When you rubbed on the alcohol, my mouth dropped open. I've never seen a natural wood this beautiful. Absolutely gorgeous! Your concept and end result are perfect, giving us a stunning vase. I'm honestly in awe about this piece, Mike. Truly remarkable!!
Mr. Holton, I started watching your videos when I was stuck at home. (I had cancer and yes I have recovered!). I've recently been able to return to work 👍. I love the enthusiasm you have for the beauty of wood. It truly comes through the videos! Thank you for all the enjoyment you have given me and so many others!
That's gorgeous - I will never tire of hearing the almost giddy excitement in your voice when contemplating the possibilities of a striking piece of wood like that!
I have to agree that this is a museum quality piece of art. I love woodworking pieces, but this one is beyond typical. You have such artistic vision and the ability that is needed to make that vision real. It has an amazing form, and it’s just stunningly beautiful, Mike. If I were to win that piece I would be over the moon! It’s so special! ❤
A love and, an understanding of remarkable wood is a gift not given to us all, but my goodness, you have it in spades. It was both remarkable and, a pleasure to watch, and of course, to listen to your commentary, an important must for mere observers to learn. As an old saying goes, “it’s not so much what you are looking at, but, what you see”. Thank you Mike Holton, I shall be forever grateful.
Thanks Richard, I just hope it helps people understand the design process a bit more and it's ok to change your mind or make a mistake, it's all about learning 😀
Complete stunner! And there's no way I could have come up with such a shape! Absolutely brilliant! Your appreciation of us subscribers is really amazing -- thank you!😊❤😊🎉🎉🎉
This wood is so gorgeous. When you give this bowl away you will have to order another piece of this wood to make something for yourself. I have never seen a woodturner enjoy a piece of wood as much as you enjoyed working with this. Congratulations, this is beautiful.
That piece of wood started out absolutely gorgeous, but the first time you cleaned it with isopropyl, the grain almost made the wood look fluid it had so much motion in it. I 100% agree with one of the other commenters who said your piece was museum quality. It appears to be such a simple design, but it truly lets the wood shine through. Nicely done Mike.
What an incredible piece. The curves play off each other, so subtle. Beyond the beauty, my favorite part of watching your videos is hearing you think aloud--learning about all the decisions that transform a square block of wood into something otherworldly. And yes, I waaaaant this!
10:44 Oh my god... i don't think you ever had a reveal with the Isopropol as stunning as this. The Grain is like a visual explosion, what an amazing wood!
Mike, congratulations on hitting the 40K mark. You deserve every follower and more. I've been watching you from nearly the beginning and you have done nothing but amaze me with your work every week. You took a gorgeous block of wood and did such a great job making something that is worth all of our admiration. Someone will love this piece for years to come!
I've been watching your channel for a while and this is the first time I felt I needed to comment. What beautiful wood! Just amazing. And you could have made anything out of it and it would gave been gorgeous. But the fact that you made such a unique design, well, I'm beyond words. You are a true artist. Thank you for sharing your craft!
