The "straight wavy line" made me giggle. This turned out beautifully. I was a little on edge about the red, but you blended it out with the black so well that it looks stunning. Looking forward to the next one! Take care!

@MikeHolton

6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it 😀

I honestly thought, "Well, this will be the first art piece of his that I don't like." But you toned down the red and purple...great move! And once again you trusted your instincts to create a beautiful feature accessory for any occasion. Well done! Merry Christmas to you and your family. 😊

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Cynthia and the same to you and yours, all the best, Mike 😀

@nagualdesign

3 ай бұрын

He's the Bob Ross of wood turning.

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

@@nagualdesign It has been said lol 😃

I I like the fact that you like try new things out. So far of all the woodcutters I’ve watched on KZread you are the only one I’ve making those cut in designs. Keep it up because I’m going to continue to watch.😊❤

@MikeHolton

6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Deborah, I'll be working on a few more projects first but will be coming back to this next year. All the best, Mike 😀

People are kidding you for your "Straight-Wavey Line" , but I say from your Tulips to God's ears. Another beauty Mike!

@MikeHolton

6 ай бұрын

Haha thanks so much my friend, all the best, Mike 😀

Stunning. You're one of the few channels where I'll 'like' the video, before it even starts!

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Haha thanks for the vote of confidence 😀

Never heard of "celebration bowl" before. Always learn something new on your channel!

@MikeHolton

6 ай бұрын

Haha I think I may have made that up 😀

I really like the little 'black surrounded thingamajiggy ' you left in the patern !! A little 'perfecting inperfection "

@MikeHolton

6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😀

Love the oxymoron "Straight Wavy Line". I literally laughed out loud. I say stuff like that all the time. Great job Mike. Beautiful bowl!

@MikeHolton

6 ай бұрын

Haha thanks William, I may never live that one down 🤣

Hello Mike. This one was really interesting and turned out beautifully. The little “error” when originally mounting the blank - to my mind - proved to be a real asset to the finished bowl. With the edge leaning inwards the patterning and colour is so much more visible, which shows off the hard work you put in to that element of your design. A very happy accident. I like the colours you used. However, the shape of the bowl suggests a bit more razzle dazzle for a future repeat performance. But I am just a humble observer and you have quite enough artistic flair to know exactly what you want to achieve.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Angela, I am always happy when an accident provides a better opportunity 😀. I think you are right that I should have gone a bit bolder but perhaps next time, all the best, Mike

Fantastic this would be out year round. Far to beautiful to hide away.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Michael, this is what I was hoping for 😀

It looks like something that would be on a desk on the Enterprise - cool blend of sci-fi and natural finish.

@MikeHolton

6 ай бұрын

Thanks it does look a bit sifi 😊

Beautiful NJC Bowl this would be gorgeous with winter greenery, brightly colored spring decorations, & the hues of autumn would be very pretty- you’ve done it again KUDOS😅

@MikeHolton

6 ай бұрын

Great idea!! Thanks so much Judy 😁

Hi Mike, another challenge, another one for "I must try that" (well done on sticking to the task with the dimples!) We all 'create design opportunities' by mounting blanks the wrong way at times, thankfully in this case it was not a major blooper and I liked the shape it took you to. I will not mention 'the verbal blooper', it is late at night and I will just go straight to waving you goodnight. Cheers.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

haha thanks David, I take it you are talking about the straight wavey line lol 😀

@davidbaxter5132

5 ай бұрын

@@MikeHolton ... and the thing is, I knew exactly what you meant by it!

Love the flow of the colours following the wavy line, makes it neverending as you turn the bowl. Love the bowl. Thanks for bringing us something unique and beautiful.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Fiona, this was so time consuming and my shoulders and neck ached at the end but it was worth it. All the best and I hope you and yours have a great Christmas 😀

@fionacrouch1732

5 ай бұрын

@MikeHolton thank you for all that you go through to get your videos out to us. Greatly appreciated. Wishing you and your family all the blessings of the festive season. May it be a time of love, laughter and special time spent together 🎄🎁

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

@@fionacrouch1732 Thanks Fiona 😘

I love the texturing you put in. The color choices make it a 'manly ' bowl in my mind.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Kirsti, never thought of it being manly 😀

Looks good Mike! Have a Merry Christmas!

