Woodturning - Twisted copper wire and soapstone inlay

Woodturning - In this video I will show you how I combine twisted copper wire and soapstone to make unique inlays. As always, please read and follow all safety instructions related to your equipment and always wear a face shield. Enjoy!
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[@JerrySmith-ih9rd]

I have been doing wire inlay for about a year now. It started out as an idea, and as I fumbled through, made mistakes, and finally got it to work…..I find this on KZbin. Your attention to detail and preventative measures taken has won me over. I’m happy with my journey in this. Thanks for your efforts.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

That is awesome! Thank you very much!

[@lewisdickens3293]

For masterpieces such as this, there should be a 'three thumbs up' icon.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

👍👍👍, thanks Lewis!

[@petermarsh4993]

Dear Sir, beautiful work. Love the format: Quietly spoken commentary, gently humming machinery and NO ANNOYING MUSIC! I can only aspire to be able to emulate your talent on the lathe, one day.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Lol, thanks Peter!

[@suesmith9202]

Woow, that's absolutely beautiful. I've learnt loads thank you

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@TammySmith300]

I love this bowl! Great job!!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you! 😊

[@joebainter]

Love the way the copper blended with the wood, another great bowl

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 🙏

[@christineosullivan3140]

I really like this piece I love the copper inlay

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 😊

[@user-te9eb3od1j]

Really great video! I know this just a small detail in the whole video but your method for stopping wire was superior to any other method I have tried. I’m so grateful for the this and all the time I’m saving getting that plastic coating off - Thank you so much!!!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Glad it helped! Thanks

[@dilboteabaggins]

You could silver solder the copper ends together and then sand it smooth for a nicer join

[@SpragueWoodturning]

But then you would have a silver spot and I don’t want that. Thanks

[@picksalot1]

One of the things I like best about Woodturning videos is the real time creative problem solving that is required. Thanks

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 🙏

[@melissataylor5977]

I love copper and this twisted wire copper bowl I have to admit is quite unusual and quite beautiful

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks again!

[@JTD19881369]

Lol I was so randomly happy when you trued up the rim of the bowl after seeing all the run out as it was spinning in the beginning. It was giving me a tick and then you fixed it 😂

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Lol. Thank you very much!

[@thereallyrealchristina]

I see this bowl reincarnated as a wedding bowl. Beautiful once again.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks for watching

[@medaily57]

That walnut is gorgeous and adding the copper inlay makes it even more so!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Walnut is King! Thanks

[@lindapepper1067]

Now this one is my favorite. The wood grain is mesmerizing. It looks like every shade of gold!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks again!

[@Dustin_the_wind]

What a neat idea, an awesome accent that blends into the natural beauty of the bowl. Thanks Jim

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Many thanks!

[@JohnColgan.]

Very effective pattern Inlay. I might incorporate some into my CNC work.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

That would be cool, thanks

[@margaretwilliams5281]

Love it. I am so happy watching these old videos. Seeing so much talent. Love that each piece is unique, that each little imperfection makes it a one of a kind. That is why I would rather have one of a kind then a mass produced.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you so much!

[@nanerf]

It's awesome how such a simple concept can be so versatile and unique. Very great job! It must be so therapeutic to spend time making something with your own hands; Especially when they turn out so wonderful.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

It really is! Thanks

[@jackhouck3057]

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[@janreynolds2476]

Absolutely gorgeous. I've watched a couple of other wood turners but I like the extra mile you go to seal your work and make it shiny. Always beautiful.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks again!

[@mariverhagen8082]

This is lovely. I'm watching your previous episodes from before I discovered your channel.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Great! Thanks!

[@gregwilsonnaturephotography]

I just found your channel and I am new to woodworking its been a 25 year lapse using my Dad's 1950's shopsmith and using it. Playing around with the lathe setup turning pens, very small birdhouses and bowls. You are inspiring me to try inlay. Hopefully I can get decent results. I subscribed and mashed the like button. Greg

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Welcome aboard! Thank you very much!

