"Roots" A wire tree sculpture mounted in willow wood and cast in resin. Turned on the lathe. O.U.R.

This was a fun project that involved turning a willow log into a large egg shape and then carving windows within that. A wire tree sculpture was then made and mounted into the vase. There is a light mounted through the bottom that can be removed if the lamp effect is not desired. Enjoy!
Purchse at: www.artforour....
100% donated to Operation Underground Railroad.
I basically spend my free time dreaming up ways to express my artistic side and simultanously to raise money for Operation Underground Railroad. O.U.R. funds, supports, trains and guides rescue missions for children who are in sex trafficking slavery and free them to better lives with their amazing after care program. We cannot support O.U.R. enough. (OURRESCUE.ORG)
My Sponsors:
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My commonly used tools:
-Laguna lathe, very well built, solid, strong, variable speed, 110 or 220 volt (amzn.to/3orYsOy)
-Wen lathe was my trusty starter lathe: amzn.to/3aqIIGH
Lathe tools:
-Carbide tip: amzn.to/3agd3ay
-Great beginner set: amzn.to/3t5iMsA
-Simple Hollowing System: amzn.to/2T9TFHx
File Sander: amzn.to/36o3hlE, for those hard to get to sanding projects.
Grinder Carving Disk: (amzn.to/39oWqKG), this is a really great disk for roughing out medium sized projects
Grinder Sanding Disks: (amzn.to/3cj91Rv), fantastic for sanding and minor-moderate shaping stages
Round Sanding System: (amzn.to/3r11N8Q) sleeves go around an inflatable ball (amzn.to/2KVCUvW )or make your own foam ball, attaches to a drill, great for tight corners.
Palm Sander: (amzn.to/3r1mJg8), I like the size of the sand paper for both this and on the lathe by hand.
Chain Saw: (amzn.to/2MbWNj2), trusty gas type, I also bought this electric one (amzn.to/3qZOqpp) for the in the garage projects
Oscillating Tool: (amzn.to/3puK4q1) great for cutting and sanding sharp corners and tight spots.
Super Glue: (amzn.to/3pFg5vT) thin and runny, perfect for stabilizing bark or other unstable wood.
-Flexible Foam for mold building/dams: amzn.to/36lhGi8
Resin: TotalBoat.com has been gracious enough to donate resin for my future projects, given them some love! You can get 15% off using my code: Preece
Pigments: amzn.to/3sYC5ng, great quality for resin
Pressure Pot: (amzn.to/3tfp1u2) 5 gallon for the big resin projects to get rid of bubbles, or (amzn.to/3pwX0M8) for the smaller average jobs 2.5 gallon, both need minor modifications to work.
Protection:
-amzn.to/39t3lm0: face shield for carving and lathe work.
-Respirator: HIGHLY recommended for wood and resin work, speaking as a Dr, protect those lungs!
-amzn.to/3tqYWbA and those ears: amzn.to/3qa9xW2
Thank you for your amazing support!
****Music found on our videos is from Ketsa, Bensound.com, freemusicarchive.org and Scott Holmes, all very talented sources of great music!
#woodturning #resin #DanPreece #woodbowl #woodworking #resinart #lathe #artforour #operationundergroundrailroad

[@yayforyarn4837]

Wow this turns out breathtakingly gorgeous

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you very much! www.artforour.org/how-you-can-help

[@marymarshall5134]

Just astonishingly beautiful. The message you convey is very poignant and your go for it technique is inspiring. Thank you

[@artgivinghope]

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[@bluediabolo1]

Stunning beautiful. You are a real Artist Dan.

[@artgivinghope]

Wow, thank you! www.artgivinghope.org/currentauctions

[@garydergut4741]

I really like the way the tree looks. Great job.

[@artgivinghope]

Thanks Gary! Artforour.org

[@paulahicks4947]

What an amazing sculpture & process!!!

[@artgivinghope]

Thanks Paula! Artforour.org

[@alessandroalberto6431]

Questa creazione è addirittura emozionante !!! È un rispettoso omaggio alla Natura !!!

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you!! Artforour.org

[@lyndaowen2154]

very nice conversation piece. It takes good roots to make a good “tree”.

[@brittabrandtoft110]

Going from waow to wow to I'm in love 🥰

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you Britta! Artforour.org

[@monopinionestcelle-ci6650]

No lack of creativity there. Final reveal is " fascinant" Bravo jeune homme!