I was going to ask how much but first thing I saw was the cost. That’s a lot of money! I started turning 7 months ago when I retired. I have turned over 100 pieces from Christmas ornaments to bowls, platters and boxes. I think I have watched every video you have made and have copied many of the pieces you have done. I really appreciate the explanations. You do fantastic work and have helped me understand and learn… thank you so much
Hi Mike! I think we should start calling you “The Wood Whisperer “! As you have a magic touch and empathy with every piece of wood I’ve seen you touch!! When you first unwrapped it, I thought it was spalted beech or similar, trying to look at the pattern. I’ve never seen London Plane cut down, but my goodness! Isn’t it beautiful! And your imagination did it proud…such a beautiful result, almost like a delicate Vase you see the Japanese use for their three twig delicate arrangements- called Ikebana! ! I haven’t disliked or found fault with a single piece I’ve seen you turn, but this, as you said, was the most beautiful piece of wood in raw state, but transformed to absolutely stunning, by the time you had finished! Such gorgeous wood grain-so many intricate patterns I could gaze at for hours! Very well done as always Mike! And Thankyou for sharing your wood whispering with us! 👩🦳😘👏👏👏👏👍💫🥰xx
@ 🤭 didn’t mean to make you blush, but shows your nice human side! No! Just telling it as I see it! Can I just ask what “oil” it is you use? I can’t say the word, but I used Danish oil, and it’s Def not that! See, that’s another reason your such a brilliant “Wood Whisperer!” You know instinctively the right things to use! ( sorry Mike, I just think your so good at what you do/so in tune with each piece of wood, I just have to give you that title ! My youngest son also does wood turning, (three sons but lost my second suddenly to aggressive cancer and wood turning can be very therapeutic). I used to live in a village called Holme Next Sea, on the North norfolk coast, grew up there. After a bad storm a tree came down in the churchyard, Holm Oak. Unbeknownst to me, Richard sourced a good lump that was going firewood otherwise, and he secretly turned it into a beautiful chalice shaped cup/bowl for me. So I have a lovely piece of Holm Oak, from Holme!, where I grew up,! and had fallen close to my parent and grandparents graves. So I feel very bonded with that special piece. Sorry I waffled, but feel sad at losing my son, we were very close, and just felt I wanted to share my wood story with you! I genuinely meant everything I said earlier….your a lovely man, very empathic and I’m so glad I’ve found your channel! Just take care with very large pieces! I recall that piece flying off the lathe a short while ago, glad it didn’t land on your foot! My heart was in my mouth! Love and light Helen 👩🦳💫🥰xx
@@helencheadle5709 Hi Helen, so so sorry to hear about your son, I can't even begin to imagine how hard it must have been and still is. Our children are everything to us, we have three sons and a daughter, we also have two foster daughters who have lived with us for over 5 years. Holm oak is probably my favourite wood, I first turned a piece a couple of years ago and was amazed by the grain it is so unique! Where we live now I have a holm oak in the back garden and it's huge are beautiful, I keep getting tempted to take off a limb to do something with but not sure my landlord would be too happy lol. Woodturning is very therapeutic, it helps me relax and when I'm turning it's like everything around me disappears. I have had to put a clock close to my lathe so I can keep an eye on the time or I could get into rouble lol. Thanks again for your message and love and best wishes to you and your family, Mike
Enjoying your videos is reward enough. I was a little skeptical of this turn until I saw the finished work of art. You created something that subverted my expectations and turned out more beautiful than I anticipated. It was impressive that you designed it as an eye catch to bring you in with curiosity and reward you for it when you are close enough to behold it. Whoever wins it is lucky to have a piece of you with them.
Mike, that wood was worth every penny. It is amazing and i love your vision for it. Really unique piece of art. Whoever wins this beauty is very lucky indeed!!
You are very generous. 🥰 I'll bet that absolutely gorgeous vase is hard to give away! Thank you for all of your hard work... both in your shop and here on UA-cam. And congratulations 🎉🥳 on reaching 40 THOUSAND subscribers. That is quite the feat.
WOW ! This is out of this world - the wood is amazing , the design is stunning and the fact that the wood is of English origin makes it even better. You are a superstar! Congratulations on 40k 🥂
Oh wow Mike, You have done it again! This beautiful wood and the resulting vase has once again taken my breath away! Who ever wins this magnificent piece of art will not only be extremely lucky and blessed but envied by all! Especially me! 😊❤ ❤ lol I have never seen wood as intriguing as this. With it being half oriental in origin and your design having that Japanese look to it, you truly have brought out this woods natural beauty. Then you always do with every piece you make. I love it! I can see those scent sticks in it so as not to take away from this beauty. 😊❤ Good Luck all in this fantastic and extremely generous giveaway. Once again Mike thank you for sharing your creative genius with us all 😊❤
I would have to say that this piece of wood was worth every 'penny', it is absolutely beautiful Mike. As always, it was delightful to see & hear you as you set out to make 'something different' within your chosen field. The actual piece as finally presented is an absolute success. You have, as it were, thought outside the square to extend yourself & that is always a good thing. You are 'spot on' when talking about the beauty of this wood, hence my opening comment. SO, beautiful wood, beautiful design of the vase + beautiful finish applied = 'WINNER'. Thanks for sharing this piece with us Mike. Cheers, Don from South Australia.
