Woodturning - Strawberry Shortcake Bowl Set

[@nickjan67]

I appreciate the voice over explanations you provided. They are often more extensive than ‘live’ explanations.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you so much!

[@CherylGallon]

We enjoy your show very much. My son and I are joining a Woodturning group to learn how to turn. Thank you.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

That is awesome! Thanks

[@donnaladd-fields6165]

Are these bowls for sale?

[@c.a.chambers68]

The larger one def reminds me of gingerbread vibes with snowy white frosting + absolutely love the white thermal crack lacing throughout the set.

[@mariagdaws6083]

🦘❤️❤️❤️

[@kathleenwalker3205]

I have a new appreciation for pinecones since I've started watching you

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Great! Thanks

[@jasoneyre3424]

Love the colours of all of the bowls, reminds me of the 70s for some reason. Still loving all those hidden gems 😊

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Me too! Thank you very much!

[@LaurentDumoulin-wy9dh]

The big bowl reminds me of a forest and snow. Designer Epoxy

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks again!

[@rayshields7128]

All 3 of the bowls look great -- I'm glad you left the white on. Cool appearance with the light passing through the walls (but also when the light is just on the outside). Nice job. Designer Epoxy.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@mariverhagen8082]

Just when I think you couldn't make a more astounding work of art, you prove me wrong! Well done!!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@christeymg]

Really beautiful work. On Friday mornings I delay going to the shop so I can drink coffee and watch your premier. It's one of my favorite times of the week. Thanks for all your hard work.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@JamesDavis-ms2uq]

Jim I am very impressed with how you now handle the thermal cracking. I will be using this method myself.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Good to hear! Thanks

[@philvale5724]

Hi 👋 , Jim , That looks amazing, well done, The pinecones look like giant millipedes, scary, 😂, 3 beautiful pieces of art, whoever purchased them should be very happy, I have been on my lathe this week though it’s not quite finished, It still seems to be a bit damp in the inside , running about 15 to 17%, so I will have to leave it for a few months, but it definitely needs some ÇA glue in the bottom as it is very punky, very large fruit bowl 70cm x 45cm x 17cm , I am getting very close to getting some resin, And I might have to get a one way coring system, Anyway, that’s enough about me , 3 beautiful, looking bowls you have turned, I look 👀 forward to seeing your next project, next week. Phil from the moulin

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Sounds like quite a pice, thanks!

[@vickiebanihomoud712]

What a great way to create multiple pieces. It's a beautiful set. The red is surprisingly muted. It is almost orange. The pine cones and the gold flake really make the set truly unique.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you so much!

[@kimbearlysue]

What a perfect bowl set for fall! That Mulberry turned out beautifully and the white compliments the piece nicely.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@mnnana3772]

The variety of nature’s bounty in this set is awesome! You are definitely a resin magician! ❤️

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Wow, thank you!

[@lindaosterritter7742]

I think the amount of gold flecks was perfect the way it worked out. This set is gorgeous

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Can’t argue that, but just a little more might of been nice too, thanks

[@petermee1232]

thats an amazing peice love the colours in the bowl!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@fayney62]

These bowls wouldn't look out of place in a multimillion dollar mansion or a mega yacht 👏🏾

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Agreed! Thanks

[@greenmanjnj]

1.5k views and it’s only been up for 4 hours. And another thousand subs since last week! 🎉 So happy for you, you and your work are totally worth that and way more!! Cheers!!!!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you so much!! 🥃

[@amylynn6410]

I would love to see a pumpkin 🎃 for the Halloween/Fall season. These pieces were great. Loved how the white came through on the cracks.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Great idea!! Thanks

[@jamesbrady9105]

Awesome idea

[@jamesbrady9105]

Can you get orange looking wood?