[@artgivinghope]

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[@elainemcatee4347]

Thanks for not laying annoying music under your videos, great job!

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you very much! Artforour.org

[@lauramature7388]

OMG it’s beautiful!!! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@artgivinghope]

You bet! Thanks for the support

[@CindyLew66]

Outstanding! That is so beautiful and i am in awe of your talent!

[@artgivinghope]

You are very kind! Thank you. Artforour.org

[@Jhumphries5426]

Whoa! What a beautiful piece!

[@artgivinghope]

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[@marycatherinelebouef-op4hf]

This is my favorite masterpiece you’ve created. I think you are so talented and creative that you are an inspiration for many people. Great job! Bravo!

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you very much! www.artforour.org/how-you-can-help

[@pnyreen]

It's a beautiful thing, as usual! I totally get using cracked not perfect wood. I do, as well. The finished project has alot more character.

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you Pam! Artforour.org

[@bernadettelabarr5611]

That is insanely beautiful and cool. You do excellent work. And you are very entertaining, I appreciate you sharing the process.

[@artgivinghope]

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[@debbieayres63]

Absolutely Stunning!

[@artgivinghope]

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[@grammyh5784]

GORGEOUS PIECE 💜

[@artgivinghope]

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[@paulisawinsong8224]

Awesome!!! I did wire wrapping for many years, so I really appreciate the craftsmanship in you tree. Great job!

[@artgivinghope]

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[@melissaschaefer854]

Looks like two placentas said the OB nurse of 38+ years of experience! Beautiful!

[@artgivinghope]

I can see that! Thank you very much! www.artgivinghope.org/currentauctions

[@GinaMacArt]

Amazing piece. Love your work. 😊❤🙏🇦🇺🐨

[@artgivinghope]

Much appreciated!

[@dianeroman745]

Beautiful. It reminds me of the free of life in the Bible.

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you so much Diane!

[@84deeanne]

Also I love the organic pieces of wood with the cracks it's God nature!!!

[@suebrown3917]

BEAUTIFUL piece

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you Sue! Artforour.org

[@briandicken534]

You have an amazing creative talent

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you! Much appreciated. ArtForOUR.org

[@BrenEden1]

I love this piece!

[@artgivinghope]

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[@u-sv9rx3wl7]

О! Это шедевр!👍👏

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you!!

[@TheScubaboy56]

Wow, that's fantastic !

[@artgivinghope]

Thanks! www.artforour.org/how-you-can-help

[@Micahgiro]

Man! I love it! Just want to thank you for all the hard work you put into your and the Organizations that you help

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you so much Micah! Artforour.org

[@lesliehales2303]

That is just awesome, what a great idea. Your kids will look at this and it will really make them think. Just awesome.

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you Leslie! Artforour.org

[@Maisie9798]

That was just amazing! It's so gorgeous. Major props to the artist!!!!!!!!

[@artgivinghope]

Thanks! ArtForOUR.org

[@TripleG69]

Stunning!

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you! Artforour.org

[@annmarieholland4242]

Absolutely stunning!! Thanks for sharing 👍

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you Annmarie! Artforour.org

[@Edge3133]

Looking good ❤

[@artgivinghope]

Thanks!

[@darlaflorence7428]

Beautiful

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you Darla! Artforour.org

[@blairlock]

Beautiful!!

[@artgivinghope]

Thanks! Artforour.org

[@staceyritchie7100]

Absolutely beautiful! Nice work!

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you Stacey! Artforour.org

[@melmasi5098]

I love your work - the combination of skill and vision rise above most!🤩👏💖

[@artgivinghope]

Then you so much Mel! Artforour.org

[@waynejeanneret358]

That was COOL !!!

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you Wayne! www.artforour.org/how-you-can-help

[@rebelbelle62]

It’s beautiful!I love this piece

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you Peaches! Artforour.org

[@ronaldmay8572]

I have watched a few of your videos and was impressed enough to become a subscriber. Your creativity is most appreciated but to then have the knowledge and persistence to bring your design to an actual piece of art elevates you to a higher level. Then when I heard that you were a physician added more respect. I am a retired dentist who remodeled income units on the days I wasn’t seeing patients. It was a great escape from the demands of fine detail with no room for error. I also made and cast rings and pendants from scrap gold. I got a laugh from your comments of the “Laguna” accessories because my practice was in Laguna Beach, CA Stay Healthy

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you Ronald! Much appreciated! Artforour.org

[@rennaehanson9996]

I love the tree/roots in a tree idea! I agree that people have gotten away from their roots.

