Who knew a plain ole pinecone could be transformed into such a beautiful object.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

You don't give yourself enough credit Jim - this is a very unique and beautiful piece. You're a talented and creative craftsman.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@TheBuckStopsHere480

2 жыл бұрын

@@SpragueWoodturning Call 'em like I see 'em Jim. You're welcome.

@lexikdark3392

Жыл бұрын

I agree but it's honestly why I keep watching these vids. He's honest and to the point, and while we can hear it in his voice that he knows what he's doing, he's humble and sounds like he wants everyone to try it for themselves and enjoy being creative :D and I love that. he's teaching us little by little over time :D

@khazishajiuddinahmed955

Жыл бұрын

@@SpragueWoodturning p

@MrGAGE71505

11 ай бұрын

Do you sell your pieces there amazing

Check all the screws, all the bolts, double check your entire system. Yup, another item for my checklist! THANK YOU!!!!

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Yes you certainly should before every turning session. Thanks

Your daughter has chosen a great profession. I worked as office manager and front desk for 30 years in a dental office. It was a great job and I learned so many things about dentistry. If I was younger……….😊

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

We think so too, thanks!

The periwinkle with gold is gorgeous. I think the thick gold is fine, but I also really like the thin cracks that have unexpectedly been exposed and filled with gold. Those look really nice.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

We're all learning, and I probably learn more from you than any other woodturner I follow on youtube. Keep it up!

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks I really appreciate!

@lindareber1662

2 жыл бұрын

Have you thought of making a lighted base for a lamp with that wonderful vase? Thank you for your wonderful work and teaching. My father and grandfather turned all their lives. That only let me watch. But I got the lathe so someday when I have a place to put it I'm going to made some stuff.

@lindareber1662

2 жыл бұрын

Have you thought of making a lighted base for a lamp with that wonderful vase? Thank you for your wonderful work and teaching. My father and grandfather turned all their lives. That only let me watch. But I got the lathe so someday when I have a place to put it I'm going to made some stuff.

Congratulations to your daughter for graduating. The hollow form is very pretty. Gold was definitely the right contrast to the periwinkle.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

my husband and I make a commitment to watch your videos every Saturday. keep up the beautiful work

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate it! Thanks 😊

The periwinkle and the gold are beautiful together. The effects of the pine cone is amazing.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

Love how the pine cone peaks out from resin. The gold and purple work well together. 💜

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I'm not a turner, but I love to watch. And purple always makes me happy.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

The gold is the best choice with any purple color. Beautiful piece.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I like the extra contrast of your 'filler' epoxy. After your prep steps prior to applying finish, it looked to me like you already had a coat of finish. It always amazes me how the natural and man made materials can complement each other so well.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Thanks 😊

That periwinkle is just beautiful. Another beautiful vase 👍👍

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

Ohhhh, those colors are just... *chef's kiss* It looks like a dragon's egg!

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Congrats to your daughter on her accomplishment.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Absolutely gorgeous piece! 😍Love the purple and gold combo. I like the multiple size gold slashes. It really adds to the character. That is worth owning! You should make another similar piece and as a night light!

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Ya never know. Thanks 😊

@irenedavo3768

2 жыл бұрын

@@SpragueWoodturning amazing

The Pearl Gold you used in the cracks makes me think of kintsugi - like your most recent piece. The contrast of the gold and purple is fantastic, it looks absolutely gorgeous. 💛💜

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Yes and I wish I had of done that technique here on this piece too. Thanks!

This hollow form looks great with the purple and the gold matches the petals of the pinecone, good choice. Its many times the husband is right!! 🤣. Congrats to your daughter.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

We are on occasion, haha. Thanks

My bottom dollar to donuts consistent stretching will change your life. It did mine. Stretching my back, neck, and legs fixed my shoulder and wrist. I accidentally realized and recognized the relief in my wrist and shoulder, Stretching my back. Little by little, more each day. It will be painful at times, but don't quit, or overdo it; hydrating really helps speed up the process and lubricate your moving parts. I thought I needed surgery for years, and that I'd die with the pain. Just needed to actually stretch, and hold the stretches; you'll feel yourself get longer. I can do splits now at 42 not even wanting to be able to, after doing manual labor since I was 17. Once you get the stretch bug, and feel the relief; my jaw even feels better when I chew! I was all knotted up. I love your videos, I do not mean to push my fix on you; I just want you to get better. Love this vase, and really everything else you have done really!

