Transforming Splintered Wood into a Stunning Vase!

[@loisgehman949]

Oh WOW!… I lost count of how many times that thing grew wings and tried to escape… I’m really glad you persevered and persuaded it to hang around till you were done with it. It turned out great!!!

[@MoonpieCreations]

I was ready to give up several times but it was worth it in the end!

[@tinytim9507]

I’m glad to see you putting some videos out again I’ve missed watching them.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thanks. I'm hoping I can finish the next one in time. Gonna be gone next week, so it will be close.

[@garetkonigsfeld2]

I really like the statement it's not rustic it's just not finshed. So true. Thanks for taking us along 👍.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thanks for watching!

[@oldguyinstanton]

I'm writing a novel and I watch YT woodworking videos as a way of procrastinating. Curiously enough, this video gave me some good advice about novel-writing. Sometimes the piece you are working on wants what it wants, and not what you want. Thank you.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Glad it was helpful! That is a great take on that.

[@DesertBumWoodWorkn]

Another fine turn Ken.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you.

[@texanasimmons1761]

Thank you for letting the wood be what it wanted to be instead of what you wanted it to be. The wood knew!!❤

[@MoonpieCreations]

You bet! I don't think I could stop it. lol

[@snbsmith]

As soon as that NSFW pour music drops, you get an instant "like." After all this time, I still giggle like a 15 year old boy every time you add it. Ok...ok... You would've gotten the like anyway.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Haha Thanks!

[@amycagle5793]

I love the lid on this project. The whole thing is beautiful.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you.

[@williamellis8993]

That's really nice, Ken. You're right about the wood. It will tell you what it wants to be and it's best not to fight it. Bill

[@MoonpieCreations]

#truth. Thanks Bill

[@mikebd50]

So glad to see you making videos again. You and @PohlBarnProductions are my favorite folks on KZbin !

[@MoonpieCreations]

I’m glad I’m back too. Hopefully I can keep myself motivated and have the time. Thank you.

[@ACKSWOODPASTE]

Oh my, what a beautiful piece Ken!!

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you kindly!

[@jakes9708]

What a journey that was! Glad it came out so beautiful in the end.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@arlenebrooks5163]

Wow as rough as this started, it sure turned out beautiful!

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you! 😊

[@CrossCutCreations]

That epoxy finish looks awesome! I love the way the vase looks. The wood and epoxy hybrid look is one that I'm a huge fan of.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Glad you like it! I use TotalBoat table top. It levels out so much easier.

[@steveschulkin8335]

Even over some mishaps, Ken, you still turned a beautiful lided vase. Stay cool.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you

[@monicahoaglund4875]

What a temperamental piece of wood! Kudos to your patience!! Beautiful vase!

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you so much 😀

[@wolflynnx4]

WOW ‼️ AWESOMENESS 😎👍

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@mdaley3102]

Wow, so glad you didn’t get hit by any of those mishaps. You ended up making a beautiful vase. I’m so glad you’re back making videos.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you so much!

[@thunderabovecreations]

As a yarn crafter I understand that the wood talks to you, Lots of people ask me what I'm going to make with the yarn that I get and I'm always telling them the yarn will tell me in time, lol. Great job with all the setbacks that happened, hope you didn't get hurt with all the flying stuff this time,

[@MoonpieCreations]

No Moonpie's got hurt in the making of the vase.....well I did cut my little finger on the rim. haha

[@stevewhite8161]

Ken, great job with this piece. It turned out awesome. And I LOVE your ending.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thanks, I’m glad you liked the ending.

[@trurex007lee7]

Spot on! Closing on a “finished” piece is at odds with our patience. Sometimes we need to walk away and get renewed to finish the project right. Thanks for sharing your expertise and being there for your friends.

[@MoonpieCreations]

So many times I want to rush the finish. Then I realize something it wrong. It ends up taking more time because I cannot send it out that way.

[@trurex007lee7]

@ So true

[@LOVEisTHEultimateLAW]

LOVE everything, you, your skilla, your projects, your wisdom and but most important call a friend ender speech 🥰😇🥰

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you so much.

[@rayworstine4399]

Good afternoon, Ken. Your effort on the piece is extraordinary. The end product is excellent. I appreciate the material, shape and finish. Very nice.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thanks Ray.

