Wood Turning A Star Illusion

This is a bowl with a star. The star is an illusion made of 2 types of wood. Walnut and Maple.
Other woods used are Cherry, Padauk and a piece of Koa.
I enjoy making things that have a lot of geometry in them. The illusion makes it even more interesting.
Finishes used:
Minwax sanding sealer
Minwax Polycrylic
Acks Abrasive Paste
Acks Polishing/Restoring Paste
Tool used:
Bowl Gouges
Negative Rake Scraper
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The video is for entertainment purposes only
Look up other turnings I have done:
Dizzy Twister Turnings Segmented Turnings
Feature Rings Staves
Pierre Lussier inspired vase Mike Waldt inspired vase
Star bowl Block bowl
Tumbling bowls Emerging Bowls Black Locust Vase
Droop Bowl Offset Bowl Barrel of Blocks Star Bowl Bowl in a Bowl
Droop Bowl Lathe modifications Lacquer Shellac Friction Polish
Abrasive Paste Polishing Paste Wipe on Poly
Black Locust Hollow Form
Multi Axis Square Bowl
Siberian Elm Hollow Form
Dodecahedron Soccer Ball Sphere

[@TheJkaeser]

Beautiful turning. That star really jumps out.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jeff I appreciate you watching and commenting. Gary

[@Andreas_Achleitner]

Great work Gary

[@ThePapa1947]

Many thanks Andreas I appreciate the comment and thanks for watching. Take care, Gary

[@TigerTrip]

Beautiful piece!!!

[@ThePapa1947]

@@TigerTrip thank you very much. Gary

[@spindlesworkshop9744]

very very nice I'm going to give that star a try!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Luie glad you liked it. If you have any questions on the star feel free to reach out. Gary

[@spindlesworkshop9744]

@@ThePapa1947 wow that is a very kind gesture. I may just take you up on that 👍

[@ThePapa1947]

@@spindlesworkshop9744 anytime... [e-mail]

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

That is awesome, Gary!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Rick I appreciate the comment and thanks for watching. Now if you could just teach me some of your magic tricks. I have a small piece of wood I want to make bigger..lol Take care, Gary

[@terrykohlman7355]

Fantastic work!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Terry and thanks for watching, Gary

[@angelpeyton3637]

Beautiful piece, Gary! Love that star! Billy

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you so much!

[@csabeszt]

Beautiful!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much!

[@marcelocesar3281]

Wonderful!!!! 👍👌

[@ThePapa1947]

Muito obrigado Marcelo!

[@stuartscott9646]

Super nice!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Stuart and thanks for watching. Gary

[@bunk822]

Beautiful

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Bunk, I appreciate you watching and commenting. Gary

[@ACKSWOODPASTE]

How beautiful!!! All I can say is we are honored that you used our pastes on your masterpiece!!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Tom I appreciate your comments. It would have looked ok without your product but it is like a bowl of ice cream. The whipped cream on top adds enough more to make it special. Take care, Gary

[@RickinSar]

Thank You for the detailed explanation. I followed your plan and made a similar star, however, since I didn’t have any padauk, I decided to keep the sides low (2”) and turn a platter rather than a bowl.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you and a platter would look fine. Gary

[@RickinSar]

@@ThePapa1947 I posted a photo of my platter on my (Rick Bourque) FB wall. Thanks again for your intricate details and video. I would have never been able to make this without your detailed video. The only issue I had was my 30 degree cuts were off ever so little which became apparent during my dry fit. So I glued up two pairs of three star tips, temporarily held then together with carpet tape and sanded the two sets flat on the sander. Of course two of the four cherry fillers had to be cut differently then the other four pieces of the base. A rather tedious process, but in the end it all came together.

[@gregdagg9305]

Every thing is better with a cherry on top. I am amazed how well that yogurt glues that wood together.. Great piece of work..

