The Spike Burl!

[@BigWillDaBeast6483dbeievdjd8ue]

You are the first YT wood turner I have ever watched, and you made this vase look like glass!!! 👏🏾 Thank you, David, for coming back and for once again sharing your beautiful art!!! 👍🏾👍🏾

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks so much!

[@hubristicmystic]

Please lose the ring when you're working bro, finger degloving injuries are NASTY@@DavidAdamsen

[@alexandergurewitch7118]

You are unbelievably talented, I hope your work earns more than it costs.

[@buddyboy4x44]

I always wondered how a vase could cost so much to buy. Now I know. The effort, craftmanship, materials and time involved is insane. Amazing job! Thanks for sharing.

[@DavidAdamsen]

I appreciate that. It is a lot of work, but hopefully worth it to produce something one-of-a-kind.

[@wahidwahid3329]

سبحان الله خالق كل شيء نأمل أن تشكر الله بهذه طريقة ❤لا اله الا انت سبحانك اني كنت من الظالمين ❤وسترى عملك فيه خيرا كثير شكرا على مجهوداتك

[@UkeOne]

'Stunning' could very well be an understatement for this fine work. It's surprising to me how you took an ugly, old, spiked burl and converted it into that masterpiece of fine craftsmanship. Your artistic ingenuity and creativity never cease to amaze me, David, as my respect for your trade increases tenfold every instance I gaze at another one of your beautiful creations. Keep-up the extra-fine work, and thanks for sharing this experience with us.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks so much!

[@AuntK68]

The contrast in colors is incredible - what an utterly exquisite piece! 😮❤

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you so much!

[@funo6581]

I don’t think I’ve seen a turner add holographic glitter before, it’s beautiful. I love the high gloss epoxy finish, it enhances all the elements.. the burl, color mix and classical vase shape. It’s just a gorgeous combination.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you 🤌✌️

[@sugandspice9397]

Seriously! It's so creative and unique

[@ruthhadad]

David, I'm blown away by the exquisite balance and skill in this piece. The chatoyance you've created in the resin mimics but doesn't overpower the figured chatoyance in the manzanita, and (as always) the vase has an exquisite curve. Stunning!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks so much!

[@TigerGirlPhia]

I’m actually impressed is easily you put the air pressure hose thing on. I always struggle with it at my work

[@susanmoles145]

To take something so raw and natural and turn it in to the most beautiful and exquisite pieces makes my heart melt.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Cheers Susan!

[@MsSteelphoenix]

Beautiful! The classic Grecian shape really allows the wood and resin choices to shine in a way a more complex shape wouldn't.

[@rebeccayates6398]

Craftsman’s unbelievable! You are so talented my friend. Truly your calling. Thanks for letting us into your imagination.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks Rebecca!

[@redmondpeters6221]

The work you do David is freaking AWESOME. Nice job 👍👏

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you very much!

[@redmondpeters6221]

@@DavidAdamsen you are very welcome 👍

[@ezrahuckabee82]

The production quality is absolutely stellar. What amazing audio production!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks Ezra!

[@rev7690]

Beautiful 🌸 what a lot of work

[@Michaelangelodesign]

Nature is beautiful … with a little help from a visionary artist it becomes enhanced… very cool.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks Michael!

[@JohnSmith-ef2sp]

It's always refreshing when someone figures out what they were meant to do. Beautiful piece.

[@DavidAdamsen]

That means a lot. Thanks!

[@NathanRobinson-cy2ln]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Incredible. It is so memorizing. It literally looks like the stars were combined with wood and printed on a pot with a clear coat on top.

[@ItsDobbs]

FINALLY! Someone that does it right... and also has a good eye for design.

[@marycatherinelebouef-op4hf]

Wowza! This is absolutely gorgeous! It’s like eye candy to me! I love it. It went from a scary piece of wild looking roots to a gorgeous masterpiece! Bravo!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you so much!

[@fiberotter]

whoa! Somebody has learned some mad video skills!!! That vase is exquisite! And all your new toys, er, tools!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you very much!

[@nancymccormick8339]

So glad to see your work again. Have missed your creativity. This is a beautiful piece of art!

That is so beautiful. One of a kind, it can never be recreated. I am just blown away. That belongs in a museum. No doubt a 100 years from now it will be.

