TURNING Offcuts into Art!: Stunning Jarrah Burl Resin Bowl Woodturning Project

Welcome back to the workshop, where creativity spins on the lathe of imagination! In today’s woodturning project, we’re transforming ordinary offcuts into an extraordinary piece of art. Join me as we delve into the mesmerizing world of epoxy resin and woodturning to create a stunning Jarrah Burl resin bowl.
Jarrah Burl, known for its rich hues and intricate grain patterns, pairs beautifully with the glass-like clarity of epoxy resin. This project not only showcases the unique characteristics of these materials but also emphasizes the beauty of turning overlooked pieces into something spectacular. Whether you’re a seasoned woodturner or a curious crafter, this project will provide insights into the techniques of resin casting and the artful precision of woodturning.
So, grab your tools, and let’s get spinning as we blend art and craftsmanship in this exciting woodturning journey!
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The methods I demonstrate are not to be used as a guide for best practice. Thanks

[@tonybrock5288]

I would love to see a similar construction with a clearer resin so one can see a 3D view inside the bowl of the burl spikey bits

[@lornacy]

I was thinking the same thing, although I also really, really like how this looks!

[@bluediabolo1]

Me too

[@fionacrouch1732]

​@lornacy me too! 🙃

[@chrisgrimshaw6358]

Brilliant work. Clear resin possibly even more striking one feels. Chris

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Tony, and by the looks of it, it's something I will have to try 😀

[@LoisHubbard]

I love your approach with the resin Mike - using it as a tool to combine some otherwise tricky pieces, but then spending so much time and love revealing that burl and those grains. It really does keep the wood as the star of the show

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Lois, like everything else in my shop, resin is just a tool to get the most out of the wood 😃

[@allochthonplays2978]

The first couple of times I saw slow-motion on this channel were instances where disaster struck: the piece broke, or came off the lathe, etc.
So now when you go into slo-mo, my reaction is "Oh no! What's going to go wrong!" LOL
Glad nothing did go wrong. Spectacular piece. I love how the grain seems to match going across the resin, so it almost looks like it was 1 piece of wood, instead of 3.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much that is what I was hoping for with the 3 pieces. I have had a few people start to worry when it went into slomo lol, sorry about that 😃

[@brendadriver2702]

I hate it when screwup’s turn out so beautiful!🤪 I love the shape! Thanks Mike!

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks Brenda, I know just what you mean 😂😛

[@han_463]

nice to see you back after the big move, glad all is well

[@MikeHolton]

Been back a while but it is great to be all settled in 😃

[@squareandlevel]

Absolutely stunning work Mike, I think that may be my favorite so far. The accent ring is perfect. I yelled at my screen "Noooooo" when you said you were going to cut it off. I've never worked with Jarrah, now I have to try and find some. Thank you for sharing this beauty, hope you have a great day!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Scott, so glad I did not cut it off now lol, I'm pretty happy with the way this came out. Jarrah is a nice wood, but there are a lot of holes and splits in it so take care, all the best Mike 😃

[@von-iv1jo]

This bowl turned out real good.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much 😃

[@robertkurilla7859]

The color and the grain pattern is fantastic. The black and gold epoxy makes the burl wood look like continents flowing in a black ocean.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Robert! 😃

[@Kathy11271957]

it has a Mid-Century-Modern feel, I like it

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Kathy, I agree, this is just about my favourite shape to turn 😀

[@dalebrittenham1823]

The jarrah could not decide if it was still down under or not LOL... Great job Mike

[@MikeHolton]

Haha good one Dale 😂

[@shelleygreer915]

What an amazing contrast between your desire to emphasize the wood over the resin, and another wood turner I watch who emphasizes the resin. I love how wonderfully your piece turned out with that lovely wood.😊

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Shelley, when you have wood as nice as this you need to show it off and not let the resin take anything away instead it needs to help promote the wood 😃

[@nikkiewhite476]

Truly this piece shows that you are not just a wood worker but an artist. I do so love seeing you work out how to make the wood shine.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Nikkie, I really appreciate that 😀

[@user-hx5lj7vs7f]

Beautiful. Love the wood grain.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much! 😃

[@benketteridge9150]

Lovely piece, Mike. The revelation of the bold gold and black colours at the end of the first sanding was fantastic.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Ben 😀

[@springbay1]

What an adventure. I have nothing against eggs, but I'm really happy that you decided on this journey for the week instead

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks 😀

[@johnbrereton4756]

