Richard Raffan turns and chars a hardwood dish

[@DancingFox6]

I have a new term for turning a hole in the bottom of my work - ‘’terminally thin’’ 😊 Thank you Richard.

[@jayscott306]

I really appreciate the way you demonstrate more traditional embellishing techniques. I was at Michael Hosaluk's yesterday to pick up a part and talk. He has convinced me to try some modeling paste to use an additive art to my turning since I'm not capable to carve. At any rate, I appreciate knowing all of the options to make our work just a little bit more unique.

[@Ian-xy7xi]

Enjoyed that one Richard, thanks for not just deleting it. Much to learn from you.

[@jimgeelan5949]

It’s so good to see people experimenting with different things, sets your mind into all sorts of avenues 😊 thanks Richard

[@johnnyb95678]

Thank you so much for sharing your challenges and your thought processes. It also reminds me of a quote from my uncle who always used to say, "If you aren't falling down, you aren't learning." Please keep the videos coming, I learn so much every time I watch.

[@MarklTucson]

Very interesting finishing technique. Really like the gold and turquoise colors you tried at the end. Loved the phrase "terminally thin".

[@edwardukleja4583]

Hi Richard, thank you for sharing this. This is a lesson in how easy it is to go a bit too far!!!

[@chrisjohnston2449]

Always lots to learn from your videos. I would really have to clean up my shop before I tried this.

[@firejaywin]

Fantastic learning experience - not sure if I will ever have a clean enough shop to add fire.

[@josephpotterf9459]

Thanks Richard. I made one of those notched scrapers you used here from hss stock 30.mm and turned a handle . thanks again

[@ashleyhoward8926]

I've never tried this, but would probably have taken the chuck outside, with the bowl in it for the scorching. Many of us might simply have burned the blank in winter anyway due to all those cracks, so in this case it was well used to demonstrate the pleasing finish. Thanks very much.

[@harlowchandlerjr.6371]

I've turned several bowls ready for burning in the last few weeks. Probably wait until November or so here in the U.S.

[@randyscorner9434]

I love almost everything you do on this channel, Richard and have learned an enormous amount. But, I just can't get behind the charred finish.... I just love the beeswax shine, I guess.....

[@jpncompany6275]

Should have seen the bowl coming out of the chuck and how thin the bottom was. I think that I can safely say if we've spent any significant time on the lathe that we've all had our share of rejects. That was a courageous act to burn that figured blank! Your making lemonade out of lemons when you put the metallic paste on the burnt surface, cheers!

[@daizamaker-jerrybraswell1997]

This burning technique is called “shou sogi ban” in Japan It works well on pine wood👍

[@jorisdemoel3821]

Many thanks for the excellent demonstrations of various techniques. And though it would have been nice to have had the 'unmatched pair' this was very educational and amusing. Terminally thin. Heh. Thanks for another fine video.

[@Invictus13666]

Enjoyed, thank you.

[@markduggan3451]

Great experiment.

[@luvwud]

New variation on the funnel club lol. Burning can produce more than smooth and shiny, wonder if adding colour but very very faint would be nice. Thanks Geoff

[@kenvasko2285]

I realize it was an experimental piece for you but I have a hard time NOT using everything I turn. On your piece I see a lid with a finial. I like watching you embellish your turnings. The creativity shows through.

[@gaisimpson5716]

Loved it Richard 😂

[@WhoGnu08]

Here's something to put towards a bigger wire wheel. BTW, do you apply any finish to any of your charred bowls?

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

Many thanks for the contribution. Much appreciated. I have put both oil and wax on a charred surface, buffing it into the grooves with a stiff brush. I find the burnished surface off the wire or nylon brushing very appealing.

[@stdavidfitzroy]

All the adoration must be easy to take.

[@peg4692]

Hi Richard, one of your favorite things to do, burning. I like the way you did the rim. And I like the gold. You always do a good job on the burning. But personally I’m not a fan of burning. I am wondering why you took one of the jaws off the chuck. And was that why the piece came out? Nice job.

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

The missing chuck jaw is an illusion. I thought it was missing too, despite knowing that it wasn't.

[@peg4692]

Thanks Richard I had to watch the vidio again and yes it was an illusion 😂​@@RichardRaffanwoodturning

[@matthewanderson324]

That wood burned like it has a high oil content. Eucalyptus burns like that. It should have a distinct odor.

[@TomThomson-x8x]

Might adding color or tint prior to charring and then burnishing allow some interesting patterns? Or do you think the additives in the colorant would burn off or spark a conflagration?

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

I have no idea what effect burning colours might have, but there's a way to find out - experiment yourself. You can try masking areas to be left unburnt.

[@tomthomson1909]

I will do that. If you see some bright lights in the sky you'll know it didn't go well.

[@kevingeaney7741]

Come on Richard, it's crap - just admit it and move on to your usual excellent stuff! 😂

[@RichardRaffanwoodturning]

Did I say it was good? Certainly not. However I did enjoy the journey and since around 1978 I've made a lot of very successful charred pieces that have sold for hundreds of dollars apiece. I was tempted to delete the whole thing, but know that a video like this helps a lot of people sort out their ideas and techniques they might like to try.

[@joeppppppppp]

@@RichardRaffanwoodturning indeed, ty for not deleting the video! I love learning woodturning from your videos. And almost every video I watched from you I learned something usefull, even if it is from one of your ''mistakes'', you learn alot more from mistakes even if its not your own.

[@DS12-42]

Just can’t see the beauty in charred wood. Guess I’ve looked at too many burned out dwellings and people left homeless. And, frankly, it smells awful.