[@catmom34]

This is absolutely gorgeous!! The resin work perfectly complements the wood and the design and you feel like you’re looking almost into the Milky Way and creation. Love, love, love your work..

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks!!

[@julijakeit]

Yes! A new video about woodturning: something I have learned only a few months ago and been addicted to your channel ever since.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Awesome, thank you!

[@marq9955]

How nice that you are back…love the workmanship..you are an inspiration…….thanks to the sponsors….would not missed it for the world….congratulations

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you very much!

[@leonasamuel7791]

Oh my goodness. That is gorgeous!! I do love me some sparkle!!

[@shelbykurland]

I’m not sure of anyone has mentioned it yet but the editing and production of this video was awesome! You added some new things in and it made the video a lot of fun. Also, seems like you got some new tools - congrats! Your work is stellar. Keep being awesome :)

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks so much!! I appreciate that.

[@ronnie5129]

WOW, THIS WAS AWESOME HERE, THANK YOU. .The Camera work was Great ..I would Love to own this Beautiful Creation that you made..

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you very much!

[@gardengnome132]

You are a creative genius. It's always exciting to see a new project posted, thank you so much!!!

[@DavidAdamsen]

I appreciate you!

[@Fl-sq8up]

Just beautiful work. Time well spent.

[@paintcandan5972]

it is always a pleasure to watch your work; your masterful craftsmanship and exceptional videography make for a rare and unmatched combination.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you very much!

[@NotSurprised2024]

You should make something like this into a lamp. So beautiful!!!

[@rambladesmanmoe6291]

Hi David. Two days ago I was rewatching some of your old videos hoping you would make a new one. Thanks so much for this your work is breathtaking.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks for watching! ✌️

[@jmichos]

Unbelievable . Pure art

[@richragan4810]

The Bible tells us "Where there is no vision, the people perish!" That's what you are David, an Artist with a vision! Thanks for sharing!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Wow, thank you Rich! I truly appreciate that. ✝️

[@robwilsn3219]

I wouldn't take anything less than $2, 500.00 for that, maybe even more. Just that wood alone is scarce. That vase is amazing! 👍👍👍

[@OzfGP35]

Wow ur vase is stunningly beautiful, black diamond epoxy is a treasure & ur vision, turning & finished product is lovely 😊

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks Karen!

[@khrystleooo6994]

GORGEOUS. I watched the whole video. You are an amazing CRAFTSMAN. I love your imagination & how your minds eye can imagine the beautiful article a crazy piece of wood & resin can become!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks again! I really appreciate you watching!

[@dharma2035]

Thank you for another great video. I’m always excited to see a new project under your name. While I’m not a huge fan of resin (to me it’s just turning plastic) there is no denying your amazing artistry. I know resin is having a moment now, but on behalf of us lovers of the purity of wood, I long to see you return to making heirloom pieces that will be prized family possessions for generations.

[@DavidAdamsen]

I appreciate your comment. You’d be surprised how many projects I’ve started, hoping to avoid resin, and then ending up needing it to rescue the piece. I agree though. Resin is probably a phase, but it still seems to be growing.

[@ramonadavis3411]

So beautiful! the colors you picked, and the wood grain, is gorgeous!

[@firefly01]

Cleaning up all those resin ribbons must drive you insane! And as always, a beautiful piece of art xx

[@galloping3265]

Are those wood resins safe for our planet when discarded??

[@obamazadork]

@@galloping3265 I hope you are kidding.

[@andrewsteventon393]

This is without doubt the sexiest final product I have seen in my year plus of watching wood turning videos, especially David's. The final shot of it turning at the end makes it look like some sort of planet, with continents of wood separated by a black, sparkling sea...breathtaking.🤩💯

[@donnaboyle669]

Exceptional craftsmanship, beautiful creation. The burl is a beautiful piece of wood, I’m curious as to why black is always used in wood turning projects. I’m old fashioned, I like a beautiful natural wood. It says so much about the growth. Your an exceptional artist.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks! Well I can’t speak for everyone, but I like black epoxy because it doesn’t distract too much from the burl. It almost acts like a shadow whereas colored and vibrant epoxy tends to compete with it. I’ve done both, and both have their purposes.

