Can Cork Be Beautiful?
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Cork is impermeable, which means liquid cannot penetrate it. I should have known that unprocessed cork would present some challenges, but I was not prepared for just how soft the cork actually was. When the customer approached me with the idea of using Portuguese cork in a project I was hooked, but I had issues sourcing the right sized cork rounds and ended up with way more than I needed. It was fortuitous, though, because I decided to start over with an entirely new casting. In the first casting, the colors mixed and lost their vibrance before the resin cured. I also discovered that my conveniently sized bucket was far too large for the final shape that I had planned. So, I was much more strategic in the 2nd casting. I decided to cast the vase and the base separately. In the first casting I had planned to part off a chunk for the base, which had required more resin and thus more risk of thermal issues in the resin. I also let the mixed and pigmented resin sit for about 18-20 hours before pouring. Thankfully, my shop stayed at about 50-60 degrees F the whole time. The result was ideal, and you can clearly see the green and red swirling together without mixing. I also had issues with resin leakage for both of the castings, and I remembered the Flex Paste trick championed by the one and only Cam Anderson of @BlacktailStudio which, of course, worked like a charm! The sphere was also a first, as I got to try out a new toy--the sphere jig, which will hopefully make more appearances. But I think the cork will get shelved until I figure out how to stabilize it properly. You might notice that I threw everything at this project with multiple coats of CA glue and penetrating epoxy. I quickly discovered why cork is used as bottle stops... it doesn't absorb liquid. Shocker, I know... So that dampens my excitement about using it in future projects, and it also instills doubt on whether stabilization would actually work, but I'm sure someone has figured it out. Perhaps the keen-eyed also noticed that the lip of the vase was actually quite wavy, which was caused by sanding. The soft cork basically disappeared under the sand paper but the resin, being quite hard, maintained it's shape. I ultimately had to embrace the chaos and allow the cork to be what it wanted. There was also a time crunch, as this piece was commissioned as a gift for someone for whom Portugal holds special significance. The shape of this piece was the product of some research into Portuguese pottery designs in combination with some of my own pedestal vase ideas. The shape was also inspired by a viewer who commented on a prior video of mine, lamenting that no one ever makes pedestal vases.
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Awestruck watching your video ❤ Speechless opening my box ❤ Tear struck, knowing it was created, especially for me❣️ Thank you, David ❣️ Thank you, 🩵 Hannes❣️
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
You’re very welcome! So glad you like it!
My first reaction was, "Oh, that looks like cork! This should be entertaining... and interesting." My thoughts were right, and it was - always enjoy your videos, thanks for sharing.
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Thanks Jeff!
That is STAGGERING!!! What on earth gave you the idea & did you envisage just how beautiful it would turn out😵💫 You are a fabulous artist! And the camera work was pretty impressive too.
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Thanks Beverley!
As a reptile keeper, I saw all those cork rounds and was immediately jealous. The terrarium terrains I could build with that! My geckos would be royalty!
@hannahstraining7476
4 ай бұрын
Go get you some!
@clockworktri
4 ай бұрын
@@hannahstraining7476it's dummy expensive for a hobbyist like me. It's like $10/lb. Just the amount he fit in that bucket at the start would cost $50 or more. I do buy it in small amounts. But the stuff I could build if I could afford how much he had!
Did I tell you that I am a 70 yr old quilter? I quilt w 90 yr olds that have done the same thing for the last CENTURY… soooo…I watch your channel bcz you think outside of the box providing inspiration for ME….here is my comment: 👍here is ME looking at you, KID! HOOORAY
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for watching!
Wow, that’s gorgeous! I’m sure your customer is thrilled with the piece!
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Thanks!
I wait and wait until one of your videos appears! I never leave the end of the video disappointed. You truly are gifted with the ability to see the beauty in all of your pieces. I watch many KZreadrs and for some reason I always remember the thumbs up!! Great work….
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much, Roxann!
"Can Cork Be Beautiful?" Given it's this channel, at 12 seconds into the vid I'm 100% sure that it will be beautiful. ❤
@DavidAdamsen
Ай бұрын
You’re very kind. Thanks!
Many would stop at the first piece and a few more with the second part. You and your creativity always go the extra steps for a piece of art. Thanks!
Absolutely gorgeous, beautiful work Mr. Adamsen
Wake up, everyone! David Adamsen just posted! 🙌
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Lol!
That’s some next level artistry. Spider-Man’s web shooters got nothing on you with a carving tool.
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Thanks!
I'm always so delighted watching your videos, David. No matter what materials you work with, I can be sure it's going to be a beautiful work of art. Thank you so much for sharing with the rest of us the making of this absolutely gorgeous piece.
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Thanks very much! I appreciate you watching!
I would love to have that first piece you started. I think it was gorgeous and would make a beautiful lamp
Should I avoid temptation to say that piece is a corker? Aww Too late. Turned out really great David!
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Thanks Dana!