[@oldreprobate2748]

I thoroughly enjoy our videos, and the thoroughness is most educational, thank you from Kansas City, Missouri USA

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks Don.

[@stevemurphy2989]

Very cool using common copper wire to make such a difference in a bowl !!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks Steve!

[@755Media]

Very nice! That wood 🪵 is really pretty! Now I want a salad bowl! The extra craftsmanship with the soapstone and copper…AWESOME!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@Ackbarfangirl]

Holy crap ode to a Grecian salad bowl that is BEAUTIFUL!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 🙏

[@hughj776]

Another beautiful bowl. Your videos are addictive. It's like a netflix video binging ;). I can't stop! Cheers.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Lol, thanks. Wish I could get paid like Netflix! Haha.

[@wandapiedra8973]

You always have something new and creative to show. Stunning !👍❤️

[@SpragueWoodturning]

I’ve got a lot more coming up, lol.

[@kathymiller4358]

S.I.G.H. You do such beautiful work! Thank you for sharing your talents.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 😊

[@rbdunn]

Beautiful job. I love the twisted copper and soapstone inlay!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you 🙏

[@MrDilmaher]

Great to see a left hander turning in reverse or forward to us lefties nice job will try this myself

[@SpragueWoodturning]

There’s not enough of us in the world! Lol. Thanks

[@melindadonaldson8372]

Who gives this a thumbs down? Incredible video. Beautiful bowl.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Lots of thumbs downers out there 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️. Thanks 🙏

[@seeharvester]

Thumbs down are no longer allowed on the communist state youtube. Personally, I would give it a thumbs up, but I refuse to give youtube the tracking satisfaction. Also, be very careful what you say in the comment section, or they will censor you and shut down your account.

[@DanaOredson]

Beautiful piece! I love the simple copper twist.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks Dana!

[@kevingaughan3170]

Wow! Outstanding!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@wardausman2795]

Well, that was brilliant! A perfect finish without a single blemish. You’re amazing.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks Ward!

[@sashafortis]

@@SpragueWoodturning Ummm...I am new to wood turning, but have lots of experience with making jewellery and doing wire work inset and so forth...and as I was watching this I kept thinking "WHAT ARE YOU DOING????" So firstly, a bit of masking tape on the inside and the outside of the bowl rim gives you a dam that will hold the glue and also allow some of the powder to sit proud.... which you want, as it will shrink when drying. The depth of your groove should always be a response to the twisted wire thickness, and preferably cut in two passes with a slight undercut, like this /_\ . then put some of your stone powder into the groove FIRST, then force the wire in. Now the stone will fill all the cavities in the twisted wire, and when you CA glue it, that will lock it into the shape of the groove.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

sashafortis There’s is always more than one way to skin a cat as they say, thanks for your advice, Jim.

[@davidwoolsey2300]

@@sashafortis I enjoy reading the comments-yours is a good one!

[@cpearson7372]

It's kind of you, to share your talent, and experiences with us. That is a great looking bowl 🥣 !

[@SpragueWoodturning]

My pleasure!! Thanks

[@poornimavijayagopalan7674]

Most beautiful and gorgeous .

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@franciskisner920]

When I was adding twisted wire to jewelry projects, I would clip the ends at an angle rather than straight across. By careful trials, I was able to make the join invisible. There was about 1/4 twist where the top overlapped the bottom. Might require using a pliers to slightly change the twist on the wire but the effect was worth the effort. Probably work on wood inlay as well. Thanks for sharing your work.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks for the tip! Jim

[@melaniewestberg2886]

-4, Carl, I agree wi Francis.

[@dr.lexwinter8604]

There's a jewlery trick of overlaying the ends in the final shape (i.e. if it's a circle, make it a circle with the ends passing each other) then cut both at the join at a 45 degree angle, that way they're a perfect match and the angled cut is easier to hide.

