The WORLD's most beautiful wood? - woodturning THUYA Burl

[@ronniekeates3349]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who saves off cuts from everything

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks Lois that made me smile 😀 although I was disappointed when you went on to say it was the right way to go lol 😀. All the best, Mike

[@LoisHubbard]

I am very grateful you revisited this wood - it's so mesmerizing to look at. All your design choices were wonderful - I disagreed with every of them and yet, it was always the right way to go to maximize the final look. Thanks for all you do!

[@lizacole9520]

When you learn, we learn. Another stunning piece and entertaining vid. Thank you!

[@MikeHolton]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😀

[@dtmccphotography]

near 2 years since I started to watch you on the TV via a roku box and never knew how to leave a comment to you to keep up the good work and the art that you produce from the woods you use. Today, our daughter who was here with our grand-son said to us, Harason, if grumpy asks you to hold a light and pass him a spanner, run, now, tell him to find the video on mums chrome book and leave the message and that ! ain't a joke, Mike, I do enjoy the art work, and yes it is art, which you have the talent to turn out and show.

[@MikeHolton]

Haha I like the sound of you daughter 😀. Thanks so much for sticking with me for all this time, that means a lot and I'm so glad you have said hello. Thanks again my friend, Mike

[@HS-qf5of]

That is one of the most charming and funny comments I’ve seen on KZbin.

[@user-jim-kelly]

I've run out of superlatives! Mike I absolutely ❤ it. "Right, a platter it is " No-one could ever argue with that, after just one look at the finished work of art. Keep at it mate.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much James, I do love making platters 😀

[@lornacy]

"I've run out of superlatives" describes me too 😅

[@sherrithompson6524]

Can never go wrong with any kind of burl. Everyone is so unique... I like to see if I can find hidden thing in em... like cloud watching

[@MikeHolton]

@@sherrithompson6524 this one has about 100 puppy faces 😀

[@bassstrangler]

I’d hang that on the wall. But then the back or bottom would be hidden. Such beautiful work Mike! That wood would also look great as a guitar body.

[@MikeHolton]

Great idea, it would make a great guitar body!

[@pennyperry9561]

That burl is quintessential eye candy and the shape you chose really sets it off. Well done! Glad to learn of the lemon oil sanding trick too.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks and you're welcome 😁, it's a handy method for sanding very oily wood.

[@johncahall]

What a fantastic piece of art! I didn't think that I would like the design on the back, but it really does add to its beauty. Well done!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much John, I was not sure either but it seems to have worked

[@scottcheese1963]

Wow, just Wow. Love it. And love the back design. That turned out perfect. Well Done.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much! 😀

[@silverback484]

Absolutely stunning the best thing about being colour blind is I can let my imagination run wild and that pattern is almost like looking at an image of the boiling surface of the sun.

[@MikeHolton]

Yes I know what you mean, if I had to describe it I would say frogspawn in a sea of silk lol 😀

[@nopelindoputraperkasa5869]

Very charming, the wood is very beautiful and aesthetic, I really like it 👍👏🤍👌

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks you very much 😀

[@Tseringlhatso]

Oh my word, what a stunner! It looks like the surface of Mars. Wish we could smell it too 😊😊😊

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks, the smell is really quite beautiful 😀

[@amieclay8409]

THAT is a thing of beauty! Superbly done, sir, and Hooch did a great job supervising. Here's a smooch for him! 😘

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Amie, Hooch does an amazing job 😁

[@karenstafford724]

What beautiful wood with lovely markings. It is absolutely gorgeous. ❤❤🎉🎉😊

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Karen 😀

[@joeyl5994]

I am maybe 20 videos into your channel, and I just want to say thank you for keeping the projects interesting!

[@MikeHolton]

You're welcome Joey, I really try not to repeat myself 😀

[@patriciavonglahn3250]

Am so thankful for ur ability to transform as well as instruct & inspire! Beautiful ❤

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much! 😀

[@huberthicks9080]

Platter would have been my vote as well, Mike. Simply beautiful. I like the back side as well.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Hubert, I love the way it came out 😀

[@scottcreamer1784]

The platter came out spectacular!! I love thuya burl!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much 😀

[@RattiDave]

I love that burl, and the finish just makes it even more striking!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Dave 😃

[@taristea]

It warms my heart to see you treat wood with such reverence and respect. You love your work and it absolutely shows ❤

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much, the wood is always the star of the show 😀

[@taysider01]

Your thoughts on the design on the back were spot on. What a feature rather than a plane finish. It looks great but I think you're right, the camera doesn't do it justice

[@MikeHolton]

Morning Dave, thanks again, unfortunately the camera always looses something but there is not much I can do about it.