Thanks as always Don, it is a real honour to be able to get hold of wood like this to work on, it honestly makes my like easy as it does all the work for me. 😀
SO elegant. The execution of a concept that perfectly compliments and enhances that beautiful piece of wood. That vase will be picked up, looked at , and appreciated, many, many times. High marks, teacher!
Well. Every time I go for a walk, this is one of the things that I'm looking for. I wish every burl had such magic inside it. But when they do, oh boy. I hope it finds a good place to rest and be admired.
OMG! That piece is absolutely stunning! Who would have thought that oblong piece of wood, could've been turned (excuse the pun) into something so beautiful! You are a master, Sir! I was mesmerised watching it morph into the work of art you produced and anyone, indeed everyone, would be proud to own it. ❤
Fantastic video, stunning turning and a wonderful piece of British grown wood. I hope this video gets shared, viewed, and promoted to encourage everyone to look for home grown wood to create beautiful items, and to reduce the demand for those rare exotics. Cheers Mike, great video.
Comments are easy to make but this piece was exceptionally well thought out. The shape was quite different and really brought together the wood grain - "a dream spun from nature’s loom"
It is the most beautiful grain I have ever seen. As a beginner it is so good how you describe in detail the tools you are using and the techniques you use. Thank you Mike.😃👍
That is stunning! It draws the eye and makes you want to touch it, looks silky smooth. Thank you so much for showing us your amazing artistic flare and craftmanship 🧓
Incredible wood grain. I had no idea how London Plain would turn out. Love the idea. Sometimes it is more important to show off the wood than the vase. ❤
That is the most beautiful wood i have ever seen. I never heard of it before now. My wife is taking agriculture classes for sustainable living and she gave me a long run down on it. I love the floating look to the piece. Well done!
Hi All, as I'm sure someone is bound to ask, I'll tell you all now, this piece of wood cost me just under £250 😊
Wow!
Will you also do a piece for yourself and your family? ❤
As we say in Africa . . . . Eiiiish!!!
Wow Mike, that is such a honor that you would spend that much on us subscribers! Thank you for showing how much you appreciate us all😊
Lovely piece, great job 👏 👍
Wow! But obviously well worth it!😍 That's a stunning piece, and such gorgeous patterns in the wood. 🥰
When you rubbed on the alcohol, my mouth dropped open. I've never seen a natural wood this beautiful. Absolutely gorgeous!
Your concept and end result are perfect, giving us a stunning vase.
I'm honestly in awe about this piece, Mike. Truly remarkable!!
Thanks so much Cynthia, your comments and support always mean so much to me, thank you 😀
Mr. Holton, I started watching your videos when I was stuck at home. (I had cancer and yes I have recovered!). I've recently been able to return to work 👍. I love the enthusiasm you have for the beauty of wood. It truly
comes through the videos!
Thank you for all the enjoyment you have given me and so many others!
Thanks so much Pat and well done for beating that horrible cancer!!! All the best and thanks again, Mike 😀
That's gorgeous - I will never tire of hearing the almost giddy excitement in your voice when contemplating the possibilities of a striking piece of wood like that!
