Woodturning - The Apple Branch Bowl

Woodturning - In this video I combine apple branches and resin to make one of the most unique bowls I've ever made. Things don't exactly go to plan but it all works out in the end. Please like and share, thanks!
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[@aprilbass494]

Another beautiful piece! My mom was a leftie. She always said that left handed people are the only ones in their right mind. Lol!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

She was right 😜😜 Thanks

[@jesusdortahernandez1417]

Yes, I think It is right... Greetings from Canary islands.

[@davidjohns4223]

I can’t ignore the irony of the color red with Apple Wood. It’s a natural combination!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Sure does! Thanks

[@pmlm1571]

This bowl looks like flames in a fireplace to me. Lovely work.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks for watching

[@jesusdortahernandez1417]

A man with great skills and creativity like me. Greetings from Tenerife, Canary islands.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@NervousNoodles]

Love this piece, and as a person who has really no knowledge about wood turning, I appreciate the commentary and your insights and thoughts as you work on it. I also loved that you included in the failures and unexpected challenges you met along the way.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@jeffreyverry7151]

Wood Turning was my favorite subject in shop class. I’ve always wanted to try my hand at it again..

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks for watching

[@MindPyrate]

I cannot tell you how much I appreciate your videos. Here I have been looking for solid pieces of wood and missing the fact that smaller pieces can be combined to accomplish incredible work. Thank you, Jim, for all you do. You are not only an inspiration, you are an amazing instructor. R'Amen!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@your_klips8854]

I bought a lathe about a year ago. I thought finding wood to turn was going to be an issue for me, but just keeping an open eye and feeling comfortable to ask has kept me stocked. Many people don't know what kind of wood they have and don't really care, unless they are woodworkers themselves and even the woodworkers will share.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Yes, I’m most cases it’s easy to get turning wood either free or at a reasonable price. Thanks for watching!

[@joeroscillo4015]

WOW, that pearl red is just the perfect color, showing the perfect amount of wood!! That was scary, jumping almost off the lathe! Such a beautiful bowl, completely happy with it’s balance! You always get those perfect finishes! Great work!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks for watching Joe!

[@DrVickyHarris]

Naming a rock. Surely Hudson. An icon who had a lot he had to hide. I hope society has grown up and that kind of forced closeting stops. Be who you are inside - you matter.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Agreed, however I’m going with Dwayne. Thanks for watching!

[@chrisjohnston2449]

Stunning. I love your comments about how you get wood for your projects. I am relatively new to turning but lucky for me I am already tripping over bowl blank material in the yard. In May of this year we had a tornado rip thru our little town. I was out helping the neighbourhood with my chainsaw and tree climbing skills. In many cases people just gave me the wood for helping them get the sometimes 30 inch diameter black walnut trees off of their roof or car. We have a sawmill at the house so some made it to lumber and other pieces like crotch and burls made it to the bowl blank pile. We have a pressure pot being delivered today so I cannot wait to try it out on a piece like the one you just finished. Keep up the good work. I still plan on dropping by one day to see your shop. cheers

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Storm wood has been a good source for me too, just be wary of ring delimitation. Thanks for watching

[@heresjohnny602]

I feel like 60 tabs of LSD and a walk around a gallery of your work would be so dope.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

I just might join you, hahaha 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫 thanks

[@marlenemeinhard8956]

Wow, this is another gorgeous bowl. The pearl red is so delicious looking. Putting it with the apple pieces, then turning this. A dynamic duo. I never thought turning wood with cut off branches, that so many would use in smoking meat. I absolutely love, love this bowl. You walk us through everything. I learned to make stained glass years ago. That is cool. This is amazing. Thank you again for sharing this artistry.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks for watching, I really appreciate it!

[@MileyO]

Harvester operators are a good source for the most interesting pieces of wood.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

I can see that. Thanks for watching

[@carmenschulz1016]

This is going to be one of my retirement hobbies. If I'm good at it a part time business. Thank you for the educational and inspiring videos.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Best of luck! Thanks for watching!

[@Dustin_the_wind]

Love the flare, grain, epoxy and spacing of this piece. Yet another gem. Thanks for the lesson Jim

[@SpragueWoodturning]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching

[@howardnd9043]

I have two apple trees that have been in my yard since my parents planted them in the 60's. They are in bad shape and I will be taking them down to make something for my kids who grew up eating the apples off these trees. This post was an inspiration, as have a few others as to what I'll do with the trees, especially the smaller limbs.. I've also got a few neat cracks that I think will be awesome filled with gold inside dark blue hypershift epoxy. Thanks, Jim.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

My pleasure, thanks for watching!

