Wood Turning Maybe My Best Dizzy Bowl Ever

I think this might be my best Dizzy Bowl to date. It has a very cool tornado bowl effect. It is a real twister for sure. I set out to have a low bowl with a lot of twist to it which takes thin layers or a much taller bowl. I think the lower profile gave the best look for this bowl.
Over 700 pieces and finished 11.25" diameter 3.75" tall. The wall thickness is 1/4 to 3/8 inches.
Segmented Dizzy Bowl
Finishes used:
Rust-Oleum Gloss Clear Specialty Lacquer Spray
Minwax Sanding Sealer
Minwax Polycrylic
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Look up other turnings I have done:
Dizzy Twister Turnings Segmented Turnings
Feature Rings Staves
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

[@ronniccum2924]

now I know what to do with my piece of woods! Thank you for your wisdom!

[@ThePapa1947]

You are welcome Ron and thanks for watching. Gary

[@emgiwoodworks]

A real masterpiece indeed Gary. Wow!

[@ThePapa1947]

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

[@ritalowrie1296]

Wow Papa that’s beautiful. It sure is a dizzy bowl. Felt myself going cross-eyed a few times. Lol

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Rita, it can make you dizzy for sure. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@nickrothwell2997]

love it love it love it thanks for showing

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Nick and thanks for watching. Gary

[@laserfloyd]

Stunning. Wow! Truly an inspiration for me to try new things with my turning, even if I'm a beginner.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you so much. By all means try it. You can use any thickness for the layers but the thinner the more dramatic the look. For staring out you could try an easier version maybe 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. That would be a good practice piece. I think the ones I did here were 3/16 thick. So much thinner for sure. Best of luck and feel free to ask any questions you might have. Gary

[@bobcade1002]

All I can say is WOW! Gary, you truly are a master! Beautiful bowl, beautiful finish! Thanks for sharing.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you so much Bob for your very kind words. Happy you liked it. Take care, Gary

[@myriamkaye3418]

Gorgeous!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much I am happy you liked it. Gary

[@domenicadamo753]

BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL !!!!!!!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Domenic, happy you liked it. Gary

[@gregballard7438]

Great bowl! I really appreciate you taking the time to show us how it is done

[@ThePapa1947]

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

[@richardparker1699]

This is a very beautiful bowl. I definitely like the way you patterned the different woods. Absolutely beautiful. Have a wonderful weekend.

[@ThePapa1947]

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

[@tamirerez2547]

Beautiful work, ART!! The most beautiful bowl in the world. The spiral shapes of different kind of woods is a genius idea. Amazing work!! BRAVO!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much! I appreciate your comment Tamir. Happy you liked it. Take care, Gary

[@Lmzip2]

You certainly should be proud of that piece! It is fantastic!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much LM. Yes I am proud of it for sure. I am getting the urge to make another one as a matter of fact. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@danielbole6837]

I just love it when some takes the time to go out of their way to make a beautiful piece like this. In my book that piece is exceptionally gorgeous. Thank you for showing it sir!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Daniel and I appreciate you for going out of your way to leave your wonderful comment. Take care, Gary

[@darrellparker4731]

Phenomenal project. I don't have the words to express how much I like this bowl. Amazing job. Thanks for sharing.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Darrell. I understood and appreciate your comment. Take care, Gary

[@AIsunza]

Woooowwwwwwww omgoshhhhhh hooowwww beautiful!!!!!!!!! Yeah like the other person said this needs to be an entire dinner set with serving dishes and cups!

[@ThePapa1947]

Well thank you so much. That certainly would be interesting to make a complete set. Perhaps I will work on a 3 piece set like this. Thanks for watcing, Gary

[@stevewheeler8640]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Steve, your comment is much appreciated. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@zev007]

I sold my lathe last year but I still love to see what people come up with. Really inspiring work, this looks absolutely fantastic. I'll be subscribing for sure. Cannot wait to see what you come up with next.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you so much. The next one will be pretty but simple. But I am working on something right now I hope you like. Thanks for watching. Gary

[@rodnysingh6922]

Wow! All I can say is fantastic, definitely a mind tease, wish I had the means to do what you great artists do on a lathe, great job.

