the author does like to from scratch, shaping and trimming wood from large blocks into fine finished products. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxD-QRFQz730FJEh4f9BYSf-nkIMIC9hL_ as another reviewer mentioned, most projects require a lot of high-dollar equipment that most of us dont have the room or budget for. But, knowing how to do these things, even if we wont be able to practice the full stack project, is still great.
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.
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!
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! ☺
@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!!
What a wonderful human soul! Ppl likeu in these comments give me hope. I'm 40. Dad died in my arms, cancer, 2018. Grandmaw in my dadsold house which is now mine in 2021. My mom and my cousin livewith me now cheris and be there for your loved ones. As they should be there for us. And good friends who are like family. I could ramble on but Il stop. Ur a awesome person sir it seems I pray for all and if anyone sees fit pls pray for me. I'm having a very very hard time mentally. Also this a beautiful piece sir! I grew up woodworking in the shop still behind my house. Wth my grandpaw, dad, and others. Much love everyone! ☝️☝️🙏🙏💪💪
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.
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! 😁👍🏼🤍
Hi! This is my first time seeing your channel, and I like it so much that I subscribed! Do you sell the items that you make? I like this vase very much 🙂
Yes, if their not commissions, then I sell them. If you see something you like and it’s not already spoken for send me an email. spraguewoodturning@gmail.com thanks
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 🇦🇺
@@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.
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.
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
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 !😂😂😂❤
I am 70 years of age here in the UK and very active. I like to keep myself busy with both work (I'm not yet retired) and leisure activities. I think your work is so beautiful. Why didn't I discover this skill years ago? I have been reading up about taking it up as a hobby but it seems the abilities at your skill level take years of experience. Tell me I'm wrong..
It really depends on the individual. I’ve seen people take to it right away an produce works as good as mine or better, then I’ve seen others take more time to develop. Your passion for Woodturning will be the determining factor. Keep in mind, I’ve got 10s of thousands of hours at the lathe. Thanks for watching!
Well if this isn’t just the best random UA-cam 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.
It's interesting how the red color seemed to dominate the whole piece over the green. The craftsman in you knows there are flaws to fix, but the artist in you has to know when to stop. It's a stunning piece of work and not everyone can see what you think are flaws.
Please use proper protection like gloves and mask when handling epoxy. Look up videos on UA-cam there are quite a few people who ended up getting some nasty chest infections from inhaling the fumes.
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.
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!
And the best part is, he is not satisfied. He wants to make it better. How to make the best still better? Wow. That's the most gorgeous vase I have ever seen.
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!!
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 :-)
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.
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.
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
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.
Damn Jim, this piece looks fantastic and despite my absolute love for wood and wood grain, I think that this has taken the top spot for pieces you've done - the resin flowed really cool around the pods and the pods them selves have a beautiful colour and texture. As to the actual smoothness/quality on the outside, I wouldn't do another coat, I'd get some seriously fine sand paper, like 1200> and try to get it as smooth as I could, then use polishing compounds to get the shine back.
Glad to see the non resin lovers coming around, lol. The only problem with sanding this piece, if you break through the resin to the pods it will cause dull spots. Thanks for watching!
FYI. Banksia is named after Joseph Banks who was Captain James Cook's botanist. He first described Banksia Serrata and brought specimens back from Australia to Britain.
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. 👍
Jim, that’s a super cool vase! I was not in favor of the colours at first, but it turned out awesomely! I actually like the shape. Please consider showing your changes as an introduction in next weeks video. Not everyone has Instagram.
Sir you are a perfectionist, that is a beautiful piece of work it reminds me of fossils deep in the underground caves beneath the ocean zooplankton comes to mind maybe trillions of years ago it needed to be that large I think you could get
I think that is a beautiful vase. 😍😍😍😍I just love the colors. This is the first time I have seen your work, so I subscribed, because I like what you did, and how you talked us through it. Thank you.
