"these colours are horrible together" then goes ahead anyway 😂 - but it worked! What a great bowl. The holm oak is lovely 😊

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, I was slightly disappointed the colours looked so good together 🤣😊

@user-jh7ji3lq3c

2 ай бұрын

I agree, what’s up with that? Are you actually trying to make something look ghastly? Well you failed so there!

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

@@user-jh7ji3lq3c I wanted it to make an impact and make more of a statement lol, failed completley

@johnnymurphy2195

2 ай бұрын

Great video. Clever way of making most if scrap. The lid makes it .

@erichirtriter1465

2 ай бұрын

What are the different finishes that you used

I really like the way that you said these colours don't go with each other, then proceed to prove yourself wrong. It's a stunning pot.

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Haha I know, I was a little disappointed when it worked out so well lol 😀

You said it one man's trash is another man's treasure. Good job.

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thanks! 😀

Ok.. once that lid went on, I was sold! The grain of the wood and design you did with it was just beautiful!

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Alison, so pleased I chose that wood for the lid 😀

@loopinnerthe

2 ай бұрын

absolutely agree

Even when you are doing things you think are “crazy,” and “horrible,” you make true art.

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

I think I'm just lucky 😀

Just simply gorgeous. Now that I'm retired I hope to spend enough time in my shop to turn and become 1/10th as talented as you are.

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Hi William, I'm not that good I'm just not afraid to fail. If you fail enough you become good because you learn each time.

Mike, I think your videos are really great. Unlike some other woodturner’s who seem to miraculously turn out museum pieces every time without a word of explanation, your practical and down to earth commentaries are very useful to aspiring woodturner’s like me. The pieces you produce are excellent and I intend to use your videos as a guide to some future projects I want to do. Thank you for what you do and please just keep doing it. In my opinion you deserve 10 times the number of subscribers that you have and hopefully you’ll get there very soon. Well done.

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much David, your words mean so much and I'm so glad I can help inspire people to have a go. I'm not a great woodturner, but I'm always happy to give something a go and share the journey no matter the outcome. All the best, Mike

Beautiful piece, love seeing the addition of resin to your work!

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Theresa ☺️

Hello Mike, I think you have brought a new meaning to “trash to treasure”. This really is a rather lovely lidded bowl that would merit pride of place in any setting. I think you should try and buy more of these off cuts - they certainly bring out the talent in you. And we will get to see what wonders you can create with them. Have a good week and I will look forward to watching your next video.

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Angela, I was really not sure about this at the start but so happy the way it came out 😁

I never had the pleasure of working with the holm oak. It’s a beautiful compliment to balance out the “business” of the bottom. Great job Mike, as always!

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Joe, it's not easy to get hold of but if you do come across any I urge you to get it 😀

A timeless piece...across a century. You could place that in any era...20's , 30's , 40's .......etc etc and, it wouldn't look out of place. Excellent work of craftsmanship, beautiful too.Nice one Mike.👍👍

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Pete, appreciate it 😀

The end result was amazing. As you say, the wood for the lid has just the greatest grain to it.

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Stephen, it really does 😁

This has to be my favourite of your pieces. Brilliant way to use those bits left over.

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers Simon 😁

I think it turned out pretty nice, who doesn’t love to experiment!

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

I know Shannon, this was a lot of fun 😀

Another belter, Mike!! I don't care whose off-cuts they are, in your hands they become "yours"! By the way, according to Jim Sprague, a useful rule of thumb when using the "rice method" to work out how much resin you need... Once you have the amount of rice, multiply by 1.4. This will be the amount of resin you need, taking into account the gaps between the wood, and the space between the grains of rice. Hope this helps!

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Phil, I would say it is a little less as you not need to allow for the gaps between the rice as they are still there when you put them in a measuring pot.

You inspired me to make a totally different form of pet urn. People tend to want more colour in the urns. And the size fits for bigger dogs as well. I'm going to use my own offcuts. Thanks for sharing.

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

That is awesome Kerstin, they will be beautiful!! 😀

I really like how this item came out. All the different colors and grains. Beautiful!!

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks Bob, I think this one surprised a lot of people, especially me 😀

Thought for certain you were heading towards creating a dog’s breakfast, but WOW! A midcentury modern delight. So fun to watch, thank you.

