Woodturning | The Jade Brick Bowl

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After how much everyone enjoyed my first brick bowl, I just had to try another. This time, I set the bricks running around the circumference of the bowl by gluing them to a wooden core before pouring in the green epoxy resin. Had a bit of a nerve-wracking moment when I began mixing the resin, as you'll see in the video. Normally, you can expect your hardener to have a slight yellow tint to it as it ages, but this was REALLY yellow. I had not no idea whether it was going to cure or just ruin all the hard work I'd already put into making the blank. It all ended well, though! After turning it down, I finished the piece with Waterlox's original gloss. What do you think?
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Key equipment/products I used:
Rikon 70-220 VSR Midi Lathe: www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/...
Woodstock 1/2 inch bowl gouge: www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B005...
Hamlet 1/8 inch parting tool: www.elitetools.ca/en/product/...
Alumilite deep pour: www.alumilite.com/resins/amaz...
SquidPoxy mica pigments: squidpoxy.ca/products/mica-po...
CA Technologies Resin Casting Pressure Pot: www.finishsystems.com/product...
Yorkshire Grit: www.woodsleesummercraft.ca/pr...

[@gamrage]

This is honestly one of the coolest concepts for a bowl design that I've ever seen.

[@SteelyEyedH]

I was just about to say ^^ amazing

[@wetube6513]

Not good for soup.

[@anatoliy3323]

Me too.

[@julieg46]

Srsly, the thumbnail photo alone got me like 💥

[@owlbear793]

DITTO!!!

[@shoryuken9520]

The bowl is pure eye candy, as if the bricks floats by ancient magic. 10/10🤌

[@lilbullet158]

Send you back to the medieval days with your skills and those materials and you would be creating Entire Cathedrals. *Fantastic craftsmanship*

[@formanwoodworking]

Thank you so much!

[@lilbullet158]

@@formanwoodworking Many years ago my late father, god rest his soul, had a large plastering & floor laying company & I ended up serving a 5 year apprenticeship, the last two focusing more on advanced work such as creating Fibrous Ionic, Doric and Corinthian columns and cornice work, et cetera, working in conjunction with carpenters and I've seen many highly skilled tradesmen in my day. Sadly those days have long gone, though my ability to recognise Talent when I see it remains and you Sir surpass the level of a Tradesman you are a True 'Artist'. And an Exceptional one.

[@kimberlynalda]

Not only is the one of the most gorgeous bowls that I have ever seen, THANK YOU for not playing loud an annoying and distracting music while doing it. This is a work of art and the video well produced. Well done!

[@davidg5506]

I've been going down the woodturning rabbithole recently and this the best video production I've come across. The way you clearly present each step in the process and then move on really breaks up the monotony woodturning videos can suffer from. Thank you for sharing your work.

[@formanwoodworking]

Thank you, David, for the very nice comment!!

[@DarkD112]

Keep in mind, he's also skipping all the steps that would let you replicate this at home. There are little tricks that would keep bubbles from forming in that glue he's using. That's just what I can spot off the top of my head. It's far from an instructional video.

[@danielrivard9335]

love the 3D effect, beautiful result.

[@formanwoodworking]

Thank you, Daniel! I appreciate the kind words!

[@travisvarga1659]

That’s real 3d not an effect haha.

[@danielrivard9335]

@@travisvarga1659 You are right! I stand corrected ;-)

[@BeccaP007]

Appreciate all the different camera angles! Stuff like this helps me sleep, I mean this in the best way possible. We’ve heard of easy listening, I call this easy watching; no chatter, just wood working, epoxy pouring vibes. Love it.

[@formanwoodworking]

Thanks, Rebecca, glad you liked it! And I think I know exactly what you mean. I got into this precisely from watching turning videos late at night before bed. They help me sleep too!

[@deborahenderson1395]

It is hypnotic.

[@Katrina9T9T]

Me too!! I need videos like this to switch off before bed. And of course meant in the best way possible, these videos are so relaxing and calming it sends me off to sleep with ease Thank you for the serene content!

[@radamus210]

Man, I see a lot of turning stuff on YT, and beauty is all in the eye of the beholder, but once in a while one will stand out, and this one hits me that way. Nice.