[@howardnd9043]

@@SpragueWoodturning I'll send you pics of my "journey". I can see light through a knot in the trunk of one of the trees, and that was what caught my eye with this turn. I'm trying to find ways to use less epoxy by using "fillers". Maybe even PVC pipe and fittings.

[@leisongivangomo4478]

BEAUTIFUL! The red really highlights the grain in the wood!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 😊

[@lokibottleoff9550]

Charlie would be a great name for the rock! Absolutely fantastic piece

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks!

[@kaitvox]

Ohh, that pearl red with the apple is just stunning! Really love the patterns both from the pour and the woodgrain, and the shapes they make together. Another gorgeous project, Jim! Love your content.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks for watching!

[@BonitaHughlett]

This bowl is another beautiful example of your fine work! When lit from within, it looks like red candles with tips of yellow flames. Congratulations on a job well done!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@TheParkAttendant]

The names I came up with are guardian, heavy boy, tough, caveman, foot crusher , toe bender, and rock'n roll. I hope you saved the pieces for a future project. It turned out fantastic! Beautiful bowl, it will grace which ever table or shelf it sits on.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

I did save the pieces and thanks for the suggestion!

[@markg3025]

You captured the WOW factor in this piece.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks for watching

[@leslieelford9533]

You are taking it to another level. Beautiful work

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@dalebrittenham1823]

One of my favorites..... Love the colors and wood choice.... Dudley Do'Rock.... LOL

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Lol, thanks

[@nancyorourke8044]

You make my Friday’s special with your entertaining and beautiful videos. Who knew sticks could be turned into such an amazing bowl. This is definitely one of your best.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 😊

[@chaerosarts]

A very nice apple, that color and that wood were born for each other dude!!!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks!

[@lesleythompson810]

Absolutely beautiful piece, would look amazing in apple green too. Love from the UK 🇬🇧

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks

[@judithfairchild8620]

Cool idea

[@larrygiven6429]

Fun to watch. It's like watching a TV weekly.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks!

[@celiacomeau1]

absolutely stunning... I love the contrast of the red against the apple branches...

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks for watching!

[@amayakawaii]

It's like looking at a fire - like the holiday fireplace channel xD

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Lol, thanks for watching

[@lisabrown3852]

Another beautiful bowl. Love the shape 😊

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 😊

[@selmaengelbrecht2235]

Every time I see a video I think it's the coolest. Very beautiful piece.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 😊

[@paulinebradford4823]

This piece is just stunningly beautiful!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks for watching

[@trevorbowler318]

Never have i seen projects so stunning wish i could purchase one

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much

[@andreakernohan5299]

I love how this bowl looks like a candy apple from the pearl red 💖 if you haven't done anything with the off-cuts that might be a neat project with the tumbler Ben sent

[@SpragueWoodturning]

I used them in the 70K bowl. Thanks for watching!

[@SugarplumFairy01]

Haha I said it looks like a candy apple too!

[@tammymhookinonehandrodinth9768]

I love when use red. The wood just pops. Have a good day.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 😊

[@AmbrosiaR]

I know this bowl didn't go as planned, but this was a definitely a success. And that red color is just incredible!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks for watching

[@spirit3798]

From the side, it looks like it is all liquid. When lit, it like on fire! Fantastic work!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks for watching!

[@davidshoemaker7526]

Wow beautiful piece. Brought me back to my youth, my grandfather had an orchard so I started turning apple. I used a treatment for green wood that worked great and have since forgotten the name any help out there would be appreciated. Thanks again Jim.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

I would like to know it too, apple can be very hard to work with. Thanks

[@davidshoemaker7526]

@@SpragueWoodturning hey Jim, I was searching my shop and found the name of that green wood treatment, it's called Pentacryl. It worked great for me, either treating before or after turning

[@anthonybarron3157]

Jim that was a very pretty bowl well no it a beautiful bowl any one would love having setting in their house as a decorative show piece

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks!

[@danawrigleywalkingstickand5677]

Amazing piece, Jim. Kind of makes me think of wandering through a cave filled with stalactites and stalagmites and an eerie red glow in the background which you're hoping is just a mad scientist and not a huge pool of lava ready to explode.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Love your imagination, lol. Thanks for watching!