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Greg..happy you like it. The best thing is the yogurt glue is food safe! Take care, Gary

[@edmorse3529]

Awesome !!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Ed I appreciate your comment and thanks for watching. Happy New Year, Gary

[@rbollard1]

Very nice project. Thanks for the entertainment AND inspiration. From one 'papa' to another

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you so much Bob(papa) I appreciate your comment. Take care, Gary

[@gaowoodlab]

Very very beautiful, very nice finishing, great job, Gary,👍👍👍👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Gao! Take care, Gary

[@stevenmoore7334]

beautiful job PaPa

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Steven! Take care, Gary

[@jarmstrong2843]

Another outstanding wood turning, Gary. As i continue to look through the libary of videos you have done, I have only scratched the surface in seeing them all. That's fun for me!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks John, this was fun for me to do. If I look up to my left I can see that bowl right now.

[@Henry_Little]

I initially wasn't the biggest fan of segmented pieces, bit you've made a convert of me, Papa Gary. I love it!👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Glad to hear it! I love all types of turnings and have a special fondness for certain segment turnings. Happy to have converted you..lol Take care Dwayne, Gary

[@mountainviewturning5319]

Great looking bowl 👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Chris I appreciate your comment.

[@johnpierce3778]

Thanks Gary for your time and inspiration. You do a fantastic job on your tutorials. This bowl is beautiful as always. Happy trails.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much John I appreciate your comments. And as Roy Rogers and Dale would say...Happy Trails To You... Take care, Gary

[@MrJosephfrncs]

Very cool.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Joseph! Take care, Gary

[@marycatherinelebouef-op4hf]

Oh my goodness! That is amazing! So beautiful. I’m from Texas and I believe you have captured the Texas Star! Awesome work! Bravo!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you and yes I have been told it looks like the Texas Star! Take care, Gary

[@kimseyjustkimsey5256]

Amazing and Beautiful Nicely Done! I Love that bowl Gary! I Enjoyed it 🤝

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Kimsey I am happy you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching. Gary

[@tonyisham9396]

Awesome craftsmanship bud. Keep em coming

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you so much Tony!

[@markthompson6860]

great fun

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Mark and yes it was lots of fun. Gary

[@woodturning.1948]

Как всегда прекрасная работа. Сложная и интересная. Лайк от друга.

[@ThePapa1947]

Большое спасибо, мой друг, я очень рад, что тебе понравилось. Береги себя, Гэри

[@PatyBN]

You're right the paduck is awesome!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Patricia, Padauk is one of my favorite woods. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@philipselman2564]

Real nice job sir !

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Philip!

[@jussikuusela7345]

Awesome

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Jussi!

[@rachelbonnar]

I made a coaster like the bottom of this bowl, and now I am learning to turn. I hope one day to turn bowls, I'm working on a spindle, made with a 2X4. I'm gonna ask my tutor if we can square it off, though. A 2X4 is difficult for me. I had my first tutorial yesterday.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Rachel, that must be a very unique coaster. By all means square that 2X4 up. I suppose everyone probably starts with spindles but I find turning bowls easier but I do turn more of them than spindles. I have turned a lot of spindle type work but they were much bigger than what people think of as spindles. Are you doing this online with a tutor or is it a friend helping you along? Thanks for watching, Gary

[@coachhale70]

Fantastic! I love the star!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much.

[@MrPete1x]

Nice to see something different. Thank you for showing this.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Peter I am happy you liked it. Gary

[@glencrandall7051]

Very well done. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay healthy.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Glen! Take care, Gary

[@mpart_woodlathe-stuff]

Gary, you are the master of the angle cut🧙‍♂️ and how to put them together🏆 Makes cutting the bowl look easy by comaprison 👀😃 Thank you for showing us this beauty🙏 Stay safe. -Mike😷

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Mike! I keep thinking I should just make kits. The turning part of these is such a small part of the process. But that is the reward for all the rest. Take care my friend, Gary

[@cposwn]

Absolutely beautiful Gary. Very nice. Scott

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Scott! Happy you liked it. Take care, Gary

[@user-tx1jt7ub7i]

Another masterpiece Gary thankyou for sharing

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Ronnie and thanks for watching, Gary

[@jennierenzi8739]

Very cool

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Jennie and thanks for watching, Gary

[@LivingstonBrothersWoodcraft]

Well done, Gary!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Dan I appreciate your comment. Take care, Gary

[@WildeFyre69]

Very nice, very shiny, very well-made! Thank you for sharing with us. Cheers!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Robert and thanks for watching. Take care, Gary

[@Jimmysden]

Another stunning piece of art. Absolutely beautiful

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Jimmy!

