Woodturning - The Banksia Pod Vase

[@maureeningleston1501]

I think if I owned that piece I could spend hours and hours just looking at it, and admiring it.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks so much!

[@martygerlach5799]

@Sprague Wood turning, l liked the Banksia Pod Vase video and I tried Pinecones as a vase & I'm very happy how it came out & gave it to my wife so she could give it to her grandma as a birthday present! Her grandma had a beautiful vase and someone broke into her home & stole everything and even the vase her late husband gave her & found old photo scrap book pictures and saw the same vase that was taken from her! And I spent many nights planning on how to recreate the same vase and that was a lot of work & my wife wasn't even upset or mad that I spended more time in my workshop and to make it short!!...the vase came out beautiful and it's sitting in the dining room in our home! Her grandma is now living with us and she can't continue being by herself and I suggested that she lives with us and my wife thought that was a great idea and loves spending time with her & going shopping and going to the hair salon and what ever makes her happy & it's totally fine with me!!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Great! Glad it worked for you. Thanks

[@beccagee5905]

What a great husband you are.

[@user-ul8sk1ss9d]

Какое счастье создавать такие шедевры! Смотрю вместо художественных фильмов. И вместе с вами учавствую в этом творчестве❤. В следующей жизни буду мужчиной😂, и у меня будет вот такая мастерская! А в голове уже есть очень интересные проекты !😂😂😂❤

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@betsyleiss8938]

At one point during this video you mentioned the possibility of using this piece as a pencil holder. You are a very modest man, which is so sweet. But although your creations could be utilitarian, they are foremost works of art. They can stand alone and be admired for their aesthetic. A pencil holder! Good lord, no! ☺

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Lol ✏️✏️✏️ Thanks!

[@garyreid9842]

Hi Jim. Banksia is pronounced as BANK C AH. .. You have done a beautiful job of one of our national botanical treasures. Banksia plants were named after Sir Joseph Banks , botanist on HMS Endeavour captained by James Cook in 1770.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks!

[@MrBillchair]

And the Banksia flower is magnificent! Latin name: "Banksia Serrata". Serrata for the serated teeth on the leaves. G'day, from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺 🦘

[@MrBillchair]

BTW, by the time that the damaged Endeavour limped into what is now known as Botany Bay, the crew were on "hard tack" rations, having run out of fresh & preserved meat and vegetables. At that time "Botany Bay " was very different Sir Joseph Banks, the official Botanist was ashore collecting plant specimens, Captain Cook had the task of feeding his men as quickly as possible. He saw thousands of Stingrays in the shallows, easy targets for boat-hooks and had not yet named it Botany Bay. In his original journal, you can see where "Stingray Bay" was replaced with "Botany Bay", due to the "other world" Flora & Fauna being found! Interesting!

[@Redwarfa]

Vase is pronounced varse

[@kevinkerns-qq9cr]

Sir, My wife and I were fortunate enough to come across one of your videos. We are amazed at the beauty you create. I believe we are on hour 6 at the moment.You mentioned talking about what you are working on during your projects.We hope you continue as it is a great way to learn about your craft for us novices. You have 2 new fans. Thank you for sharing your art. K Kerns

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Welcome aboard! The voiceovers are here to stay, thanks for watching!

[@ceofoxtrot]

OMG! Another favorite piece. The colors, depth and dimensions on this piece compliment each other so well that it’s hard to describe how beautiful it came out. It looks like a bunch of small creatures captured in a time. Again, the incredible colors, depth and dimensions on this piece are perfect. Love these videos! 😁👍🏼🤍

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you so much!

[@eileenjackson7909]

Jim, this piece is absolutely beautiful. I love seeing the entire process from start to finish. The little imperfections make the piece even more beautiful, because they prove that this was entirely handmade, not something from an assembly line. Keep up the good work.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 😊

[@victoriaruth821]

That is absolutely Gorgeous!!! And its Christmas colors too. I love it!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@My_Op]

What made me subscribe to your channel is this video: Originality, Honesty, Trial & Error, Perfectionism 🙂

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you 🙏

[@lieventhiel7597]

You are a real artist, doing a better job than many doctors, journalists and politicians this days. You are building up. They are destroying, killing and stealing. Please continue and perfect your awesome skills.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@Bk99JzM]

Witam i pozdrawiam.Przepiekne cudo,super wygląda ,a żywica z kołem dodaje kolorowego blasku, majstersztyk,tak trzymać,prima.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks again!

[@jethrojackson2524]

Sir, I do believe you are an artist.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you!