[@bob7230]

Wow! The finish you achieve is truly next level! I watch a lot of wood turning videos, but I haven’t seen anyone else who takes the finish to such a high level of smoothness and shine. Subscribed! 😃

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks!! 🤌

[@jarmstrong2843]

Well, look at what ya gone, did, and done! Another home run, David!!!! You knocked it out of the ball park on this one. Very nice.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks so much! I appreciate that!

[@daveturkall4003]

After watching this and reading your description of the project all I can say is you NAILED it! This is beautiful.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks Dave!

[@adalavin8648]

Just beautiful. You always amaze me with the gift you have for looking at a rough piece of wood then being able to turn it into a stunning piece of art. I'm learning to work with resin so I'm taking the names down of the mica powders you used with this resin. They were really nice. I use Eye Candy also, it's a good product. Wish those chambers you use came in a much smaller size, I'd like to have one about the quarter the size of yours to use to remove bubbling from resin. More videos please!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks! They have lots of different sizes, even down to 2.5 gallon I think.

[@adalavin8648]

@@DavidAdamsen I’ll go check those out. Thank you.

[@Weezlenut]

I saw that root chunk attached to the lathe and I couldn't see how it was going to be possible to turn it. That was incredible to watch because of all the woodworking tools and machines, the lathe has always been my favorite. I particularly liked that you didn't talk over it (I mean NO offense) and let the sounds of the tools speak for you. It was very relaxing to watch and the result is spectacular. It would be hard not to have that piece be the focal point of any room. Do you ever include a "before" picture with any of your work? I would think that could only emphasize your mastery even more.

[@melvinrollins3400]

Sir you never disappoint!!! Thank you David for sharing .

[@EgoundderRest]

Traumhaft schön! Exzellent, wie Sie Ihre Intuition in eine Juwel verwandeln konnten. Meisterhaft! 👏🏻🍀

[@robboland9857]

An outstanding work of art sir, simply stunning. Thanks for all your hard work, on both sides of the camera.🌿 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks so much!

[@ampm1269]

I recently came across your channel. It blows my mind that you only started turning wood in December 2018. Your work is amazing.

[@MichaelAttwoodDesignStudio]

Brilliant - the finished piece but also the video! Thanks for sharing your skills with the world.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you very much!

[@stevesheller9223]

Beautiful. Again. Thanks for sharing with us. 👍😉

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks for watching, Steve!

[@queenb67]

This is just an awesome piece that someone will be proud to own.

[@paolarizzi1047]

La natura è già meravigliosa tu con le tue creazioni la rendi stupenda!!! bravissimo !!!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks!!

[@robvanza]

I can see you've started mastering the art! Well done, once again a beautiful piece!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks!

[@mdeysenroth]

The gnarlier the burl, the more beautiful the result. Stunning piece!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you!

[@woodwormpaul1893]

David it looks absolutely fantastic well done👍

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks 👍

[@AlfUckhamHall]

I have never seen such an amazing transformation. Fantastic.

[@zhannasun861]

Добрый день ! Из такой каряги сделать произведение искусства ! Браво, у Вас прерасный вкус и талант ! ❤❤❤

[@jaydee5447]

Absolutely gorgeous. It seems burl wood turns out the most beautiful pieces. This piece is exceptionally beautiful. Very well done.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you very much!

[@chrisbgifford7387]

That is a beautiful piece of wood just as it is. Glad to see you are not going to completely deconstruct it. What a beautiful vase!!! It makes me think of an Italian amphora for wine or olive oil.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks so much! Yeah thankfully this one held together!

[@suzan5-5]

Absolutely stunning! Such a simple vase that is anything but. Beautiful piece.

[@Lynn.Lawson]

I know you don't do videos very often but when you do, they are worth waiting for. You turned that spiky weirdness into a thing of beauty. ❤👏👏

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks so much, Lynn!

[@Cryshalo]

A great result, I love the way it feels like you're looking into the night sky through the voids left in the original burl.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks so much!

[@jodidavis6595]

Geez oh man David.. this is got to be my favorite piece to date. Your music, filming and editing is like watching a professional program. Dang! I’d sure like to own a piece of your art but I’m sure it’s outta my budget lol. Gorgeous 🇺🇸👍🏼 I just read in your description box for more info on this video, very informative and educational.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed this one!