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Elisabeth, I may have to make a dogs bowl although I have 2 dogs so would have to make 2 😀

Now that's literally "turning" a frown upside down!!! lol. Well done sir!

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Rusty 😀

Wow, usually not a fan of throwing scraps into resin but your selection of off cuts and arrangement and the lid really made it pop!

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thanks! 😀

I really like the randomness of the offcuts! The oak is beautiful, great choice!

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Mark 😀

I'm so happy you're back! I really fancy that lidded bowl. It's very pretty. Thank you for sharing your artistry with us. ❤

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome Matilda ☺️

I love it Mike, it's simplicity is what makes it so beautiful.

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Rena, this one was just so much fun to make 😀

The finishing touch for me was that satisfying clicks clunk when the lid was put on. Lovely, and a great video👌

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thanks and glad you enjoyed it! 😀

Waste Not, Want Not. Nicely done...

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Harvey 😀

I love your initial distaste for the two colours you selected yet the end product is beautiful.

@MikeHolton

21 күн бұрын

Thank you so much Damian 😃

I could not imagine that it would turn out so beautifully! Awesome, awesome, awesome!!

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Dianne, glad you like it 😁

I didn’t think I was going to like this; but it’s really beautiful.

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

Got an 80s vibe about the design nice! Great as always

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thanks! 😀

What I think is brilliant are the endless possibilities for ideas using resin, even the waste from the magnificent pot you made could be turned into another item ❤️ it

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much and you are so right 😊

Wow, what a wonderful piece! Ah, great color combination, and great idea to buy someone else's trash to turn (pun not intended) into your treasure.

@MikeHolton

28 күн бұрын

Thank you very much Shelley

That turned out better than I thought it would, the design and colours are amazing, another great piece !

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

When I saw the box of off cuts, I thought “what’s he going to do with them?” All turned out good, well done . 👍

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

That's what I thought when I got them lol 😀

Love the pot, Mike. Buying the off-cuts was a brilliant choice.

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Steve 😀

Buying those offcuts turned into a beautiful piece of art, with that lid wow! Gorgeous! Well done Mike. You listened to your soul, knowing you would make something incredible out of it.❤😊 x

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Shelley 😀

The color separation worked great. Another beautiful piece of work

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Eric, I'm pretty pleased with the separation 😀

Such a pretty result from a mishmash of things. Fantastic design as always and I agree that holm oak is beautiful. I never know what you will come up with next! It makes for addictive viewing....

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Rachel, I have no idea either so it's interesting this end as well lol 😀

I had my doubts on this one but you made the magic happen once again.

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Christine, it was a bit of an interesting one 😀

I am in love with the off-cuts and what you made!

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Angela 😀

You're right about that Holm Oak; very nice indeed.

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

It really is, just wish I could get more 😀

Beautiful 🤩 looks like it should be a liquorice Alsorts storage pot lol. Great idea with the rice to gauge the amount of epoxy needed 👍🏼

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

Great result Mike. You must be very pleased with it, after your initial disappointment when the cut-off pieces arrived

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Ruth, I'm over the moon with the way it came out 😀

your problem solving skills are impressive.

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Miri 😀

You have proven that it best to waist not, because something beautiful will come from it. I have been watching your videos before I go to sleep. However, so many of them get me so excited from having so much fun, I am finding difficult to fall asleep. Maybe it might be best to reschedule my viewing time to the afternoon period. But being an old man, that might interfere with my afternoon nap. See what a dilemma you have caused in my life Mike.

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Haha sorry my friend, not sure what to suggest, you could try watching in the mornings? 😀

@wessnyder6345

2 ай бұрын

@@MikeHolton Thanks Mike. Along with my morning cup of coffee, a wonderful way to start the day.

Wow!!! Another beautiful creation by the master.

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Wes lol 😀

You went and bought what??!! This new workshop is affecting your thinking processes? Ha Ha! - no off cuts in your own workshop? ... but then the magic starts ... pieces of woods you might not have had yourself, some colours, a fine mix of resins and "Hey Presto!", another simple design to showcase the pot, and Yes, that Holm Oak lid is special and sets off the base perfectly. A joy to watch, as always; Well Done, Mike, Well Done indeed!!