[@nomad_turist]

Шедевр! Из простых материалов при наличии прямых рук и творческой фантазии появляется шедевр.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@apearson79]

The way the two resin colors marbled together is really gorgeous! Would love to see some pearl black and pearl silver together in this way.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

That would look pretty cool too, thanks!

[@loribrock1074]

Silver and blue... Let me know!

[@dennishayes9570]

Great Job!!!! That would look great on any table. One day it will sit in a museum as an example of 21st century Art. Again Great Job.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@montanahoneybee8511]

For me the key to resin/wood turning is the amount of resin vs. wood. Usually with banksia pods there is more resin than pods, because they use whole pods. By cutting them into chunks the relationship and the look is entirely different. Great choice on your part. Thanks again for a great video.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Great point! Thanks

[@bigshowdownunder8969]

I grow them in Australia.. they are called banksia cones ,and there is hundreds of varieties...world's best flowers...not pods

[@blacksorrento4719]

Lovely piece, just shows what can be done without a limit on one’s imagination. Good to see the dried out banksia pods being used for something other than fire starters. Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks!

[@MeadowDay]

I have coasters made of Banksia, really fascinating wood.

[@blacksorrento4719]

@@MeadowDay There used to be 3 trees on a walk I used to do with the dog, the woody remains of the flower cone used to end up being littered on the ground, we do have some fabulous native trees and flora. Sadly those trees succumbed to flooding, got waterlogged and died. I did polish up the woody seed cones/pods to add to native display, yes I agree they are very unusual wood.

[@margaretstevenson8057]

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[@nickydenning6988]

'Bank - see -a' pods. Absolutely STUNNING piece, you aren't a woodturner, you're an Artist!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks!

[@nadiyapluzhnikova1869]

Только смотреть на процесс приносит огромное удовольствие. Спасибо Вам за Ваше искусство и труд!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

You’re very welcome. Thanks

[@kimr5841]

I like the fact that you use carbide tools and do such a beautiful job. It seems so many turners look down their noses at carbide tools, but you show it's not the tool but the artist that makes a project. What a beautiful project it is too.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

You are 100% correct, carbide is an aid, it’s up to the turner to make it happen. I am a firm believer that if your going to be a turner you need to master the gouge but when it comes to resin, carbide is where it at! Thanks!

[@daveprofetta5936]

Really great job on the narrating, camera work, and editing, super educational and enjoyable to watch. Spectacular vase too.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks!

[@annalisastrickland8044]

Stunning "fall on fire" colors. Great job!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you so much!

[@susanowens4528]

WOW THIS IS AMAZZING --SOME THING YOU CAN DREAM OF OWNING FOR SURE--YOU REALLY DO A WONDERFULL JOB 🥰🥰🥰

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks so much!

[@meens93]

Well if this isn’t just the best random KZbin recommendation, love your work. I’m from Sydney, Australia and these are pronounced bank-see-ya, these are the flowers/seed pods of a really robust native bush species which is famous for needing fire (bush fires) to germinate the seeds.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much, my miss pronouncing has been pointed out many times, lol.

[@tomkitchen2764]

In Melbourne it's 'bank- see- ah',

[@janelletasic4616]

It’s also from Australia not Austria…

[@bakojay8002]

It was nice to watch this again… This I believe was the episode I became a fan and haven’t missed anything you’ve put out since.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Great! Thanks for watching!

[@l.n.6386]

This piece makes me think of what Earth must have been going through when the "Big Bang" was on the cooling side of creation. Still remnants of lava-like heat ready to get upset if it wasn't able to be left alone to just chill, and cool down in it's own way, in it's own time. As if there was life still perculating ...much like a fine cup of coffee in old fashioned coffee pot, on a campfire. Just let it finish "brewing", and Viola!! This is what you'd see. Creation on the chilling side of what just happened. LoL grin 😊. Yer making me think and see so many different things in your artwork, it's great to imagine such things. Thanks again for sharing Cap'n!! Full steam ahead, engage!! lol.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Lol, thanks for watching! 👽👽

[@dianamulroney1532]

You are a true artist. I love your work. I could watch you working all day. ❤

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Wow, thank you!