For such jobs, you need a vacuum chamber(you can make it from 6panels of an inch or more thick Plexi glass to see inside and a vacuum pump). And even if you don't reach a decent vacuum with it, it will still mostly eradicate all the large and small pores in your work and impregnate the wood surface deep, making finishing it quick and easy
Thanks Jim, for another great project. The finished vase is a true masterpiece! I would like to purchase a Steady Rest like the one you have. It will sure make it much better and safer when turning deep bowls or vases. Do you have a source for it? I look forward to your reply and to your future projects. Peter
Many thanks! There are lots on the market, just do a google search for steady rests and there should be lots of options. My son made this one when he was in high school. Thanks
Its funny, Im a Australian and love the Banksia, the tree itself isnt what most people would call beautiful, the flowers that grow on it are to die for, the seed pod you have I would have considered ugly unwanted part of the tree, so its nice to see someone actually make something thats beautiful from them.
It's astounding. I am Australian and a vegetation ecologist by training. So, I can really appreciate this piece a lot. Did you ever sell it or was it a keeper?
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!
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.
This is an amazing piece of work. I hear what you are saying as “flaws” in the product but to me it looks absolutely fabulous. I would love to have this in my home! 💜
I love how this turned out. I have a few Banksia pods lying around so I might just try something similar! Love the colours too. Good Job Jim. Inspiring and educational as always.
I like how the lights reflections are thin lines, at first when it was rough it was like a sound wave constantly moving, but as the coats flattened out, so did the lines. If you can set up a monitor to watch these line when finishing these pieces, they would act as a really good gauge of the surface imperfections.
Don’t totally follow you on this? I really liked how the resin flowed around the pods and you can see it in the beginning when I first get it trued up at the start. This however wasn’t the profile I was going for. Thanks
@@SpragueWoodturning I wish I could reply with screenshots , side by side it is very obvious. When you put the first coat finish coat of resin on, you can see thin white lines reflecting off the surface (the reflections from your shop lights - fluorescent tubes I presume). The lines go squiggly like ramin noodles and constantly move up and down kinda like a lie detector test but smaller with peaks and valleys. On your second coat these lines move less because the surface is smoothing out. By the last coat the lines are almost perfectly straight like pasta and barely moves and has nearly no squiggles because the surface is so smooth and nearly perfectly flat. It is the closest thing I can think of as a visual representation of what your fingers may feel. Side note: This is my favourite project you have done yet.
man that color separation really came out incredible! i really hope you do more resin dominant pieces in the near future you really have it mastered, and the pearl mica powders you always use are my favorite. killer work as always 🤯
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.
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.
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!
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
the author does like to from scratch, shaping and trimming wood from large blocks into fine finished products. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxD-QRFQz730FJEh4f9BYSf-nkIMIC9hL_ as another reviewer mentioned, most projects require a lot of high-dollar equipment that most of us dont have the room or budget for. But, knowing how to do these things, even if we wont be able to practice the full stack project, is still great.
Can’t answer that, google is your friend. Thanks
I think if I owned that piece I could spend hours and hours just looking at it, and admiring it.
Thanks so much!
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.
Thanks!
And the Banksia flower is magnificent!
Latin name: "Banksia Serrata".
Serrata for the serated teeth on the leaves.
G'day, from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺 🦘
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!
Vase is pronounced varse
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! ☺
Lol ✏️✏️✏️ Thanks!
@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!!
Great! Glad it worked for you. Thanks
What a great husband you are.
What a wonderful human soul! Ppl likeu in these comments give me hope. I'm 40. Dad died in my arms, cancer, 2018. Grandmaw in my dadsold house which is now mine in 2021. My mom and my cousin livewith me now cheris and be there for your loved ones. As they should be there for us. And good friends who are like family. I could ramble on but Il stop. Ur a awesome person sir it seems I pray for all and if anyone sees fit pls pray for me. I'm having a very very hard time mentally. Also this a beautiful piece sir! I grew up woodworking in the shop still behind my house. Wth my grandpaw, dad, and others. Much love everyone! ☝️☝️🙏🙏💪💪
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.
Great point! Thanks
I grow them in Australia.. they are called banksia cones ,and there is hundreds of varieties...world's best flowers...not pods
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!
😁👍🏼🤍
Thank you so much!
That is absolutely Gorgeous!!! And its Christmas colors too. I love it!
Thank you! Cheers!