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thanks David, I have loads of offcuts but these are nicer 😂

this turned out just lovely! i thought it was a great idea to use someone else's off cuts, and it was not a silly idea at all to buy them :) glad you did!!!! congrats on 2 yrs, and many more to come!

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Dee, you have made me feel better 😊

What a stunning pot made from the off cuts. I think the colors are just fine. I enjoy your explanations too.

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Mary😊

I agree with your commentary regarding the color combination and the comparison to buying another person's off cuts.

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Archie 😁

@archiehebron8944

2 ай бұрын

Nice job making a treasure out of it. I can't wait to get equipped for resin work. ​@@MikeHolton

I thought that jumble of scraps was going to look terrible, but I have to say it actually ended up looking pretty cool. Nice job!

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Jim 😀

It's beautiful. I love the oak with the off cuts and the colors are just fabulous. 🎉 🎉 🎉 🎉

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much Jodi 😀

Really retro, that bowl! Unique way of using offcuts. I do like your imagination. Great video, as always. Many thanks.

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Shaun 😀

Very beautiful and a wonderful use of what most would consider scrap pieces

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 😀

That is beautiful even it was someones trash! wow so wonderful sir!

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thank you kindly Beth 😀

Love the sound that the lid makes when you close it. Nice and tight! What a lovely peice. :D

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thank you 😋

to be honest, I did not expect this nice look

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Must admit, neither did I 😀

This piece really appeals to me. I love it! And the holm oak makes a beautiful lid which contrasts so well with colours in the bowl. Yip definitely one of my "feel good" favourites 😊 Thanks Mike, for sharing your weekly creativity with us. And definitely worked out a good decision to buy 🙃 Have a super evening 🤗

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Fiona, I hope you have a great evening as well 😀

Such a pretty jar! (And the tennis ball--brilliant!)

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Haha thanks, always handy to have a tennis ball about 😀

I don't think it was a dumb buy at all! It urged you to be creative. 👏👏👏

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

That is very true, thanks 😀

Wow! Another fine piece of art! My favorite is the lovely & simple top. The wood is amazing. Well done, Mike!

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Susannah, a lot of people seem to like this one 😀

Very nice. I really hate turning resin due to the absolute mess it makes, but fun to watch.

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Haha thanks, it does get everywhere 🤣

Hi Mike, as always you make something that you thought was a mistake into something brilliant. Your choices for the design also turned out to be fantastically simple but artistic as well. I think I'm saying I like what you did. Trash into Treasure. Thanks for the video looking forward to the next one. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Roy, must admit I did have my doubts while I was waiting for it to cure but so happy with the way it came out

Buying the trash of others, using colours you call horrible - and creating something really beautiful... you really trust in your instincts... ;)

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Haha I'm so glad you do because sometimes I have my doubts lol 😀

Off-cuts envy. A condition I was not aware of. 😆

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Haha thanks Melvin 😀

Very nice, the use of another mans scraps, turned out beautiful, the grain on the top is very interesting.

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much David 😀

Incredible! Unique and really lovely, so well executed. Smooches for Hooch!! 😘😘😘

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Amie, Hooch sends kisses 😀

Amazing project with stunning effect great contrast with lid

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Mark 😁

Stunning! I love the juxtaposition of the resin and the wood! ❤

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Liza ☺️

This is my favorite of all the things I seen you make! Absolutely beautiful!

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you Debra 😄

Stunning! I gotta be honest, when I first saw that box of scraps, I thought it would be a bit too busy with all the different woods and resins, but the colors that you chose along with that holm oak lid really brought the whole thing together in such an amazing way!

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Steve, I'm pretty pleased with this one 😀

The depth illusion on the bottom was amazing, where the mica and grains surrounding it

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thanks, I really like the look of it 😊

A stunning result from 'scraps' Mike. I do like the wooden lid with its very strong grain. Lovely video to watch so thanks for sharing. cheers, Don from South Australia.

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Don, the holm oak is so beautiful

Nice use of scraps. I love the grain of the Holm oak. I have never seen it before. Another beautiful piece. Thanks

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Barry, I just wish I could get hold of more 😀

Simply gorgeous, I hope you make more of them.

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thank you, I will but will be trying other things first 😀

That turned out pretty nice. I agree. I love the wood the lid is made from.