David, That was truly a masterful work of art. Who knew that cork could be used for more than just floor covering and sound proofing. Amazingly beautiful as breathing. More. Bravo! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
Love your page mate. I’m gonna grab a lathe myself when I get a house and a garage. All the way from Sydney, Australia 🇦🇺
The most beautiful piece I saw it till now ❤️
Absolutely Stunning wood work 😍
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@deborahpaulin1188
5 ай бұрын
You took the words right out of my mouth. Stunning art! And... Oh my! All of those tools!
I'm absolutely *amazed* by what you do and the beautiful things you create, but I'm just as amazed by all the tools that you use and how well you use them. Awesome video! Thank you!
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Cheers Mike!
Well done! Beautiful as always! Loved seeing the first try included!
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Greetings from Portugal. Thank you for your lovely tribute to our cork. 💚💛❤
@DavidAdamsen
4 ай бұрын
You’re so welcome! Cheers from USA!
Persistence paid off! Way to work it until you get what you want. Hope the person who receives it truly enjoys it!
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Another gorgeous piece David. The resin colors you picked really make your turning pop. Thank you for sharing.
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Thank you, Carl!
Very interesting project! I never thought in the first place that cork has these properties and I literally feel your hardships! Well made!
It's gorgeous !
I was wondering where you were going with the turning and whether it would turn out well. I like the color scheme and the finish. Everything seemed to work out well in the end. For a second, was not sure if cork would turn well. To my surprise with some resin, it did!!!! In the end, it turned out beautifully, David.
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Cheers! Yeah I had the same misgivings, and the final piece isn’t perfect but it’s the beat I could do without a way to stabilize the cork in a vacuum chamber.
In answer to your video title, I would say YES! In the right hands cork is very beautiful!
@DavidAdamsen
Ай бұрын
Thank you!
You're half artist, half mad scientist. 😉 You take risks that in the end work out to become beautiful creations! 👏👏
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Thank you, Lynn!
Unreal. Thank you for this
Thank you for reminding me of my portuguese heritage 😁 beautiful piece.
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Cheers!
Fantastic, David. That was a lot of work, but the result was outstanding. Bill
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Thanks Bill!
That is beautiful. It may represent Portugal, but it has such a Christmas feel. Love it!
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Thanks! Yeah it was rather serendipitous!
@CourtneyClark01
5 ай бұрын
@@DavidAdamsen I love all your work! A few tips I picked up from other creators: if you have a difficult medium that is delicate like cork, a stabilizing resin can help if it's soaked before hand. Also, if you want more separation in your resin colors, let it sit and thicken for a bit before you pour it. You probably already know this, but if you don't, I hope you find it helpful!
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
@@CourtneyClark01 the thing about cork though is that it is impermeable. It seemed not even super thin epoxy or CA glue soaked into it at all. But I did let the casting resin sit overnight before pouring.
Very stunning and beautiful piece David! Im sure Portugal would be proud!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾👍🏾
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Thank you!
❤❤Holy Freaking Cow! Lovely. So many intricate steps! You must have spent so much time and money creating this beautiful work of art. ❤❤❤
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Thank you! Yes this on took some planning for sure.
This is absolutely stunning!!
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!
Absolutely beautiful
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Lovely work, David, and one of your videos wouldn’t be the same without the resin spaghetti off the lathe
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Cheers! Thanks for watching!
You always have the most beautiful designs. Just amazing. Thank you for sharing.
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
I just love the way that you continue to fight and not give up. And your pieces always end up being gorgeous. I can't even imagine trying cork. Great job, and please keep sharing your adventures. Thank you!
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
The mottled look with the cork and the resin is stunning.
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Thanks Leona!
Beautiful.... Thanx for sharing your process!!! ✌😎👍
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Totally gorgeous work!
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@alexanderleach3365
5 ай бұрын
@@DavidAdamsen you’re welcome
I REALLY like those Freud carbide Forstner bits. They seem to work much better than traditional Forstner bit designs. Great work as usual! Thanks for sharing!
Lovely colours. I imagine it would be easier using cork for larger items if trying to make the finished product less heavy than using, say, the root of an oak tree. As always, I am in awe of your talent. Thank you for sharing. ❤
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Thanks!! Yes, the only problem with cork is that it is impermeable, so it is virtually impossible to stabilize.
@JourneyMetaspirit
5 ай бұрын
Ahhh, yes. I couldn’t put my finger on it. That impermeability must also curb some creativity, having to work a certain way with cork. @@DavidAdamsen Thank you for your response.
As usual, Just amazing!
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Thanks Nancy!
Wow always amazing work! Awesome! Always worth the wait.
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Very beautiful. One heck of a wine glass...
BEAUTIFUL!!!! ❤
That is nothing short of *sensational* !!! 👋👋👋👋👋👋👋
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Thanks!!
Now that’s art my friends. The resin colors are simply gorgeous ❤️😍🇺🇸
@DavidAdamsen
4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
Absolutely stunning piece! It looks like a goblet that would be on a giant's table. Incredible work bringing out the beauty of such a difficult wood🩷
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
It's amazing to watch a true artist at work. I wish I could buy one of David Adamsen's pieces.
Absolutely stunning!
Beautiful piece Dave. Thanks for sharing
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Thanks!!