[@ThePapa1947]

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

[@jennaanderle7667]

That's beautiful!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Jenna happy you liked it. Gary

[@thndrgrrrl]

That is absolutely beautiful!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Teresa happy you liked it. Gary

[@TheWind213]

You are a very talented man with a great imagination, loved watching your creation.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you so much 😀 Very happy you enjoyed it. Gary

[@alexnye7137]

You are a true artist sir. Love seeing these pieces you create. Absolutely stunning.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Alex that is very kind of you to say. Take care, Gary

[@jesusislord8655]

Gorgeous! Thank you for sharing 💕

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Barbara and thanks for watching. Gary

[@meme-bt7io]

Beautiful!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you! 😊

[@jeffreycollins7297]

I'm certain someone will want a whole dining set of these. They are very artistic and superbly interesting.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jeffery, well I probably have a whole dining set of them. Not a matching set though. Thanks for watching and commenting. Gary

[@ACKSWOODPASTE]

what a beautiful piece of art!! Its hard to believe that something so nice looking from glueing boards together!! Thank you for such great videos and also for using our pastes, with your talent, that means a lot!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Tom and when I said the paste brought it to another level it truly did. I will see if I can pull a picture out of the video and send to you. Take care, Gary

[@1958linedancer]

absolutely gorgeous

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much.

[@STMwoodturning]

Simply gorgeous!!

[@ThePapa1947]

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

[@tuffymartinez]

Thank You Gary....Always FUN, always an adventure for this viewer. Dizzy bowl to say the very least. I became lost in the process but so goes me, ha. One of a kind, beautiful bowl to marvel at. Years from now folks will pick up and wonder "how in heavens name could anyone possibly come up with or even to construct such a bowl as this". Please keep it all coming Gary....TM

[@marcuswhite3628]

You should give the KZbin address to whoever gets this absolutely beautiful bowl Gary. Marcus from Chesapeake VA.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Marcus..and that will be Mrs. ThePapa1947 I give a few away and do not sell so most stay here. Take care, Gary

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much tuffy I am happy you liked it. Trust when it comes to lining each layer up I make sure not to drink any coffee before hand. When all done I need about 5 cups...lol I am dreaming up another right now but in the mean time it will be logs to bowls... Take care, Gary

[@Scott-RoyalExplainer]

Absolutely stunning! I’ve seen many segmented turning videos, and have dabbled in segmented turning myself, but I’ve never seen a piece like that. Totally blown away. Amazing!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Scott I appreciate your comments. I have a few other videos of Dizzy bowls but this one just might be my favorite. All very fun to do. Take care, Gary

[@valeriefuqua4641]

This is definitely better than the colored pencil dizzy bowls. I like the natural woods a lot better.

[@davecohen6392]

Top notch, in every aspect.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Dave for your comment. Gary

[@stukaman1162]

The artistry is revealed in the preparation of this piece. Well done, sir!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much for your much appreciated kind words. Gary

[@user-rc7zc8zz6k]

@@ThePapa1947 ن

[@beverlyledbetter8906]

That would make a great chip--or fruit--bowl!

[@kenmahood93]

It is impossible to put a price on such an artwork. Labour, time and artistic prowess. Beautiful work. I really enjoyed watching, thank you!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Ken I appreciate your comments and your understanding of what it takes to make this piece. Take care, Gary

[@johnmoyer5515]

Agreed

[@sms4925]

Wow! Beautiful! Love it!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much and thanks for watching. Gary

[@BowHunt1229]

Absolutely beautiful

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Josh I am happy you liked it. Gary

[@wolfganggerber6046]

Ich bin 1946 geboren und habe viel gedrechselt, aber Deine Arbeit ist der Hammer. Bleib Gesund.

[@ThePapa1947]

Vielen Dank Wolfgang. Ich war ziemlich nahe daran, 1946 selbst zu sein, und ich bin ein Teil Deutscher. Ich drehe mich jetzt seit vielen Jahren und liebe es genauso, als ich anfing. Pass auf, Gary

[@brianerwin9304]

Very nice my friend . Brian Erwin NZ

[@ritalittle4838]

The bowl is the prettiest thing I’ve seen in a long time. You made it look so easy to make when in reality you spent hours thinking about it, planning it and producing it. I’m extremely impressed. You are an A number one artist in my book. I’m hooked on your art.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Rita for your kind words. I truly appreciate them. Take care, Gary

[@janellchapman9874]

Beautiful!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank Janell, happy you liked it. Gary

[@woodworkingskillwithsagar8802]

The most beautiful dizzy bowl ever, take care my friend.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you so much my friend! Take care, Gary

[@baloo021063]

gorgeous bowl fella i have made one of these so i know the work involved, mine is not a patch on yours tho what a fantastic finish you got on it, thanks for sharing, Ross

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Ross. Yes lots of work. I consider each step a project of its own. All fun to do though. Take care, Gary

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

Oh wow it is absolutely stunningly beautiful and magnificent and spectacular. Awesome awesome awesome awesome!!!!!!!