[@formanwoodworking]

Thank you, Leonardo! I appreciate that!

[@radamus210]

@@formanwoodworking Well earned - So pressure pot, Alumalite? I have a degasser but haven't pulled the trigger on a pot yet.

[@ghiblinerd6196]

(Whispers) “its so pretty!”

[@user-fs7ez4yb8f]

It's

[@tbatt4364]

49 years old. Wish I'd learned this. I watch all kinds of woodturning and epoxy videos and am always AMAZED at how super talented everyone is. Once again I've come across beautiful work.

[@MEGAMIGA]

The 3D effect is stunning! Great work!

[@formanwoodworking]

Thank you so much!

[@jedaaa]

I've binged hundreds of wood/resin videos this year and I can confidently say this is one of my favourites! Simple and elegant. Lovely job mate.

[@formanwoodworking]

Thank you so much!

[@glorygloryholeallelujah]

I’m 100% jealous of the owner of this incredible bowl!!😱❤️😍

[@chillchinna4164]

The incredibowl.

[@stefano5080]

I'm jealous of the owner's skills

[@amandamcmurray7106]

I can’t tell you how much I love this, it’s absolutely beautiful. Wish it was available to purchase

[@eileenjackson7909]

Wow, what a beautiful bowl. I especially liked the way you assembled it. It was a pleasant surprise. Great work.

[@formanwoodworking]

Thank you so much, Eileen!

[@pbelle1971]

I have never seen a bowl done like this before. It looks absolutely amazing! Great design!

[@formanwoodworking]

Thank you, Paula!

[@udorechner6846]

Very beautiful bowl! The "floating" woodpieces looks awesome.

[@karlsangree4679]

I'm not normally a big fan of mixed media/segmented bowls but dude... that bowl is spectacular!

[@xxhellspawnedxx]

The exploded 3d look is quite unique and eyecatching! Kudos!

[@RachelLara]

I swear, I could watch you shave that bowl for hours. It’s hypnotic

[@icemanespoo2977]

That is one of the coolest woodwork projects I have ever seen. Love the floating element.

[@Slutuppnu]

A lot of YT woodturning videos are fun to watch because it's challenging to make, but you wouldn't buy the end result. This one is actually gorgeous. Something that M.C. Escher would find lovely.

[@BigLewie]

Of the thousands of wood turning and epoxy videos I’ve watched, this is the coolest yet!

[@formanwoodworking]

Thank you!

[@colejester161]

In my top 3 favorite wood turning videos/finished product.

[@rheverend]

Has to be one of my all-time favorite pieces on KZbin. I want one!

[@maris5951]

I've never seen anything like this and it is beyond beautiful. Excellent work and a great video. Subbed!!

[@formanwoodworking]

Thank you so much! And thanks for the channel support, I really appreciate it!

[@suzanneaufang4976]

I have seen more beautiful that DID NOT WASTE THIS MUCH WOOD!!!!!

[@maplejames6992]

Its almost spookiy seeing the blocks floating around the edge, so good :) Fist bumps from Canada

[@rudolfkrebs2311]

Das ist so dermaßen abgehoben, das übertrifft einen Flug in den Hyperraum! Was für eine tolle Idee! Aber erst die Umsetzung macht es dann noch viel interessanter! Ich kann mich gar nicht satt sehen! Absolute Spitze! Vielen Dank! 👍😎🇦🇹

[@Geordiecrafts]

Just found you on reddit, unbelievable work man! This is so gorgeous!!

[@formanwoodworking]

Thank you, Geordie! I'm glad you like it!

[@jacquipaper]

That is visually stunning. Technically jaw dropping. Faberge-esk. Respect.

[@battlebeastx]

This is the most beautiful bowl I've ever seen. I'd kill to have this!! if it was for sale, I'd buy it in a heartbeat!

[@RachelLara]

Also, legitimately the coolest bowl I have ever seen.

[@lassataest5604]

That is really one of the coolest bowls.

[@heru-deshet359]

Breath taking piece! An exquisite combination makes it look like it was blown out of glass.

[@formanwoodworking]

Thanks, I'm glad you like it!