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers! 😀

It is really something special, I really like all of it.

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Lis 😀

Really do enjoy watching and hearing you work through your processes and making the best happy accidents. Thanks for another great video

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Tim 😄

‧Amazing what can be done with scraps and epoxy . Great job Mike !

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Jon 😀

Interesting creation Mike, it turned out very nice. Thanks for taking us on your journey of discovery!

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it😁

Very nice box. The lid works well with the off cuts and resin. Very nice.

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Cheers Tim 😀

Risky buy, but you nailed it.. Love the shape, and didn’t expect the two colors of resin to combine that good.. 👍 nice one again..

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Wendy and neither did I 😀

You know that dinner invite? Was it risotto you were making? Seems my wife will be washing her hair that night. This pot is more 1970's than the whole of 1970 put together. I absolutely love it in its crazy colours and mottled heritage. The lid makes it. Everything in life is a trade-off, good separate colours means you couldn't shake it up too much and left you air pockets. Mike you are so level headed and just take this stuff in your stride. Wood turning, conversation and wonderful art. It's all there. Did you make the chunks on your new rock-band saw? The remaining offcuts will make excellent giant mug handles...

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thanks! I cut them all on my miter saw. So happy with the way this came out 😄

I love this one. Alle the different pieces make it interesting, almost kind of a journey through the different woods

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

I know there are about 5/6 species in there 😀

Well done,Mike. I do prefer natural-shape off-cuts as opposed to saw cuts but you've done a masterful job with what you had.

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Me too but like you said it's what I had to work with 😀

Those colors really set off the look Mike! I have a ton of off-cuts laying around the garage, too. Have a great day!

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Jim, I expect to be seeing yours in a bowl soon 😀

Wow what a stunning bowl you have just cerated. Making such a beautiful item wth the off cuts.

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

Excellent work as always Mike, love the contrast between the two parts.

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Many thanks Stu 😀

Turned out very nice, colours wotk well together.

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thank you Kathy 😀

Aw, you definitely made that into something beautiful. ... I thought for a moment at the end that the lid may not come off after all. But then you took it off, I was relieved. Ha. Well, great video once again.

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Mega, this was a lot of fun😊

As much as I hate turning epoxy l, I do enjoy watching other make use of its beauty. Well done as always brother.

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thanks! It's messy to turn but feels good 😀

@k9insomniac783

2 ай бұрын

@@MikeHolton Better you than me man, lol. You’re a far better turner than I am anyways. It’s just the clean up that I don’t like.

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

@@k9insomniac783 Yeah, it's not fun 😀

Great job. I've done a small one basically using scraps. Was surprised how quickly it was snapped up at a craft fair. There is a lot of interest in these type of unique items. Well done!

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

That is awesome, and good to hear, thanks Mark 😀

The green was not my favorite color until it complimented the other colors. The top is absolutely beautiful wood. That grain really brings the grains of the other woods together.

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much! 🙏

Since I got my shed set up properly, I've made 13 chopping boards, 5 vases, 3 bowls, about 20 tea light holders and a replica Thor's hammer. All made 100% from lovely off cuts off eBay 😁 This video has given me an Idea for how I can use all the little offcuts of offcut I've built up along the way, but I'm still scared to try resin. One step at a time...

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

You will be fine, the mould I used was just an old paint pot. Just follow what I did and you will do just fine.

I had my doubts, but as always you produced something wonderful!

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thanks, must admit, I had a few doubts as well lol 😀

You should make two without the lids and make pet bowls out of them! Would work so well

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thanks, I'd need to make them bigger as I have two Labradors lol 😂

Very very nice indeed. Great little pot. Another triumph Mike. Cheers

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thank you kindly Peter 😁

Actually I thought the colors were great together. Love the idea of using these bits to create something beautiful and useful. Excellent piece!! 😊

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Cynthia 😊

Spectacular bowl and lid! Wow, the grain on the lid is gorgeous. 😊 I could use every adjective and still not do it justice. 😄

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Andrea 😊

A great "Trashy Treasure Pot" , great save Mike.... 😂

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Haha thanks Dale 😁

Another piece of art Mike. Its lovely and the lid really elevates it . Well done! 😊

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