Thanks Tim, I'm so easily pleased lol 😀
I have to agree that this is a museum quality piece of art. I love woodworking pieces, but this one is beyond typical. You have such artistic vision and the ability that is needed to make that vision real. It has an amazing form, and it’s just stunningly beautiful, Mike. If I were to win that piece I would be over the moon! It’s so special! ❤
Thank you very much Barb, good luck 😀
A love and, an understanding of remarkable wood is a gift not given to us all, but my goodness, you have it in spades. It was both remarkable and, a pleasure to watch, and of course, to listen to your commentary, an important must for mere observers to learn. As an old saying goes, “it’s not so much what you are looking at, but, what you see”. Thank you Mike Holton, I shall be forever grateful.
Thanks so much John, I really appreciate your kind words! 😀
To boldly go where no other Wood has gone before,these are the voyages of captain Mike
Haha thanks Doyle 😀
Beautiful piece of wood ! I would like to enter your contest please!
Hope I win the contest !
@joycewallace7306 You're in Joyce 😀
I love that you actually explain things and talk through your thoughts on pieces, makes it far more interesting and educational than other channels.
Thanks Richard, I just hope it helps people understand the design process a bit more and it's ok to change your mind or make a mistake, it's all about learning 😀
I just love the space ship vase. It’s out of this world.
Haha thanks Rex 😀
The London Plane Burl is truly amazing Mike. And you came up with a great piece with it.
Thanks Craig 😀
When you mounted this heavy slice of wood onto the machine I had never thought the result would be such a delicate piece.
Thanks so much 😀
Nicely put.
Complete stunner! And there's no way I could have come up with such a shape! Absolutely brilliant! Your appreciation of us subscribers is really amazing -- thank you!😊❤😊🎉🎉🎉
Thanks Shelley, you all mean the world to me 😀
The artistry of this piece is incredible! Congratulations on 40k; you've earned it!
Thanks so much Lisa 😀
This wood is so gorgeous. When you give this bowl away you will have to order another piece of this wood to make something for yourself. I have never seen a woodturner enjoy a piece of wood as much as you enjoyed working with this. Congratulations, this is beautiful.
Thanks Brenda, I do have the other half of this piece. Finding another would be almost impossible 😀
Wow! This piece deserves a place of honour in someone's home. It's superb.
Thanks so much Keith, you never know, it could be you 😀
Truly
I can't imagine anyone not being won over by the grain in this piece and the form that shows it off! Beautiful
Thanks Christine, it really is just amazing! 😀
The ultimate shape of the piece really does this magnificent wood justice. Well done indeed.
Thanks so much Alicia 😀
Wow! You deserve the 40k your talent and work show just how special you are congrats!
Thank you so much Beth 😀
possibly the most unique & beautiful wood object d’art i’ve seen in my 80 years !
It’s a lovely place
Thanks so much Janet 😀
Thanks so much 😀
You've created many great turnings but there are no superlatives to adequately describe this one! Bravo!
Thanks so much Jim 😀
That piece of wood started out absolutely gorgeous, but the first time you cleaned it with isopropyl, the grain almost made the wood look fluid it had so much motion in it. I 100% agree with one of the other commenters who said your piece was museum quality. It appears to be such a simple design, but it truly lets the wood shine through. Nicely done Mike.
Thank you so much Mark 😀
The wood is amazing, the project design equally so, but the most endearing aspect is your appreciation of the wood itself.
Thanks Allan, wood is just such a beautiful material to work with 😀
I’m absolutely floored by how absolutely beautiful that grain is.
Me too William 😀
The subtle elegance of the design accentuates the beauty of the wood grain.
Thanks Scott 😀
What an incredible piece. The curves play off each other, so subtle. Beyond the beauty, my favorite part of watching your videos is hearing you think aloud--learning about all the decisions that transform a square block of wood into something otherworldly. And yes, I waaaaant this!
Thank you so much Elisabeth and good luck 😀
I am speechless. Other than to say, this should go into a museum.
Wow thanks Wes 😀
I don’t know how you can give up such a beautiful creation. You are being quite generous. Thank you.
