Woodturning - I Think I Messed Up !!

In this woodturning video I turn a natural edge bowl from a Birch burl and finished it with Danish oil.. I think I'm usually pretty good at utilising a burl to its full potential, but I think I wasted to much of the burl on this piece. I got pretty much the look that I wanted to get and I do think its cool but if I had gone with some kind of vessel it would have showed off more of the burl rather than it being turned away.. what do you think ?
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[@manalonedies]

If you hasn't said "I think I messed up!" I would have never had the slightest doubt as to how this would come out. As I watched this be created I kept waiting for something bad to happen but it didn't. The real complexity of balance between what was there, what was removed and what was left amazes me. I like the rustic, rough edges but I'd never know where to start, where to stop or even how to start to get the balance and effect between man and nature you've achieved..

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thankyou 👍

[@lorenzoblum868]

@@AndyPhillipWoodturning as you expected we were all anxious. Also, noticed you had your gloves on at some point... Andy, take care, we want more videos.

[@libradragon934]

I think you made the right choice. The bowl's an unusual shape and the natural edge suits it. I think the wood is shown off perfectly! ❤

[@arabellachampaq689]

I appreciate that you showed a piece with which you were less than thrilled. It is absolutely authentic, we often create something that does not meet our expectations. Thank you Andy.

[@ancilssonsiler4246]

You definitely didn't mess up! That's beautiful!

[@karengilchrist9774]

This is beautiful Andy! I think the burl is wonderfully showcased this way.

[@ChrisSmith-yq9pr]

Well Andy, this is just sensational! I don't see where you messed up, all I see is another gorgeous creation from the talented hands of Andy Phillip!!

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thanks so much

[@user-nx8gk1le2m]

You never messed up, I think it's a beautiful piece, I love the grain on this

[@deangustafson7533]

The natural edge really compliments the look of this bowl. Another beautiful piece of art, Andy!

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@HEARTFULL_13]

Piece sort of looks like a skateboard with a reclaimed by nature sort of feel to it. I love it❤. In the words of Bob Ross, "There are no mistakes, just happy little accidents." Keep up the great work mate❤

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thank you 👍

[@feeberizer]

That's a nifty trick carving air in the beginning.

[@kimberleymatheson9219]

It's beautiful just the way it is Andy. Definitely a piece to be proud of. . .

[@pflick13]

Your level of skill is off the charts!!

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thank you

[@awakenmomentofpeaceyoga5365]

I think it's gorgeous! Just goes to show - even the work you don't love, someone else will.

[@bettyforbes7291]

good morning Andy from Canada, I don't know what your vision was for this piece was but I see it as a uniquely, beautiful work of art, love the finish that brought out the lovely woodgrain, also I loved the live edge, as a lay person, I thought it perfect!!!

[@annlaurie1484]

Who would have thought that such a knarly piece of wood would turn out to be so beautiful 😊

[@richardwiese9054]

My friend, this is excellent work. You really brought out the beauty of the wood!!

[@rennaehanson9996]

Nope, you didn't screw up, it's absolutely beautiful. ❤❤❤

[@brendonmitchell2597]

Being to hard on yourself Andy. Thats a really nice piece. Again well done

[@calmwoodcreations3709]

Howdy from western Oregon! I'm definitely in agreement with all of the comments that disagree with the title for this vid! The only mess you made was on your shop floor, and I'd bet you cleaned that up promptly.

[@lanieheyneke]

I don’t see how you can say you messed up 🫣 I have to tell myself to be patient till the end of each video 👍 all the videos you post are of a wonderful creation you see before we do 🥰 I have been following you for ages and every time you astound me with your creativity and possibilities you see 🙏🌻

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thanks so much 👍

[@carlosalbertotenorioreyes9781]

Saludos cordiales desde Tuluá Valle del Cauca Colombia 🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴 . Gracias por su compartir y mostrar tus trabajos.

[@blunderbuss9927]

Sometimes the subtle is more admirable than the bold. Beautiful bowl.

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thanks

[@larry8264]

As I watched I waiting to see if you would remove the moss. I’m glad you kept it, it is really unique.

[@geezermaxamus]

Ture, If you had gone with a vessel you would have shown more of the burl but you would not have this awesome bowl!

