Forever Wood Flower & Vase - Woodturning Project | Davidson Crafts

I have always disliked giving a gift that is just going to dry up and die so I loved the idea of making a flower out of wood. This woodturning project was not as tricky as I thought it was going to be and ended up being a ton of fun. The vase is made from figured maple and the flower is Leopard wood and poplar. I am a self-taught woodworker/crafter who still has much to learn so please don't view this content as instructive. Let me know in the comments your suggestions on what I should craft next. Enjoy!
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Links to the tools used in this project
Lathe: amzn.to/2xS9mIN
Lathe Chuck: amzn.to/34l794B
Carbide Turning Tools Combo: amzn.to/2V9oHg1
Rougher: amzn.to/3e1cnXO
Finisher: amzn.to/2V9fkNx
Detailer: amzn.to/3aPImrW
Basic Turning Tool Set (Not great but you can get by with this): amzn.to/3aRZKwm
Face Shield: amzn.to/3cb4DB1
Disclaimer: These videos are for entertainment only. Many of the project I do have dangerous elements. You should always get professional advice and/or training before using power tools and always wear the proper safety equipment. Please don't use any of the "techniques" you see in my videos (because they probably aren't correct anyway).
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[@brittneyterry5976]

This is a “forever” flower! Wonderful job!

[@DavidsonCrafts]

Thank you so much!

[@trisic2697]

Great job! The video was well done and the project turned out well!

[@DavidsonCrafts]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@stacygerlich5807]

Amazing

[@DavidsonCrafts]

Thanks

[@mhebb1]

Tulips grow with 6 petals. I just put one on youtube similar to yours but using 6 way inside out form. Check it out. No dremel work needed! Nice stem.

[@DavidsonCrafts]

Cool, thanks for watching.

[@dereksmith9300]

Great video 👍 would you consider talking through your thought process in future videos? Thank you

[@DavidsonCrafts]

Of course. Thanks so much for watching.

[@johndevries5691]

I really enjoyed this video! Super cool!
I'm currently working on turning some flowers of my own, and I was wondering what finish you used on yours? Would a shellac work? I'm not an expert on finishes, so any advice you have would be great! Thank you!

[@DavidsonCrafts]

Shellac would work. I use a wax and mineral oil finish that I make myself. Thanks so much for watching!

[@brentbeacroft3363]

Enjoyed the interesting project. Question - the carbide tools - best for wet or dry wood?

[@DavidsonCrafts]

Thank you. Carbide tools will work on both wet and dry wood but in my opinion they work the best on dry wood.

[@brentbeacroft3363]

@@DavidsonCrafts thanks