[@marybethhuson295]

What an absolutely stunning platter, Mike! I’m so glad you gave that wood another try. It’s so beautiful🤩

[@MikeHolton]

Me too! I'm a lot happier now 😀

[@stephencarey6114]

That Mike, is a blooming beaut

[@MikeHolton]

Cheers Stephen 😀

[@samhguitar]

What a beautiful platter- just stunning.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Sam 😀

[@petershipman7314]

Stunning platter ,beautiful burr 🎉❤

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you Peter 😋

[@petershipman7314]

Great shape, lovely burl 1st class again🎉❤

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Peter 😁

[@jakes9708]

Love the bottom of that platter, the design turned out so nice.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Jake 😀

[@TolbertCampbell]

Absolutely stunning piece Mike. So glad you gave Thuya another go. Thank you for sharing.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Tolbert, I'm glad I discovered a way to sand it, now I can happily buy more, even though it costs a fortune lol 😀

[@barryrankin587]

Great piece!! You’re right about the camera doing it no justice, I love the close ups. It really shows a lot more of the details. Can’t wait to see what you do with the trim pieces and resin.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much! All the best, Mike

[@lisagriger5261]

The bottom looks like a record. 😊

[@MikeHolton]

Haha yes it does 😀

[@benketteridge9150]

Love it. Such a glorious burnt orange colour. And the stepped back is a great idea for the feel of handling the object in use.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much, I like the thought of someone picking it up and getting a surprise at the texture on the back 😀

[@TheLoxxxton]

It just gets better! I enjoy finding out about the variety of wood almost as much as the turning of it.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks, you sounds the same as me, I love finding and turning species I have never turned before 😀

[@lorainenatalino5534]

Love, love, love this….absolutely beautiful…love the stepped design on the back and the coordinating rim…softening the ridges was a good call…you have great vision…👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Loraine 😀

[@vinimarshall7301]

Another work of art , well done Mike 👏👏👏👏

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much Vini 😀

[@janeoverby2151]

Gosh, that is very cool! I like the pattern on the back. The grain patterns in the Burl is out of this world.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Jane 😀

[@allochthonplays2978]

Really glad you tried Thuya again! Beautiful piece.

[@MikeHolton]

Me too, I will be buying more when I can afford another piece 😂

[@dellearts]

Wow!! The design really showcases that stellar pattern in the burl. Lovely!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much! 😀

[@alansmith477]

I never seen wood like this. Beautiful.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Alan, the grain is just amazing!

[@robertwilson54]

I have never known anyone like you the ideas you come up with are amazing, a real top woodturner well done Mike.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much, Robert although I would just class myself as an enthusiastic amateur 😁

[@SilverBack.]

Mike the plate looks amazing, well done 🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much my friend 😁

[@noelgreen9381]

Beautiful platter. Love that burl wood.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Noel, it is pretty amazing 😀

[@RenaLarson61]

Mike, you are one hundred percent right, this truly is an exceptionally beautiful wood, I love it

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Rena, it's the type of grain you can loose yourself in 😀

[@malcolmmarks7374]

A platter was the correct choice Mike. Amazing as usual.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Malcolm, I have no regrets 😀

[@sapphodesigns2377]

Stunning wood grain.Good choice to add that stepped detailed pattern on the under side❤

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much! Must admit, I am happy with this one 😀

[@mollynakamori]

WOWOWOW! That is startlingly beautiful.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Molly, this wood is pretty special 😁

[@MrEsNewChannel]

What a magnificent piece you've made this time, Mike.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks, this wood is amazing 😀

[@79Firegirl]

It’s an amazing piece, and that wood, spectacular. Love ❤️ it.