@MikeHolton

6 ай бұрын

Thanks, you too my friend 😁

The tipped side really added to the design!

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Penny, I have given this to my sister who is also called Penny 😀

this is so pretty! looking forward to what you are going to do in the new year!!!! happy Christmas!!!!

@MikeHolton

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, all the best, Mike 😀

Thank you for another great video! Have a great holiday season.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Stu and the very same to you, all the best, Mike 😀

i like it , keep up the vids .

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks I'll do my best 😀

you do awesome work thank you

@MikeHolton

6 ай бұрын

Thank you too! 😀

"...straight wavy line..." 😆Though I definitely understand what you meant. Maybe smooth wavy line? I'm glad you ended up choosing the gold/bronze rather than the green, I think that would have been too Christmasy for a year-round display piece. I like how the smaller texture turned out, and you should for sure put your initials in a piece, at the least. And I was amused that I am pretty sure I recognize the gilding polishes as I have several for my paper crafting 😊

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Haha thanks Susan, yes the gilding polishes are from a papercraft company but they work so well on wood 😀

Fantastic. Have a joyous Christmas with your family. ❤❤❤

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! You too! 😀

Beautiful! Love it 😊

@MikeHolton

6 ай бұрын

Thanks Maria 😁

Great project!

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks 😀

Nice job again, turned out beautifully, have a great Christmas and a wonderful New Year

@MikeHolton

6 ай бұрын

Thanks Ian and the same to you 😁

I like the design and color choices you made, very pretty bowl!

@MikeHolton

6 ай бұрын

Thanks Deborah 😀

Another nice pace. Happy Christmas and a happy New Year. Mike 👍

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Kyle and the very best to you and yours 😀

Very elegant. Happy Christmas 🎄!

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thank you James 😊

Beautiful!

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks my friend 😀

Great creative piece. Well done

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Beverly 😀

Very nice work Mike,

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Loran 😀

Sweet!

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Scott 😀

I love it, the colors are perfect

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Rena 😀

very interesting project. thank you.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Pat and thanks for watching 😊

Happy Holidays!

@MikeHolton

6 ай бұрын

Happy holidays to you too Cindy 😊

Another great piece Mike.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Tim 😀

I love it

@MikeHolton

6 ай бұрын

Thanks Jeremiah 😀

Wishing you and the family a Merry Christmas ....thanks for sharing your fantastic work

@MikeHolton

6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Andrew and the same to you and yours 😀

Very Nice!

@MikeHolton

6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😀

Very nice the design is great, thanks for another great video.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much David 😀

Sehr schön, mit Mut zur Farbe👏 mal was anderes. Sehr schön gemacht 👍🤗

@MikeHolton

6 ай бұрын

Danke Michael, das macht mir großen Spaß

well done . good job

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Michal 😀

Simple and beautiful.... Love it Mike....

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 😀

Nice one again 👌. Love the pattern.. keep it up💪

@MikeHolton

6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Wendy 😀

That is absolutely lovely. Nice work.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Peter, glad you liked it 😀

Another great looking piece Mike well done 👌👍

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Will, all the best, Mike

Excellent 👍

@MikeHolton

6 ай бұрын

Many thanks 👍

Again just couldn't see how this was going to turn out, but again it turned out beautifully! A lovely bowl. 💕

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

Hi Mike, another enjoyable and thought provoking project, well done. Looking forward to more ideas from you in the new year, especially working with resin. Have a great Christmas and happy new year.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Many thanks Paul, the first resin project will be out soon. All the best for the holiday season, Mike 😀

Awesome

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😀

I think the colours and texture have worked out beautifully. Another stunning project.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks John, must admit I was a little dubious about this one but happy with the end result 😀

Very nice bowl!