Another great bowl, and another idea I will be stealing. It just shows that it is always good to keep those scraps of wood left over . keep doing what you're doing there is nobody out there who explains step by step how to become a good Turner.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much John, that really means a lot to me 😀

[@pennyperry9561]

Beautiful idea to use resin, but still feature the wood in the design. You did have me yelling Noooo! When deciding to keep the lip, because I was wanting to see the natural wood drop into the center...but perhaps the rim gives it a more human touch. It is these choices, along with the final result that make it so much fun to watch!😊

[@MikeHolton]

@@pennyperry9561 Haha thanks, I nearly took it off it was a 50 50 decision

[@susanackerman217]

Wow! ❤❤

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Susan 😄

[@wessnyder6345]

No mistakes made as far as I can see. It turned out just as you planed. leaving the lip on the bowl was a good choice. So happy for your brother's new book. Here we consider nepotism to be perfectly acceptable as long as you keep it in the family.

[@MikeHolton]

Haha that's funny and thanks so much 😀

[@tonymazzan6067]

Love it.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Tony 😃

[@sandracook455]

Gorgeous!!!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Sandra 😀

[@SebastiandR81]

My favorite wood turning channel!

[@MikeHolton]

Wow, thanks so much Sebastian 😀

[@rita1959-ps1bo]

That's so awesome...

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Rita 😀

[@DavidBird-uu8km]

Thank you, my wife would really like to have this.

[@MikeHolton]

No worries ☺️

[@MillerWB87]

Absolutely beautiful, again!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! Cheers 😊

[@ianlee9755]

Very nice, I love the gold accents.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Ian 😀

[@Colganology]

Wow. Absolutely the right colour resin :)

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much 😊

[@scottfonner]

Outstanding!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you kindly Scott 😀

[@lindapratt1824]

This is just stunning. Just wondetful

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Linda 😁

[@kathrynseaman6482]

Beautiful!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! Cheers Kathryn 😃

[@lucybenton7341]

Thats gorgeous 🙂

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Lucy 😀

[@chrisjohnston2449]

Wow, That is a beauty

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Chris 😀

[@amandadavis139]

Nice job!

[@shawncrane7448]

Simply beautiful!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you Shawn 😊

[@cudamank]

Wow that is some color!! Love it!

[@MikeHolton]

I love it! Thanks Mark 😀

[@mebolka]

Beautiful.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! 😃

[@kathleenrobson1803]

Beautiful 😁

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Kathleen 😃

[@carstenvalentina]

Nice!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@JeffCapenos-vb4yx]

Really stunning bowl. Nicely done

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much Jeff 😀

[@rodevans602]

Absolutely splendid!

[@MikeHolton]

Glad you enjoyed it 😃

[@rodharris2915]

As always 👍and well done mike 👏👏

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much Rod 😀

[@loranwfry-zu9pu]

Look at that guy running the bandsaw like an old pro. 😉 very nice work, Mike.

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks Loran, I'm getting better 😂

[@dianewages8977]

Beautiful 😊

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Diane 😀

[@rogerpearson6232]

Great form ❤

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Roger 😀

[@hoecherd]

Beautiful

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you 😀

[@SusanZiegler]

What breath-taking wood, beautifully designed!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Susan, the colour of the wood is just beautiful 😀

[@Rwizard206]

The jarrah wood is beautiful and the added colors in the resin just highlight the wood perfectly. Nice job.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much Ronald😀

[@crackerjack3359]

Another nice one.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! Cheers! 😀

[@stevewroe1599]

Lovely looking bowl Mike well done, going with the flow worked out fantastically. Nice to see you used the plug cutter tip i mentioned for getting out the broken screws.👏

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks and yes I did, makes the job so much easier 😊

[@user-bv4ey3nr5v]

Super cool Mike

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Anne 😃

[@user-eo5zn4hq8s]

Gorgeous piece.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! Cheers Amy

[@mattyb702]

wow!!! top work again Mike

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Matty 😀

[@Radcon-2222]

So another nice one

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks 😀

[@jbjeep8324]

Turned out amazing.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks JB 😀

[@Aleta-uy8gt]

Great upcycling from wood cut offs into functional art. Beautiful 💚🤗

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Aleta 😀

[@micheleheddane3804]

Thank you, beautiful

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you too Michele 😀

[@bobmassie9787]

Beautiful!! One of your best,

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you Bob, just wait for next Tuesday! 😊

[@jakes9708]

Another gorgeous work of art.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much 😀

[@pavloszimbrakos4410]

Ooh what a nice bowl

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks 😃

[@hoppers2010]

That Jarrah looks fabulous. Thanks for sharing.