Thanks Scott, our community on here are amazing and you are all worth it 😀
10:44 Oh my god... i don't think you ever had a reveal with the Isopropol as stunning as this. The Grain is like a visual explosion, what an amazing wood!
Thanks Hans, it's pretty special wood 😁
Mike, congratulations on hitting the 40K mark. You deserve every follower and more. I've been watching you from nearly the beginning and you have done nothing but amaze me with your work every week. You took a gorgeous block of wood and did such a great job making something that is worth all of our admiration. Someone will love this piece for years to come!
Thanks so much William, I really appreciate everything my friend 😀
I've been watching your channel for a while and this is the first time I felt I needed to comment. What beautiful wood! Just amazing. And you could have made anything out of it and it would gave been gorgeous. But the fact that you made such a unique design, well, I'm beyond words. You are a true artist. Thank you for sharing your craft!
Thank you very much, the wood did all the hard work for me on this one 😀
Good luck, everyone 👌
Same to you Andrew 😀
Wow! That is just a beautiful piece of wood. Good luck to everyone!
Good luck Michael and thanks 😀
Absolutely stunning piece! Mother Nature’s beauty saved for prosperity.
Thanks so much Dan 😀
Breathtaking, eye-catching, almost theatrical! It deserves a place of honour. You’ve outdone yourself again!
Thanks so much Lea 😀
That vase is ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL. You really brought out the beauty of that wood.
Thanks so much 😀
Fantastic job maximizing the natural beauty in that piece of wood.
Thanks Carlos, I appreciate it 😀
I was going to ask how much but first thing I saw was the cost. That’s a lot of money! I started turning 7 months ago when I retired. I have turned over 100 pieces from Christmas ornaments to bowls, platters and boxes. I think I have watched every video you have made and have copied many of the pieces you have done. I really appreciate the explanations. You do fantastic work and have helped me understand and learn… thank you so much
You're welcome Ron, so glad my videos have been of use. I try to talk through everything I do to help. All the best, Mike
Just wow! You have more than done justice to that beautiful piece of wood with your design Mike!
Thanks so much Steve 😀
Hi Mike! I think we should start calling you “The Wood Whisperer “! As you have a magic touch and empathy with every piece of wood I’ve seen you touch!! When you first unwrapped it, I thought it was spalted beech or similar, trying to look at the pattern. I’ve never seen London Plane cut down, but my goodness! Isn’t it beautiful! And your imagination did it proud…such a beautiful result, almost like a delicate Vase you see the Japanese use for their three twig delicate arrangements- called Ikebana! ! I haven’t disliked or found fault with a single piece I’ve seen you turn, but this, as you said, was the most beautiful piece of wood in raw state, but transformed to absolutely stunning, by the time you had finished! Such gorgeous wood grain-so many intricate patterns I could gaze at for hours!
Very well done as always Mike! And Thankyou for sharing your wood whispering with us! 👩🦳😘👏👏👏👏👍💫🥰xx
Thanks so much Helen, I must confess that I am blushing a bit! Your words are beautiful, thank you so much 😀
@ 🤭 didn’t mean to make you blush, but shows your nice human side! No! Just telling it as I see it!
Can I just ask what “oil” it is you use? I can’t say the word, but I used Danish oil, and it’s Def not that! See, that’s another reason your such a brilliant “Wood Whisperer!” You know instinctively the right things to use! ( sorry Mike, I just think your so good at what you do/so in tune with each piece of wood, I just have to give you that title ! My youngest son also does wood turning, (three sons but lost my second suddenly to aggressive cancer and wood turning can be very therapeutic). I used to live in a village called Holme Next Sea, on the North norfolk coast, grew up there. After a bad storm a tree came down in the churchyard, Holm Oak. Unbeknownst to me, Richard sourced a good lump that was going firewood otherwise, and he secretly turned it into a beautiful chalice shaped cup/bowl for me. So I have a lovely piece of Holm Oak, from Holme!, where I grew up,! and had fallen close to my parent and grandparents graves. So I feel very bonded with that special piece. Sorry I waffled, but feel sad at losing my son, we were very close, and just felt I wanted to share my wood story with you!