This one is a real masterpiece!!🎉❤
You Sir do amazing work. Thanks for sharing your videos with us. I look forward to seeing what you will create next
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Thanks Jeff!
Absolutely incredible
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Thanks!
Really wasn't expecting much from that cork but as the man in orthopedic shoes said, "I stand corrected".
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Thanks Steve!
As a felow artist and as a Portuguese i deeply thank you for making and sharing this amazing work of art.
@DavidAdamsen
Ай бұрын
Thank you too!
Lots of work, stunning result!! 👊👊🤩🤩
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Thanks!
A very interesting piece. Great job getting the proportions right.
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Thanks Doug!
Hey David! Nice job on the project! I’ve been a fan of yours for a while just forgot about you when you had broken your arm back in 2019 I believe it was?! Great to see its functioning like nothing ever happened. Also remember some of your old works from those days! You’re the one that’s inspired me to do my own woodworking. Can’t thank you enough brother! Keep up the good work!😎👍🏻
@DavidAdamsen
Ай бұрын
Hey, thanks so much! I appreciate that.
Artistry at the best of turning and a great show of your imagination thank you for sharing ❤
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Thanks Trevor!
Beautiful
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Thank you
Absolutely beautiful! You have a keen eye🥰
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Thanks!
You had me a little confused and wondering, UNTIL the end WOW ! ! ! What an awesome piece of art .. Thanks for sharing... The Frye Guy
@DavidAdamsen
4 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@fryeguy9939
2 ай бұрын
Sorry...I don't have telegram... I can text though !?!?!@@DavidAdamsen
What an amazing piece. It’s just beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Thank you too!
What a phenomenal piece you've created. It's so different and one of a kind. You've inspired me to attempt to create one myself. Thank you😊
@DavidAdamsen
4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! Happy turning!
Another outstanding piece. Thank you for sharing David.
@DavidAdamsen
Ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
Yup that's pretty Awesome as usual David, great video thumbs up as always
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Thanks Doug!
That is just absolutely gorgeous! Very talented!
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Thanks!
Wow! What an interesting and unique piece!
Simply Outstanding, truly a beautiful work of art.
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Wow!! Beautiful ❤
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Amazing work!! Nice demo ranch shirt as well
Speechless
Yes, cork can be beautiful!
@DavidAdamsen
2 ай бұрын
🤌
I absolutely love watching your videos, not only are they entertaining, but they are watching a master at his work, but even the mistakes are good too... Please make more.... soon.... And... You make so much mess, each time, and then it must take you forever to clean up, and then you do it all over again and again, but its spotless each time... 😂 like how do you do that? Anyways... thank you...
@DavidAdamsen
4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! Yeah I try not to think about the mess…
Absolutely gorgeous, the color and the cork looks amazing together!!! Glad I didn't have to clean everything up 😮
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Thanks! I try not to think about the cleanup 😅
@sandrader2889
5 ай бұрын
@@DavidAdamsen 😂😂😂
Wow! That is amazing!
@DavidAdamsen
2 ай бұрын
Thank you, Lynn!
Absolutely stunning, I love it
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
Olá David! Seu trabalho é extremamente encantador,! Amo assistir seus vídeos. Obrigada por compartilhar seus trabalhos incríveis.Saúde e paz!Seja sempre abençoado! Forte abraço 🇧🇷🇧🇷👏👏👏
@DavidAdamsen
Ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
Turned out just beautiful
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Thanks Lynda!
Stunning work of art David.Keep creating beautiful one of a kinds.God bless.
Stunning work, David! Really well done!!! 😃 But it didn't look fun to work with cork! 😬 Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊 And happy holidays!
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Thanks man, I appreciate that. Same to you!
Parabéns 👏👏👏 verdadeira obra de arte
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Thank you!
That came out really nice. I really liked how thw colors blended into soft edges, wood grain and details are beautiful. I saw you had a stock pile. This material would look good done in a white pearl as well.
@DavidAdamsen
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
They turned really nice and i love the colours. ❤❤😊😊
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Thanks Karen!
Loved the color selection on this one. Always happen when I see a new video drop.
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
I am speechless it is so beautiful. You are an amazing artist just wow.
@DavidAdamsen
3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
Amazing work, brother! Another epic project!
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Thank you, Seth!
Beautiful piece, beautiful edits on the video…Kudos!
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Thank you, Tony!
Realmente fantástico, surreal.
David, I was so excited to see that you posted a new video. You had me worried there for a little bit! But this was so worth the wait. Absolutely beautiful and stunning. Yourself and KZread artist Jay Lee ( @jayleepainting) save me so much money on therapy 🤦🏼♀️! Can’t wait for your next adventure 😊
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
Amazing what you can do when youre corking around huh?😂 Beautiful result.🤝
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
Thanks😆
I have enjoyed your work/videos for some time. I don't place this project among those that I appreciate.
@DavidAdamsen
5 ай бұрын
I appreciate your candor. Thanks for watching!
❤ Beautiful work!
@DavidAdamsen
Ай бұрын
Thank you!
Just Beautiful, what more can you say!
@DavidAdamsen
Ай бұрын
Thank you!
Great job! Look awesome!!👍