[@kenbrewer2322]

That turned out gorgeous one of the best I’ve seen

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thanks 👍

[@Jules-77]

There is some truth in your statement that more of the burl could have been shown off but the end result has its own charm. GJ 👍🏻

[@sethf4385]

Love the uniqueness of this piece. Great work

[@lyndaowen2154]

I like the bit of moss you left -- it makes a cute bowl adorable

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Niverly done. Always good to see a nice live edge piece.

[@MCsCreations]

Crazy beautiful piece, Andy! Amazing work!!! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@lindastephens619]

Very unique & beautiful

[@jimwatson2962]

Hi Andy that's one gorgeous bowl ! If you'd done it differently you would have lost that wonderful rim and the contrast between the burl at the rim and the heartwood at the base . Yes you might have done something else as beautiful with more of the burl figure but I'd be surprised ! Cracking piece 👍

[@KalliJ13]

Far be it for me to argue with a Master Woodturner; once again you've turned me into a covetous little goblin at seeing the final creation, your claim of "messing up" notwithstanding… I always love it when you save some lichen on the natural edge. I like lichen (-:

[@clellasher7473]

Beautiful Result as usual Andy. The live edge would take the focus away from the burl, had you turned it that way. Thank you for sharing your time, your talent and your adventure.👍🤟🪡🎨

[@deborahnorthover5304]

I can’t say I like this as much as some of your other pieces, but that the joy of different tastes. The burls pattern does look very pretty though.

[@albertdawson6814]

Just beautiful Andy. The wood had a great character. It looks like you have practice with the bowl gauge. Very enjoyable. See you on the next one

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@johannperaus6890]

So wonderful Andy 👍. A master piece par excellance. Best regards from Hans and Cheers 🍻🇦🇹.

[@benkirkland5354]

I was curious about what the “mess up” would be, but didn’t see anything until you showed you’d gone through the burl. I get being bummed about it, but this bowl is still a good design and deftly executed. Very nice as always.

[@judithfairchild8620]

Well done Andy. Very lovely piece.

[@johnschutt9187]

Wonderful! Beautiful work.

[@bevharrison8157]

Ooh, my kind of bowl. Nice one Andy.😊

[@kathleenorr9237]

Messed up? Get away…it’s a beautiful natural piece

[@SandieBrecken-ik9uk]

Excellent work Andy as always very beautiful

[@littlecreekbowclub5288]

Another gorgeous piece!

[@williamellis8993]

That looks great, Andy. I don't think you made a mistake at all. Don't second guess your decisions, just go with them. Bill

[@y_fam_goeglyd]

I have no idea what else you could've done. Made it a tad wider? It's beautiful as it is; something I would be proud to have.

[@user-ev9nj3sr3n]

Здравствуйте Энди, вы очередной раз создали необыкновенное чудо, очень, очень красиво.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@gchomuk]

You definitely screwed up. And when you unscrewed it, a beautiful piece of art appeared. Fascinating.

[@youtube.commentator]

Ahhh, you never mess up, mate

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

😂 Thanks

[@FayAlexGG]

It looks wonderful

[@WaiferThyme]

I didnt see any place where you made a mistake. Its gorgeous and perfect for fresh fruit!

[@randyrandolph9709]

Wish I had your talent sir another beautiful piece sir.

[@patl.l.wright7996]

It is a beautiful piece of birch

[@cookiescoop6065]

Beautiful sir have a great weekend ✌️

[@petershipman7314]

Great piece ,lovely bowl nice centre piece 🎉❤

[@jodidavis6595]

Messed up where? I loves it 👏🏼👏🏼❤️

[@goatflieg]

I know what it's like to wish you had multiple identical pieces to work with and create vastly different works of art. It's a tough call when you only have one.

[@grumpygooner]

A piece of artwork

[@ronaldschawo8971]

I agree with your assessment. I think it would've made an interesting globe piece

[@DavidBird-uu8km]

Very nice I love the grain in the wood.

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thank you!

[@morganelzey]

what? nooo, looks amazing! Love the natural edge. If it were me I'd probably just incase some mossy Bark in resin and display that haha! Im weird lol. With the darkness of the bark reaching into the wood, this piece definitely deserved a natural edge. looks so beautiful thank you for listening to my request. I wish I could double like lol! I really love it! in the future you could try painting the moss a brighter green?? since moisture darkens moss.