[@janfrey7424]

Awesome bowel Jim !!! That gives you a lot of different ways to go in the future. Just Beautiful !!!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks for watching

[@ARescueToaster]

Name recommendation for the rock: Dwayne

[@SpragueWoodturning]

That’s the one! Thanks for watching

[@robbiekenan8591]

That is probably my favorite bowl that you've done.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks for watching

[@ElfDef13]

It should be named Lobster....it isn't a rock its a rock lobster. :)

[@SpragueWoodturning]

A B52’s fan I see, lol. That makes the list too, thanks

[@bigboy9706]

Awesome piece. The red pearl is awesome. Stinks you couldn't save the middle of it like you were trying. When it broke I was like darn it. Have a wonderful weekend

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks for watching

[@angelabray6681]

Surely the rock needs to be called Dwayne 😄love your beautiful creations

[@SpragueWoodturning]

That’s what I went with. Thanks

[@kirkshar]

Oh please! I left all my wood turning equipment in Cleveland, Oh. when I moved to Florida in 2001. You are making me really regret that! I loved doing tiny things...the size of your baby finger. Little chairs, etc. Now, watching your beautiful bowls and vases, I'm chomping at the bit to get back to it! Gorgeous work! Bravo!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Craigs list is your friend, lol. Start buying, lol. Thanks

[@morgancalvi6675]

Thank you Ben Noble...these apple branches went into a gorgeous bowl!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Glad you like them! Thanks

[@alocin110]

That is a beautiful rock; looks like a Tiger's head in texture and pattern. Wow. I like this beautiful piece of art you made. Thank you for sharing. I liked your video.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks for watching!

[@182kina]

I always look forward to your videos a true Artisan.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@jdtrussell1]

Awesome bowl!! We have 300 apple trees so this is definitely a project we will be doing.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

I guess so, lol. Thanks for watching

[@paulad.4578]

Beautiful work. Can't imagine cleaning up afterwards. But the product is well worth it. 😍 🥰 😍

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks!

[@nooks5]

Another beautidul piece. I also enjoy your commentary on different subjects. Thank you!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Great! Thanks for watching!

[@Hortonscakes]

Such a beautiful piece! Thanks Jim! Have a good weekend! 💯💯💯

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks for watching

[@IchigoCh]

Wow! Kinda looks like a flame crown of sorts. Love it!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks for watching

[@vickiestevens1699]

Lots of teaching moments in this video. Loved the end result. 🥰

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks for watching

[@diedredunham7383]

It almost looks like it's on fire. This is my favorite time date!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@angrybear1838]

Another great bowl, the red surprised me when it was finished I thought it might too dark . great work Jim.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks for watching

[@marynull4831]

It looks like it's on fire. Stunning.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@MichaelHerrick-qn6ld]

This is an awesome piece as most that I have seen.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks so much!

[@adomix]

Wow! From all of your creations (i watched every single video) this is the one i like the most. Greetings from Switzerland

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks for watching

[@hughj776]

Love the bowl. Thumb down! You must be kidding. I can't imagine anyone doing that. It is interesting to see way the resin spools off for you at first and then after you give it another day to harden. Great fun watching this come together.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much

[@tracysandborg7840]

I love how your big rock looks like a glazed spiral cut ham! 😆😆

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Yummmm, lol. Thanks

[@glennprovenzano1837]

that pearl red with the apple is just stunning

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks!

[@suelynpeters9661]

I’ve spent several hours going through your videos and I am fascinated.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@davehanson6915]

Looks like my burn pile is getting smaller and smaller, all those little tree branches have been trimmed and burned are gonna have to be saved because you have gave me a new idea. Thanks again for your wonderful work

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Your welcome, haha. Thanks for watching

[@a.kenneth3521]

I’d call your rock “the turtle.” Lovely piece 💖

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks

[@Izzy.d3ad]

Last week or the week before I mentioned wanting to see more reds, and more red I got! Love to see it, this is absolutely beautiful.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

It was all about you this week, lol. Thanks for watching

[@ellenaloney881]

Ooh so wonderful.The piece of wood that's different looks like pure gold from the video.Super!!!!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 😊

[@shelly-7938]

You have a great eye. That red goes really well with the apple wood. It's quite lovely.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

How did you manage to view this video, it’s not posed yet?? Thanks

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Interesting 🤨

[@shelly-7938]

I went to your KZbin site, chose "Playlists", then "Resin work". I saw that there was 61 videos listed, when previously there had been only 60, so I checked and found the Apple Branch Bowl, and watched it.