[@RamDragon32]

I use recovered electrical wire in my own wood projects (just thumb drives, so usually small LV wires, but I look for solid core so the twists are visible) and another trick I learned real early to make the joint invisible is to cut long, then file the ends flat. Doing that and using the angle lap trick you mentioned I can make joints completely vanish.

[@thangquocnguyenmdp]

Francis Kisner cutting-edge the wire in 45 degrees angle is better than straight cuts.

[@johnkilborn3800]

Another beautiful work of art! Amazing Jim!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

John Kilborn Thanks John!

[@mtm101designs9]

First class work. Thanks for sharing.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks for watching!

[@michigandave9680]

Just simply beautiful. I had no idea it took so much time, thought, labor and creativity. Your work is great and your video is educational. Thank you so much for sharing this with all of us.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks a lot Dave.

[@brendaspangenberg5335]

Thank you. You’re awesome.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you too!

[@christopherslane7830]

I appreciate your taking time to explain your process. I’ve been turning for some time, but still learn from folks like you. Beautiful bowl.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you, your too kind!

[@davidgardner49]

Beautiful bowl. The chatoyance is absolutely stunning...

[@SpragueWoodturning]

David Gardner it’s a beauty, thanks.

[@beckytaylor4318]

Very beautiful would love it in my kitchen

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks Becky!

[@jeaniedyer282]

Lovely Jim. I would never have thought to twist the copper wire in a drill! Simple idea and brilliant tip. 👏👏

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks Jeanie!

[@irmalittell-edelen8562]

I just happened across your Pewter inlay bowl. Loved it so much I wanted to continue watching some of your other turnings. I enjoy that you explain each step of your inlays. Wonderfully beautiful..

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Great, thanks for checking out my channel, thanks 🙏

[@carmenzesati-hert6741]

Amazing work!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 🙏

[@mkelly6591]

Stunning.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 🙏

[@mitchvandyk8325]

Simply beautifully simple !

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@russhillis]

Love the ball cap! ;)

[@SpragueWoodturning]

It’s a rare one! Thanks

[@crackerjack3359]

Lovely. This is only the second video I have seen using copper wire. The other showed a single wire round the outside. I have been putting some wire aside and feel more confident in trying it now . Just subscribed, many thanks, Jim at Montana Wood Art Bozeman MT.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 🙏 Give it a go, you won’t be disappointed, Jim.

[@policyman4698]

I work on the lathe… and your work and technique and patience is 🤩

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@rexb6478]

Beautiful walnut and wire touch!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Rex B Thanks, Rex!

[@billtheriault2048]

As always Jim, love your work...

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks Bill.

[@coolinken]

That is beautiful!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you so much!

[@marycatherinelebouef-op4hf]

That copper is gorgeous! Awesome outcome! The double twisted copper would be cool also! Amazing work and great idea! Bravo!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@laceyhansen1815]

Love it, will try it. Thanks

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 😊

[@amandatallis9875]

This piece with the wire in is awesome really love it

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 😊

[@kellyousterhout8959]

Very nice looks great

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 😊

[@Gunkaleh]

Gorgeous.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@suzetteedwards7956]

Thanks for showing how to do that. Beautiful bowl and beautiful grain on it.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you Suzette

[@jdh3777]

Absolutely stunning.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you so much!

[@ursulawalter]

Amazing work!! Artist

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Humbled, thanks!

[@howardaappel194]

Just watched. Very very nice. Thank you.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 🙏

[@kirstenknox2753]

Great looking bowl. I love copper.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Me too, thanks 🙏

[@wieland12]

Very nice work. Thanks

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 😊

[@lokibottleoff9550]

this is just amazing

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks again!

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

Absolutely awesome and stunningly beautiful the copper and soap stone inlay and the grain of that wood is magnificent and spectacular.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you, can’t go wrong with walnut!

