite8161]

Great job Ken. It turned out really neat even though you aren't a big fan.

[@freethebirds3578]

This is great. I love watching your videos! Entertaining and educational! Glad you weren't hurt when that bowl came off the lathe. You will still be on my prayer list for that.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you Free The Birds. I really appreciate it.

[@Azurko]

When it came flying off, that's the point where regardless of what's happening I go in the house for a bit. I love the pecan, it looks really good finished up like this. Would love to get my hands on a slab of it at some point.

[@MoonpieCreations]

I have five slabs in my shop. I think you can see them in the top left corner of the screen during my outro. You near Gaffney SC?

[@Azurko]

@@MoonpieCreations I'm about 4 1/2 hours NE near Corbin, KY.

[@jackthompson5092]

I also am not a fan of pencils in turnings but the result is pretty cool.

[@JohnClark-tt2bl]

Man you are the Evil Knievel of resin projects. Good reflexes at least. 😄

[@margaretcassidy7830]

It looks very nice.

[@disgruntledgrunt4259]

Another great project. I just ordered a couple gross of colored pencils myself for some project ideas I've been kicking around.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Ugh, I still have a few left. I don't want to but I think I will revisit my clock idea.

[@charitybrown4274]

Great Work Mr. Ken!! That’s Cool!!!👍

[@MoonpieCreations]

Glad you like it

[@hbwoodturning17]

Hello Ken, that's a nice bowl, I like that the pencils are placed randomly. Cheers, Hans Stay safe and keep turning

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thanks, you too!

[@vickycoalson2837]

Hey Mr. Ken that came out super cool! Vicky

[@handmadebywoody5168]

Ken, really love this piece! I am in pencil overload but your creativity is awesome in this piece! Beautiful job! 🙂👍🏻

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thanks so much!

[@audreygullas8728]

I like it ! Very interesting to look at and what a great conversation piece.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ShannonG2016]

Glad to see your shop didn't incinerate!. I've seen dozens of colored pencil projects, but this one is my favorite.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Rikergremlin]

Glad you didn't get hurt

[@Oxyte]

Your captions are the best. Legit, I love them!

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you.

[@TheMessyStudio]

I still think it would make a great Beads of Courage box, Ken.

[@mdaley3102]

My wife loves it, it’s a cool idea.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Tell her thank you.

[@thunderbasilisk1352]

Wanna do something interesting? Make a bowl or vase out of any wood and clear epoxy then purposefully break it into pieces. Then get colored epoxy and but it back together with it. Its a repair method called Kintsugi usually used for repairing broken ceramic bowls and it looks gorgeous

[@bradwiebelhaus7065]

Looks good.

[@terristroh3965]

That’s really cool looking! My drill doesn’t make those cool sounds. Can you tell me where you got yours?

[@debbielove5993]

This one reminds me of a chocolate donut with sprinkles especially right before you started to hollow it out. Lol love it for what it is and always look forward to your videos.😁👍

[@MoonpieCreations]

Hahaha, now I can't unsee it.

[@debbielove5993]

@@MoonpieCreations I couldn't either!🤣

[@jamesfreeman5853]

Not a huge fan of the turned epoxy pencil thing; however, I like this one. Thanks for sharing.

[@cookiescoop6065]

That sucks when stuff comes off at u .turned out beautiful have a great day

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thanks. It was my own fault though. I knew it would happen.

[@jenjewell3969]

I like the pencils! Glad we don’t have to call you stumpy or something it looked like it wanted to get you flying off like that.

[@gthaley_81]

When it popped up on my Roku, I thought it was a new one from Nick Zameti. Seriously though, it's a great looking piece. I'm getting more comfortable with my lathe, but I don't know about the whole resin thing. You guys make some really awesome stuff with it, but I think I'll resin vicariously through your videos. At least for now. Thanks for another great video. GT

[@BadBoy-ie6ic]

OK I’m a day late on this one because I was gone, but that looks pretty darn cool!

[@elliott4570]

Very nice shape!

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you very much!

[@NieroshaiTheSable]

Watching a colored pencil bowl being made just isn't the same without jump cuts to Zoolander and five-minute outros.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Hahahahaha, I feel ya. I'll leave those to Nick.

[@phyllismulkey3778]

looks good

[@TheMadComputerScientist1787]

How did you come up with that? The pencils don't really flip my skirt, but maybe some of the honeycombs, or Doug's planets, or something like the stained glass project for the lid and top band. Don't get me wrong either. It's a great project in spite of the pencils.

[@Thumper1968]

I love it!

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you

[@chriswalters5936]

hey there ken your resin turnings never cease to amaze me i really do love them u take care now ok? Just remember, God loves u, God bless. chris

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thanks so much Chris

[@chriswalters5936]

@@MoonpieCreations somebody commented on my comment on one video i dont remember which one it was but anyway somebody said they got offended when i said God bless u but im still gonna say it ha!. chris

[@MoonpieCreations]

@@chriswalters5936 you go right ahead a say it Chris. If I find the comment it will be deleted. You have every right say it.

