I think if I owned that piece I could spend hours and hours just looking at it, and admiring it.

@SpragueWoodturning

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

Sir, My wife and I were fortunate enough to come across one of your videos. We are amazed at the beauty you create. I believe we are on hour 6 at the moment.You mentioned talking about what you are working on during your projects.We hope you continue as it is a great way to learn about your craft for us novices. You have 2 new fans. Thank you for sharing your art. K Kerns

@SpragueWoodturning

2 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard! The voiceovers are here to stay, thanks for watching!

Sir, I do believe you are an artist.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

That is absolutely Gorgeous!!! And its Christmas colors too. I love it!

@SpragueWoodturning

8 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Hi Jim. Banksia is pronounced as BANK C AH. .. You have done a beautiful job of one of our national botanical treasures. Banksia plants were named after Sir Joseph Banks , botanist on HMS Endeavour captained by James Cook in 1770.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@MrBillchair

4 ай бұрын

And the Banksia flower is magnificent! Latin name: "Banksia Serrata". Serrata for the serated teeth on the leaves. G'day, from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺 🦘

@MrBillchair

4 ай бұрын

BTW, by the time that the damaged Endeavour limped into what is now known as Botany Bay, the crew were on "hard tack" rations, having run out of fresh & preserved meat and vegetables. At that time "Botany Bay " was very different Sir Joseph Banks, the official Botanist was ashore collecting plant specimens, Captain Cook had the task of feeding his men as quickly as possible. He saw thousands of Stingrays in the shallows, easy targets for boat-hooks and had not yet named it Botany Bay. In his original journal, you can see where "Stingray Bay" was replaced with "Botany Bay", due to the "other world" Flora & Fauna being found! Interesting!

@Redwarfa

2 ай бұрын

Vase is pronounced varse

Какое счастье создавать такие шедевры! Смотрю вместо художественных фильмов. И вместе с вами учавствую в этом творчестве❤. В следующей жизни буду мужчиной😂, и у меня будет вот такая мастерская! А в голове уже есть очень интересные проекты !😂😂😂❤

@SpragueWoodturning

2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

OMG! Another favorite piece. The colors, depth and dimensions on this piece compliment each other so well that it’s hard to describe how beautiful it came out. It looks like a bunch of small creatures captured in a time. Again, the incredible colors, depth and dimensions on this piece are perfect. Love these videos! 😁👍🏼🤍

@SpragueWoodturning

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@Sprague Wood turning, l liked the Banksia Pod Vase video and I tried Pinecones as a vase & I'm very happy how it came out & gave it to my wife so she could give it to her grandma as a birthday present! Her grandma had a beautiful vase and someone broke into her home & stole everything and even the vase her late husband gave her & found old photo scrap book pictures and saw the same vase that was taken from her! And I spent many nights planning on how to recreate the same vase and that was a lot of work & my wife wasn't even upset or mad that I spended more time in my workshop and to make it short!!...the vase came out beautiful and it's sitting in the dining room in our home! Her grandma is now living with us and she can't continue being by herself and I suggested that she lives with us and my wife thought that was a great idea and loves spending time with her & going shopping and going to the hair salon and what ever makes her happy & it's totally fine with me!!

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Great! Glad it worked for you. Thanks

@beccagee5905

Ай бұрын

What a great husband you are.

Jim, this piece is absolutely beautiful. I love seeing the entire process from start to finish. The little imperfections make the piece even more beautiful, because they prove that this was entirely handmade, not something from an assembly line. Keep up the good work.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

What made me subscribe to your channel is this video: Originality, Honesty, Trial & Error, Perfectionism 🙂

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

The way the two resin colors marbled together is really gorgeous! Would love to see some pearl black and pearl silver together in this way.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

That would look pretty cool too, thanks!

@loribrock1074

Ай бұрын

Silver and blue... Let me know!

This turned into a beautiful vase. Nice work

@SpragueWoodturning

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

For me the key to resin/wood turning is the amount of resin vs. wood. Usually with banksia pods there is more resin than pods, because they use whole pods. By cutting them into chunks the relationship and the look is entirely different. Great choice on your part. Thanks again for a great video.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Great point! Thanks

@bigshowdownunder8969

Жыл бұрын

I grow them in Australia.. they are called banksia cones ,and there is hundreds of varieties...world's best flowers...not pods

This is one of the top pieces I have seen on YT.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

Great Job!!!! That would look great on any table. One day it will sit in a museum as an example of 21st century Art. Again Great Job.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

You are a true artist. I love your work. I could watch you working all day. ❤

@SpragueWoodturning

9 күн бұрын

Wow, thank you!