[@briancarey1116]

Heck yeah, that sounds great! Just need some wood to form a hollow-form pumpkin blank, or - and I don't even know if these exist - large pumpkin gourds which are already hollowed and can be impregnated with resin using the rice/plastic bag method of filling interior space. Maybe some black/smoke-tinted resin and fairly thick yellow resin as well, to color light from one or two of those battery-powered LED tea-lights with the "flicker" effect to them. Just enough light for maximum spookiness as a table centerpiece for a halloween party. A lid turns it from seasonal decoration to function kitchen jar for packets of sweetener, teas, or anything which doesn't have to make bare surface-to-surface contact since food-safe stuff seems to be more finicky and expensive to use, in addition to being harder to find. I remember he had a video where the "food-safe" tag had been removed from the epoxy usually used for bowls, and it was thorny just trying to get an answer from the manufacturer as to what had changed, if anything, in the formulation. But food protected from contact contamination with the epoxy resin should be fine, I would think. I could see it taking a long time as a project, with cutting (I'd use hole saws and then a hand tool/die grinder with a narrow conical high-speed-steel bit) and providing the shape of the light-blocking portions of the form. Like carving a very intricate pumpkin, if that pumpkin was made out of thick, hard plastic. Obviously he's got the tools and skills to get the job done, but also -- I think I hear it mentioned from time to time -- a schedule for either routine uploads, works for clients, or both. The problem with being good at something like this is that then people expect you'll make things for them, and usually on time scales that are only reasonable after explanation and negotiation. Not that it isn't worth it in terms of income and exposure, but people who don't know how much work goes into a single piece often assume it's quick and easy if they see many videos of their production with all of the editing tricks to compress them into a digestible format.

[@jamesbrady9105]

Yeah man, a pumpkin would rock

[@ScarletBrimstone]

Who would have thought weeping mulberry would be so beautiful!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@stsfuzzybear4613]

Just enough white left on the top. Just a light snowfall. With past snowfalls down through the cracks. The colors are gorgeous. The cones look ethereal.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you so much!

[@dalemaclaren7576]

Absolutely stunningly Beautiful Jim. I really like the white on these bowls. Such a beautiful set of bowls you created. Thank you so kindly for sharing your wonderful talent and videos with us all ❤Take great care and keep creating and smiling 😊 So looking forward to seeing your next video.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@cynthiaheiland4013]

I’ve never seen this done before. It’s so cool. The big bowl looks like pine trees to me. My father used to use his lathe. When he was restoring his 1925 Chevy he had to make some new wood spokes for the wheels. I used to love watching him. He was really good at woodworking. I have a secretary desk he made for me. Not bad for an 8th grade education. He’s been gone now since 2014. He was 86 when he passed. Your work is amazing.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

I’m sure he was! Thanks for watching!

[@tmoore1144]

The vertical pinecones look like trees on the side of the bowl. Yet another stellar project.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

They totally do, thanks!

[@moonmare]

I just love the way pine cones look in resin. The deep thermal crack is also nice accent. Beautifully done, as usual.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@susanholiday7347]

Hi Jim, That was me putting the Designer Epoxy and Sandpaper in the older videos. I don't know that they're older videos, and just trying to get in on having a chance to win something. I'm not a winner, so I'm not holding my breath. I haven't been watching as long as your most loyal subscribers. But I did go back to your beginning to see what you have gone through, trials, failures, and how you still made something beautiful out of it. You're enthusiasm and ability to teach us from the mistakes just amaze me. I am extremely impressed!😊🎉

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much! I really appreciate it!

[@BILLLampert-t7m]

Jim, I absolutely love your projects. I'm not a woodworker, but I wish I had the creative talents like you. Thanks for the great narrating.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

You are very welcome, thanks!

[@dianabillings2000]

The big bowl reminds me of all the little( big) waterfalls coming down from the sea to sky highway. This piece is amazing!!!!!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@LaurentDumoulin-wy9dh]

Hi Jim, I'm glad to see that trick worked for your pour. These pieces are absolutely fantastic. Great job. We always make sure to watch your channel. We enjoy it. Thanks for sharing. Keep on turning!!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@SAOS451316]

The white on the rims really works for these. It's really cool that even the little tray has all the features of the bowl in it.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@laurenbarber1874]

I love the rosette effect when we see the pine cones dead on! A whole bowl of those would be beautiful.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Yes it would. Thanks

[@scottpenney7320]

Beautiful, beautiful work. Happy turning!!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@s.spruce3936]

Thanks Jim for making and sharing those videos and let us all take part in your amazing projects. Always a pleasure to see you doing your thing.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

My pleasure! Thanks

[@Mekrinel]

I really love seeing the way these cored sets show the progression through the material. I particularly like how different the fir cones look in each of the bowls, because of how the angle changes from one to the next.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@OwenStephens]

I loved how the resin color blended with the wood and pinecones in the final pieces.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@quarterpander]

Splendid ! The 3 branches in the 3 bowls, the cracks are nice and emphasized, the flower in the smallest bowl... great !