[@ThePapa1947]

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

[@stephenandloriyoung5716]

Like Kobie said. If that is your best ("Ever", in caption, "to date" in text - I like that), and therefore your masterpiece (to date) I guess you shouldn't feel too bad about your level of competence. I look forward to whatever you do to top it. Was it Shakespeare who wrote, "A thing of beauty is a joy forever."?

[@pedroarrias9130]

Deve esta3d O queda NaD O me ENGANO a

[@ThePapa1947]

@@stephenandloriyoung5716 thank you very much I appreciate your comments. This inspires me to make another best ever. I have one planned but will need to shop for the right woods. Take care, Gary

[@eehibew]

Nice Bowl! How did you attach the revolving arbor to the face plate. I can't seem to find anything that screws together that works.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much. This is what your are looking for. www.pennstateind.com/store/LTCA18.html www.ebay.com/itm/Live-Ball-Bearing-Tailstock-Chuck-Adapter-Center-1-x-8-TPI-with-MT2-Arbor-New/371198828100?hash=item566d2c9e44:g:CuwAAOSwzgRWvfOh

[@johndaniels7213]

Love it. I love the finish.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you John I am happy you liked it. Take care, Gary

[@jamescollins798]

Papa: I've watched a lot of woodturning videos and I've been thoroughly impressed with your channel. Woodturning, like most creative activities, involves skill and art. Many master the skill, but don't have an eye for the art. You have both in good measure. I'm now a dedicated subscriber. Please keep the videos coming. Blessings and success to you and your channel.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you James for your very kind comments. They are much appreciated I have worked with wood my whole life and have always loved it. Very happy you have subscribed. I have one coming for this Friday I am certain you will like. I look forward to hearing from you. Take care, Gary

[@maijalenna]

Beautiful bowl. Just one suggestion. The high gloss finish gives the appearance of plastic. A slightly lower gloss would allow the beauty of the wood to show more than the reflections.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you I am happy you liked it. Thanks for your suggestions.

[@suestruenkmann4403]

Just beautiful.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much! Happy you liked it Sue and thanks for watching, Gary

[@RDJ0506]

oh oh every piece that you create seems to be better then the previous one all in all your videos are treat to watch

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you so much. I appreciate you watching and commenting. Gary

[@robertbodell7221]

I was pretty proud of the snow chains I made for my 4 wheeler till I saw this.

[@ThePapa1947]

Well thank you very much. You should be proud of making your snow chains. Thanks for watching. Gary

[@xylemmelyx]

Beautiful work. Great video. Thank you!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Michael I appreciate the comment. Gary

[@dave340cars]

Unreal. Absolutely Beautiful.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you David, happy you like it and thanks for watching, Gary

[@deborah7398]

WOW! This is gorgeous work! Thanks for the video.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much John for your wonderful comment. Take care. Gary

[@pamelaoloughlin4435]

Absolutely beautiful I love it

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you so much Pamela I am happy you liked it. Take care, Gary

[@wandapiedra8973]

Spectacular piece . 👍❤️

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you so much Wanda! Take care, Gary

[@jackiscarvaci-gardipee6746]

Fabulous!! Absolutely beautiful!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you so much! Happy you liked it Jacki. Take care, Gary

[@zed4225]

That's awesome, love it

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Joanne! Happy you liked it. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@manicmaker52]

Love it...That is amazing...

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much!

[@missjody4142]

Absolutely stunning ♥️

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Kaylee and I hope you have a wonderful New Year! Gary

[@carolmcgarrity1157]

Stunningly beautiful!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Carol and thanks for watching. Take care, Gary

[@woodturningartbyhabeebasad1020]

That dizzy bowl it is gorgeous thank you for sharing 👍🏽

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Habeeb I appreciate you watching and commenting. Take care, Gary

[@patdavis1468]

Wow!!! It’s gorgeous 👍🏻

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Pat and thanks for watching. Gary

[@exotictones1054]

Just simply beautiful.just crazy good man.