[@morganelzey]

dont you dare say you messed up! It looks amazing! lol

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thank you!

[@annasampson5594]

Beautiful I love it.

[@alrocha3835]

Clickbait!!! Lol thought you had done something wrong but here you have created something awesome. Keep it up.

[@johnbrooks6885]

I think that it turned out great!

[@jackthompson5092]

You may think that you messed up, but I think it is beautiful.

[@ThomasB-656]

It IS a vessel. You can throw your keys in it at the front door. You can store your bananas in it. It's wonderful. I also must mention how I love how your lathe spits the tools out when you want to change them.

[@TheParkAttendant]

In the beginning, it looked like something a troll would eat. Afterwards, it looked like something an elvish lord would be served from.

[@lorenzoblum868]

Burlesque!

[@dtork47]

Very nice piece Andy. Stay safe.

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thanks,

[@EngelsNederfiele]

If you don't experiment you learn less! It's a nice looking piece even if you feel you wasted some of the burl. Maybe being able to keep as much as of bark as you did, you should consider it a compensation for the burl cut away; after all you still have a very successful finished article.

[@JimOMoore]

Just beautiful.

[@WillowMoon2.0]

I did notice that you seemed to be "chasing the grain" there for a bit, but the result is beautiful!!

[@clydeschuyler]

Looks good to me. I don’t see a mess up unless you were thinking after the turning you could have done a different shape. Very Natural look even keeping some moss on it looks great to me. Just let the wood speak to you while you turn it.

[@adhambarbour]

I definitely see what you mean, a vessel would have been better but the natural edge bowl is still really good. There's always next time I say.😄

[@oneminer]

You didn't mess up it turn out beautiful

[@tomswindler64]

Something different,very nice.good little video 👍👍👍😎😎😎

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thanks 👍

[@zoeartrc]

Not a mess up to me, another triumph. The edges=wood lace 👍

[@gene_takovic57]

One of a kind

[@karenstafford724]

That really very nice.❤❤❤❤😊

[@sharonwelsly]

Andy, please show us the messed up part. This looks amazing.

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thanks .. I wrote about it in the video description

[@barryvyner1161]

Yup! Messed up big time! Took a manky old log and turned it into an absolutely beautiful Birch bowl. Wish I could mess up like that...

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

😂 Thankyou

[@philippedamon4980]

C'est une très jolie pièce!

[@SilverBack.]

Andy it looks good any way

[@magicworldbyjorg]

,a cool video keep up the great content.. Thank you……

[@thethreeboys131]

Unique and beautiful

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thanks

[@noahcount7132]

It doesn't appear pear-shaped to me, Andy. I'd be delighted to have it. 👍

[@engste678]

Should have left the moss on the live edge ! Great work as always, cheers.

[@tsworld9183]

It's unusual but very pretty.❤❤

[@cgamejewels]

I wish the things I messed up looked this good.

[@brenda3768]

Beautiful

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thank you

[@annprett8307]

Beautiful messed up work

[@jackknows6509]

Andy, as usual, great work. Do you share what video equipment you use?

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thanks .. I need to upgrade really but I mainly use a gopro 8

[@lorrainedelgado6730]

What are you talking about? It’s lovely

[@kd5uxb]

With some straps and a little padding, that could be the coolest bike helmet ever.

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

I'm off biking in a minute .. I will wear it 😂

[@mdaley3102]

I think it came out great. Was that a wet turn or was the wood dry because the green on the bark adds to the piece.

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thanks .. it was dry pretty much

[@lakeshjasarevic4955]

I'm sorry, what did you mess up? This is fantastic as always!

[@grindsaur]

Pretty grain :) What did you spray it with?

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

I used a clear lacquer on the bark

[@joenichols1401]

If it was a mistake it’s a beautiful one

[@zurilove-iamzzlove]

What type of oil are you using? It’s absolutely beautiful.

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thanks .. I used Danish oil

[@jeremy1350]

Hi Andy. Never underestimate an ugly chunk of wood, right? I think it is very cool when the optical illusion of carving something invisible happens. What did you spray the remaining moss edge with, glue or some sealant?? It's a pretty piece. I think it was alright.

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thanks .. I used a clear spray lacquer