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! 😀

Very cool bowl.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Jake 😀

Love the colour choices another remarkable piece

@MikeHolton

6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Simon 😀

It's a beautiful bowl love it.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! 😀

Another beautiful project. I like the colors very much.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Bob 😀

Nice work Mike! Always enjoy watching your videos. Take care and GOD BLESS 🙏🏻!

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Stephen 😀

Colour choice was subtle and tasteful. Nicely done

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot, I'm very happy with the way this one came out 😀

Hi Mike, well you have done it again another fantastic bowl, The idea for the wave line and the stippling blends well together. Thanks for the video looking forward to the next one.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Many thanks Roy, all the best, Mike 😀

Absolutely stunning!!! One of my favorites so far 😊

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thank you Theresa 😊

Lovely. The colors make this piece.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Cheers Doug, all the best for the holiday season 😀

New things! Keep them comming.. Absoluttely stunning!!

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Marcella, have a great Christmas, all the best, Mike 😀

The bowl looks great another ideal to try 👌

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks John, have fun giving it a go 😀

Beautiful piece Mike. Enjoy watching your videos and hearing your thought process as you develop you work.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Tolbert 😀

That is a festive bowl, Mike. Gorgeous. 😊 Have a great season and stay safe. Cheers!

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

You too Andrea, all the best, Mike 😀

Another beautiful piece as always. I love the pattern and I think Father Christmas would be proud to display such a wonderful bowl. Thank you again for all your efforts 🙂

@MikeHolton

6 ай бұрын

Haha thanks so much Troy 😀

A festive bowl indeed!! Pretty shape, colours and design. A new trend has been set with this Straight-Wavey line bowl; that’s for sure!! Nice holidays Mike and be safe!

@MikeHolton

6 ай бұрын

Haha that sounds much Peter, all the best to you and yours, Mike

As always a fantastic project - really loved the surface treatment, although it set off my wife's trypophobia when she saw the finished bowl!

@MikeHolton

6 ай бұрын

Thanks Spike and please pass on my apologies to your wife, all the best, Mike 😀

If you say it's a "straight-wavey line" then it's a straight-wavey line! LOVE the shape and colors of this beautiful bowl. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family. . .and Hooch.

@MikeHolton

6 ай бұрын

Haha thanks so much Charmaine, I should really think first before I say something 😂

MERRY CHRISTMAS from across the pond !

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Jon and the same to you 😀

That’s a great piece Mike, well done. Lovely to see something different.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Mike 😊

very nice bowl.

@MikeHolton

6 ай бұрын

Thanks Donna 😀

Mike that is absolutely stunning 🎉👍🫶👏

@MikeHolton

6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Tim 😀

A fascinating bowl. Keep up the great work my friend. 👽

@MikeHolton

6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, have a good one and a great new Year

Love the bowl God Bless from your Canadian Friend.

@MikeHolton

6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Stephen 😀

Great effects, Mike. I do agree you could've been a bit bolder with your choice of colours, but as you say... you will be doing more of this method so next time....!! (I think the problem may have been covering everything with the dark pigment - the colours beneath lost their lustre). I like the whole ethos of this channel - always challenging yourself with things you haven't done before and working out how to get the best out of it! Please keep this going - not only for your own sake, but for us as well... It's fascinating trying to guess what you'll come up with next!! Thanks for sharing your journey with us!

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Phil, I'm having the time of my life, I have no expectations of myself so I am free to have a go at anything I like. I will keep it up for as long as I am able, all the best, Mike 😀

The texturing is what makes this bowl. Another stunning project. Well done, Mike.

@MikeHolton

6 ай бұрын

Thanks 😊

Wow, Mike! It turned out absolutely STUNNING! The texture, wave and gilding was such a bold move.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers Mary 😀

Nice for the season and beyond.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Cody, this one will not be going back in the loft 😀

Merry Christmas to you and yours. A very pretty and unique bowl. I really like the shape with the colours, and love the way you blended them. Perfect choices. Great bowl.

@MikeHolton

6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Rachel 😀

Interesting finish. Very effective

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

I think so too! 😀

I love watching these videos, always just satisfying to watch the process of a raw material being made into something new.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoy it Jonathan 😀

Very interesting bowl design with a unique decorative side. Nice.