Lovely piece, just shows what can be done without a limit on one’s imagination. Good to see the dried out banksia pods being used for something other than fire starters. Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@MeadowDay

2 жыл бұрын

I have coasters made of Banksia, really fascinating wood.

@blacksorrento4719

2 жыл бұрын

@@MeadowDay There used to be 3 trees on a walk I used to do with the dog, the woody remains of the flower cone used to end up being littered on the ground, we do have some fabulous native trees and flora. Sadly those trees succumbed to flooding, got waterlogged and died. I did polish up the woody seed cones/pods to add to native display, yes I agree they are very unusual wood.

@margaretstevenson8057

Жыл бұрын

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Шедевр! Из простых материалов при наличии прямых рук и творческой фантазии появляется шедевр.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Absolutely beautiful job.. well done! Stunning vase. You did the Banksia cones justice and the colours are stunning.. watching from Australia 🦘🦘🦘

@SpragueWoodturning

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

'Bank - see -a' pods. Absolutely STUNNING piece, you aren't a woodturner, you're an Artist!

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Really great job on the narrating, camera work, and editing, super educational and enjoyable to watch. Spectacular vase too.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

It was nice to watch this again… This I believe was the episode I became a fan and haven’t missed anything you’ve put out since.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Great! Thanks for watching!

You are a real artist, doing a better job than many doctors, journalists and politicians this days. You are building up. They are destroying, killing and stealing. Please continue and perfect your awesome skills.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

I could see this in a museum. It is deep and rich and the palette is truly gorgeous and harmonious. I wonder what it would look like if lit from within? It's just beautiful!

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@fuckhu4066

Жыл бұрын

That’s what I was thinking. Maybe the 3 color led on a slow color rotation

@carttart

Жыл бұрын

Try à watèr-proof floating light disc. I use one in my tall candle centerpiece.

Spectacular. Love that high gloss finish.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Me too. Thanks

That piece is stunning! Your choice of colors was spot on! I really enjoyed seeing the process. So much attention to detail. Thank you for sharing with us!!

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

WOW THIS IS AMAZZING --SOME THING YOU CAN DREAM OF OWNING FOR SURE--YOU REALLY DO A WONDERFULL JOB 🥰🥰🥰

@SpragueWoodturning

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

Absolutely stunning. I love Banksia Pods and anything with pine cones!!! Awesome piece Jim, great work as always!

@SpragueWoodturning

Ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

I like the fact that you use carbide tools and do such a beautiful job. It seems so many turners look down their noses at carbide tools, but you show it's not the tool but the artist that makes a project. What a beautiful project it is too.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

You are 100% correct, carbide is an aid, it’s up to the turner to make it happen. I am a firm believer that if your going to be a turner you need to master the gouge but when it comes to resin, carbide is where it at! Thanks!

This was truly interesting to watch to the end and the finished vase was beautiful!!

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

Wow! That is a beautiful work of art.

@SpragueWoodturning

8 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

What You Have Is Not A Talent...But A True God Given Art Talent...❤❤❤

@SpragueWoodturning

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much! I really appreciate it!

Beautiful! I would love to have something this gorgeous in my home.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

One of the most beautiful vase's i ever seen. Wish you all the best with your a maizing projects.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Just found this video. I am in love with that vase!

@SpragueWoodturning

6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Wow!! I could stare into that all day. Just gorgeous.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

I love this bowl. The colors, the contrast, everything.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Great, thanks 🙏🏻

Absolutely Stunning vase! Bravo! I find your videos not only fascinating but oddly satisfying. It's almost hypnotic watching you create, and seeing the results as you work instantly.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Looks unrealistically beautiful

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Witam i pozdrawiam.Przepiekne cudo,super wygląda ,a żywica z kołem dodaje kolorowego blasku, majstersztyk,tak trzymać,prima.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks again!

I just absolutely love your vases!

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Love the shape of this one… nice and simple. The colours are stunning! Really love the finished piece. Stay safe

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

Stunning "fall on fire" colors. Great job!

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

"Bank - See - Uh" is how you'd say Banksia. First visit, great to see something from here in Australia!

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, been sorted out many times in the comments from the Aussies, lol. Thanks

I love how this came out! Amazing colors! Thanks Jim!💯💯💯

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

Well if this isn’t just the best random KZread recommendation, love your work. I’m from Sydney, Australia and these are pronounced bank-see-ya, these are the flowers/seed pods of a really robust native bush species which is famous for needing fire (bush fires) to germinate the seeds.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, my miss pronouncing has been pointed out many times, lol.

