Woodturning - Two Is Better Than One!!

[@GailRobertson-l2c]

I usually prefer the inlay/resin work you do but that spalted maple bowl is exquisite! Wow, just wow, thank you Jim ❤

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@tammyparo3279]

I have a children's school chair, very old. I am sanding off the varnish and the woodgrain is just beautiful. Not knowing anything about wood, I somehow guessed it was walnut! I can't wait to finish it. I enjoy watching your process, even the mistakes can be beautiful. Thank you for sharing the beautiful pieces you create. Designer Epoxy

[@SpragueWoodturning]

I would be surprised if it was walnut, but if you live in an area where walnut is plentifully then it could be. Every old school desk I’ve seen is made out of maple. Thanks for watching!

[@alanneel2749]

Inlayjim is back! But we love Designer Epoxy Jim too! Some of us are slow learners on those natural edges! 😅😅

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks so much! 🤣🤣

[@PmLm-c3y]

I love when the wood is the star, set off by resin surprises or the classic inlays. These are all exciting and just lovely.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@pinkytaylor5845]

Love both bowls. Walnut- Yay, blue!!I would use that every time I had company. Even if it was peas. It would be on the table. Maple- that edge technique is awesome! The wood on that bowl is spectacular, that is art, plane and simple, and beautiful art. Great job. ❤❤❤

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@amandatallis9875]

Hi Jim the Black Walnut bowl with the inlay of sticks and resin is magnificent and the grain is wonderful and I just love the end result well done. The Spalted Maple bowl is magnificent I love thegrain and spalting and the way you burnt the natural edge , it makes the bowl stand out. Thank you for two magnificent bowls and an awesome video it's been great to watch and learn. Take care you and your wife, the third bowl you showed at the end is wonderful I can remember you making it. All the best with the move from Amanda xx❤❤

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@johnlavarine8155]

Two was better than one! Very enjoyable video showing the contrasting wood and inlays / designs. It's always nice to see the processes in solving issues with the blanks.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@cattyom3]

The soft maple…elegant & exquisite… Classy 😍

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks so much!

[@saundrawilson3950]

😮❤❤❤ you killed it Jim the maple with the black rim is just beautiful. I love that black rim and the walnut with the Lays I don’t know yeah you just a master craftsman when it comes to these bowls and pretty much everything you make. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. Have a great weekend.😊😊😊

[@SpragueWoodturning]

You too! Thanks so much!

[@maryrichmond]

The inlay bowl is so beautiful. The color and grain with the blue is absolutely gorgeous! I love the spalted maple with the burnt rim ,the grain is so beautiful.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you so much!

[@maryrichmond]

@@SpragueWoodturning You’re very welcome.

[@mindcraftyD13]

Beautiful bowls as always. I hope that their new owners enjoy them. The two globes in the one inlay area look like eyes and make me think, "I see you."

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@cherylsmith900]

I love how you can take twigs to fill in a void of a piece that would otherwise be scrapped and it turn out so cool! Walnut is my favorite, but the spalded maple is my favorite today. Oh, I forgot to tell you the planets look like eyesI love the burnt edge, the contrast is so awesome. It’s crazy how the water lux brings out the green color and that maple it’s just crazy. Both pieces turned out really great Jim.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you!

[@snorton75]

Love Friday mornings with Jim! Love seeing you return to your roots of wood bowls and inlays. Epoxy art is great, but never stop showing the functional pieces.

[@aethelfreda]

I tend to have Jim in the bath on a Friday evening. Sometimes I just want to see the wood speak for itself. Which with these beautiful pieces it did.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@steveschulkin8335]

Jim, you did a spectacular job on the walnut bowl with eyes into the soul 😅. The Maple came our beautiful as well.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@mitchvandyk8325]

Walnut is king, but there’s something about the maple bowl that draws me to it. Love all that figuring. Have a great day Jim!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks, you too!

[@cmac8439]

Jim, Designer Epoxy. Thank you for both of these projects. They are excellent and I like the limbs and the black rim! This was like some of your earlier projects. I have sent your link to be shared with our turning club members (ArkLaTex Woodturners). Take care, Mac

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Awesome! Thank you very much!

[@anastasiabeverhausen2]

I can usually imagine what the final piece will look like but this one? This took me by surprise! Jim this is just gorgeous

[@anastasiabeverhausen2]

The second piece is nice too (this is the first piece I’ve seen you do without resin)

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks so much!

[@AmyVanhoozer]

The 3rd bowl is gorgeous, too! Love, love, love it, too!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you so much!

[@stephenkrall7609]

Your videos are never to long for me. Love seeing what you are going to do next. As a wood turner myself I am always looking for ideas. Thanks

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Awesome, thank you!