[@RoughRaiders13]

I agree with most of the comments. This is one of the coolest concepts for a turned bowl I've ever seen. Masterfully executed as well. 👏

[@diegobkn23]

This is just so beautiful, how the wood blocks create this new shadow of green, amazing work.

[@formanwoodworking]

Thank you so much!

[@C1schecter101]

Dam that looks like so much work just for 1 bowl fuck

[@anjelzjelly129]

And by the way, This was an awesome video, to whomever made the awesome bowl art, and did the editing in this vid. Stay blessed and talented, dear(s)!

[@Neuralatrophy]

Turning resin is always hilarious with the strings that fly !

[@NelsonClick]

Jeez! That's beautiful. Interesting for the eye to gaze. I'd love lamp shades just like that. The floating blocks tickles the mind. LOL.

[@user-kh6mk4gg8y]

A beautifull piece of careful work...the colour is perfect...and no vocal override makes ALL the difference...thank you...dgp/uk

[@emmath5226]

that last product works like magic to me, I'm amazed

[@formanwoodworking]

It amazes me too, Emma! Definitely a big fan of this finish

[@TurningStarkers]

What an awesome project with a fantastic result, the colour of the epoxy is is perfect for this piece.

[@SuperSuperdude88]

this is incredible. the spacing of the blocks however is perfect

[@brendarolph-teisan4085]

Incredibly BEAUTIFUL. YOU are gifted. Thank you for sharing this. Much respect for your work.

[@davewilkes6000]

Amazing can't wait to start turning...

[@richard1313]

I watch a lot of these wood turning videos and this has to be one of the best results I've seen yet!

[@formanwoodworking]

Thank you so much, Richard, that's very kind of you!

[@pedzsan]

I had not seen the first brick bowl so I went and found it. I like this one better but both are really pretty and stunning. With this one, the wood appears to float magically. Really cool. Really nice work and very imaginative.

[@formanwoodworking]

Thank you!

[@am_I_or_am_I_not]

Helps me relax 🧘 very nice work 👍🏻

[@ericsalles1424]

I am at a loss for words.....absolutely amazingly beautiful.

[@formanwoodworking]

Thank you, Eric!

[@edcarpenter5986]

Fantastic concept!!!

[@missylou725]

This is neat. I think it would be great to have a whole dining set made like this...couple more bowls, some plates, a pitcher...

[@RICARDORAMOS50]

Nice job, my friend!! Congratulations\!!!!

[@The..Butterfly..Effect]

It just turned out amazing 😯

[@chuckgraf8141]

Stunning! Wow!

[@celt1954]

That is so beautiful; it's breath-taking.......thank you

[@pmevanosky]

You do gorgeous work. Thank you for sharing.☺

[@JenniNJeff]

Wow! This is incredible!

[@dave_ecclectic]

An excellent illusion and well executed.

[@rona8663]

Absolutely stunning. The combination of the oak and emerald color is truly beautiful and a work of art. Good Show!!!

[@Road_Rash]

I love the look of this... can't wait til I can get a wood lathe so I can make things like this...

[@benirpierre2671]

Wow, I thought the cinnamon was my fave bit this is breathtaking!!!

[@aldademoura7738]

Stunning 😊

[@privateprivate7856]

Oh my, your creativity is astonishing 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@formanwoodworking]

Thank you so much!

[@Colorcrayons]

The finished bowl is obviously very good. The novel concept used here has been lauded already, and I agree with all accolades that can be bestowed upon this project. I want to target the acrylic in my compliment: Specifically, how the color of the acrylic mimics a very specific type of glass. This bowl is much more than just a great concept made manifest. It looks like two different types of building material, made out of two entirely separate other building materials. And to me, this is the real brilliance of this piece and makes it more art than novelty. Great video. Thanks for sharing this with us all. Subscribed.

[@formanwoodworking]

Wow, thank you for this comment! Made my day! :)

[@j.b.p.plaategm7639]

What an exquisit design! I find the way the light shines through the epoxy mesmerizing.

[@dottiemathews6853]

ABSOULTEY STUNNA!!!!!!🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@BigBear21740]

I've watched plenty of wood turning projects. This is simply masterful. Beautiful. Nicely done.