@tomkitchen2764

2 жыл бұрын

In Melbourne it's 'bank- see- ah',

@janelletasic4616

Жыл бұрын

It’s also from Australia not Austria…

Gorgeous!! Love the pearlized dyes.

@SpragueWoodturning

28 күн бұрын

Me too! Thanks

It’s beautiful! I wish my husband would start turning again.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

Its amazing looking! I love how the colors mix together. Thanks Jim

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch!

Great to see such skill. There is nothing better than seeing someone who knows what they are doing using their talent. Really enjoyed this. Hope your business goes from strength to strength.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

Bank-see-ah pods! Lovely work

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Thank you!

Leave the ridges adds character. Vase is pretty as it is..... great choice on color accents the gold tone of the pod seeds. 👍👍

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Utterly stunning, Love how you share the bumps in the road as well.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

This is the best way to learn. Thanks

Loved watching this vase being made. It is stunning.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Hi I'm an Aussie and you can get larger pods from older bushes. I have turned them and they look great with the pod holes showing through. Small vases or ornamental balls, eggs etc look really cool. Thank you again for sharing. Btw love your vase and having the little pockets I'd be happy with giving it a different texture. 👍

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

I'm totally diggin' the way the resin colors are playing off of each other. The red takes on an orange color in some areas. This is the coolest thing I've seen you do so far.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

Hi absolutely love the beautiful work that you do, turning what seems like pieces of nothing into works of art. I have seen wood turning before but this has taken it to a whole new level of interest and respect for those who have the skill to master this craft. I'm a fan

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Welcome aboard!

love this vase-was not sure of colour, but with resin finish, it has become great. good project

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it! Thanks

Love how this vase looks! Beautiful colors & great design! I watch several similar channels & I appreciate the information, tips & advice you give viewers. Thank you!

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I agree. The iridescent sheen created by the pearl colors is fantastic and makes everything you create look even more amazing with a little touch of magical. I like how the resin settled and made the green float all through the red and just create a really organic transition between the two colors. Btw, the voids were not caused by the seeds not being there, they were caused by material obstruction in the pods. Basically, the pods had holes surrounded by pod. You'll find that a lot with parts of the plants that aren't weight-bearing like stems, trunks and branches. Chances are, those voids were much more wet than other parts of the pod, so the drying process shrunk the material down so much that a noticeable void was created. Btw, trimming a foam piece can cause it to leave pieces behind. There is a much rarer risk of factory-fresh foam pieces doing this, but a home trim will increase that risk by a LOT. I think part of the problem is that the exterior of a foam piece always looks different from the interior, and exposing that interior exposes a weaker, more void-filled part of the foam and causes it to fail more.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

Beautifully done, i love the colours! Thats such a brilliant idea for Banksia (bank-see-a) tree pods.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

👍Респект!👍 Невероятно красиво и стилно! Браво, браво, браво! Имам уникално уважение към творческите хора!👏👏👏

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

May Gibbs would be impressed with the use of the bad banksia men in this vase! It's beautiful!!

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

i love this piece! the biomorphic explosions and are fascinating, and the colors are fantastic. the shape lacks a little grace, but that’s not critical, just not a masterpiece. thanks for all your careful attention and patience. love, david

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

One of my favorite that I have seen you do. A truly beautiful piece.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Love the colors, and I’m learning so much from your way of turning.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Great! Thanks!

I watch all programs on KZread. Brilliant The Vase you made well done Superb Show. Ÿou get 5 Stars. 😁

@SpragueWoodturning

7 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you!

this is one of the most beautiful pieces I've ever seen

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

This is a beautiful vase, I love glass/wood, your work and ideas are brilliant x

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

Really impressive so far, looking forward to your final version, thanks for the detailed play by play

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I'm amazed every time and I love the colors melding.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

Great idea and overall job. The lights really show the uneven finish job.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Spectacular! I love the colours as they represent the red of some Banksia flowers and green of the foliage. Swapping out the red for an orangey-yellow if you ever do one of these again, would also look lovely :-)

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Totally, thanks!

It's a remarkable piece of art! Thank you!

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

Slices of those pods are glorious! Almost as beautiful as sliced through pine cones! Such exquisite patterns and textures!

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

This piece makes me think of what Earth must have been going through when the "Big Bang" was on the cooling side of creation. Still remnants of lava-like heat ready to get upset if it wasn't able to be left alone to just chill, and cool down in it's own way, in it's own time. As if there was life still perculating ...much like a fine cup of coffee in old fashioned coffee pot, on a campfire. Just let it finish "brewing", and Viola!! This is what you'd see. Creation on the chilling side of what just happened. LoL grin 😊. Yer making me think and see so many different things in your artwork, it's great to imagine such things. Thanks again for sharing Cap'n!! Full steam ahead, engage!! lol.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Lol, thanks for watching! 👽👽

Спасибо Мастер!