Hi! This is my first time seeing your channel, and I like it so much that I subscribed! Do you sell the items that you make? I like this vase very much 🙂
Yes, if their not commissions, then I sell them. If you see something you like and it’s not already spoken for send me an email. spraguewoodturning@gmail.com thanks
Snap! My first visit. Love this vase.
I was about to make an identical comment
My first time watching as well unbelievably great work new follower to and would like to purchase as well .. WOW !!!
Another … first time watching. The vase looks cool! Thanks for the in depth step by step demonstrations d explanations!
It looks like scientists on ancient Venus managed to genetically engineer an organism to form a vase
I can see it! Thanks!
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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 🇦🇺
Thanks!
I have coasters made of Banksia, really fascinating wood.
@@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.
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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.
Thanks 😊
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
Welcome aboard! The voiceovers are here to stay, thanks for watching!
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 !😂😂😂❤
Thank you very much!
You are a true artist. I love your work. I could watch you working all day. ❤
Wow, thank you!
Sir, I do believe you are an artist.
Thank you!
One of the most beautiful vase's i ever seen. Wish you all the best with your a maizing projects.
Thank you very much!
I am 70 years of age here in the UK and very active. I like to keep myself busy with both work (I'm not yet retired) and leisure activities. I think your work is so beautiful. Why didn't I discover this skill years ago? I have been reading up about taking it up as a hobby but it seems the abilities at your skill level take years of experience. Tell me I'm wrong..
It really depends on the individual. I’ve seen people take to it right away an produce works as good as mine or better, then I’ve seen others take more time to develop. Your passion for Woodturning will be the determining factor. Keep in mind, I’ve got 10s of thousands of hours at the lathe. Thanks for watching!
Well if this isn’t just the best random UA-cam 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.
Thank you very much, my miss pronouncing has been pointed out many times, lol.
In Melbourne it's 'bank- see- ah',
It’s also from Australia not Austria…
What made me subscribe to your channel is this video: Originality, Honesty, Trial & Error, Perfectionism 🙂
Thank you 🙏
WOW THIS IS AMAZZING --SOME THING YOU CAN DREAM OF OWNING FOR SURE--YOU REALLY DO A WONDERFULL JOB 🥰🥰🥰
Thanks so much!
Really great job on the narrating, camera work, and editing, super educational and enjoyable to watch. Spectacular vase too.
Thanks!
It's interesting how the red color seemed to dominate the whole piece over the green. The craftsman in you knows there are flaws to fix, but the artist in you has to know when to stop. It's a stunning piece of work and not everyone can see what you think are flaws.
I’m my worst critic, lol. Thanks!
Banksia has overtones of red brown when wet ,that could contribute to the effect
You got it backwards, artists are never satisfied with their work.
Absolutely beautiful job.. well done! Stunning vase.
You did the Banksia cones justice and the colours are stunning.. watching from Australia 🦘🦘🦘
Thank you so much!
This was truly interesting to watch to the end and the finished vase was beautiful!!
Thanks 😊
Please use proper protection like gloves and mask when handling epoxy. Look up videos on UA-cam there are quite a few people who ended up getting some nasty chest infections from inhaling the fumes.
I pretty much use gloves every time I mix and always use a self powered respirator when I turn. All of DE line is low VOC. Thanks
Thanks to the Australian gentleman for sending the Banksia seed pods as you can see the results speak for themselves !
Thanks so much!
I’d love to have that vase ! It’s beautiful !
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.
That would look pretty cool too, thanks!
Silver and blue... Let me know!
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.
Lol, thanks for watching! 👽👽
I know this is ontop of my other comment, but this is sooo beautiful and unique ,I've had to watch it several times
Awesome, thanks!
Шедевр! Из простых материалов при наличии прямых рук и творческой фантазии появляется шедевр.
Thank you very much!
Witam i pozdrawiam.Przepiekne cudo,super wygląda ,a żywica z kołem dodaje kolorowego blasku, majstersztyk,tak trzymać,prima.
Thanks again!
As I watch this I'm suffering from trypophobia but I watched to the end coz it's beautiful 🤩
Thank you very much! It’s worth it, lol.
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!
Thanks!
That’s what I was thinking. Maybe the 3 color led on a slow color rotation
Try à watèr-proof floating light disc.
I use one in my tall candle centerpiece.