[@artgivinghope]

Thanks! That was a fun one....

[@jannbailey3738]

Leaving the imperfections is a good thing. Life has many, so why not.

[@artgivinghope]

Well said. Thank you! Artforour.org

[@openorwap5412]

Wow! To say this piece is stunning almost feels as understated as saying it's 'nice'. I really can't get over the effects of this beautiful piece. It is so calming, almost like my Himalayan Salt lamp. I don't want to come across like I'm sucking up, but your work is truly unique and radiates the love and passion you clearly have for your craft, the elements you use, and their ultimate cause. Thank you for sharing, just watching this is comforting. I'm sure the purchaser will love this piece for many many years to come 🥰

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you so much! I appreciate that a lot! www.artforour.org/how-you-can-help

[@msudawgma]

Well, you did it again; she is a beauty! Thank you for sharing with us, especially those than can only look, not touch. We appreciate your labors of love!

[@artgivinghope]

You betcha! Thank you! Artforour.org

[@willowwilson5358]

I love this 🧡🌳

[@artgivinghope]

Thanks! Artforour.org

[@hantieferreira4398]

I love the Tree of Life..as I know it. Thanks again for your amazing work

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you so much Hantie! Artforour.org

[@giovannacasadio9600]

Wow that is one amazing piece of art work it blows my mind. Dr Dan never say that you are not as good as other wood turner's are, you are amazing in every way.

[@artgivinghope]

You are very kind! Thank you! Artforour.org

[@celiacomeau1]

yup... I was right... this is a GORGEOUS piece of art... whoever gets the privilege of buying this is VERY lucky... your videos never disappoint. Wonderful work, you have a very unique style that I love

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you so much Celia! Artforour.org

[@MDeLorien]

Reminds me the Norse sacred tree Yggdrasil 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you Marie! Artforour.org

[@cerisekappes580]

What I love about watching your channel, is the journey. You have pushed the limits, improves immensely and have found a style that is you. Extra bonus is that this is for a worthy charity. Gorgeous results!!!!

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you so much! It has been quite a learning curve with this medium.... thank you for your support!!

[@cerisekappes580]

@@artgivinghope you are very welcome! 😊

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

I live watching you and listening to you talking and appreciate everything. Nobody in this world is perfect and that makes everything real. Your work is fantastic. No one can do what you do on a daily basis. Thank you so much.

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you so much Kobie. Very much appreciated! Artforour.org

[@ЦанкаИлиева-з4х]

Отново съм очарована. Поздравления !!! Богато и креативно въображение и майсторско изпълнение. Прекрасно е !!!!!!!!

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you so much!! Artforour.org

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

Wow it is stunningly beautiful.

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you!! Artforour.org

[@kc2972]

Great background music...

[@artgivinghope]

Thanks! Artforour.org

[@johnbacon8562]

Beautiful nice work 👍🏽😉

[@artgivinghope]

Thanks John!

[@DiemenDesign]

Well done, great to see some original ideas come to fruition. Thanks for sharing.

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you very much! Artforour.org

[@rochellenowik9875]

Beautiful piece, Doctor Dan. All the info given is a great help for those getting into this hobby. Hope the lamp makes big money for your organization.

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you so much Rochelle! Artforour.org

[@freyallarganswald4746]

Wow, this lamp is one of the most beautiful pieces of resin/turning I’ve ever seen. The tree of life looks amazing. I’m sure this amazing piece will sell very well and raise a significant amount of money for your very worthy and important charity. Much love and respect from scotland 🤗💕🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you so much Freya! Artforour.org

[@uniqko]

Beautiful art work

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you so much! Artforour.org

[@moondog4313]

You do an amazing job

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you!! Artforour.org

[@michaelmilazzo8722]

Absolutely awesome

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you so much Michael! Artforour.org

[@tonithomas393]

Awesome

[@artgivinghope]

Thanks Toni!

[@jeanlong4285]

Beautiful. I always enjoy watching you create your art.