@MikeHolton

6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

❤❤beautiful ❤❤

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thank you Audie, merry Christmas 😊

Oooooooh nice ❤

@MikeHolton

6 ай бұрын

Thanks my friend 😀

Morning Mike! Another beauty, the tulip wood is a great canvas. Thanks again for the excellent content..

@MikeHolton

6 ай бұрын

Thanks Fiona, tulip is nice canvas but as a wood it sucks 😀

Mike you have artistically done a Christmas but not Bowl well done Sir . Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and the Family 🎅

@MikeHolton

6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much my friend and the same to you and yours 😁

I also got a smile from the "straight wavy line" comment. As you said the dimpling took a lot of time. The bowl looks terrific. Well done. I was happy to see you select a wood blank which is much easier for you to turn than some of the recent really hard woods. Colour choice is so personal. I think the soft shades of the guilders paste go well with the tulip. A nice bowl for the house, or a very unstable frisbee. If you want some inspiration for other carved or drawn embellishments, look up Zentangle. Happy holidays. You may be colder than my area at present, which is unusual. No likelyhood of white Xmas in eastern PA. That is fine for me. I am not looking forward to having to clear snow off the driveway. Dave.

@MikeHolton

6 ай бұрын

Thanks Dave, some of those Zentangles are a little intimidating 😀. The tulip was a good choice but I hate turning it, the tear out is horrible to deal with, not a great wood to get a decent finish on. It has been a little warmer here over the last few days but heavy winds. Not they have stopped and it's getting colder again lol. Happy holidays, Mike

Interesting use of colors. Shape is beautiful.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot Elizabeth 😀

Love the coral-like patterns, and glad you left the rest of the wood natural, it's a lovey colour. Nice one!

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much my friend 😀

Another beautiful creation! Top notch free -handing on the pattern! Superb - as always

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much I had fun with this 😀

The eyes of the beholder… Appreciating your creativity, willingness to play. It’s apparent you love doing what you do. BTW, living at the top of a hill - the sound of the wind in the video is very familiar. Happy Holidays!

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

I appreciate that! And if you live on top of a hill, it is a sound that are get very familiar with 😀

Mike, at the beginning it could have made a prop for your local amateur dramatics society.. but I can't think of many plays that call for a wheel of parmesan cheese... What a splendid bowl by the end. It looks like it is one of those pieces that asks the question "how on earth did they make that?" .. we know of course because we saw the video. Painstaking artistry. Truly unique and exactly as you described, festive without being over the top. It is good that your error caused the sides to have to slant inwards as it showcases the pattern much better. I doubt we will see you between now and the big day so happy Christmas and very successful 2024 to you and yours. Thank you for everything you do and have shared with us this year.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much my friend, I love a good happy accident where mistakes take you along a better path 😀. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a fantastic new year, all the best, Mike 😀

Nice video. The bowl looks great. It has a beautiful color scheme, as do the transitions.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😀

Lovely shape!

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

I just finished watching your video of the thorny australian burl and how it turned out. Constantly sharpening the tools reminded me of the time I got my hands on a piece of Ipe and turned a candy dish. I was sharpening my tools every 5 minutes. But what a joy at the end.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Haha yes all part of the fun turning hard wood 😀

Thanks 👍

@MikeHolton

6 ай бұрын

Thanks too 😀

Fabulous bowl Mike....I love the colours and texture. The shape is really nice too. I like my bowls to have thick walls. You've given me ideas to do something similar. Well done, Ralph.

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Ralph, I'm very much a fan of thicker walls, I feel it gives the piece more substance 😀

Color combination was beautiful. Stippling/dimples were labor-intensive, but I feel the effect was well worth the effort. Can't wait to see what you do with the *Hot Pink* - The contrasting color choices are full of interesting possibilities. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year, Mike!

@MikeHolton

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Dave, I do have a feeling the hot pink may be on the shelf for a while lol. merry Christmas to you and yours, all the best, Mike