[@MonicaKehlet]

This turned into a beautiful vase. Nice work

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you so much 😊

[@nikiv5096]

👍Респект!👍 Невероятно красиво и стилно! Браво, браво, браво! Имам уникално уважение към творческите хора!👏👏👏

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@aia1229]

Wow!! I could stare into that all day. Just gorgeous.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 😊

[@scottallen2804]

It's beautiful. You will nitpick, that is your curse as an artist, but it is beautiful, and I would be proud to put this in my home. Thanks for sharing.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

I’m at times my worse critic, lol. Thanks

[@gaylesmith5983]

Hi I'm an Aussie and you can get larger pods from older bushes. I have turned them and they look great with the pod holes showing through. Small vases or ornamental balls, eggs etc look really cool. Thank you again for sharing. Btw love your vase and having the little pockets I'd be happy with giving it a different texture. 👍

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@HARRIETTWWILLIAMS]

That piece is stunning! Your choice of colors was spot on! I really enjoyed seeing the process. So much attention to detail. Thank you for sharing with us!!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you so much!

[@crimsonminerva]

Of the pieces you've done, I believe this to be my favorite so far. Your creativity and expertise are wonderful. I hope to have one of your works of art for my own. ❤

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you so much!

[@carriemyre5809]

Absolutely stunning. I love Banksia Pods and anything with pine cones!!! Awesome piece Jim, great work as always!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@bermudashortz3965]

I could see this in a museum. It is deep and rich and the palette is truly gorgeous and harmonious. I wonder what it would look like if lit from within? It's just beautiful!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks!

[@fuckhu4066]

That’s what I was thinking. Maybe the 3 color led on a slow color rotation

[@carttart]

Try à watèr-proof floating light disc. I use one in my tall candle centerpiece.

[@valeriefuqua4641]

I agree. The iridescent sheen created by the pearl colors is fantastic and makes everything you create look even more amazing with a little touch of magical. I like how the resin settled and made the green float all through the red and just create a really organic transition between the two colors. Btw, the voids were not caused by the seeds not being there, they were caused by material obstruction in the pods. Basically, the pods had holes surrounded by pod. You'll find that a lot with parts of the plants that aren't weight-bearing like stems, trunks and branches. Chances are, those voids were much more wet than other parts of the pod, so the drying process shrunk the material down so much that a noticeable void was created. Btw, trimming a foam piece can cause it to leave pieces behind. There is a much rarer risk of factory-fresh foam pieces doing this, but a home trim will increase that risk by a LOT. I think part of the problem is that the exterior of a foam piece always looks different from the interior, and exposing that interior exposes a weaker, more void-filled part of the foam and causes it to fail more.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much

[@Deny534]

Очень красивая ваза 🏺 вышла из под рук мастера. Шишки + дерево 🌲+ эпоксидная смола = красивая, роскошная ваза 🏺. Спасибо 🙏 вам огромное за такую красоту и ваши золотые руки. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@rockvillemike6062]

As a woodturner myself, (mostly furniture repair), I have to say I'm impressed. Good Job.........................Mike

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks, I really appreciate it!

[@toni4729]

You're going to inspire a lot of young people to become artists. That is fantastic.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

That’s the idea, thanks!

[@SilentSam69]

Absolutely Stunning vase! Bravo! I find your videos not only fascinating but oddly satisfying. It's almost hypnotic watching you create, and seeing the results as you work instantly.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@JamesDavidson-fv6zh]

I watch all programs on KZbin. Brilliant The Vase you made well done Superb Show. Ÿou get 5 Stars. 😁

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Wow, thank you!

[@karennyulassy4206]

I love this vase! The colors are phenomenal!❤

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you! 😊

[@user-mt1dg8ns7w]

One of the most beautiful vase's i ever seen. Wish you all the best with your a maizing projects.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@FT4Freedom]

This is one of the top pieces I have seen on YT.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Wow, thanks!

[@seed_of_the_woman]

i love this piece! the biomorphic explosions and are fascinating, and the colors are fantastic. the shape lacks a little grace, but that’s not critical, just not a masterpiece. thanks for all your careful attention and patience. love, david

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks for watching!

[@angiemedley3502]

Love this vase! I started watching your channel not only because of the beautiful work, but also your last name. My grandmother's aunt married a Sprague from Ontario. "Charles Sprague ".

[@SpragueWoodturning]

My family is from Nova Scotia. There’s a Sprague Ontario and I wonder if that’s were she cam from? Thanks

[@danielcote4405]

I love this bowl. The colors, the contrast, everything.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Great, thanks 🙏🏻

[@josephinepalfreyman6665]

Great to see such skill. There is nothing better than seeing someone who knows what they are doing using their talent. Really enjoyed this. Hope your business goes from strength to strength.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 😊

[@rebeccamayers2056]

Leave the ridges adds character. Vase is pretty as it is..... great choice on color accents the gold tone of the pod seeds. 👍👍

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks for watching

[@rangolizard2006]

I know this is ontop of my other comment, but this is sooo beautiful and unique ,I've had to watch it several times

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Awesome, thanks!