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you so much Jean! Artforour.org

[@pjseiber2774]

Absolutely amazing 👏

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you PJ! Artforour.org

[@larrybooth1771]

Son of a horticulturist. My father taught me. A tree is a perfect analogy of life. What we see. Isn't the whole picture. It's hard to solve a problem without knowing the entire question.

[@artgivinghope]

Fantastic thoughts! Artforour.org

[@rebeccaswihart4281]

You have inspired me to try my hand at making a tree in resin. I already have some wire. I am excited. Thank you 😊

[@artgivinghope]

You bet! Good luck! Artforour.org

[@MELODYMUNRO]

looks really beautiful. I can imagine a scene with multiple trees around circumference with birds in flight.

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you! And a lovely idea! Artforour.org

[@jackthompson8019]

Beautiful work of art Dan.

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you so much Jack! Artforour.org

[@dennisrood1469]

As always absolutely beautiful work

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you very much Dennis! Artforour.org

[@suzetteedwards7956]

Dan, your trees are something else. You must have tons of patience to make those. Putting it in the vase turned out great! I love it.

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you Suzette! Trees are really one of my favorite things to create.... 😀 Artforour.org

[@dennisbeamish9058]

Awesome artistry!! Congratulations on your work for a very worthy cause. Our troubled world needs a lot more artists and people like you!! Thanks so much for your professional life through this pandemic! Respectfully, Dennis Beamish Cambridge Ontario Canada

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you so much Dennis! Artforour.org

[@UkeOne]

I have been viewing your other videos in awe, as your creative use of resin with various woods (in all its forms) is absolutely stunning. These pieces are clearly museum-quality art and should fetch a pretty penny if you should ever choose to sell them. OMG, I am amazed at these vids and have therefore chosen to subscribe to your channel because I want to see more of your fabulous work. You are the artist extraordinaire, my man!

[@artgivinghope]

You are very kind! And very much appreciated.

[@johnnuttall1965]

That is so good, love it

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you John! Artforour.org

[@angeladonohoe1935]

Absolutely phenomenal 👏 😍

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you so much Angela! Artforour.org

[@angeladonohoe1935]

Not been watching much as haven't been well ,glad I was able to watch you produce yet another beautiful piece.x

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you so much Angela!

[@Tinatortoise]

Beautiful x

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you Tina! Artforour.org

[@drongo317]

Красавчик, не тратишь зря эпоксдку. Ни так как некоторые.

[@artgivinghope]

That's never my goal. Always trying to improve! Artforour.org

[@marjieyoung9570]

This is such a cool project and the results are amazing. When you were talking about oxidation my brain lit up with the possibilities of allowing (more like encouraging) the part of the wire that will become the coiled leafy part of the tree to oxidize. I bet there's some chemical or method that would allow a controlled oxidation of the copper. Could be fun for a future tree.

[@artgivinghope]

Ooh. That's a great idea! Artforour.org

[@funo6581]

There is a chemical for that. I used it many times as a stained glass artisan. You can get green, black ect.. patina from any stained glass retailer, Amazon has it as well. Edit: I have no idea how or if the chemicals in the patina would react in resin.

[@artgivinghope]

Awesome! Great ideas... Artforour.org

LIKEE SUPER

[@artgivinghope]

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[@billdomb]

Beautimous.

[@artgivinghope]

Thanks! www.artforour.org/how-you-can-help

[@gdreclaimed5442]

3 things, LOL. 1. I see you finally got someone to help clean your shop! It was really bugging my OCD. 2. Did you chop a mortise with a putty knife? lol. 3. Beautiful piece and a fantastic group of people to support.

[@artgivinghope]

Ha ha ha! 1. Yes. This is what having a son is all about. 2. And a screwdriver! 3. Thanks!! Artforour.org

[@kimr5841]

What a beautiful project. You've outdone yourself on this one. I find the wire sculpture to absolutely fascinating!

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you so much Kim. I like how this one turned out as well... Artforour.org

[@billko9201]

Dan, how are those cracks to be kept in check? Did I miss if you covered that?

[@artgivinghope]

Good question. This wood was very dry and any cracking should have be finished. Now that the whole thing had been soaked in the resin and permeated the majority of the bigger cracks, it should be very stable and prevent further cracking. The resin bonds to dry wood like super glue...

[@jrbird1983]

Doesn't a vibrating table make the bubble removal way quicker? and a blow torch?