[@chriswalters1014]

Thanks for showing the cutting Gary god bless

[@ThePapa1947]

You are welcome Chris and thanks for watching. Gary

[@Hmatza1]

An absolutely beautiful bowl.Thank you very much

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Haim and thanks for watching, Gary

[@TheTinyWorkshop]

You make me speechless Gary. You are a great source of inspiration to many I think. At least for me. This is another very special bowl. Very nice! Frank.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Frank I appreciate your comments. Take care my friend, Gary

[@suzetteedwards7956]

Holy cow Gary! That is impressive. With all those angles and it fir together beautifully. I am in awe.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Suzette I am happy you liked it. Take care, Gary

[@thomaskuzia8125]

Hi Gary You never cease to amaze me and this is no exception! Tom

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Tom I appreciate your comment. Hope all is well with you. Take care, Gary

[@mcooper320]

Outstanding!!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Glad you like it Michael I appreciate you watching. Gary

[@jimcarney727]

One of best turnings

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Jim!

[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

WOW what a stunning bowl any Texan would love that it is absolutely gorgeous great job Mr. Gary

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Donald and now I am thinking of making a 5 pointed star. Thanks for watching! Gary

[@donniebeall8152]

Looks amazing 👏

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Donnie and thanks for watching. Gary

[@bobbyfowler7319]

Wow! That's amazing. Thank you for sharing! Be safe, Beach, NC

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Bobby I appreciate your comment and thanks for watching. Gary

[@SiamWoodShop]

Spectacular bowl Gary. A lot of pre lathe work and it paid dividends. Keep safe

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you John. Yes lots more work getting ready than turning for sure. Take care, Gary

[@kam70111]

I enjoy the way you solve these Jig-Saw puzzles. It looks beautiful.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Khan...and a jig saw puzzle it was. My wife loves doing jig saw puzzles but I do not have the patience to sit and do them. Take care, Gary

[@fleetswoodshop3339]

GARY THAT IS SO NICE .I LOVE IT .IT LOOKS AWESOM .THE MIX OF THE WOOD COLOR CAME OUT GREAT .FROM DOUG

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Doug, very happy you liked it and thanks for watching. Gary

[@MikeB0001]

Spectacular Gary!..well done. Inspiring me to try segmented one of these days. Thank you.👍🏻👍🏻

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Mike and you should try it, Take care, Gary

[@alh9327]

What a beauty Gary! I love segmented turning! That one is absolute perfection.......well done! Cheers Al

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Al I appreciate your comment. Take care, Gary

[@cortlandhunt4721]

Great bowl Gary, thanks for the instructions on how you do the process too. 👍🇺🇸

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you so much and thanks for watching. Gary

[@kentturkow1572]

Gary, you never cease to amaze me with your talent. Your planning, your cutting, your angles, and even your jigs are masterful. I enjoy every one of your videos and can’t wait to see what you will be doing in the next one. Thanks for sharing.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you so much Kent for your comments My next two are not like this but I think they will be interesting. Take care, Gary

[@geraldshultz4271]

Wow Gary you make me proud to be a Texan.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Gerald and you have a lot to be proud of living in Texas. Take care, Gary

[@joannkister2540]

I love the star it looks a quilt star It's beautoful.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Joann, happy you like it and I have heard that it does look like a quilt star. A viewer actually made me a quilt star table runner and sent it to me. It is very cool. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@deborahnorthover5304]

What an a absolutely beautiful bowl, it shines as bright as the star inside. Take care and stay safe.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Deborah I appreciate your comments. I have always liked stars. I spent a year mostly sleeping under the stars where the sky was so clear you felt you could touch them. Take care, Gary

[@zetuskid]

ThePapa1947 Montana?