[@bodiejay2859]

You dodged a bullet with the bandsaw and with the flying wood x2. I love watching your videos and the products that you make. ~Kevin

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you Kevin

[@TheMessyStudio]

Every now and then we have that piece that fights us to the end, Ken. But you persevered and like you said, it came out how it wanted to be. Even some turners don't understand when we say the wood tells us. Maybe they can't hear it. Great job, buddy!

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thanks and so true.

[@chrisgiftshop3127]

Ken this is great. The comments at the end, sell yourself short and the tool marks, those of us who are starting (even though I been tuning for 6 years) still face that. I am also glad you followed up to those statements giving a better understanding. Glad to see you in the shop again and looking forward to more great works of art.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thanks Chris. I am hoping I can keep up the motivation.

[@beverlym5465]

It’s beautiful!

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you

[@heep34987yt]

Yeah…pouring music…love it! Awesome vase👍

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@timbutler3733]

Good commentary, thanks

[@MoonpieCreations]

thank you.

[@alisonh890]

Yes! The pouring music is back😂 Really lovely end result. Great job Mr Ken. Just need a genie to pop inside now.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Oh yes!

[@copperowlwoodturning5929]

Beautiful vase, Ken whatever shape it is. Beautiful words at the end too. Thanks. 😊😊😊

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you kindly

[@dalekuhlman1009]

Lucky you & beautiful project, very pretty colors and shapes.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you so much!

[@danielmukamal652]

I really like this lidded vase. Wish I could buy it.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you. I kind of messed the lid up after it was completed. I need to refinish it.

[@bryanbard1840]

I live in an area where people are too cheap to pay for one of a kind unique wood art. So, my new Laguna mostly sits looking pretty. Awesome piece and good to see you back to work creating projects!

[@MoonpieCreations]

I live in the same area I guess. lol I sell most of my pieces on Etsy to people in California, New York, Oregon and Virginia. Most of those customers have purchased multiple items. I can sell an item here every now and then, but not like I can online.

[@jpwoodwork]

came out great despite the challenges Ken, very nice speech at the end too..... jobs a goodun

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you sir.

[@christiepot6656]

I really like how it turned out. Nice!!

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you

[@cookiescoop6065]

Good to see you Ken piece is beautiful have a great day ✌️

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thanks, you too!

[@NehpetsNosliw]

The use of the NSFW sound effect is always great to hear!!! The vase looks amazing! It didn't want to stay on the lathe.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thanks 👍It sure didn't!

[@thefreemathtutor]

I’ve learned to dread seeing your videos go into slo-mo.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Haha this one had 5 slo-mos!!!

[@samwyz69]

Nice work! It almost didn’t want to be made!

[@MoonpieCreations]

So true!

[@arnoldpluim8094]

Always good to see you work. Lovely piece, took awhile but you did it.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you very much!

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you very much!

[@jeffroitero4266]

Love the closing stuff about perfecting your craft and pricing appropriately. People in all sorts of disciplines need to hear that. A lot. I think we all tend to sell ourselves short either because we're a little insecure or because we're trying to be nice. Getting what you're worth isn't greedy or mean, it's fair.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Absolutely. I was in a store the other day and came across some beautiful cutting boards that were priced at $20-$40. I thought about buying them all and selling them for more than twice that. lol Then on the other side of the store was a display of some turned bowls that were prices pretty high as they basic looking and were very unfinished. There were tool marks and tear out everywhere on them. To tell the truth it made me a little angry, I wanted to call the guy and yell at him. Then I thought hey if someone like that then who and am I? Still like to call the guy. lol

[@jeffroitero4266]

@MoonpieCreations It's nuts. Basically, strive for perfection and get rewarded accordingly. The great stuff cheap and the bad stuff expensive is crazy though.

[@paulinebradford4823]

Ken, the wood will always win. When that came off of the lathe the first time I was as stunned as you were! When it came of the second time, I was ducking and swearing right along with you...and I'm not even a turner! Thank you for another fine video, that vase is stunning.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you. I really should have looked that piece of wood over better. I could have used a pipe clamp to hold it together. But hey no harm no foul.

[@karendale7297]

Great job! I’m so glad after all that slow motion, you still have all your fingers😂

[@MoonpieCreations]

I like to make it dramatic. 😂

[@karendale7297]

@ 🤣

[@laurazakrzewski]

I don't think it was speaking, I think it was screaming. 🙂 glad it turned out awesome Ken!!