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Agreed, stretching is important and I don’t do enough of it. Thanks for watching!

That is the biggest pinecone I’ve ever seen and that Periwinkle is gorgeous! Beautiful piece!

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

I was not sure how the pine cones would turn out but it made for a very interesting and beautiful piece. Congratulations on hitting 50K!

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

Congratulations Carrie on your graduation 👏👏👏👏

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again!

this brings back memories of my grandfather. he had a woodshop in their house that I spent a lot of time in. I wish I would have paid more attention when I was younger before he had passed away. Woodturning and carpentry is really something I want to get into.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Go for it! Thanks!

Absolutely stunning, Jim. I love the streaks of gold into the rim. I almost would like to see some of the side gold bits extended more into a more random pattern rather than leaving them strictly horizontal just to create a bit more movement as there is on the rim. Well done, as usual. Love the translucence, too.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I really love this, it’s beautiful. I was just at a restaurant and they had some blown glass hanging light fixtures from Juno Lighting, that look very similar to yours. I don’t see why someone couldn’t use this instead of the blown glass. It would be cheaper that’s for sure. That gold resin really looks better than the white you used last time. I’d make a note of this, it’s not often a husband can say he was right and the wife wasn’t. Lol

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

It happens more than you may think, hahaha. Now back to my beatings, lol. Thanks

Those thin cracks of gold are gorgeous! The gold reminds me of the Japanese practice of kintsugi. Very beautiful!

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely, thanks!

Another interesting way to make resin pots and I love the gold with the purple.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

Jim - This piece is just phenomenal! Dremeling the cracks and filling with gold was absolutely the right choice. I love the way the gold echoes the color of the pine cone petals. I like the end result so much that I wonder if you would consider “manufacturing” cracks where there aren’t any filling them with a contrasting color? I don’t think you could ever go wrong with gold or other metallics but I’d like to see you experiment with other colors too - maybe something like emerald green with the periwinkle purple or yellow on green. The possibilities are endless. P.S. Sorry to hear about your arthritis.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t think I would do this to a piece that didn’t need it. Arthritis is becoming a real issue with me, it’s a real pain, lol. Thanks

@abayifo

2 жыл бұрын

Same thought here - that gold was a showstopper! So pretty!!!

Great work, Jim. A few thoughts: 1) When you blow out the inside if you use your dust collector hose or shop vac you can suck up all those shavings as they blow out 2) you might be able to sand the major part of the inside with a flap-sander on a drill 3) have you ever tried NOVUS 7100 Plastic Polish Kit - it leaves an exceptional finish on a piece with that much resin 4) the gold looks fine and the wide bit was a good choice - but, you might want to add more lines next time to get the "marble vein" look ... that would have set this piece off even more. Keep up the good work. Your videos are always a joy to watch!

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

I really like the veining idea, never used the Novus before. This opening is pretty small to do any sanding in this vessel. Thanks

I could watch your videos all day long. Thank you for sharing your expertise.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great way to start my day. It’s 5:45am and I’m hanging out with Jim. 😁👍🏻

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Love it. Colors are perfect and the size of the cracks is fine. I am going to try the glue block method since my casting height is limited inside a 2.5 gallon pressure pot. I don’t have a vacuum chuck but I have had luck with jam chucks on my vases. Congrats on 50k. It is fun to watch your videos and also watch the channel grow.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin, I really appreciate it!

Love the vessel and I really like the crack repair - reminds me of the Japanese Kintsugi. Also congrats to your daughter!

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

the colours are gorgeous and the gold over the cracks was a brilliant idea ...

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

I love coming back to these earlier ones...watching how far you've come, trial and error, etc...still totally fascinating!

@SpragueWoodturning

3 ай бұрын

Great! Thanks!

Amazing work love the colour and the shape,really nice piece,I've just had a major leek on a vase i was going to make,520ml of resin all over the shed floor did not see it untill i stood in it,Ah well you live you learn.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

That’s a regular occurrence for me, lol. Thanks

@foreverturningpeterkipfer5468

2 жыл бұрын

I feel for you, it's a common occurrence here as well. The only positive out of it is my floor, at least in that area is now waterproof. Lol

@thesmallestbigbite.itsjust3352

2 жыл бұрын

My shed floor is a really nice green and looks clean for once,it's amazing how much a little resin goe's a long way.