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@patriciamay638]

Another home run...right out of the park with designer epoxy.......and an experienced eye for composition. Thanks.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Wow, thank you!

[@TheParkAttendant]

I liked the way the cracks contributed to the beauty of the turning.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Agreed, thanks!

[@CharlotteBethany54]

Jim. This Mulberry tree never knew it could be so beautiful. Love!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@BillWilliams-k3y]

My wife commented the bowl now has a forest around it and looks really cool. Congrats on 100k subscribers and thank you for allowing us in your shop. Fingers crossed on next win!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@michaelmasiello6752]

Hi Jim, big fan here-and I’m not even a wood-turner, though I have learned a lot about it from you. These are my “Zen” videos every week! This is a lovely piece-too bad about the gold leaf gathering at the top, but no matter. Congrats on your son’s nuptials.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Glad to help, thanks

[@joeehrlich2898]

Now I'm craving strawberries and cream!! Thanks Jim!! I have been going through your library for a few weeks now. I dont know how you have not shown up in my feed before. I have watched Doug Moore, Kim Tipton, Jess Crow, Zac Higgins, PF woodturning and of course all the old Ellsworth videos I can find for a couple years. I have to say that I have found more information from you than most. I have spoken directly to Gabriel at Designer Epoxy over some questions I had and he even reached out to you and you pitched in. I am getting way into the epoxy stuff more than I ever have before. The options are limitless. Thank you! You opened the door for more creative ideas and with your tips have saved me a few thousand dollars in learning curves mistakes by doing it the wrong way. I am not a social media guy, I just do my thing. I work 3 weeks and then I spend 3 weeks in my shop. My next projects when I get home are some arctic resin eggs with the Aurora Borealis in the sky over snow covered cherry wood. Your glow in the dark videos tuned me up on some new ideas. I do resin blooms on live edge tables with local lakes carved and epoxy filled. I just wanted to say thank you for all the tips and pointers! Oh and Designer Epoxy since I have already used up the last gallon I am going to call Gabe for somemore. Hopefully I can get the discount twice!!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

There are no longer any restrictions with my code, so order a hundred kits and you’ll get the discount! So glad that Ive inspired you in anyway! Thanks

[@leisongivangomo4478]

White lightening in that thermal crack! At first I was not sure about the white at first… but it works great! ESPECIALLY in the thermal cracks. The artistry of this piece is spectacular! Love the figures in that wood.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@Doxymeister]

Designer Epoxy seems to be just that! That thermal cracking really works to your advantage when filling the cracks with a contrasting color, or gold/silver, whatever. Beautiful! I love the tall pinecones, they look like a tiny forest in the side of the bowl. Each bowl seems to have a tiny panorama in it's side. Even if the gold leaf isn't readily apparent, when there's a little light coming through, the red takes on a gold sheen, I love it. Beautiful set, Jim!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@kady]

wow never sasses to amaze me how some people can bring the magic out of something that was seemingly nothing thank you for your time absolutely fantastic

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Wow, thank you!

[@wesleylogan8860]

Wow just an amazing bowl set. I like the way the fir cones end up looking like trees after they were turned.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Me too, thanks!

[@leaannd.8786]

What a great piece. I’m glad you left the white on the bowl and appreciate the different colours, especially the pink. 👍

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@petenelson7273]

The money bowl is just amazing i love all the elements. The color and the mulberry really go well together.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Agreed. Thank you very much!

[@SS-wu5du]

just wanted to say Thank You for all the turning. Love them all.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

You are so welcome!

[@ladonnabaroni7986]

Love seeing your projects each week as they inspire my next project. It’s how I start my mornings. Thank you for teaching me.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

You are so welcome!