[@alangibb3100]

Jim these two bowls turned out really fantastic, the inlay is just great, and the soft Maple has some lovely grain. Well done.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Many thanks!

[@shelly-7938]

Dramatic opening. Haven't seen it before. I liked it!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@mgkaras]

Both are great projects ! I really like the spalting on the maple bowel. Walnut is beautiful as well. Designer epoxy

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@leisongivangomo4478]

Awesome video Jim! The maple bowl is gorgeous!!! The grain with the burnt rim takes it to another level 😍. Watching long videos is a bonus 👏👏👏 Love Love Love the soapstone inlay bowl!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Awesome, thank you!

[@kristikey8320]

I enjoyed this back to your roots video. Your craftsmanship shines in the non epoxy bowls.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks so much!

[@cdoole1984]

Stunning work this week Jim we really appreciate you bringing Joy into our lives so never forget that Jim

[@SpragueWoodturning]

My pleasure, thanks

[@stevewhite8161]

Jim, I love when you do these inlays in the wood. This turned out so cool. Designer Epoxy for the win (along with a very creative imagination)

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@landarogers9926]

Two more stunning pieces. I like the bowl character of the spalted maple. The walnut inlay is cool. Awesome

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@takaela]

on the walnut, i like the subtle color of the inset globes... almost ethereal... and, of course, i always appreciate blue & gold! for the maple, the burnt edge has the look of a ribbon of epoxy, very cool!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@RoseStephens-mo5jb]

These two turned out great! I love the look of Designer Epoxy, especially in blue. I also like the globe s inset into the branch inlay.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you so much!

[@kevenbennett8827]

After that 6/0 steel wool the walnut now has a chatoyance of it's own. Beautiful. And then there's the spalted maple. Just gorgeous.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you so much!

[@cathymiddleton4338]

Very different bowls, but both very beautiful! Thank you for introducing me to how inlays are done. You do it very well! Designer epoxy.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@roseosullivanfromIreland]

Hi, I love the both. The wood is beautiful and the way it moves. MOVES is not the right word but brilliant. Have a great weekend.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@cgseymour]

Another great show Jim. You are definitely a master with the Designer Epoxy and Hunter tools. Good luck with the move. Stay well.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 👍

[@DikGardner]

Very creative with these bowls! Two different ways to make very beautiful works of art that are also functional bowls. Thanks for your time with these bowls,as they are fantastic. I especially love the one with different hights. Thanks! Dik Designer Epoxy

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@anitamoore1763]

I absolutely love the black walnut bowl!! The little globes sparkle and make such a great contrasting feature. And you can never go wrong with blue! 😉

[@SpragueWoodturning]

True! Thanks so much!

[@susanowens4528]

CATCHING UP JIM MISSED THIS ONE WAS ILL BUT BETTER NOW == WOW FIRST BOWL WAS NICE == WOW REALLY REALLY LIKE THE WOBBULL BOWL ALOT 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@betseygirard8878]

Both pieces are lovely. I like the inlay on the walnut bowl…very pretty. Finally caught up on all the recent videos.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@janenewoodard9876]

Love both bowls!! My favorite would be the walnut, but I liked the burned look of the rim. Awesome creations!!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks so much!

[@susanholiday7347]

Salted Maple is just beautiful ❤️, the Black Walnut turned out really nice. All one off. I'm glad that they are going to worthy homes.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@kenkaufman4736]

I have learned a lot about epoxy over the last couple of years while watching your channel but I really like when you do the natural wood pieces. Thanks again. Designer Epoxy.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much! Good to know!

[@jerrylindberg5583]

Terrific bowls. Very interesting to watch you work out their issues and come up with a couple of winners. Designer Epoxy

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Cool, thanks!

[@chrisbucy7860]

Finally got power back yesterday and our first night with TV was spent watching both of your videos we missed. Loved both videos but I think the maple love edge bowl was incredible!!! Take care and as always thanks for sharing. Designer Epoxy

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Yay! Thank you!

[@RenaLarson61]

Both bowls are really gorgeous, black walnut is still my favorite wood, the inlay is beautiful and the spalted maple is stunning.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks so much!

[@lorainenatalino5534]

I love the way the branch color ties into the sapwood….beautiful choice….love everything about the maple bowl too, black rim included…👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@skipflorey2511]

Jim, I really like the spalted maple and the burned rim… probably my favorite👍. The walnut is very nice also. The inlay is very interesting. Designer epoxy

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Cool, thanks!

[@BiscuitsMcGravy]

I like the repair on it's own merit. The contrast between the too elements is also cool. Earth and the sky above. So many ideas are generated from something like this.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks so much!