[@ThePapa1947]

It was another country in the late 60's when I worked for Uncle Sam

[@robertstreff6945]

Great idea, and very nice finished bowl.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Robert, I appreciate you watching and commenting. Gary

[@DUBBERDUBBER]

Another great job Garry.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much. I appreciate you watching and commenting. Take care, Gary

[@rosemabinijones8422]

Another intricate beauty!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Rose I appreciate you watching and commenting. Take care, Gary

[@mikebossner6404]

THAT is a gorgeous bowl. Love segmented turning. Great craftsmanship! Thanks.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much! I appreciate your comment Mike. Take care, Gary

[@braidwooddesignstudio5536]

Real beauty, gorgeous.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you so much Judit! Take care, Gary

[@margiesteininger3344]

beautiful love the different wood colors

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Margie happy you liked it. Take care, Gary

[@DaveGatton]

The bowl is beautiful. I just found your channel earlier today and now I'm binge watching your videos. Awesome stuff!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Dave and I found yours after you commented on my other video. I am very interested in CNC as I have 2 machines and built the electronics for them. I will be watching your channel as well. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@sonyhk3824]

What a gorgeous work. Cheers n God bless you 👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you so much Sony..glad you like it. Take care and God Bless you as well, Gary

[@gilvb51]

Amazing Gary! You are the master of segmented turnings. Very nice!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Gil...I do enjoy making glue ups for sure. Take care, Gary

[@tomridenhour7362]

i'm going to do a 5 point star like this, since i'm in Texas! bowl looks great! i always enjoy your videos.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Tom and at some point in time I will make a 5 star one as well. Take care, Gary

[@jameswallace7351]

Thank you for sharing this it's amazing you do such wonderful work. James

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks James I appreciate you watching and commenting, Gary

[@jameswallace7351]

@@ThePapa1947 you're welcome

[@markstevens8142]

That is a real beauty Gary, very nice 👍👍👍👍👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Mark! Take care, Gary

[@ronniefreeman3692]

Awesome work, beautiful wood.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much! Your comment is much appreciated Paul. Take care, Gary

[@WithTheGrain527]

stunning piece Gary. Padauk is crazy stuff, I always think my shop looks like a martian landscape after working with it. You have amazing patience! Beautiful.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Matt. I love Padauk but find when it is glued next to a lighter color it wants to bleed its color across. You ever have that problem? Thanks for watching and commenting, Gary

[@WithTheGrain527]

@@ThePapa1947 hm thats interesting, I've not tried to glue it up as a composite yet. Ill have to watch out for that! I wonder if its bleeding through the PVA, would CA stop it?

[@ThePapa1947]

@@WithTheGrain527 the way I have done it is light dusting of spray lacquer. A wet coat and it bleeds. Also cleaning it with DNA to get the dust out is a no no. So I just blow it out. My last segmented vase out of Maple and Padauk was a case in point and I talk about it.

[@marcuswhite3628]

Wow & WOW❣️ What a beautiful bowl!!! That will be a family heirloom for someone for generation after generation❣️❣️❣️ Marcus from Chesapeake VA.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Marcus I appreciate your comment and thanks for watching. Take care, Gary

[@GordonRock1]

That is absolutely spectacular, Gary! I would have to say that you’re not just a pretty face, my friend. 😃😃😃😃😃👍👍👍👍 Thanks for sharing your incredible talents!

[@ThePapa1947]

Wow, thank you Gord happy you noticed I have a pretty face. Not sure how you could see it through all the wrinkles and the glare of my white hair...LOL Just an old guy doing what I love to do. Seriously I truly appreciate your comment it means a lot to me. Thanks again my friend, Gary

[@emilychadwick3857]

So beautiful, such a craftsman, 🙋‍♀️

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Emily I appreciate your comment. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Hi Gary, Let me think for a minute before I write a comment...................................................... Still thinking.................................. Got it. UNBELIEVABLE!!! I have seen so many of your segmented turnings each of which has made me think "One day Huw you will be able to do one or two of these." The accuracy in the cutting of the segments just has me shaking my head in utter appreciation of a Master at work. The end result Gary is beautiful. The Paduk is set off so well by the Cherry and the finish is like glass. Your multi angled sled looks interesting. Is there a chance you could explain its set up at some point. This one is in the top 5 of my favourite pieces of yours. The top five by the way all have equal standing as I cannot pick one above the other. Take care Gary. Cheers, Huw

[@ThePapa1947]

Well Huw it will not take me long to respond. THANK YOU SO MUCH! Your words make all the work of doing this a joy. I never know for sure when I start one of these if it will have the impact I am looking for. When I bring it in and show the wife then I know. She really loves this one. The sled is very basic but I will try and do something where I can explain it. Some of the setups I can use a wedge to set it up. But I rely on a couple of accurate protractors as well. Thanks again my friend and take care, Gary

[@zetuskid]

Speaking of 5 favorites-how about Gary showing his top 5 favorites! Listening Gary?