[@ThePapa1947]

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

[@joseoller9654]

Excellent work. Beautiful

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much!

[@pbk380]

absolutly Stunning

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Paul. I appreciate your comment and thanks for watching. Gary

[@mdaley3102]

That is one great piece of art. Thank you for sharing.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Michael I appreciate your comments and thanks for watching. Gary

[@anders21karlsson]

Wow, that's an Art. Awsome.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Anders glad you liked it. Gary

[@Bkrsdtr]

Oh how I love your work!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your comment and thanks for watching, Gary

[@Popsjcb]

Beautiful bowl and the “pattern” is awesome. Great job!

[@ThePapa1947]

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

[@davidwilliams3504]

Wow that is beautiful.

[@ThePapa1947]

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

[@kandiecandelaria1423]

Absolutely breath taking

[@ThePapa1947]

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

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Thanks so much for showing the process. Maybe I'll give one of these a try sometime!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much and you will enjoy the process! Take care, Gary

[@jodiemcclary4457]

Really beautiful.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Jodie, Gary

[@pitastablet3853]

I absolutely love that bowl! It's beautiful!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much. Happy you liked it and thanks for watching, Gary

[@billloeffelholz7777]

Wow, nice, detailed explanation. thank you.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Bill, happy you were able to follow this. A lot of fun to make. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@pattytrollip2473]

Masterpiece!! So very well done. Only one ever!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you so much I appreciate your comment. Gary

[@yvonnehughes3036]

WOW... Just wow! gorgeous!!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Yvonne, happy you like it. Gary

[@jlobaido8000]

Beautiful piece of wood art. Thank you

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much and thanks for watching. Gary

[@teweller]

That's darn cool! Thanks for showing how its done.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Todd very happy you liked it. And I appreciate you watching. Take care, Gary

[@rodneyboyd404]

Fantastic! A true craftsman!👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Rodney I appreciate your comment. Thanks for watching. Take care, Gary

[@derekselsvold4352]

Amazing work! My hat is off to you.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Derek! Happy New Year, Gary

[@beebob1279]

Incredible

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Bee Bob glad you liked it. Gary

[@maureenbeadles2359]

Just one word... WOW!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you so much! Take care, Gary

[@miltonbryant8308]

Beautiful work thank you for sharing your process

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Milton for watching and commenting. Gary

[@connormacleod8170]

Beautiful piece

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much! And thanks for watching, Gary

[@tommartin3200]

Outstanding!!!!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you so much Tom I am happy you liked it. Take care, Gary

[@CosmicGlitterGoddess]

I like you give a play by play. Love the result.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Lena, I like to show that this can be done with careful work and others have tried successful after watching. Thank you for watching, Gary

[@davidfriedman3962]

SO creative, thank you for teaching us!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you David and thanks for watching. Gary

[@luthermaxey8927]

Very nice and practical for use

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you so much Luther, Take care, Gar

[@carminebriguglio4381]

Great design!!!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Carmine!

[@ireneneuschwander6010]

A master piece 🤩!!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Irene I am happy you like it. Take care, Gary

[@danieltiffany1793]

It looks beautiful.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Daniel!

[@waynepenner3971]

Beautiful work

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Wayne I am glad you liked it. Gary

[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

Absolutely gorgeous bowl

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Donald. I have been thinking about you and praying you got through the storm without any issues. Take care, Gary

[@johnfogg7858]

Beautiful! Well done! You are an inspiration!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you John and thank you for your comment. Much appreciated. Take care, Gary

[@rickmccaskill7888]

That is fantastic. Thanks for showing your build.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Rick and thanks for watching. Gary

[@jnol9009]

WOW!! Excellent bowl. Thx for sharing

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks for watching! Happy you liked it. Take care, Gary

[@ernesttravers7517]

Fantastic job

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Ernest and thanks for watching. Gary

[@dougforshey8998]

Another amazing peice of artwork. You are gifted sir. You always make it look so easy. Thank you for sharing

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Doug I appreciate your comments. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@jaimegarcia6114]

Beautiful, simply beautiful...

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Jamie

[@canaan5337]

Wow, nice love the colors.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much 😊

[@iansawyer8535]

Loverly job and a great look

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Ian and thanks for watching. Gary