[@randybarlow423]

Amazing as usual. Been watching you for a few years now. I’ve learned so much. Just got my first lathe! So excited to get started. I know that I’m not the first person you’ve inspired. But I am grateful that you have chosen to share your talent with the world.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@RenaLarson61]

I love the mulberry, and the resin is absolutely beautiful, leaving the white on was the best choice and the douglas fir cones just look amazing. It's an amazing work of art

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@suziereese7216]

This is the first time that I have seen your work and I am in awe of the beauty of those bowls. Thanks for sharing.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks and welcome

[@PNWCagey-Dub]

This might be my favorite so far! Love them! I’m sure someone already said this but if not, the gold leaf sinks because it’s heavier than the epoxy. Especially deep cast so it will always be at the bottom of your pours. The only way around it is to pour in layers or, I’ve made cubes or balls of it, small ones with art epoxy so it doesn’t sink, then put those in the big project. You can’t tell it’s different epoxy especially in busy projects like this. Or you can mix it in as the deep cast cures. There’s several ways to do it. Or just let it all sink! That works🙂

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Good info, thanks!

[@renater.540]

Can nothing but repeat your own words: Awesome, awesome, awesome! A 👍 for each piece 👍👍👍

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@MaxPaws]

OMG What an amazing trio! That mulberry? wood was spectacular! And my vote goes to the middle bowl for “looker of the year”!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks so much!

[@stephaniecreech1246]

Had a mulberry tree split in my parents yard not long ago. Wish I had been aware of your channel at that time. I also love the white fill of the thermal cracks. Really stands out. Designer Epoxy

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you so much!

[@renaalisa9160]

I am not a would Turner. I do enjoy watching you make all these beautiful things and especially the natural woods with the Apoxsee. I do a bit of pottery and your colors have really inspired me to play more with glazes. Thank you so much for your wonderful videos and good luck getting 105,000 viewers. R. A.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@guitarboomer88]

All three turned out great! The middle sized one is definitely my favorite. Designer epoxy all the way!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@judywood6947]

This entire set is eye candy. I love it.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@kathyoneal2478]

Love the way the cones came out and the white in the cracks. Nice set.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks so much!

[@chrisbraun247]

The white epoxy looks like snow on the pine cones. Love it.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@waylonhoward1606]

Just want to say I really enjoy your work, and the fact that you explain what you're doing as you're doing it. I watch some other wood turners that never speak and I don't enjoy their videos as much as I do yours.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you so much!

[@anitalandry3223]

That wood is gorgeous It has so much depth and movement.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

It does. Thanks so much!

[@witchymommadonna]

Admittedly I know absolutely nothing about wood turning or epoxy for that matter. What I do know is the things you create are all utterly stunning! Thank you so much for the wonderful content.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks for watching!

[@SharonLemons-sg2pr]

Love how you don’t waste the centers. So many turners don’t make multiple bowls.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@utek3420]

Absolutely gorgeous! I love the combination of the colors in the wood and the epoxy, especially the white. On the large bowl, it looks like there's snow on the edge. In the smallest bowl, the pith is just enough off-center to make it perfect.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you so much!

[@elisecoxhell4139]

I usually love the "money bowls" the most, but I REALLY love the 2 core bowls from this set! The details on them are just so exquisite! Thanks Jim! I started watching your videos near the start of this year. Now they are a permanent part of my Saturday routine and a real highlight of my weekends! I really appreciate the work you put in every week, your commentary on your techniques and materials, and of course the consistently fantastic finished pieces you share! Stunning results this week as usual!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks so much!

[@samanthakelly4710]

A perfect name for this project, Jim. I think that all 3 pieces stand alone as works of art. Together, they are a glorious trio. The white lightning flashes really add to them. And yes, you were right to keep the white rim.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Many thanks!

[@lorinamoore8163]

As a British Columbian I really appreciate the materials used in this project. Hearing your thoughts and reasons for different decisions you make is quite interesting. Your projects are always interesting, unique and BEAUTIFUL! Such a fan of your work :)

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@Steven_VE9SY]

Always love the way the cones look after turning. Great piece!!!!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@SusieBee683]

I've been following your work for 2 or 3 years. You create such beautiful pieces! This bowl set is just gorgeous and is among my favorites of yours!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@tammybledsoe3718]

Beautiful piece! I think the subtle amount of gold leaf was the perfect enhancement.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you so much!