I genuinely meant everything I said earlier….your a lovely man, very empathic and I’m so glad I’ve found your channel! Just take care with very large pieces! I recall that piece flying off the lathe a short while ago, glad it didn’t land on your foot! My heart was in my mouth!
Love and light Helen 👩🦳💫🥰xx
@@helencheadle5709 Hi Helen, so so sorry to hear about your son, I can't even begin to imagine how hard it must have been and still is. Our children are everything to us, we have three sons and a daughter, we also have two foster daughters who have lived with us for over 5 years. Holm oak is probably my favourite wood, I first turned a piece a couple of years ago and was amazed by the grain it is so unique! Where we live now I have a holm oak in the back garden and it's huge are beautiful, I keep getting tempted to take off a limb to do something with but not sure my landlord would be too happy lol. Woodturning is very therapeutic, it helps me relax and when I'm turning it's like everything around me disappears. I have had to put a clock close to my lathe so I can keep an eye on the time or I could get into rouble lol. Thanks again for your message and love and best wishes to you and your family, Mike
You and your tools have a gift to reveal the beauty of nature’s gifts to the world. Stunning wood and stunning work. Bravo Mike.
Thanks so much and thanks for your amazing support 😀
There's nothing plain about London Plane. Stunning piece of woodturning art. Thank you for sharing❤
Thanks so much 😀
That is one gorgeous piece of wood!! The finished product is beautiful as well. Good luck to everyone, and thank you, Mike, for being so generous!
thanks Mark, it's my pleasure 😀
I love your ability to visualize a piece then create it. Your artistry is truly amazing. Beautiful piece.
Thanks so much Vicki and great to see your channel doing so well!! 😀
Enjoying your videos is reward enough. I was a little skeptical of this turn until I saw the finished work of art. You created something that subverted my expectations and turned out more beautiful than I anticipated. It was impressive that you designed it as an eye catch to bring you in with curiosity and reward you for it when you are close enough to behold it. Whoever wins it is lucky to have a piece of you with them.
Thanks so much, I really appreciate it 😀
Mike, that wood was worth every penny. It is amazing and i love your vision for it. Really unique piece of art. Whoever wins this beauty is very lucky indeed!!
Wow, thank you Lisa 😀
a quality piece of turning! the shape really lets the wood grain take centre stage. well done 👍
Thank you very much Ant 😊
Even the sound it makes being turned is beautiful. I just love that grain swirl.
Thanks Scott, it is so pretty 😀
You are very generous. 🥰 I'll bet that absolutely gorgeous vase is hard to give away! Thank you for all of your hard work... both in your shop and here on UA-cam. And congratulations 🎉🥳 on reaching 40 THOUSAND subscribers. That is quite the feat.
Thanks so much I really appreciate it! 😀
WOW ! This is out of this world - the wood is amazing , the design is stunning and the fact that the wood is of English origin makes it even better. You are a superstar! Congratulations on 40k 🥂
Thanks so much Christine 😀
This wood has the look of the very fingerprint of God. What an amazing piece and you did it such justice. So very well done!
Thanks so much Aaron 😀
Beautiful piece, Mike. You're right, that wood is gorgeous.