[@metfrk81]

Spectacular. Love that high gloss finish.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Me too. Thanks

[@thereallyrealchristina]

I'm totally diggin' the way the resin colors are playing off of each other. The red takes on an orange color in some areas. This is the coolest thing I've seen you do so far.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 😊

[@al-tamura3010]

Изумительно красивая ваза! Ваши видео успокаивают и дарят наслаждение взгляду. Спасибо вам, Маэстро 😊

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much

[@footoomsh2]

wow! in a way you have achieved a king of irridescence in the colours and wonderful patternation. it's kind of funny when you say " mmm i'm not really happy about this" hahahahaha

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Im my worst critic, lol. Thank you very much!

[@janenewoodard9876]

This was truly interesting to watch to the end and the finished vase was beautiful!!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 😊

[@sandraanderson217]

Love the shape of this one… nice and simple. The colours are stunning! Really love the finished piece. Stay safe

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 😊

[@babsphillips8583]

This is mesmerizing!!! Can't stop watching!! Absolutely GORGEOUS!!! You're so creative and artistic!!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you so much!

[@melloncoliee]

May Gibbs would be impressed with the use of the bad banksia men in this vase! It's beautiful!!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks!

[@Hortonscakes]

I love how this came out! Amazing colors! Thanks Jim!💯💯💯

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 🙏

[@eiforget]

Beautiful! I would love to have something this gorgeous in my home.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 😊

[@cherylburkitt9722]

Absolutely beautiful job.. well done! Stunning vase. You did the Banksia cones justice and the colours are stunning.. watching from Australia 🦘🦘🦘

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you so much!

[@irinaplekhanowa2091]

Все так красиво, как в сказке! Какие вы молодцы!!! Просто волшебники! МОСКВА.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks for watching!

[@barryross6266]

love this vase-was not sure of colour, but with resin finish, it has become great. good project

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Glad you like it! Thanks

[@mikewallace8087]

In the 1960's age of people tuning out and looking in, the price you could set very high. Not that you can not get a handsome profit today. That is art , but you know artists starve . It is better to be a business person. Your creations are G.D. Top Tier .

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks Mike, I get what I need from my products to make me happy. Jim

[@cecilmckeithan5088]

Without Experimentation nothing is learned. Very fine vase.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Agreed! Thanks!

[@cecilmckeithan5088]

@@SpragueWoodturning after watching had to go pull out the old harbor fright lathe. She bucked and Torqued and managed to turn a short piece of oak. Between it and old rusty chisels I turn a little. Think it’s time to upgrade 😂

[@teresasliwinska6250]

Niebywałe co ci ludzie potrafią zrobić, tworzą poprostu cudenka .Gratuluję ❤

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@philipdeanavery2052]

Hi absolutely love the beautiful work that you do, turning what seems like pieces of nothing into works of art. I have seen wood turning before but this has taken it to a whole new level of interest and respect for those who have the skill to master this craft. I'm a fan

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Awesome! Welcome aboard!

[@patriciamay638]

My experience, from building a 23' wood and epoxy boat, is that foam and epoxy application don't mix. Microfiber applicator is required. Try applying with a chip brush and then smooth with microfiber cloth. I used a microfiber roller and then tipped smooth with a brush. Also, you might want to thin the top coat of epoxy as it self levels without bubbles a lot easier.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks for the advice, not sure what a chip brush is tho?

[@patriciamay638]

@@SpragueWoodturning disposable single use bristle. Available at lee valley and big box stores.

[@marashanteau8604]

It’s beautiful! I wish my husband would start turning again.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 😊

[@lissanne9769]

Absolutely gorgeous! This vase is one of the most fascinating turned epoxy designs ever. The colors and the elements inside, wow, I could spend hours just looking at all of the little details. Thank you for showing how you made this.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks for watching!

[@lissanne9769]

@@SpragueWoodturning You're welcome

[@rangolizard2006]

this is one of the most beautiful pieces I've ever seen

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@purplewombat1923]

Spectacular! I love the colours as they represent the red of some Banksia flowers and green of the foliage. Swapping out the red for an orangey-yellow if you ever do one of these again, would also look lovely :-)

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Totally, thanks!

[@nighttime9539]

Looks unrealistically beautiful

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks!

[@pamfurdo4173]

Just found this video. I am in love with that vase!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@janegalloway4677]

Beautifully done, i love the colours! Thats such a brilliant idea for Banksia (bank-see-a) tree pods.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 😊

[@johnolson8073]

Love how this vase looks! Beautiful colors & great design! I watch several similar channels & I appreciate the information, tips & advice you give viewers. Thank you!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks for watching!