[@LadyKatJPhillips]

WOW DAVID!!! 🎉 I could tell... you had fun with this gorgeous beast! 😅 That sparkle is epic!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks, yeah this was a fun one!

[@Kaepora2]

It looks like a globe of a Planet with continents made of wood and made oceans of stars, that's badass.

[@lindasnow3960]

Thanks for the trouble you go to to share with us!😊 Many blessings to you and yours 😊

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you! Same to you.

[@dawnlineberry4539]

Absolutely stunning piece! Great video as well. Well done sir!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you!

[@auntvicky88]

Wow that was so mesmerizing! You have such precise skill. The finished product looked like it should be locked in a muse case. Job well done

[@MCsCreations]

Stunning, David! It looks so amazing! 😃 Fantastic work!!! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you man! You too!

[@TimJohnsonBizNet3]

Manzanita is my favorite wood to turn. Amazing work, as always.

[@terryohlerking8939]

Oh man, I was wrong! This is my all-time favorite of all the pieces you've made! ❤

[@DavidAdamsen]

Glad you like it!

[@dooks123]

I think this is one of your best pieces ever. Well done!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Wow thanks!

[@ronfinch5532]

Did not see that coming. Awesome Beauty!

[@SusanneMilewski-b3q]

Manzanita is one of my favorite woods. Your artistic ability is outstanding. Very beautiful piece!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks!

[@melchizedek47]

Amazing features in the wood and the resin colors just enhance it great job David

[@oneshotme]

Beautiful vase and you did an excellent job making and turning it!! I enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you!

[@deeharper2482]

Stunning as ever David! I am now never surprised that you can take something that people would throw away and find its beauty. And the shine was exquisite. I would ask you if you've ever waited for a short while for the resin to cure before pouring in order to keep the colours from merging? I've seen that done by other resin users and the results are outstanding! You really see the separation of the individual colours more. No criticism of your piece at all. I would buy that in a heartbeat if I had the money!😍

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks very much! Yes, I have tried delaying the pour to get more color separation, but my shop is not very well temperature controlled. These past summer months end up curing deep pour epoxy in 20% of the time it normally takes. I will definitely try it more though.

[@JimJohnson-mu6gf]

Absolutely stunning. An art museum quality piece.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks!

[@STMwoodturning]

I like the colors and form. Can’t begin to imagine how much $$ you spent in resin only to cut 70% of it off.

[@jayscott306]

I'm glad you gave us the encore glamour shots because I wasn't done admiring that perfection, David.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks, Jay! I really appreciate that. 🤌

[@exoddon2467]

Wow...the quality of this glossy finish has improved to perfection!...This piece looks beautiful!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you so much!

[@KatMakesMusic]

Such a fine and delicate shape and stunning colors! Beautiful all around. 👏

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you! ❤️

[@mmgross144]

From frightening to fantastic! Well worth the effort!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you very much!

[@TotalBoat]

So satisfying from beginning to end! Such a stunning piece!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you so much!

[@chrisbenjamin5231]

The sheer love of the craft is all that matters folks!

[@jamescapps4553]

Absolutely beautiful. Fantastic work.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you!

[@jeremyedwards5950]

Once again… Absolutely Stunning!!! I really like your rotating epoxy curing station 🔥🔥🔥👍✌️

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks Jeremy!

[@bobgarcia182]

Magnificent artwork in every way with a fantastic video to boot! 👏

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you so much!

[@londas.8847]

This is absolutely beautiful 😍😍😍😍 I love it!!!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you!

[@kathleennagwak1761]

Phenomenal piece of art. Great job.

[@robinannaniaz9670]

From Beast to Beauty. You knocked out of the park with this one me boy!

[@elizabethadams5699]

Absolutely incredibly beautiful!

[@-MacCat-]

Not to diminish the myriad of other beautiful pieces you have created but this one is a breathtaking stand out. Thanks for sharing it.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you very much!

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Great job. The color selections for the resin where spot on. Lovely piece.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks Doug!

[@alexanderleach3365]

That is an awesome spike burl vase!!

[@fionagibson7529]

It looks like a really wild nebula! Like something on a space documentary or in a book. It’s beautiful.