[@MoonpieCreations]

Haha. that's very true. Thanks for watching.

[@ehsanmo7693]

It's been a while you've posted a video. I'm glad to watch your video again.

[@MoonpieCreations]

It’s nice to be back, I’m going to try and be more consistent.

[@ericcartrette6118]

16:38 It is the same with forging and knife making. Some of my favorite projects were what I initially thought were 'mess-ups.' Sometimes the steel decides what direction it wants to go, and sometimes, it's best to follow it there. Sometimes, I straight up mess up and send it in the wrong direction (it happens). But I think every artistic medium has its times when it tells the artist what to do with it.

[@MoonpieCreations]

I appreciate your view of it.

[@rwisti11301962]

Life gives you lemons, make limoncello... fantastic as always Ken!!! BTW, Happy early Veterans Day, thank you for your service!! 🇺🇸 ❤

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you so much.

[@jnol9009]

Great job Ken. Missed ya (and the music 😂). Thx and take care.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thanks, you too!

[@rharbarenko]

WOW so much drama in one video! Love it. Sorry its at your expense Ken. Turned out amazing despite all the excitement. glad you show the issues as well as the great outcome.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Glad you enjoyed it. Sometimes the slo-mo makes it look worse than it is. 😂

[@ericaclark7250]

Seems like this wood just didn't feel like being worked on. So glad you weren't hurt. It came out beautiful considering.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Yes, it was stubborn, thank you

[@STMwoodturning]

I like what this project ended up being. Thanks for the advice on pricing. I’m still perfecting my work but it’s a ton better than four years ago when I started. I go to craft fairs and see what others are selling. Some of it is good but a lot could be better.

[@MoonpieCreations]

It takes a lot of time and practice to get good! 👍To tell the truth craft shows are the worst. lol Well around here anyway. People don't want to pay for craftsmanship they want cheap. I tell them "You can have it cheap and look like s#*t or pay me what it's worth and have quality. Most of my sales come from NY, CA, OR, WV and WA. Locally I may sell one or two pieces a year.

[@moondog4313]

Awesome last name Moon

[@MoonpieCreations]

😂

[@williamvonaschen7309]

That wood was constantly telling you ..... "I want to fly away !" LOL

[@MoonpieCreations]

Haha, I am a very aggressive turner. Sometimes I need to just slow down and take my time.

[@BPWhitman]

Ah yes! Rapid disassembly … at speed! Gets the motor going fo sho!!

[@MoonpieCreations]

Haha, yes it does!

[@RoseWaltz]

there are people who hate the SExt Time Music? that's the best part!

[@MoonpieCreations]

I know right?

[@Pipejawood-Woodturning]

Nice piece. Can you tell me whitch resin did you use for finish, because your finish is great

[@MoonpieCreations]

I use TotalBoat Table Top for my finishes. It spreads out better.

[@Pipejawood-Woodturning]

@MoonpieCreations thank you

[@garyklein8001]

I turn pens and starting to turn bowls. I've sold some to friends and family but I admit I tend to sell myself short

[@MoonpieCreations]

Stop it!!! haha. How much do you sell them for. I have many friends who do pens. They sell anywhere between $30 to $120 each.

[@garyklein8001]

@@MoonpieCreations :) I sell my pens between $35 and $80 depending on style of pen and type of wood. I might have to raise my prices haha

[@michaelross8794]

"It was at this moment that he knew...he F*Xd up." I love it! And that "mold" may be the best use ever of anything produced by Busch (gawd I drank a lot of that back in college). That being said, it is actually a good idea for a mold. Although, recently I found white "resin tape" (about 10 bucks for over 200 feet) actually works very, very well on it's own...although I do hit the pressure areas with duct tape...AND NO!!!! NOT A SECOND LEAP OFF THE LATHE!!!! That's why I always start with a 1" forstner and work my way up. A little slower but I've never had an issue.

[@michaelross8794]

And how hard was that splintered wood that it caught, flew off the lathe, AND DIDN'T DAMAGE!?!?!?!?