[@chriswalters5936]

@@MoonpieCreations thanks my friend idk if it was your video or somebody else's

[@margaretzuelke9761]

After adding the little handle on top of the lid, it's just not pointless anymore 🤔

[@MoonpieCreations]

😂😂😂😂 Well played

[@bigraymie]

Nice one... Congrats on the 70k but the way Ken, Here's to the next 70 my friend B-)

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thanks. It has been hard fought to get here. My goal is 100k, but it is a ways away.

[@bigraymie]

@@MoonpieCreations You ain't in no hurry bud.... G'luck anyway (y)

[@spindlesworkshop9744]

Bad ass great job!

[@SteveC38]

Nice Deal, Brother!!!

[@julesthecat9404]

Doug over at Pohl Barn said I should ask you my question. For Total Boat what temp do you wait for to get good color separation?

[@MoonpieCreations]

Hey Jules. I wait till about 125-135 degrees, but then you have to move quickly as it will start to set up.

[@odessawellington3388]

This might be my favorite name yet 😂😅

[@MoonpieCreations]

Haha, wish I could take credit for it. I knew I had to use it when it was suggested.

[@randyarmel6747]

A very cool project! You seem to like OBs a lot. I have a Nova lathe with the swivel head. Would you find that feature useful?

[@kalynrobison6192]

I know you JUST said no more pencils, but i thought it would look really cool to take the colored pencils tips, like maybe an inch+, and have them all pointing upwards, add resin and make a cutting board out of them.

[@MoonpieCreations]

So fun fact. I was attempting to make a clock just like that when I made the Cray-bowla video.

[@kalynrobison6192]

@@MoonpieCreations I just went back and rewatched that video. "I love it when a plan comes together..." But it's a real pain in the butt when everything decides to go it's own way.🙄😤

[@chrisgiftshop3127]

Ken awesome work. pencils have always been my downfall. maybe because I am just trying to do pens with them. that finial is looking like those big ones Doug's doing, you taking lessons from him now lol😅. again looks amazing.

[@danstark3341]

When choosing what kind of pencils you plan to use, does everyone go with color because it's colored? Or because the graphite pencils might be more brittle? Or dustier?

[@bsharp55]

Now that you've finished playing with your pencil crayons it's time to do something serious . Make a giant flakey snow globe with a skull inside.

[@laurawright7404]

I thought maybe you were making a flower pot

[@thunderbasilisk1352]

If you thats time consuming and tedious try having to make a bowl using one color of colored pencil. Looked pretty but never again

[@dilynnvee374]

Can you make something with layers? Wood, (whatever), wood, (whatever). This was a nice piece, btw.

[@MoonpieCreations]

It is a bit difficult, but very possible. Matter of fact you just gave ma an idea. Thanks.

[@dilynnvee374]

@@MoonpieCreations you're welcome. Hope it won't be too difficult.

[@toshockamazeandamuze8531]

looove the name of the video. fantastic. i neeeed 1 of those. how much would that cost me if i provide the pencils??? hahahaah

[@MoonpieCreations]

Oh you're a regular comedian😂😂😂😂.

[@RebekkaRN1962]

Didn't get a notification for your video 😕 & saw that I was unsubscribed. WOW....did KZbin do this bc I DID NOT UNSUBSCRIBE from your channel???? Cool 😎 project. I love it!

[@MoonpieCreations]

They un-subed 157 subscribers from my channel yesterday. 487 two months ago. and 245 four months ago. They can't and won't tell me why either. KZbin sucks.

[@RebekkaRN1962]

@@MoonpieCreations I definitely was 1 of the 157 unsubscribed by KZbin bc I know I did not do it myself 😳😬😱

[@timmyreeves9170]

ooh a clear slow motion poor that looks strange so used to colour as for the size of that chunk of wood at the start the pecan would be nice to see you do a big bowl/biscuit barrel be cool just an idea for you heck could do a bread bin/barrel and try and do it with some bread in resin lol ob shine baby nice then poof ejection wood as for your wood being hard no need to brag about it lol 70k nice as for the pot nice I like it

[@martymar666]

Great piece buddy!! I am curious though, how do you like the Mylands compared to OB? I bought the Mylands and was thoroughly disappointed in it.

[@wasili-vx2zi9qt7r]

👍🤘👍🤘👍

[@kristibunny1620]

Omg yay! But also that intro oh no!!!

[@MoonpieCreations]

Haha, it's ok it missed me.

[@kristibunny1620]

Whew! Thank God! At work and keep getting dang calls and not made it that far yet lol

[@kristibunny1620]

@@MoonpieCreations oh my goodness I thought that thing was only to steady your hand but looks like it did a lot more what time! I’m glad it blocked for you!

[@paintcandan5972]

i get nervous every time the footage slows back down in your videos cuz i’m expecting the piece to go flying off the lathe. just like pavlov’s dogs 😂

[@kevincarpenter5458]

Ouch

[@MoonpieCreations]

Haha, I escaped un-scathed.

[@morgancalvi6675]

...100mph tape fixes everything but stupid...lol. I like the way you dumped the colored pencils loose. I've seen a million with them stacked...and that's boring.

[@MoonpieCreations]

So true.