[@MikeHolton]

You are so welcome! 😀

[@mattgraham4025]

Turned out Great!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Matt 😀

[@debraculbertson3915]

Love the wood and color. The shape reminds me of an alien spaceship!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks! Must admit, I love making this style 😀

[@peterthornton8520]

Another example of a fertile imagination. Very nice indeed. I think the colour of the wood matched with resin gives it its presence. Nice one.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Peter 😀

[@jaynerichards7527]

Truly beautiful bowl. ❤

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Jayne ☺️

[@lynnettejohns4733]

Wow.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Lynnette 😀

[@andrewwatson9805]

Very nice!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Andrew 😄

[@stuartvidcam1587]

Absolutely gorgeous ❤

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! 😊

[@user-ys7mh2qe2l]

This bowl is absolutely gorgeous. I love the rich looking colors.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much! 😀

[@stevedoran3631]

A lovely work of art Mike!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Steve 😀

[@alansmith477]

Mike, Another fine piece.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Alan 😀

[@S-T-E-V-E]

That's beautiful mate! 👌

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Steve 😀

[@jpwoodwork]

Amazing work mate!!!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Jamie 😀

[@jmwz9657]

Happy Tuesday it is!

[@MikeHolton]

Haha 😆

[@nathandeboard53]

Amazing work as always.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! Cheers Nathan 😃

[@paulevans180]

Thank you, looking forward to your next video's

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Paul 😃

[@GregoryWeirauch]

Well done

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Gregory 😁

[@brianbilz5364]

Very nice. I like it.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Brian 😃

[@darrylbuckett5380]

I love Jarrah, i'm surrounded by Jarrah trees, so love to see works of art made out of it. Cheers

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Darryl 😁

[@lindawallace-radcliffe5915]

Looks great nice colours and resin looks good x

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Linda 😊

[@christinecampbell7404]

Wood is so fascinating!

[@MikeHolton]

I completely agree Christine 😀

[@DiggaTheWolf]

Love it, looks awesome, really rich and warm colour.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much 😀

[@BarbaraShelton-xz9vn]

I. Love. This bowl! Love the texture. Love the colors. Just plain love it!

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks Barbara 😁

[@user-qu9kh1md8b]

Awesome pieces 👍

[@MikeHolton]

Cheers Scott 😀

[@matthewking2209]

it turned out very nice.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Matthew 😀

[@RavensViewStudio]

Stunning design, Mike! Love that colour.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much my friend 😀

[@jamiecarbone83]

Excellent work 👏

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Jamie 😀

[@joepucciariello3016]

Wow Mike. That turned out really nice.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Joe 😀

[@dellearts]

Congrats on your brother's first book!
Also this is just lovely. That red wood with the resin. Nice!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much, I'll pass it on 😀

[@simon54131]

I love the discus shaped pieces, yet another fantastic piece.

[@MikeHolton]

Many thanks Simon, must admit, this is my favourite style, I may just keep this one for myself 😃

[@barryrankin587]

Another great piece Mike.
Excellent job.
Thanks again

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Barry, and thanks for watching 😀

[@jackwebster4568]

Like the design of the bowl

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Jack 😃

[@MGDesignsWoodworking]

Great looking bowl. Love the resin color choices.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! Cheers! 😃

[@Bkrsdtr]

What a lovely bowl. I love your work!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much 😃

[@TomTovarnak]

Liked the transformation. Always good to watch.

[@MikeHolton]

Glad you enjoyed it Tom 😀

[@christineandrews1510]

Wow! Love this, beautiful colours. You and your brother are obviously both very creative people !

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Christine, my brother is a bit of a genius, he has a PHd as well lol 😊

[@MightyWizardTim]

Love this piece. Purple and blue would have looked good too.

[@MikeHolton]

Yes you are right, wish the blue had been more prominent 😀

[@Lis.E.H]

Beautiful colour in the wood, the form is special, the colours in the wood is so beautiful

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much 😀

[@ProfessorWoodturning]

Great video love the bowl it inspired me to use more resin

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks, have fun and if you need any help, give me a shout 😀

[@mgh1675]

Impressive wood. Good job.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks! 😀

[@user-nx8gk1le2m]

Lovely piece Mike, the wood is just beautiful

[@MikeHolton]

Many thanks Rena 😀

[@Secretlycat31]

I do enjoy seeing the sharpening process, thank you :)

[@MikeHolton]

You are more than welcome, I'll try to put on in every week 😀