[@pmlm1571]

Flow and punctuation, the continuous and the discreet, harmonious colors, I get lost in this set, all three bowls are magnificent. just wow.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@markhall1510]

The white adds a nice touch the way it matches the crack repair. Great work!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@donnagreen7386]

That first core is stunning!!! It’s just come out and I love it already!!!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@angus2mac]

Very interesting to see how the bowls were made. You put a lot of work into these impressive items. Thank you for sharing..

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks for watching!

[@chrisjohnston2449]

Designer Epoxy. Love the look with the fir cones. I am always in envy to see you start turning a big epoxy pour like this one. You make it look easy. I started into one this morning. While I was turning the bowl my wife called to get my attention. The shop man door was open, the house back door is 16 feet away. My wife thought someone was knocking on the door because of all the large chunks of resin flying through the air. I almost gave up on it. Once I got it balanced and I could turn up the speed it went a lot better. Thanks for all you do.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Great! Thank you so much!

[@86fifty]

Bowl Sets are so captivating, no lie!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@dragonfarm2texas518]

They turned out so striking, Lots of details all over to see. Designer Epoxy.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

I totally agree! Thanks

[@BonitaHughlett]

What a gorgeous set of bowls! There is so much interest in them. Between the wood, cones and resin there is just so much to see! Great job, Jim!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@joyceboyd234]

Designer Epoxy Sandpaper This is absolutely gorgeous. And in my favorite color, too. So, of course, I LOVE it!!!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you so much!

[@beverlyberkholtz6310]

Strawberry Shortcake is the perfect name for these pieces. Beautiful work. Thank you for explaining your work.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

You are so welcome!

[@larrydraper1620]

Beautiful bowl set. Always love what you make with designer epoxy and some pieces of wood.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@calvinwayneweir2007]

I have never seen Weeping Mulberry before but am in love with the look. Very Attractive set of bowls.🤠👍🏼

[@SpragueWoodturning]

You and me both! Thanks

[@ShannonG2016]

Love these colors. The white really makes it pop

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@christinemurrell4565]

This is beautiful...looks like an artist's rendering of a pine forest at dusk❤❤

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@richarddoan9249]

Great job! I’m so glad the colors stayed in each piece. 👍👍👍👍

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Me too!! Thanks

[@johnaugustson3412]

Strawberry shortcake bowls is an appropriate name for this set. The pine cones enhance the beauty of the larger one

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@CrymSyN007]

Love all the work you do...beautiful

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you so much!

[@xxindigoAphrodithexx]

Every new piece you make, turns out to be the best one you ever made. I am just binge watching these videos! So clever and gorgeous! Thanks for sharing.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Glad you like them! Thanks

[@karengilchrist9774]

Those all turned out very lovely, Jim! I especially love that they are British Columbia bowls. You brought all of the beauty of my province to it's fullest effect. Great job!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks

[@warrenkaye8679]

Love how the pine cones or fir cones look in the final peice.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@lesliebrown1517]

Very beautiful bowls. The amount of interesting detail would have me staring at each one for hours.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

You and me both! Thanks

[@russelldavidson4493]

That is a beautiful bowl. Using the white on top was a excellent choice.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@virginiarichards6872]

Designer Epoxy. I have SO enjoyed this video and this project. It is really stunning and I love the incorporation of the pine ones, it really makes it special!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you so much!

[@elizabethpannell-ui6nf]

The white streaks look almost like lightening flashes. So beautiful. Your work is so awesome.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you so much!

[@russburleson9907]

I really enjoyed watching,the bowls turned out much different than I first imagined they would. Great job!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks

[@RayLovett-mi8ep]

I really like the mulberry and Designer Epoxy combined with the cones it makes a very interesting piece great job

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@mdaley3102]

Just love your Designer Epoxy bowls. That mulberry is beautiful.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you so much!

[@amycagle5793]

Wow! That white in the cracks looks great Designer Epoxy

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!