[@SirFency]

Extremely inspiring. You have given me a whole new set of ideas. This is fantastic!

[@formanwoodworking]

Thank you so much, Erick!

[@holdemNE1]

Bravo! Enjoyable video. Thanks for posting.

[@Speeddemon3]

That is simply stunning! This channel just popped up in my rec's. Wow, I'm going to be binge watching this weekend!! Top notch craftsmanship!

[@formanwoodworking]

Thanks for the support! I really appreciate it!

[@InnerEyeVisionPhotography]

Beautiful Work!!! ❤💛💚

[@FaceFabLLC]

Even better watching the process than seeing the photo on Reddit! Still an AWESOME bowl formation! :D

[@formanwoodworking]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate the support!

[@FaceFabLLC]

@@formanwoodworking Absolutely! I hope your channel prospers, you've got a great format!

[@helenamirian908]

This is a thing of beauty. Genius.

[@Azelethros_OG]

That is such an amazing bowl! beautifully crafted! Great work!

[@doltonmurray1625]

I too have been binge watching wood turning resin videos. Some are entertaining, most are interesting but yours is outstanding!

[@formanwoodworking]

Thank you, Dolton!

[@gullykolo5830]

I've seen a couple of videos of bowl making... these vids of epoxy with multiple colors and several varieties of wood cured together prior to turning... I have to say this concept of yours had more class, craft and art to it then all the other videos I had watched of bowl turning...

[@formanwoodworking]

Thank you!

[@drekor72]

Just stunning! Awesome work, and thanks for taking the time to share your work with us. 🥃🥃

[@dixon_est]

That is fascinating. Something new.

[@1Kent]

That looks awesome, a step spiral would making me giddy!

[@pinecedar180]

ooo. Definitely very special. Great creativity. I feel there's potential for more. Maybe other objects suspended with wood around them

[@leannecanty8821]

That is stunning!

[@slime42069]

Beautiful work! Thanks for sharing!

[@morgancalvi6675]

Wow, glad this ended up in my KZbin newsfeed...it was a great video to watch.

[@formanwoodworking]

Thanks so much, Morgan! I appreciate that

[@morgancalvi6675]

@@formanwoodworking I forgot to subscribe...thanks for replying.

[@elderstep]

Final piece looks so incredible! Amazing work!

[@Awen_newA]

One of the prettiest wood works I've seen!

[@brokenbranchwoodshop1873]

Beautiful work

[@90210sky]

The most beautiful resin-wood project Ive ever seen

[@craigjohnson178]

That bowl is just GORGEOUS!! Truly a work of ART!! 👏😃👏

[@matthewmedina1802]

Man all your work is on point! I like how you show the carving in real time. Let’s you get a feel of what the pace should be. Awesome!!!!

[@formanwoodworking]

Thank you so much, Matthew!

[@EFCLARK]

I would eat EVERYTHING out of that bowl! Amazing!

[@kylesanders3502]

Possibly the best I’ve ever seen on KZbin. I love it. I want it! 😌😌😌😌

[@Cherb123456]

Wow! Absolutely fantastic work! Thank you!

[@KimP0612]

Gorgeous work 😍

[@BradM73]

Beautiful work!

[@deanlawson6880]

OMG this is the most stunning and awesome lathe turned piece I have ever seen! What an amazing design! It looks like a 3-D optical illusion looking into it. What a great job on this! Nicely Done!!

[@ashvw]

That is an absolutely beautiful piece! I really like the 3D effect of the trapezoidal blocks.

[@saraanderson7388]

It's crazy how the pattern looks a little imperfect but the bowl is a perfect shape so when it is spinning, it looks like it should be vibrating like crazy but it's not. Really cool project!

[@formanwoodworking]

Thank you, Sara! And that drove me nuts when I first noticed it, lol. I was so meticulous throughout this project, making sure everything lined up just so, but this bowl still somehow came out just slightly off centre. At least it's hard to tell if it isn't spinning!!

[@ericselstad8257]

Wow, that is beautiful!! Nice work!!

[@Jemawin]

I’m stunned! So beautiful!

[@garyrizza1462]

Beautiful work! Nicely done 😊