[@MikeHolton]

Cheers Wendy, so glad I tried Thuya again 😀

[@danamorrow5352]

The burl is absolutely beautiful. As I was watching the saying that less is more kept coming into my head and I think you were spot on with this piece and complemented the grain wonderfully,

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! Cheers Dana, I did not want to do much to the top but the bottom you can afford to make a little special to surprise the person picking it up and making them turn it over 😀

[@PatriceTaylor-u4i]

Truly amazing grain pattern ,like a universe of little burls. Lovely platter!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Patrice, I can see thousands of little dog faces in there 😀

[@victoriashingler7065]

Just simply absolutely wonderful!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Victoria 😀

[@leaannd.8786]

Amazing grain. Beautiful platter. ❤

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Lea Ann 😀

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Gorgeous platter Mike. The wood is gorgeous and your design is stunning. Great job!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! Cheers Doug, love the way this came out 😀

[@oldncarvingJohn]

Certainly a beautiful piece. Thankyou ❤❤

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you too John 😀

[@williamweaver4946]

Gorgeous job this week. That wood is so beautiful, but it seems like a major labor of love when it comes to sanding it. What an undertaking! Great job Mike!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks William, sanding does take a lot of time and it is very messy but so worth it 😀

[@NomaD_203]

Stunning and classic. Simple design and finish lets the grain shine. Love it ♥

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much 😀

[@markdesautels4764]

What a beautiful piece of wood! Another stunning creation.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Mark 😀

[@johnbuchanan578]

that is truly beautiful, Wood. What a stunning project.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! Cheers John 😀

[@annstevens1274]

Stunning piece Mike! The burl has an almost 3D effect.

[@MikeHolton]

I know what you mean Ann, I wish I could send it round for everyone to have a look 😀

[@VickiAndersonwoodturning]

GORGEOUS!!!! Thanks for sharing your lemon oil technique.

[@MikeHolton]

No problem, it works so well on oily wood 😀

[@shawndesjardins3841]

That wood is gorgeous.

[@MikeHolton]

It is pretty amazing! 😀

[@k9insomniac783]

Envy is something we are supposed to steer clear from in our lives. Darn you Mike. Beautiful piece, and oh how I’d love to get my hands on some of that wood. I’d say you spared no expense.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks my friend, I know a guy who has a few pieces, not cheap but boy is it worth it

[@karengilchrist9774]

That is stunning! Incredible wood. Love the design on the back.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Karen 😀

[@megala510]

This design is so interesting. I love the bottom. Well just all over. It's beautiful. I liked seeing the picture at the end so we can see the texture. Just beautiful.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much, the grain is this wood is just amazing 😀

[@deborahfaulk5532]

The platter is gorgeous

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks, I love it 😀

[@AndyFisher1965]

Stunning piece of wood, really like the back.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Andy ☺️

[@harryhamilton298]

I'm glad you decided to turn more of the THUYA burl. This is a really beautiful piece of wood.

[@MikeHolton]

You and me both! It would have been such a shame to never do it again 😀

[@duncanpickford9098]

So glad you perceived with this wood. My vocabulary is inadequate to do full justice to this piece. Well done sir! Love it! ♥️

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Duncan 😀

[@RikMRon]

I was dubious about the steps on the base, but boy did they work what warm looking burl that is.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Tik, it is just a little touch to surprise the person picking it up, they will want to look at the bottom straight away 😀

[@nanalefevre3670]

WOW, that is a piece anyone would love to own. Great job.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Nana 😀

[@bevharrison8157]

Great plater , pleased you didn’t go with a bowl. Your videos have inspired me to go on a wood turning weekend . Can’t wait .😊

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Bev, that sounds amazing, let me know how you get on 😀

[@stevedoran3631]

That's a stunning platter Mike...

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Steve 😀

[@funnytime13]

Good afternoon Mike!Cheryl from Jacksonville here! Those pieces from the Thuya would make interesting picture frames! Thanks again!❤

[@MikeHolton]

I was thinking that or even a surround for a mirror 🤔

[@funnytime13]

@@MikeHolton especially around a stained glass panel!

[@MikeHolton]

@@funnytime13 OK now we are talking, create a glass or resin panel for it, put it all on a base and put a light behind it. Or make it a wall light but then you would have to worry about the wires.

[@funnytime13]

Another beautiul use for your tree trademark, or perhaps a Christmas tree!