It sure is Brian 😀
Oh wow Mike, You have done it again! This beautiful wood and the resulting vase has once again taken my breath away! Who ever wins this magnificent piece of art will not only be extremely lucky and blessed but envied by all! Especially me! 😊❤ ❤ lol
I have never seen wood as intriguing as this. With it being half oriental in origin and your design having that Japanese look to it, you truly have brought out this woods natural beauty. Then you always do with every piece you make. I love it! I can see those scent sticks in it so as not to take away from this beauty. 😊❤
Good Luck all in this fantastic and extremely generous giveaway. Once again Mike thank you for sharing your creative genius with us all 😊❤
You're always welcome Shelley and thanks so much for you amazing support 😀
Wow!🤩 Mike, you created an absolutely beautiful designed vase that showcases the stunning natural beauty of this wood!😍🥰😘
Thank you so much Mary 😀
I would have to say that this piece of wood was worth every 'penny', it is absolutely beautiful Mike. As always, it was delightful to see & hear you as you set out to make 'something different' within your chosen field. The actual piece as finally presented is an absolute success. You have, as it were, thought outside the square to extend yourself & that is always a good thing. You are 'spot on' when talking about the beauty of this wood, hence my opening comment. SO, beautiful wood, beautiful design of the vase + beautiful finish applied = 'WINNER'. Thanks for sharing this piece with us Mike. Cheers, Don from South Australia.
Thanks as always Don, it is a real honour to be able to get hold of wood like this to work on, it honestly makes my like easy as it does all the work for me. 😀
What a gorgeous piece of London Plane Burr and I absolutely love what you did with it. Well done Mike. Jane ❤
Thank you so much Jane😀
The best purchase you made on that London Plane Burl Mike!! Amazing result after turning this beauty-1 of a kind!
Thanks so much, I have no regrets 😀
That was a great demo mike, really beautiful piece 👌
Thank you kindly Carlton 😀
You nailed this. Your exploration in shape and form is exciting to watch. FECKING GORGEOUS.
Haha thanks 😀
I agree that the design of the piece is outstanding.
SO elegant. The execution of a concept that perfectly compliments and enhances that beautiful piece of wood. That vase will be picked up, looked at , and appreciated, many, many times. High marks, teacher!
Thank you very much Penny 😀
The wood grain on this wood is amazing, and the vase is unique and awesome
You are so kind Donna, thanks 😀
I mean…stunning. Love hearing you talk through your thoughts/process, and the amount of knowledge share you manage to include as well.
Thanks Gwynneth, I try my best 😀
Well. Every time I go for a walk, this is one of the things that I'm looking for. I wish every burl had such magic inside it. But when they do, oh boy. I hope it finds a good place to rest and be admired.
Thanks William, me too 😀
The London Plane bowl is incredible. Such beautiful wood and you have exposed THE best of its grain😊
Thank you so much Kate😀
OMG! That piece is absolutely stunning! Who would have thought that oblong piece of wood, could've been turned (excuse the pun) into something so beautiful! You are a master, Sir! I was mesmerised watching it morph into the work of art you produced and anyone, indeed everyone, would be proud to own it. ❤
Thank you so much Angie 😀
Finally a pro that doesn’t turn away all of natures’ beauty!
Thanks Edward, not sure about Pro, I would class myself as an enthusiastic amateur 😀
That's an extraordinary piece of wood. Then you took it to another level. Well done, sir!!! Someone is going to have a generational piece !
Thanks my friend, and thanks so much for your amazing support over the last couple of years 😀
That wood is STUNNING! You did a wonderful job on that piece.
Thank you so much Johanna 😀
Such a beautiful piece and the wood is amazing. I hope Hooch appreciates what he has just witnessed.
Haha I just hope he forgive me for blowing him off with compressed air lol 😀
The pattern and finish is very rich and almost looks antique. Love it.
Thanks so much 😀
Gorgeous wood, as you said, wonderful grain patterns, stunning.
Very well done. A very special gift for the lucky winner.
Dave.
Thanks so much Dave, and thanks so much for your amazing support!! 😀
Very pleased to see this. I have had a small off cut of London Plane Burl for many years and I am now inspired to actually make something out of it.
Thanks Arthur, have fun 😊
Beautiful grain on it. Never knew London Plane could be that figured. 10/10
Thanks so much Richard, this is a very rare piece, hence the cost 😀
Well worth the cost. You created a piece that shows off that grain pattern beautifully. Love the shape.