@rebahensley5323

2 жыл бұрын

@@thesmallestbigbite.itsjust3352 I'd spread it out and refinish my floor.lol.

Hi, Beautiful. Love the colours. 1st video, will be watching more. Very nice. Congrats to your daughter and Congrats to you in your 51000 subscripters.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard and thanks!

Jim, we totally agree that the gold is a beautiful contrast. Your hollow form is so cool. Congratulations Mom and Dad.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, we really appreciate it!

Yeah baby periwinkle! That is fantastic. The pine cone pedals just shine through and the gold was a perfect call. Told ya periwinkle would be awesome! Jim that is beautiful and my favorite purple 💜 ❤ ♥ 😍

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

This piece is beautiful. As far as refrigerating the resin, there is a guy on BM Sculptures channel who put out a video 7 days ago on that subject. His sculptures are larger than what you typically make but theoretically the principles should be the same. ?

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

I actually follow him. Thanks!

One of your coolest pieces. The wider cuts for the gold worked perfect.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

😍🥰🤩 what more can I say! That Periwinkle is absolutely beautiful! Dremel’n out the cracks and filling with gold adds a rich contrast but not distracting the beauty of the piece. As to the size of the bit…. The smaller one would have made some very interesting veins and could been an even cooler look.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more! Thanks

Another wonderful turning. Congrats to your daughter.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Beautiful. That is the biggest pine cone I have ever seen.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

Love that massive pine cone! Thanks for showing both hollowers.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Thanks 😊

I like the gold crack filler. Good choice. I'm fascinated by the wood turning process. Beautiful piece and the problems created an opportunity to make a really distinctive work.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

WOW!!! I love how it looks. Beautiful Beautiful beautiful!!!!

@SpragueWoodturning

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

Again magnificent, my favorite color. Yes the gold was the way to go.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

Agree Jim the color contrast is excellent. A clear resin pinecone hollow form with an inside light 💡 would be interesting. Congratulations to your graduate 👩‍🎓🎈

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

The alien bugs are back! Yay!!! 💕

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Lol, thanks 😊

Very cool!!! The gold veining added to it. I haven't been to lake Isabella in forever!! 😂🤣😂 Congratulations to your daughter!!

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

Gorgeous. That touch of gold was perfect!

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

So beautiful. The periwinkle colour is wonderful, and then the gold picking up the colour of the petals. One of the things I love most about the pearl resin colours is the organic swirls and waterfalls created. I'm watching this 10 months late, but congratulations to your daughter!

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Love that piece. The gold matches the Pinecone and it looks like gold worms burrowing into the Pinecone.👍🇨🇦

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🇨🇦🇨🇦

One of my favourite things about watching these videos is when the process itself contributes to the creative vision, as with the cracks turning into gold-filled gouges. Whether it was part of the original vision or not, the end process is that much more representative of the journey. I also adore how the epoxy ends up being translucent! The hints of it I can see from when you showed the inside of the hollow form make me want to see what this piece would look like in a dark room with a light source dropped into the top-I can only imagine that the glow would be beautiful. And big congrats to your daughter! 🎉

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

2 of those cones joined together would make a cool dragon egg.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Sure would, thanks 😊

That's awesome. I like the gold accent personally. Congratulations to your daughter. Wish her the best. 👍👍✌️

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Filling the cracks with gold was absolutely the right choice. Reminds me of kintsugi, the process of repairing broken or cracked ceramics with gold.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great piece. The gold is beautiful with the periwinkle.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

Very, very nice. Thermal cracks actually give design possibilities. Like the gold fill.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Certainly, thanks!

Thank you for the info on the pens. Congrats on daughter. I was a dentist for 33 years. Now retired.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

After the pandemic, dental hygienist are in big demand. She coming into the trade at the right time. Thanks

@maknifeandrods7701

2 жыл бұрын

@@SpragueWoodturning yes there is a shortage in our state florida too. In fact they are putting a sec hygiene school in our town.

This is a absolutely beautiful piece and I agree with the gold. Perfection!!

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

Another amazing, beautiful pieces! And congratulations to your daughter 👏👏

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

I love what you do, congratulations to your daughter!!