[@artgivinghope]

I haven't had much luck with either ... good ideas though.

[@shirleyarrington-q1q]

Great❤

[@artgivinghope]

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[@84deeanne]

wow that is amazing Dan where do you get stuff that you use to make the form etc LARRY here

[@artgivinghope]

Home depot. Just basic plastic sheeting...

[@susanholiday7347]

The wood moved, so it's not true anymore. I would return to using the gouge to true the whole project and then resand it to a high polished finish. But a very pleasing looking item

[@artgivinghope]

Agreed! Artforour.org

[@justincase441]

Wow! You save life's at work, you make amazing art to save life's as well. You sir must make your family proud. How do you price your art? I'm starting to get into it (thanks to you) as a creative outlet but also to hopefully make extra income so I don't have to be away from my family for weeks at a time (truck driver). I never know how to place value on something I made. My instinct is to low ball it.

[@artgivinghope]

Thanks Justin! Much appreciated. I'm probably a bad example of pricing. I started out at 20 for a simple bowl and slowly increased over the last 2 years as my youtube channel has grown. I'm up to 500 now but they are far more complex and because I'm selling them for charity, people are more likely to pay that kind of money....

[@justincase441]

@@artgivinghope that makes sense. You have an amazing gift that's for sure. I feel like even without the charity your prices seem right. Even though I have issues pricing things I do, I am usually pretty accurate pricing others. And if I saw this piece at a store I would think it was around $700. The craftsmanship is top notch and it being an original piece. I hope you continue to grow your brand and the prices shoot through the roof. And when people see one of your pieces they say "OMG! Is that a Dan Preece? " Thank you for your videos. Have a good day sir.

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you very much Justin!

[@msritzzy]

Another stunning piece.. I'm a crocheted would they take knittined hats ..I'd love to be part of this .who do I contact..

[@artgivinghope]

Yes. That would be awesome! Here's the link for donations: www.artforour.org/getinvolved

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you very much!

[@Sola-99]

Wooooow😍

[@artgivinghope]

Thanks! www.artforour.org/currentauctions

[@84deeanne]

and where did u get that light unfer neath the bowl greatness

[@artgivinghope]

Amazon. Button lights

[@offgridstruggles7504]

I am going to tell on myself here...You were using that sanding ball on the hour glass to hollow it out and you stopped for a second. When you stopped, I seen all the saw dust and I was so focused on it that I ended up trying to blow the sawdust out of the way 🤦‍♂️😳

[@artgivinghope]

Ha ha! That's hilarious. Artforour.org

[@unicornlap]

Love the tree wire design!!! Realized I did see one other vid in the past based on this wire work, a big tree of some sort. Now having seen your most recent content, leaps and bounds from the earlier videos I saw last night, but one question I have is have you ever looked into using wood shavings for finishing? I don't know the negatives (haven't checked), but I've seen other wood workers use a handful of shavings to apply a perfect and PERMANENT final shine and finish. One other question is about the possible use of a buffing/polishing wheel or handheld machine. Thoughts on getting or using one or something similar? Blacktail studios even uses a handheld car buffing tool. I know that wouldn't apply as much given the design of your pieces, but it's not unheard of to utilize similar tools. Just a thought.

[@artgivinghope]

Thank you so much for your ideas and support Laura! Artforour.org

[@micah06v8]

I absolutely love that tree! Would this be a situation where you might consider doing a darker stain on the inside for the tree to pop a little more? Or would that just not look right through the resin?

[@artgivinghope]

That would certainly be interesting to try! Artforour.org

[@Скорыйнапомощь]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@artgivinghope]

👍

[@jrbird1983]

Did you ever have in mind that the resin might fly outta that space like a giant hockey puck and wreck you or your shop?

[@artgivinghope]

No. It bonds with the wood, infuses partly into it. They can't come apart.... Artforour.org

[@susanholiday7347]

Utah what I taw? I taught I taw a puddy tat!

[@artgivinghope]

Ha ha ha

[@steveoliver3868]

enjoy the background music could you please share the artist

[@artgivinghope]

You bet. It's the Unicorn Heads

[@susanholiday7347]

"A man's got to know his limits" -Dirty Harry?

[@billko9201]

Has this piece been sold?

[@artgivinghope]

Yes... all I have right now is: www.artforour.org/our/art-listed-by-artist/dan-preece