Beautiful! I would love to have something this gorgeous in my home.
Thanks 😊
What You Have Is Not A Talent...But A True God Given Art Talent...❤❤❤
Thank you very much! I really appreciate it!
And the best part is, he is not satisfied. He wants to make it better. How to make the best still better? Wow. That's the most gorgeous vase I have ever seen.
Thank you very much! I really appreciate it!
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!!
Thank you so much!
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!
Lol! Thanks for watching
Love the shape of this one… nice and simple. The colours are stunning! Really love the finished piece. Stay safe
Thanks 😊
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 :-)
Totally, thanks!
Like an unknown and never seen Galaxy.....its Beautiful!❤
Thank you very much!
This turned into a beautiful vase. Nice work
Thank you so much 😊
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.
Thanks for the advice, not sure what a chip brush is tho?
@@SpragueWoodturning disposable single use bristle. Available at lee valley and big box stores.
You're going to inspire a lot of young people to become artists. That is fantastic.
That’s the idea, thanks!
Спасибо Мастер!
Thanks for watching!
Just found this video. I am in love with that vase!
Thank you very much!
I learned it as 'bank-see-ya'....glorious piece!
Thanks!
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.
Thank you very much!
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
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Stunning "fall on fire" colors. Great job!
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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. 😊
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It's pronounced Bank-sia. I've always liked those pods; they have this amazing smell when you burn them
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Those are really interesting pods. Banksia. They seem to be a favorite of wood carvers for all sorts of things.
I watch all programs on UA-cam. Brilliant The Vase you made well done Superb Show. Ÿou get 5 Stars. 😁
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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.
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Damn Jim, this piece looks fantastic and despite my absolute love for wood and wood grain, I think that this has taken the top spot for pieces you've done - the resin flowed really cool around the pods and the pods them selves have a beautiful colour and texture.
As to the actual smoothness/quality on the outside, I wouldn't do another coat, I'd get some seriously fine sand paper, like 1200> and try to get it as smooth as I could, then use polishing compounds to get the shine back.
Glad to see the non resin lovers coming around, lol. The only problem with sanding this piece, if you break through the resin to the pods it will cause dull spots. Thanks for watching!
FYI. Banksia is named after Joseph Banks who was Captain James Cook's botanist. He first described Banksia Serrata and brought specimens back from Australia to Britain.
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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. 👍
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Wow, this piece is breathtakingly beautiful. I'm amazed by your talent. If one would like to buy one like this, how much would it be?
Works like this are in the $600 to $800 range. Thanks!
Beautiful work. My maternal grandmother’s maiden name was Sprague. She was from England.
That’s where we’re from back in the day, lol. Thanks
Jim, that’s a super cool vase! I was not in favor of the colours at first, but it turned out awesomely! I actually like the shape. Please consider showing your changes as an introduction in next weeks video. Not everyone has Instagram.
yes, I don't have instagram either...
Good point. Will do an update next week. Thanks
I refuse to use Instagram, tik tok and others. UA-cam and Facebook is enough to try to keep up with. 😋
Looks amazing Jim
Sir you are a perfectionist, that is a beautiful piece of work it reminds me of fossils deep in the underground caves beneath the ocean zooplankton comes to mind maybe trillions of years ago it needed to be that large I think you could get
I think that is a beautiful vase. 😍😍😍😍I just love the colors. This is the first time I have seen your work, so I subscribed, because I like what you did, and how you talked us through it. Thank you.
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I agree, absolutely gorgeous vase. I subscribed also.
For such jobs, you need a vacuum chamber(you can make it from 6panels of an inch or more thick Plexi glass to see inside and a vacuum pump). And even if you don't reach a decent vacuum with it, it will still mostly eradicate all the large and small pores in your work and impregnate the wood surface deep, making finishing it quick and easy
I actually have two of them, but since these pods are stabilized I didn’t think it was necessary. Thanks for watching
Thanks Jim, for another great project. The finished vase is a true masterpiece! I would like to purchase a Steady Rest like the one you have. It will sure make it much better and safer when turning deep bowls or vases. Do you have a source for it? I look forward to your reply and to your future projects. Peter
Many thanks! There are lots on the market, just do a google search for steady rests and there should be lots of options. My son made this one when he was in high school. Thanks
Spectacular. Love that high gloss finish.