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

You are so kind, thanks for watching!

Once again you outdid yourself beautiful beautiful beautiful the shine on this is so nice.

@SpragueWoodturning

10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

I could see that as a lamp, flipped over and on a light bulb. The glow from it would be amazing!

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Totally, thanks!

the gold goes nicely with the wood. actually Ive seen wood that shimmers like gold. the long leaf pinecones by themselves are beautiful. the piece is so regal and tactile. great instructional video!

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I would love to see that vase with a light inside. It would simply glow. Good Job.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

This really turned out to be a perfect work of art. I love it.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

ABSOLUTLY AMAZING

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

This piece would make an excellent lamp base!

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it would. Thanks

Thank you for this video. Very interesting process. The pinecone gives the finished piece a pineapple and also a peacock feather look with a sheen like a brand new bowling ball

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Well that’s a new one, lol. Thanks 😊

Pinecone periwinkle & gold, just beautiful ❤✨️

@SpragueWoodturning

11 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🤗

I loved the second coat and this was fabulous!!

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

Beautiful ❤. I Love that Purple 😍. I've never seen such a big Pinecone 💜

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

It huge! Thanks 😊

Jim, that thermal cracking caused this piece to be extraordinary! The gold epoxy matches areas in the pine cone to a T. And no, I don't think you should have used the smaller burr! It seems like with every piece I'm always saying this is my favorite but I think this is my favorite! LOL! You're the epoxy King!

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

King epoxy, I’ll take it, haha. Next time I’m going to just stick with the small burr to see which look I like. Thanks

Another masterpiece.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

the gold suits the purple and and the brown of the pinecone. good job!

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Beautiful vase a lot of work and a lot of knowledge. I do like the contrast of the longer lines.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

Pine Cone Hollow Form? What a great idea! Totally love it. And this gorgeous color mix... Absolutely fantastic

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

I love it!!!! I could see putting a bulb inside and making it a small lamp.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Totally, thanks!

I think it’s beautiful. I feel like you made it for a few reason. You remind me of my father and I really enjoyed the video.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you so much!

What a huge pine cone! I’ve always thought a vacuum chamber would be more efficient than a pressure pot! Not really sure how pressure help filling voids or eliminating bubbles! No wonder I like watching you work, I’m left handed too! That’s a clever tool! This vase is a gorgeous color! Fantastic finish! So unique, with that huge pine cone! One f your best pieces!

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

The pressure pot compresses the bubbles so small that you can’t see them. It will also push the resin into areas that it ordinarily wouldn’t flow. This is why most Woodturners use pressure pots. But a vacuum chamber is a necessity as well. Thanks 😊

Good choice on the Gold for the cracks. I like it when the cracks are made more straight edged like when you draw a lightning bolt. Makes it look more like a seem of gold or gems in a rock! Very nice piece indeed 👍👍

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Wow wow wow that purple just pops but right call for gold resin as purple looks like white pearl incorporated into it x and big congratulations to your daughter x

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

This is gorgeous. The colour selection is perfect.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

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Magic truly love it. Congrats to your daughter.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

Beautiful Beautiful!!

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

That's a beautiful vase. Well done. 🤩

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

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Crazy beautiful. The gold in THR cracks was really perfect. Hava Goodun Jim

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Same to you. Thanks

I love this piece! You were certainly right about the gold. It was the way to go. Congratulations to your daughter!

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

tHIS IS A STUNNUNG PIECE.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Wow! That vase looks fantastic!

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

Love it. The maple collar really looks great. Compliments it perfectly 👌

@SpragueWoodturning

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@anniswoods8069

10 ай бұрын

My Comment was meant for the one with wood shavings . Don't know how I came to comment on the wrong one duh 🙄

This piece is absolutely beautiful

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

Now 50.6 thousand subscribers. Congratulations to you and your daughter- have a great trip. My granddaughters graduation was postponed for a year due to COVID but it we had a brilliant day. That vase is more than lovely. Thank you for sharing your work, your equipment and shop with us. Keep up the good work 🌞

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

It’s been a real pain this last 2 years! Thanks for watching!

The gold works so well with the gold tones in the pinecone and the size of the cracks hightlights it beautifully! Huge cone!

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

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The gold resin lines kind of makes it look like fire. It looks really cool.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Another one of my favourites! Gorgeous!

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much