[@MikeHolton]

@@funnytime13 Thanks, had not thought about that

[@ndavidson1980]

That is so beautiful, that wood is so pretty.

[@MikeHolton]

I think so too! 😀

[@andreamassari9099]

Great looking platter, Mike! 😊 Cheers!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Andrea 😀

[@charmainerohde8575]

What beautiful wood. Looks like a geological treasure.

[@MikeHolton]

It is pretty special 😀

[@vdubboy85225]

So glad you went with the platter. That wood is so beautiful. You're a true artist.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much 😀

[@lisagriger5261]

Such a beautiful pattern of the wood!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! Cheers Lisa 😀

[@shawncrane7448]

I wish I could see it in person! Absolutely beautiful! Great job!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much, I wish you could too, it really is special 😀

[@brycegenevaostler9359]

Mike, Thanks again for a very nice video. Just love watching them and hearing you voice.😊

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Bryce, that means a lot to me 😀

[@fionacrouch1732]

Absolutely beautiful Mike, well done. Love it 😍

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Fiona, I really love the way this came out 😁

[@brendadriver2702]

Wow, that wood is amazing! I love what you did with the outside too! Can’t wait to see what you do with the cutoffs and resin! Thanks Mike!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Brenda 😁

[@peterthornton8520]

A platter fir for a King. Amazing grain, amazing colour. Fantastic Mike. Well done.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Peter, can't wait to turn another now 😀

[@simon54131]

Yet again an amazing piece, this wood is so spectacular.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Simon, it really is just amazing! 😀

[@Audie1234]

❤Wow!❤ Stunning.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Audie 😀😀

[@WilsonPhotography1]

I really enjoy seeing the different types of woods that you use.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks! I do try hard to find interesting things to turn 😀

[@krashmania]

I never even thought of a wet/ dry sanding, I'm glad you were able to come back and work this beautiful piece again!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks, me too, so glad l did 😁

[@pathoward5064]

Very well done, old boy.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Pat 😀

[@peterloos8027]

Wow!! What a gorgeous wood and stunning design, i love how you share your thoughts while you’re deciding what to do; Platter or bowl? Platter it will be! Again a beautifull piece Mike! Keep them coming!!!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much Peter, I just want to make everyone feel like they are there with me looking over my shoulder or stood next to me, it helps me as well to verbalise what is going on in my head 😀

[@jesseclayborn]

Absolutely beautiful wood another amazing Creation great job

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Jesse 😀

[@SARAJOHNSON-b5g]

‘that might be the piece that hit me…’ said with zero malice or spite! nothing but joy and awe as you work (well, occasional vexation too maybe)

[@MikeHolton]

haha many thanks Sara 😃

[@spiritwynd]

Wow! That's a beautiful piece Mike!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you kindly Heather 😀

[@tomburns7544]

My gosh but you know how to choose some gorgeous pieces of wood! And your designs are always so elegant and bring out the best in the woods you choose! It may not roll off the tongue as much as "butterscotchy" but when you first put the finish on this piece I thought, "chocolate granola". Well done again, sir!

[@lornacy]

"Chocolate granola" I see it!

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks Tom 🤣

[@susannah4Him]

The Art Deco look on the bottom really sets off the grain of the wood! Lovely!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much, it feels great to held as well 😀

[@valeriehenschel1590]

Hard to beat a beautiful turning of burl, especially Thuya. Nicely done.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Valerie, it is such a beautiful wood 😀

[@nicholaskrest]

We only get to know how beautiful this piece of nature is when you give it your helping hand. Thanks again Mike. Beautiful 🙏

[@MikeHolton]

So nice of you say Nicholas, thanks you

[@jimcase5841]

Super stunning piece Mike. Thanks for sharing❤️

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Jim 😀

[@ericparramore5136]

Beautiful work. I thoroughly enjoy watching you step out of your comfort zone and learn new processes

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Eric, we need to do it to keep learning 😀

[@raydriver7300]

Nice job, Mike. It’s different and I like different 🌞

[@MikeHolton]

Cheers Ray, I do like this one 😀

[@pturner6175]

Yet another beauty, definitely a keeper!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks, if I can find room I will 😀

[@MaryHyso]

So beautiful! The steps on the outside perfect.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much 😊