[@terrymartinez833]

Love the size and the shapes of the beautiful red. Really beautiful

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks for watching

[@edwardsimmons3721]

Always love hearing different options to get these woods you work with. In Tennessee it’s hard to get nice woods for free.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Really? Isn’t there lots of walnut and cherry there? Thanks for watching

[@matthewwarner2091]

That is breathtakingly beautiful!!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@rhysbailey2070]

Got to say it again Jim … what a beauty!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks!

[@funo6581]

Beautiful bowl! When I type in (beautiful) my IPad automatically brings up (bowl) as the next possible word choice.😂 I’m pretty sure.. that’s entirely because of your channel! I’m going to have to start commenting.. ‘Gorgeous round hollow object’ just so I’m not sooo predictable!😆 Great job Jim!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Lol, thanks!

[@amarylisesquilin1433]

LOVE, LOVE this piece, it's beautiful! Of course they are 2 of my favorite colors.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Mine too! Thanks

[@pambozkurt5277]

Really enjoyed this one. You hit that one out of the park...or rink!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Lol, thanks for watching!

[@stephaniekeeley824]

Absolutely beautiful! The end of the branch inside that’s spalted looks like gold leafing in direct lighting! Nice piece!🥰💖

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 😊

[@maddycatgamer83]

Log and bush collection goes into a city chipper, the mulch is free but no logs.

[@anml1969]

Honestly, at the end, the light shining through that made it flame!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks for watching

[@ginacardarelli4877]

Wow that a beautiful bowl love to see one in walnut branches. Love the dark colors you pick.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Don’t have any and I’m not sure if you know it or not, but the branches from the walnut tree that’s the same as the ones I used are in fact whiteish in color with just a tiny black center. Thanks for watching

[@ginacardarelli4877]

@@SpragueWoodturning never new that good to know

[@paulsherrerd8085]

Beautiful piece Jim. Enjoy your instruction and commentary.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks for watching

[@brenturquhart7090]

Once again, as always great bowl. I love how you change it up every so often. Haven’t seen you use this shape before.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

It’s mainly because of the branches. It’s a good fitting form for them. Thanks

[@brenturquhart7090]

@@SpragueWoodturning have you ever thought about expanding foam as a filler for some of your larger pieces? Use that instead of rice in a bag. Not sure if it would work, it might melt while curing, have you ever tried it?

[@karenkendrick1637]

Very, very cool. A beautiful piece again.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 😊

[@blademon6]

A very beautiful bowl and a good way to use branches.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks!

[@laurazakrzewski]

Very cool. For some reason reminds me of a camp fire. Good name for your rock....Sylvester the Stone.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Yup, lol. Thanks

[@bigjgordon]

Bob. Bob Rock. 😜 Great piece! I did something similar with birch branches. Turned out very cool and I will definitely do it again! Thanks Jim!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Great! Thanks for watching. Bobs on the list too.

[@aliceklundt]

Apple wood and red are a perfect combination. That bowl just glows!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks for watching

[@tearemsturnings8750]

Wow,that's just awesome Jim, love turning apple

[@SpragueWoodturning]

It can be difficult to work with but I really like it too. Thanks for watching

[@susanburrows5288]

I like this piece a lot more than I expected to from the thumbnail. In the main video the piece looks more rounded than the thumbnail which I like, and the red pearl I think is lovely.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@sounds.like.onomatopoeia]

OMG! I love everything about this weeks project.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks for watching

[@gregboutelle3902]

Might just be one of my favorites. Nice job Jim!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Awesome! Thanks for watching

[@thomasburget6696]

Absolutely gorgeous every one of your videos I learn something new

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks for watching

[@LoisHubbard]

I saw the thumbnail to this ages ago and thought it was so pleasing to look at that I would "save it" as a treat to myself. It seriously did not disappoint - such a beautiful piece. Incredible colour choice for those apple branches and almost a fairytale like feel with the shape you've worked it into. Just beautiful. I will definitely be giving this one another watch or two just to experience it

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Wow! Thanks so much!

[@dorothyhazard560]

You could name your rock Harry! Beautiful project!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 😊

[@donkizlyk2117]

beautiful, I have been enjoying your skillful and creative works for some time now. It makes me cringe to see all the century old trees go to waste with destruction of yardsites due to agriculture expansion here in the prairies. I am looking forwardto your next project.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks for watching!

[@jozenirperes7891]

I'm watching it from Brazil and I loved.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@dearestvirginia6786]

Absolutely stunningly GORGEOUS!!!!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much

[@brantleenoland6044]

So pretty with the light shining through

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks for watching!