Woodturning a Modern tea light candle holder

Just a little modern twist on a tea light candle holder, made from a spalted maple tree branch from my backyard.
“Many of the woods I use are from trees that have been cut down due to disease or to make way for construction. This is wood that would otherwise be burned or end up in a landfill.
To me, it is exciting to find the hidden beauty in a chunk of wood. Even a very plain piece of wood offers design opportunities. When working with plain wood, I often enhance the wood by carving or burning. My carved and burned designs mimic textures and patterns found in nature.
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[@charlesswift2497]

Excellent work, I love it.

[@wardwilson3216]

Unique candle holder, Heather. Nicely done

[@spiritwynd]

Thank you so much Ward!

[@MrLeonard55]

It looks great.

[@michaelmcdermott2178]

I like it! Thanks for sharing!

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks for watching ❤️

[@TheMessyStudio]

That came out really nice, Heather!

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks 😊

[@danceswithaardvarks3284]

Fantastic Heather.

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks so much ❤️

[@bonniemoreau5854]

❤very unique and beautiful.

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks Bonnie 😊

[@dennisoliver6421]

Definitely different but I like it .

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks Dennis 😊

[@nicewoodencrafts]

Nice and unique idea! Always impressive to see lady woodturners 😉

[@spiritwynd]

Aww! Thank you so much ❤️

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Great job Heather. Hope you can share it with us Wednesday.

[@spiritwynd]

I'll try Doug! I can usually listen, just can't always participate

[@danielleabarnou8483]

Bravo belle réalisation merci pour le partage t bonne continuation

[@spiritwynd]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@robertcornelius3514]

Sweet. Amazon sells small tea lights that flicker. Actually look like a real candle burning.

[@spiritwynd]

I have some of those too! They are actually bigger in diameter than the actual candles though, so you have to decide which one you're going to use before hand.

[@oneturnatatime6309]

Looks pretty nice! Well done 👍

[@spiritwynd]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@michaelglackin2420]

Was wondering through the video what it was but when you see it finished It looks a nice job nice bit of woodturning Heather

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks Michael 😊

[@WoodWizardrybyColin]

Beautiful unusual design I love it well done

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks Colin!😁

[@barry.w.christie]

What a beautiful design from such simple components ... just hope you don't trip while walking by it 😁
Your finish is what I believe is called friction polish, it requires that you put a reasonable amount of pressure onto the piece as it's spinning to generate heat ... it's the heat which creates the shine 👍

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks Barry! As for the friction polish, I added a bit more blo and tried it on another piece, and it worked perfectly!
Thanks for helping!

[@jimselby1787]

Nice piece

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks so much for watching Jim!

[@SilverBack.]

Really nice Heather, one thing " even though the candle is in metal there should be another metal holder ( Just in case ) "

[@spiritwynd]

You are definitely correct on that! Also, lit candles should never be left unattended

[@paulplager9498]

This is the first time I've seen your channel. I'm impressed with your work. Keep it up. I've subscribed.
Thank you for your videos

[@spiritwynd]

Thank you so much Paul ❤️ I've only been turning for 3 years, so I still have lots to learn. Here's to hoping I can keep you entertained!😊
Heather

[@danangel586989]

You do an amazingly beautiful job. One day I hope I can make things happen like that. ❤it.

[@ClintHitchcock]

That came out fantastic. Pretty wood and very interesting project. Thanks for sharing.

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks Clint 😄

[@user-sc7hb1ci9m]

Une réalisation superbement orchestrée pour un magnifique résultat.J'adhére👍

[@spiritwynd]

Merci beaucoup 👍

[@oneturnatatime6309]

I wonder if you forgot to turn on the light of the box when you did the glamour shot at the end. Picture seemed a little dark 😊

[@spiritwynd]

Yep...I did...it's not a proper light box either. It's just a box with white paper on the inside. Someday I'll be able to afford a proper one...or remember to use the flash on my camera 😬

[@mpart_woodlathe-stuff]

Very well done Heather !! Looks like bone a bit - notice how it fades to whitish towards the antler tip ? Thanks for sharing. Take care. -Mike p.s. do you like the MinWax ? It's my goto topcoat.

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks Mike! I don't really "see" the bone resemblance...but you do you! Lol
I have been using the minwax antique oil for quite a few years on my pyrography and just never tried it on my turnings! This is the first time trying, and I will definitely keep using it

[@mpart_woodlathe-stuff]

@@spiritwynd 👍😎

[@AndyFisher1965]

Lovely piece could you put up the finished dimensions please.

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks! And the piece is 9" tall, and each "cone" is 2.5" at the wide end. Hope this helps