[@ThePapa1947]

@@zetuskid I am!

[@DoctorSIS]

Excellent!! My best gratefulness for thoroughly explanation of finish stages

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Sergey I appreciate you watching. I try to show all the steps I can. Take care, Gary

[@williamellis8993]

That's really amazing and beautiful, Gary. Mind blown! Take care. Bill

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Bill I appreciate your comments. Take care, Gary

[@woodturningguru8857]

All ways a great watch stunning work and master class in segment cuts stay safe take care. Y.N.W.A.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you so much...I appreciate your comments. Take care, Gary

[@stephenkillion5831]

Absolutely Beautiful!! Such a craftsman!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Stephen I appreciate your comment. Gary

[@jimpike3489]

Hi Papa (Gary) another great video. I do like segmented turnings, the contrast between the walnut, maple and cherry for the bottom are stunning. You have a good eye Papa and you are a very talented artist. Thanks for sharing

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank very much Jim for all your kind words. I have been saving this Cherry for a long time and sure glad I did. Thanks again...take care, Gary

[@valeriehenschel1590]

Another job well done. Love your selection of woods for color tones that work very nicely together. It is one I would be proud of if I had made it!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Valerie. For someone who has a slight color blindness I appreciate the comment. Mostly telling some blues and greens apart. Good thing I do not have any blue wood..lol Take care, Gary

[@pattybeeler9003]

Awesome, Gary. Love it to death. Job well done

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Patty and thanks for watching, Gary

[@setdown2]

All I can say is WOW...so nice...out of the ordinary...a true artisan...stay safe...

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Chuck for your wonderful and kind comments. Take care, Gary

[@johnoflanagan9139]

Beautiful work 👍👍👍🤗

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you so much 😊 Glad you liked it John. Take care, Gary

[@exotictones1054]

Very nice job as usual. Really a great job.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much!

[@johnbregonje4841]

Sir, I am in total awe to your wood turning ability. It is a pleasure to watch your video

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you so much John I appreciate your comment. Take care, Gary

[@eddiestipe2009]

Wow. Very well done. Thank you for teaching us on how it was made. Take care and be safe.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Eddie. Best to you. Take care, Gary

[@lindabrown2211]

I really like your segmented videos. The designs have depth. I came across this video but have seen your more recent dizzy bowl. Amazing designs. I love them all

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Linda. Be sure to check out some of the newer segmented ones I have done. Especially the tangent stave bowls. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@annetteackley9048]

Wow!! Your work is amazing. Love stars and how you showed how to cut the different angles. Beautiful!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Annette glad you liked it. I have always loved stars as well. Take care, Gary

[@user-hn1cw9ue7t]

This design is one of the best I’ve ever seen in the wood working on KZbin. Keep it up

[@ThePapa1947]

Wow, thanks Kenneth and thanks for watching, Gary

[@Popsjcb]

Very beautiful and a piece that keeps your geometry skills exercised!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you James I am happy you liked it and for sure it is a good exercise in geometry. Take care, Gary

[@jorgefernandez8774]

como siempre un hermoso trabajo felicitaciones y gracias jorge de argentina

[@ThePapa1947]

Muchas gracias Jorge por tus amables palabras. Te agradezco que veas mis videos. gary

[@rayworstine4399]

Good morning, Gary! I guess if you can't find something with bark on it, you just take it to the next level. Amazing piece with a champion finish!

[@ThePapa1947]

Wow, thank you Ray for your wonderful comment. I think it might be time for a little bark though. There is much more turning on a natural piece for sure. But I am hooked on glue up projects as well. Take care, Gary

[@leksey7870]

I looked with pleasure! Good luck my friend!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Aleksey. Take care, Gary

[@Georgia-WRBNS]

That IS Stunning Gary! WOW! That had to be one of the prettiest bowls or anything period, that I've seen in a long time! You should be proud of this work of Art! Have a Safe and Healthy, Blessed Weekend!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much for your wonderful comment. I am very happy with how it turned out. We call everyday of the week Saturday except for Sunday..lol Thanks again and bless you for your comments. Gary