[@larryboysza2108]

Hi Jim... I use .0004 steel wool all the time and when I'm done I use round magnets wrapped in a soft cloth and pick up the shavings in deep cracks that the compresser blows them in too.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Good idea, thanks!

[@tsmith9825]

I picked up a few handy tips watching this video. nice work. Thanks

[@SpragueWoodturning]

You welcome 🙏

[@KB-fo1sr]

The amount of time and effort you put into the product……….and then the video, its impressive to say the least. Looks great, and definitely with a subscription 👍

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Awesome, thanks a lot, Jim.

[@lieselgutierrez7439]

Once again I’m amazed 💜💙💛🧡👏 I’m not sure if there isn’t anything that you can’t do! ☺️ I think you are my favorite all time wood turning artist ❣️❣️❣️

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Wow! Thanks 😊

[@trishwfulton6981]

I'm almost caught up on your older videos! Your work is fantastic!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Glad you like them! Thanks

[@clivebaker615]

Very nice. Good idea.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@josephp.sheldonjr.2877]

Beautiful.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 🙏

[@TheOtherGuybo]

More inspiring work. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 🙏

[@lorrainedubois4635]

I love this bowl very unique

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 😊

[@chrispokorney6801]

Hoss That's Beautiful!!! Helluva Job .

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 🙏

[@immortalfae13]

Another beauty!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 🙏

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Interesting technique with beautiful results!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks again!

[@gwynneclark6372]

What a fantastic idea well presented and you killed it great work thank you for sharing

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks Gwynne

[@bobshapka2902]

Hello from Calgary; nice work! Love your roughing set up; efficiency and conservation.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks, go flames go, lol.

[@johndaniels7213]

Thanks for sharing your beautiful work.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 🙏

[@monopinionestcelle-ci6650]

This bowl look so sophisticated and outstandingly beautiful. Yout a very good woodturner and quite creative tp boot!!. Love your channel.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thank you so much Sylvie!

[@mamm7223]

That is just gorgeous!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 🙏

[@MindPyrate]

Stunning!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks!

[@melissabarron1574]

Great job!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 🙏

[@lyric.kayden]

Beautiful job, awesome 👏

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 🙏

[@pastorlarrypotts8289]

Awesome and brilliant! Watched and then subscribed! I loved the copper inlay and walnut!!!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 🙏

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

That is a great bowl, Jim! I particularly like the inlaid wire.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks Rick!

[@williammuenster7386]

Very very nice..,I try to learn something every day Thank you for the showing how to do that..,,just beautiful!!!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@andreakernohan5299]

It's fun watching older videos to occasionally hear when you speed up the footage. That chipmunk sound is hilarious 😂 beautiful piece, neat inlay 🥰

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Lol, thanks 😊

[@DuncanRenovates]

I've been looking for a good copper-wire inlay -- totally stealing this approach. Thanks!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Your welcome 🙏

[@TripleG69]

Oh my, I love your creative ideas! Stunning design! Thanks for sharing.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks!

[@TripleG69]

If I lived in America I would have bought a set of bowls of this design. You have great talent my friend.

[@dtork47]

What a great idea! Lots of scrap copper wire laying around. Might have to really search for a source of stone to crush! Thanks and cheers from MT, stay safe!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Thanks, marble might be a good alternative as well.

[@CTHOROS]

Nice technique David, thanks for sharing, happy to be a new subscriber, cheers from Greece 🇬🇷.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Awesome! Thanks 🙏

[@ianb1482]

A beautiful bowl and inlay, simple but very effective. Just wish that walnut was not so expensive on this side of the Atlantic.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

It’s not cheap here either, lol.

[@JonasDieltiens]

It isn't cheap anywhere!

[@kenburnette1121]

Beautiful work, very informative, on my way out to the shop!!!

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@darthjeder]

Thanks for making this video. That wire winding reminded me of clapton coil and alien coil winding videos i have watched, when i started vaping. That might be an inspiration to you.

[@SpragueWoodturning]

Inspiration comes in many forms, lol.