[@drewber565]

That orange peel look might be called stippling. In periodontics, we call that pattern, in healthy gums, stippling. And, some will comment on the orange peel look. To me, it's kind of funny to think of it, as a bad thing. Another great videos, and great results. I think this is the first time, I've seen the torching technique. Love it. Designer epoxy.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Yes, it has a texture to it, I’m personally not a fan, lol. Thank you very much!

[@karijohnson1920]

Both bowls turned out lovely. The owners of either of them should be very pleased with the exceptional workmanship and artistry.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks so much!

[@juliesheldon4772]

Wasn't sure about the burnt edge. But I really like it. Beautiful maple Also, you can't go wrong with blackwalnut, gorgeous

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks so much!

[@BinWood1991]

I think this is a very beautiful patterned bowl

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks so much!

[@coleenzartman7748]

Both bowls are outstanding! I really liked the maple with the contrasting edge. Designer epoxy.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@themeese2]

Isn't it funny how moving leads to downsizing? I love that it has prompted you to finish up some things you've had sitting around, and so beautifully too! I particularly love how the sparkly little "planets" turned out in that inlay piece. A friend of mine is a quilter. Quilters refer to unfinished projects as "UFO's" which stands for "Unfinished Fabric Objects." I guess in the wood shop you have..."UBO's?" "Unfinished Bowl Objects?" or "UTO's?" "Unfinished Turning Objects?" In any case, they are "unfinished" no longer and will be very welcome in their new homes!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks so much! 🤣🤣

[@kathleenrobertson5182]

They are each beautiful! I do love that burnt edge on the salted maple. Your whimsy sparked my imagination to reflect on my son's childhood, incessant fascination with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The one end looks like the masked face of one of the turtles. Definitely whimsical! It's a gorgeous bowl. Thank you for letting your artistic side play.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@michellesutton202]

Love both of the bowls. How the maple and burnt rim contrasts. Then the walnut with the epoxy and branches, just beautiful inlay😊😊😊

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Awesome, thank you!

[@mz6267]

Two more beautiful pieces, Jim! In regards to your walnut finish issues, I seem to remember reading years ago (more years than I care to admit) that gunstock makers have similar issues when they carve walnut gunstocks. I seem to recall that there’s some product they use to seal the grain which allows them to use walnut with beautiful figuring and still get a nice, uniform finish. Maybe there’s a stock maker out there who can give you some tips on what to do with your walnut bowls to get an even finish and show off the amazing natural beauty of the wood in your pieces.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Makes sense, thanks!

[@chantalpommainville8926]

All 3 bowls are awesome! Each has it's own unique element that makes it special.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@jeramiahcrosier3481]

Walnut is just so much fun to work with. I really like the color of the designer epoxy, combined with the branches.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks so much!

[@vickiestevens1699]

Wow. Three bowls, all beautiful. Always a treat to watch the magic happen. 💕

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@lillyenovis15]

Love the burnt edge on the spalted maple bowl, as well as the shape! The branch-and-resin repair on the black walnut bowl turned out really cool too!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks so much!

[@AlienLeader4]

Those are some amazing pieces. I am sure they will love that piece as an Anniversary gift who wouldn't. Keep up the amazing work. 👽

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@laurazakrzewski]

Beautiful Bowls Jim!! Every time you bring up that Milwaukee saw, I think it says Michelob!! 🙂 Designer Epoxy

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Too funny, thanks!

[@amayakawaii]

Two interesting ways to deal with two different "issues" with the bowls, they both turned out great!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@margaret7620]

I love them both, but particularly the maple bowl! So much interest inherent in the wood and the treatment brings it out beautifully.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks so much!

[@dkouma1]

WOW! I just loved the burnt rim on that natural edge. Amazing.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@fredmintun]

I like to see imperfect materials turned into beautiful pieces of functional art. These are perfect examples. Designer Epoxy

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@charlessundberg8754]

Thanks for another great teaching session. Love the splayed maple w burnt edges! Designer Epoxy

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@lesliebrown1517]

Busy week. I finally had a chance to watch (before the next vid tomorrow). The "whimsy" on the walnut bowl is very pretty. I have to say it's been a minute since I heard that term! ☺️ I also like the burned edges on your bowls. Creates a lovely contrast.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@WaldoRochow]

Love the burnt edge! You are the master!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@laurenbarber1874]

Love the burnt edge! I'm sure you've shown it on the channel before but I've somehow missed it. Such a clean, elegant finish!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@conniehenry6878]

Loved both bowls. The burnt rim is striking. But walnut...it's walnut ❤ and the power soapstone. Lovely.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@pamreynolds2114]

Love both bowls. But you really can’t beat black walnut!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

No you can’t. Thanks

[@MGDesignsWoodworking]

Very beautiful bowls. Especially like the walnut with the branch pieces and resin. Designer Epoxy

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@petenelson7273]

Beautiful. The sap wood looks like a sunrise. Good color choices. Designer Epoxy

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jenw9361]

All open grained wood will look like that when finished. Oak does the same thing. Sanding back and adding finish is the way to go. Love all of them. ❤ Designer epoxy

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks so much!