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Thanks so much 😀
Fantastic video, stunning turning and a wonderful piece of British grown wood. I hope this video gets shared, viewed, and promoted to encourage everyone to look for home grown wood to create beautiful items, and to reduce the demand for those rare exotics.
Cheers Mike, great video.
Thanks so much! 😀
The markings in the wood are just remarkable!
Thanks, I still can't stop looking at it lol 😀
Your finesse, skills, attention to detail, and design sense are admirable and very much appreciated! Thanks for all you do Mike. And congrats!🎉
Joe CA
Much appreciated Joe and thanks 😀
I wish I had learned how to do your wonderful craft years ago. Now I just enjoy watching you create your beautiful pieces.
Thank you so much Nancy, never too late to start, I only started just over 3 1/2 years ago 😀
Comments are easy to make but this piece was exceptionally well thought out. The shape was quite different and really brought together the wood grain - "a dream spun from nature’s loom"
Wow thanks so much David 😀
It is the most beautiful grain I have ever seen. As a beginner it is so good how you describe in detail the tools you are using and the techniques you use. Thank you Mike.😃👍
My pleasure Brad and thanks 😀
What a beautiful piece of wood, the patterns look like the sun's surface.
Thanks Tre, I know what you mean! 😀
😮 OMG That's BEAUTIFUL Mike and fantastic prizes too
Thanks Colin 😀
That is so pretty. Only nature could make something that beautiful. Such a unique way of using the wood Mike. Love it!
Thanks! and thanks for watching 😀
You are so correct-most beautiful piece of timber.
Thank you kindly Mark 😀
Outstanding! Someone will treasure that one.
Hope so Scott, it could be you 😀
you've excelled yourself on this one Mike ...thanks for sharing and good luck everybody
Thanks Andrew 😀
Absolutely gorgeous! What a giveaway, I wish I still had the ability to turn the beauty of nature into works of art. Thank you Mike.
You're welcome 😀
Another unique, incredibly beautiful Mike Holton piece, I love the grain on this wood, it's amazing.
Thanks so much Rena 😀
Another beautiful piece. I would never have thought that London Plane trees had such incredible grain. I will look at them with new eyes from now on!
Thanks Sam, if you see one with a burl, find a chainsaw 😀
Congratulations on reaching 40,000! Beautiful piece!!
Thank you so much Amy 😀
That is stunning! It draws the eye and makes you want to touch it, looks silky smooth. Thank you so much for showing us your amazing artistic flare and craftmanship 🧓
You're welcome Valerie and thanks 😀
you've belted that one right out of the park Mike. Stunning
Thanks Adam 😀
The figure in the wood is magnificent! Very creative design! Thank you, Mike, and congratulations on 40 k subscribers!
Thank you so much Peter😀
Incredible wood grain. I had no idea how London Plain would turn out. Love the idea. Sometimes it is more important to show off the wood than the vase. ❤
Thanks Jayne, with wood as special as this it had to be the star of the show 😀
I never knew we had such exotic looking wood growing here in the uk. The oriental style really suits the grain and colour
Thanks! and thanks for watching 😀
This is one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen!
Thanks so much Deborah 😀
What an incredible piece of wood. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Thanks! You're welcome James 😀
That's something that everyone would like, well done Mike
I hope so Dale, thanks 😀
That is the most beautiful wood i have ever seen. I never heard of it before now. My wife is taking agriculture classes for sustainable living and she gave me a long run down on it. I love the floating look to the piece. Well done!
Thanks Frank! That sounds like an interesting course your wife is on 😀
What a stunning piece you have created, I find watching your content so therapeutic.
Good luck to everyone in the draw.
Thank you so much Richard 😀
Wow! What an interesting vase! You were right that the wood is absolutely gorgeous.
Thanks Dawn, the wood is pretty special 😀