[@misterx2985]

Супермастер! 👍 Я всё ждал , когда он раковины на стенках начнёт замазывать, каждую по отдельности эпоксидным клеем, но он решил вопрос по другому и довёл вазу до совершенства! Золотые руки, приятно смотреть на работу профессионала!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@johnmeszaros3827]

Thanks to the Australian gentleman for sending the Banksia seed pods as you can see the results speak for themselves !

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks so much!

[@johnmeszaros3827]

I’d love to have that vase ! It’s beautiful !

[@guardianangel1441]

Loved watching this vase being made. It is stunning.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks!

[@user-cm8hm2xw7o]

Вы делаете удивительные вазы,у Вас золотые руки!!!!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@carolbuchta5455]

Slices of those pods are glorious! Almost as beautiful as sliced through pine cones! Such exquisite patterns and textures!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much

[@vidaheironymusneeproctor8472]

Fantastic job, I would like to see gumnuts as well as the Banksia they are smaller and the gum leaves are long and tapered thin. So awesome. Love your work and I am a mere woman (76 years old).

[@SpragueWoodturning]

I will need to get some. Thanks

[@texanasimmons1761]

Its amazing looking! I love how the colors mix together. Thanks Jim

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks a bunch!

[@kittyiam2206]

I just absolutely love your vases!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@katjaamyx2922]

What an interesting and informative video! I've watched so many resin videos that are all silent and sped up. They're fun, but you only get the generality of what is happening. So interesting to learn more details about how the tools work and the kinds of challenges that come up. The vase turned out beautifully, from what's visible in the video. The shape is lovely, very classic look.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 😊

[@aleksandrnext3311]

Настоящий мужик, молодец! Привет из Беларуси.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks for watching!

[@ruthkaiser6168]

I love it. It's beautiful to me. First timer here. Just found your channel. I love the design and colors. Don't be so hard on yourself. It's good. 😊

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 😊 and welcome aboard!

[@terryfowler1495]

One of my favorite that I have seen you do. A truly beautiful piece.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks!

[@RavenMacy]

All the way from Austria 🤨🤣😂😅✌ , us Aussies can take it .🙂 and beautiful finished piece.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Your a tough lot, lol. Thanks

[@KenPWV]

Great idea and overall job. The lights really show the uneven finish job.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks for watching

[@lorriehancock]

I Love this one! The color combo is perfect, so much depth & texture to it, fun to watch! Thanx Dear :))

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks for watching!

[@DELFIN-u5y]

Результат грандиозный! Из ничего получилась прекрасная ваза, достойная выставки или музея. Поклон мастеру за красоту и привет из Санкт Петербурга!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@majk234]

What a super smart way to showcase those creepy alien-like pods. Brilliant and beautiful with just a hint of terrifying, now that’s how I like my art!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Lol! Thanks for watching

[@user-ib2dk1cf6m]

Beautiful and high-quality work, only the observer from the side can tell how much depth there is in a work, and you are the creative artist who definitely deserves words. Respect for the artist in you. I really liked the texture of the color.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you so much 😀

[@janicebroughton8192]

This is a beautiful vase, I love glass/wood, your work and ideas are brilliant x

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 😊

[@traveller9498]

I always wondered how people drew such beautiful drawings but today what I saw was totally out of my imagination!! Great work👏

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks!

[@jvmiller1995]

Seeing this finished it is gorgeous. You should consider doing something similar and make a lamp out or it. Like the base of a lamp and put a shade on it and everything like a table lamp. But put some lighting inside the base or vase of the lamp. With a non dense reins and not thick walls, then put some led lighting or the old flicker bulbs inside it. I am just seeing the resin illuminated as a night light on a bedroom night stand. I mean it is a stunning vase and you are very talented. I certainly do not mean to turn this one into a lamp but to make one along the lines. I think it would pop at night just as much as the day. I have made a few knives in the past and I have seen people make knife scales out of pine cones too using resin like this. I only have a very amuture Shopsmith lathe(don't laugh) but you are making me to want to get back into this hobby. Using resin your mind really is the only limit on what you could turn. I did come across a large old school pressure cooker at a thrift store a while back and I grabbed it thinking I might want to make a pressure or vacuum chamber to stabilize some spalted almost rotten wood for knife handles and turning. You can get some real pretty wood out of a old piece of firewood left laying on the ground. Really this came out amazing.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

I will cover lamps in the future. Thanks for watching