[@zacgoli]

I personally get excited when I see longer videos from you, I’m sure others might agree. Lol. Great work as always.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Siennaflower]

Two beautiful bowls! I especially like the one with the wavy edge. ❤

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you! 😊

[@hughj776]

Great video. Two bowls in one is a bonus. Really liked the live edge. Thanks.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@normagene514]

Designer Epoxy. Very nice. Love the charred rim. Looks solid Black in the video. 😊

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@NELLYSCHASE]

Stunning bowls! Love the bling added to the walnut😮

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks so much!

[@RissaFirecat]

I am so glad I was able to catch this one live. The bowls came out AMAZING! I never saw a bowl with a torched black edge, but it came out gorgeous. The soapstone inlay one is beautiful too. Thank you Jim for all that you do, too!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks for watching!

[@jcpr5437]

love'm both 🙂 and thank you Jim, for letting us enjoy the making of so many beautiful things

[@SpragueWoodturning]

My pleasure! Thanks

[@anniswoods8069]

That walnut bowl is such a beautiful piece. I love the burnt edge one two. Both stunning but the walnut wins for me😍

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@SquirrelWhisperer53]

You gave the bowl eyes! 👀 Both of these are simply stunning. I enjoyed watching the burning technique on the maple bowl. I love the chocolatey color of the walnut bowl, and the shapes of the large cutout and the sapwood sort of mirror each other and intersect really nicely.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@DavidBird-uu8km]

Very nice as always. the burned edge on the maple bowl really adds contrast. Designer Epoxy.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@dellamazerolle8257]

Very nice bowls, you know what doing.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@moonmare]

Both the spalted maple and the branch inserts bowl are absolutely stunning. The soapstone is is lovely as well, but I'm definitely more hooked by colors and unusual shapes. Nicely done.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@alanmcarthur2810]

Both are very nice! I like the one with the branches and Designer Epoxy the best.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@CPRustchak1969]

Spalted Maple is definitely a strong 3rd behind Walnut and cherry. I would say I consider it the crown prince. These are perfect examples of your work when you were doing production material and I invite new subscribers to watch some of your early videos, pre-epoxy. That burnt natural edge is pure beauty. The contrast in color, plus the pencil spalting, make this art with a purpose. Chef's Kiss. The walnut inlay look like eyes staring out at you. As you say, whimsy. Awesome work, Jim. And I don't think the video is too long. I was so engrossed I didn't even realize how long it is. Cheers!! Designer Epoxy

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks so much!

[@reginapopihn9853]

The walnut one is fun, the maple bowl is elegant and serene- love them both.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks so much!

[@JenniferRoberds]

Love your work today Jim! You and Designer Epoxy are true masters! 🎉 On a separate note, however, I know you are the expert, but one thing I would've done on the first bowl would be to put a layer of epoxy on first to seal the cracks before the waterlux.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Sealing the pours of the wood with epoxy first will certainly help. Thanks

[@cynthiamiller8554]

You never cease to amaze me. Just when I fall in love with one piece, ya out due again. I am really in love with this one ❤❤❤❤

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks so much!

[@scottwebster8104]

Both really beautiful bowls Jim... but then again, I really wouldn't expect anything less! As always, have a great weekend buddy! 👍

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks, you too!

[@troyhenderson2074]

Both bowls are great!! I too really like the burnt rim. Designer Epoxy

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@janeoverby2151]

Both turned out STUNNING! My favorite one has to be the maple natural edge. The Walnut I gorgeous, but the maple just stands out to me. ❤❤

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you so much!

[@Josh-yb1gg]

This type of content never gets old - I love the throw back to alot of your earlier videos. Beautiful pieces as well

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Glad you enjoy it! Thanks!

[@melchizedek47]

The maple looks great nice and shiny, the burnt rim looks great. The walnut looks awesome love the inlay with the Designer Epoxy and the branches great job Jim.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 👍

[@jennysherrill7216]

This was yet another great video -- and two amazing pieces. I loved the twig/planet effect.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks so much!

[@bzptlx]

Designer Epoxy The inlay walnut bowl is great. The best one is the maple with the burnt edge. It accents the spalting. Well done!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@RosatheSilvermuse]

Hi Jim, I'm excited to have caught you during the live. Very pretty bowl.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@JanBlanchet]

Loved the spalted maple. Used to do a lot of natural edged bowls which were always a challenge but also a lot of fun to do. Two beautiful bowls.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks so much!