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I love how this turned out. I have a few Banksia pods lying around so I might just try something similar! Love the colours too. Good Job Jim. Inspiring and educational as always.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

It's beautiful. You will nitpick, that is your curse as an artist, but it is beautiful, and I would be proud to put this in my home. Thanks for sharing.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

I’m at times my worse critic, lol. Thanks

What a super smart way to showcase those creepy alien-like pods. Brilliant and beautiful with just a hint of terrifying, now that’s how I like my art!

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Lol! Thanks for watching

That vase is gorgeous!!! You are so talented! I love everything about the vase, the color and shape makes the piece so amazing. Great job!!!

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

It looks like scientists on ancient Venus managed to genetically engineer an organism to form a vase

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

I can see it! Thanks!

@rajkumar99114

Жыл бұрын

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@gailray170

Жыл бұрын

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@gailray170

Жыл бұрын

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Thanks to the Australian gentleman for sending the Banksia seed pods as you can see the results speak for themselves !

@SpragueWoodturning

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@johnmeszaros3827

5 ай бұрын

I’d love to have that vase ! It’s beautiful !

Thank you! You have created a work of art! I like it very much.

@SpragueWoodturning

27 күн бұрын

Thank you very much!

My experience, from building a 23' wood and epoxy boat, is that foam and epoxy application don't mix. Microfiber applicator is required. Try applying with a chip brush and then smooth with microfiber cloth. I used a microfiber roller and then tipped smooth with a brush. Also, you might want to thin the top coat of epoxy as it self levels without bubbles a lot easier.

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice, not sure what a chip brush is tho?

@patriciamay638

2 жыл бұрын

@@SpragueWoodturning disposable single use bristle. Available at lee valley and big box stores.

I Love this one! The color combo is perfect, so much depth & texture to it, fun to watch! Thanx Dear :))

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Absolutely beautiful ❤

@SpragueWoodturning

5 күн бұрын

Thanks again!

What an interesting and informative video! I've watched so many resin videos that are all silent and sped up. They're fun, but you only get the generality of what is happening. So interesting to learn more details about how the tools work and the kinds of challenges that come up. The vase turned out beautifully, from what's visible in the video. The shape is lovely, very classic look.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

the author does like to from scratch, shaping and trimming wood from large blocks into fine finished products. kzread.infoUgkxD-QRFQz730FJEh4f9BYSf-nkIMIC9hL_ as another reviewer mentioned, most projects require a lot of high-dollar equipment that most of us dont have the room or budget for. But, knowing how to do these things, even if we wont be able to practice the full stack project, is still great.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Can’t answer that, google is your friend. Thanks

I love it. It's beautiful to me. First timer here. Just found your channel. I love the design and colors. Don't be so hard on yourself. It's good. 😊

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊 and welcome aboard!

Love this vase! I started watching your channel not only because of the beautiful work, but also your last name. My grandmother's aunt married a Sprague from Ontario. "Charles Sprague ".

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

My family is from Nova Scotia. There’s a Sprague Ontario and I wonder if that’s were she cam from? Thanks

I see many different animals, in the cones and on the o.d. Just a beaut.❤️🤘

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

This vase is so cool looking, Jim! Awesome job! And using the fast finish seems to have worked out well for you on this project. 💜

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

I love this vase. I've only just found this channel, and I'm already hooked! Keep up the great work, and please keep the explanations coming!

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks!

Amazing... would stop the video to look up the products your're using on Amazon. Excellent tuitorial ! Thank you!

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching

That is astounding!!! Fantastic!

@SpragueWoodturning

2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Wonderful vase Jim. Banksia pods are so unique and mixed with the resin, makes for a terrific project. Turned out great again!

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

It was fun to do, thanks 🙏

Love the colors and the shape!! Have had lots of trouble with resin finishes myself! Great job as always! Love your work!!!

@SpragueWoodturning

2 жыл бұрын

It was a struggle, there’s a new resin coming from designer epoxy that should be better suited for this. Thanks

Absolutely gorgeous! This vase is one of the most fascinating turned epoxy designs ever. The colors and the elements inside, wow, I could spend hours just looking at all of the little details. Thank you for showing how you made this.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@lissanne9769

Жыл бұрын

@@SpragueWoodturning You're welcome