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Excellent ❤
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This is one of the top pieces I have seen on YT.
Wow, thanks!
I Love this one! The color combo is perfect, so much depth & texture to it, fun to watch! Thanx Dear :))
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Its funny, Im a Australian and love the Banksia, the tree itself isnt what most people would call beautiful, the flowers that grow on it are to die for, the seed pod you have I would have considered ugly unwanted part of the tree, so its nice to see someone actually make something thats beautiful from them.
When I first looked them up I was totally impressed by the flowers too. Wish I hadn’t butchered the name of it, lol. Thanks
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.
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Beautifully done, i love the colours! Thats such a brilliant idea for Banksia (bank-see-a) tree pods.
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Wow that turns out well! Pun patially intended - lol. Great video. Beautiful project!
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It's astounding. I am Australian and a vegetation ecologist by training. So, I can really appreciate this piece a lot. Did you ever sell it or was it a keeper?
It sold the day after posting it. Thanks for watching!
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!
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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.
I will cover lamps in the future. Thanks for watching
This is an amazing piece of work. I hear what you are saying as “flaws” in the product but to me it looks absolutely fabulous. I would love to have this in my home! 💜
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'Bank - see -a' pods. Absolutely STUNNING piece, you aren't a woodturner, you're an Artist!
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Don’t, know how I missed this a year ago but this is a really nice piece!
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I love how this came out! Amazing colors! Thanks Jim!💯💯💯
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love this vase-was not sure of colour, but with resin finish, it has become great. good project
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Very good results. Th e. Only thing I introduced. Into society is thought. Everything else is already here!
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I love how this turned out. I have a few Banksia pods lying around so I might just try something similar! Love the colours too. Good Job Jim. Inspiring and educational as always.
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I just absolutely love your vases!
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Love your the items your making first class (Please keep it up) JD
Thanks, will do!
Very Nice Design!
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That’s the best vase I’ve ever seen
Wow! Thank you very much!
Beautiful, wouldn't have minded the little crevices, it makes it unique.
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I like how the lights reflections are thin lines, at first when it was rough it was like a sound wave constantly moving, but as the coats flattened out, so did the lines. If you can set up a monitor to watch these line when finishing these pieces, they would act as a really good gauge of the surface imperfections.
Don’t totally follow you on this? I really liked how the resin flowed around the pods and you can see it in the beginning when I first get it trued up at the start. This however wasn’t the profile I was going for. Thanks
@@SpragueWoodturning I wish I could reply with screenshots , side by side it is very obvious. When you put the first coat finish coat of resin on, you can see thin white lines reflecting off the surface (the reflections from your shop lights - fluorescent tubes I presume). The lines go squiggly like ramin noodles and constantly move up and down kinda like a lie detector test but smaller with peaks and valleys. On your second coat these lines move less because the surface is smoothing out. By the last coat the lines are almost perfectly straight like pasta and barely moves and has nearly no squiggles because the surface is so smooth and nearly perfectly flat. It is the closest thing I can think of as a visual representation of what your fingers may feel.
Side note: This is my favourite project you have done yet.
@@Ghost_moto_WPN Yes I follow you now. The first coat didn’t layout very flat and the others did.
man that color separation really came out incredible! i really hope you do more resin dominant pieces in the near future you really have it mastered, and the pearl mica powders you always use are my favorite. killer work as always 🤯
Wow, thank you very much!
Какая красота,у вас золотые руки,удачи вам и здоровья.
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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.
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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.
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!
Wow!! I could stare into that all day. Just gorgeous.
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Love the colors and the shape!! Have had lots of trouble with resin finishes myself! Great job as always! Love your work!!!
It was a struggle, there’s a new resin coming from designer epoxy that should be better suited for this. Thanks
👍Респект!👍
Невероятно красиво и стилно!
Браво, браво, браво!
Имам уникално уважение към творческите хора!👏👏👏
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Simplesmente maravilhoso parabéns pelo trabalho lindo 👏👏🇧🇷🇧🇷
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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
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I have just found you and immediately subscribed. You are an absolute artist. Just beautiful.
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Great idea and overall job. The lights really show the uneven finish job.
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