[@MoonpieCreations]

I should have started with a smaller bit for sure. lol Thanks for watching and commenting

[@Cletus.223]

Geez man!..That peice almost acted like it was cursed..lol

[@MoonpieCreations]

Sometimes those are the best

[@dwaynesprospectingadventur4994]

It's almost as if something was telling you not to use that piece of wood. Glad you didn't get hurt.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Sometimes those pieces are the best projects. 😂

[@Kathy11271957]

This one fought you all the way. Honestly after the second time it took flight I would have called it hexed and started a new blank.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Haha. I’m a pretty aggressive Turner. So if I did that, I’d have to do it for every project I have lol

[@thefreemathtutor]

First

[@MoonpieCreations]

Boom!!!!!!

[@willbbwluvr]

And that kids, is why it's better to use cutting tools on timber when turning, not scrapers

[@MoonpieCreations]

True. But in all fairness this wood was so hard my gouge would not cut well. Carbides have their place and I normally finish and smooth the cuts after.

[@willbbwluvr]

@MoonpieCreations I turn almost exclusively australian hardwoods, and I can't say I've ever had issues with cutting tools, except when they're not sharp enough, to me, after seeing so many blow ups because of carbide scrapers, I steer well clear

[@StormHerald3D]

It came out beautiful, but man did it fight you the whole way huh

[@MoonpieCreations]

It was actually a fun project. That slo-mo really makes it a lot more dramatic.

[@lagunafishing]

I'm surprised you still have both eyes!

[@MoonpieCreations]

😂That's what face shields are for.

[@Bulat-ft4il]

3.10 - Is that L. Jackson's voice?

[@MoonpieCreations]

Haha, I believe it was.

[@vader2728]

I think most Woodturners have "conversations" with every turn they do. I may start off with an idea of how I want to turn something but, inevitably, the wood has its own voice that wants to be heard...

[@MoonpieCreations]

So true.

[@kevinganje3356]

Hey, Ken - disappointed about the whole battle with the Moon Pie manufacturers that caused you to change your channel name. It's unfortunate that they had to come after someone doing something so radically different than baking snack cakes! For my part, minor critique. I see a lot of blue pigments used when a woodturner uses resin in their project - glad this was purple instead, however I believe that it would be great to see more deep greens, rich shades of red, black, or even something like a copper pigment used in a project occasionally. Hope to maybe see something like that some time. Keep up the good work!

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you for the feedback. I appreciate you keeping an eye out for the colors. Purple sells best, but I am going to do some work with new colors too. Thanks again.

[@karencole1623]

Turned out great, even though it attempted to kill you; several times😮

[@MoonpieCreations]

Haha, thanks

[@jeremysepicrun]

Nice wholesome message at the end but I honestly felt uncomfortable watching your numerous safety shortcuts. You can't compromise on safety, my man.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Fair enough. But other than using a piece of wood with the crack in it the rest were catches because I am a more aggressive turner. It's why I use a face shield. I do not take safety short cuts. I could have used a smaller forstner bit, but hey I was way on the other side of the lathe when it came off. But I don't want you to think I am dismissing your concerns. I appreciate it.

[@kitterzy]

You’re not crazy to think the object/material sometimes dictates what it wants you to make. It applies to a lot of other art forms as well. Needlefelting, embroidery, spinning yarn, quilting, painting, drawing, and a lot of other craftworks. I don’t know how many times I wanted this project made a certain way, but had to abandon it and let the piece dictate what looked best. Also, I had a guy friend who lost a ring finger to a band saw. Please be more careful.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you.

[@ronnakeil9848]

Loved the video. Remind me not to visit your shop…

[@MoonpieCreations]

Oh but you should!

[@horsetuna]

I hope you had a face shield on!!

[@MoonpieCreations]

Always!!!

[@nunyanunya4147]

all these 'woodworkers' and 90% ov all the stuff they spin is epoxy... way to bastardize a profession. a term. and still find a way to profit off ov it.... !MER!KA!

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thanks I'm glad someone is finally recognizing my bastardization. No to go count all my $$$

[@nunyanunya4147]

@@MoonpieCreations id work on my spell check apps first... then id work on my snark. come back when you are moderately my peer and we can try this back and forth banter again. shalom

[@MoonpieCreations]

@@nunyanunya4147oh no you got me. What will I ever do. I guess you’re just better. 😂😂😂😂

[@nunyanunya4147]

@@MoonpieCreations thats ok. replying to every slight against you just shows how small you are. don't you have anything better to do than argue with a disabled piece ov shit?

[@robertabernathy9676]

Maybe you should wear a helmet

[@MoonpieCreations]

You sound like my wife bahahaha