For me, it has taken a while to bring my work to the right level and to learn who my customers are. It is rewarding to have folks pick up a $250 or $300 bowl and be happy to pay for it. Not everyone is a $250 customer, but that's just fine. Developing a customer base and a reputation takes time and work. When people ask me "how long does it take to make that bowl", I ask if they want me to start with the process of harvesting the tree - it usually puts things into perspective. Thanks for taking the time to produce these videos - there's so much to learn.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

When I get asked, sometimes I would say 24 year, lol. Thanks for watching

Regarding prices on your work, as long as you are selling them, the only concern is are you not putting enough value on them. A neighbor of mine does ceramic restoration (Lakeside Pottery) and he told me once that they were so inundated with work that they couldn't keep up with it. So, he more than doubled their prices and still the work came in that they were more than busy.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Now your thinking 😜😜 thanks!

@dinkvjr

Жыл бұрын

@@SpragueWoodturning how much for an urn, plz? Enough to fit 2 bags of ashes? My dad wants to go in with my moms ashes when he passes.

OMG how absolutely beautiful. I just recently buried my husband. That ern would have been perfect. They had his ashes in a lovely wooden box

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

So sorry for your loss! Thanks for watching.

I have never heard about woodturning up until a week ago, when one of your videos appeared on my home page. Now I cannot stop watching and enjoy the vids so much. Keep up the great work. Thank you.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks for watching!

The combination of the black pearl resin and the resin-stained wood makes this look almost like it was carved out of stone. Excellent work!

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

I like the black pearl. The transitions between the wood and the epoxy somehow seem a little more natural looking with the black.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

That wood is SO beautiful! It's amazing how Mother Nature works.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

The drama in this piece is beautiful. The wood graining is astonishing

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

Another great piece. I held my breath when you put that on the vacuum to finish the bottom. I had a flash of that beautiful work flying across the shop. Thank you for all you do for us.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

I have that flash every time, haha. Thanks for watching

beautiful urn! I would love to see all 3 urns together sometime!

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Might be able to post a photo on Instagram and Facebook. Thanks for watching

Hand crafted items such as my blanket or anyone's quilts rarely come out a head. Sometimes you barely cover cost of materials. Your work is worth the price.😊

@SpragueWoodturning

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

I'm sure the family will be proud to have it hold their loved one's remains inside the beauty!

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

It is amazing how much the blank absorbed the Designer Epoxy. Great looking urn.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Although maybe a little morbid, your work with the Designer Epooxy is so stunning that it makes me want to buy a custom urns from you for my husband and I and just put them up for when we pass this earth, so my kids will have them for our final resting place. We are only 46 and 48, so maybe a little premature, but you never know! Absolutely gorgeous work.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Yes, way too early, lol. Thanks for watching

I can't begin to tell you how much I wish I had 1K to spend on this urn. Spectacular.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

I make purses, travel bags, and backpacks. A lot of people do not understand the time and material cost that goes into handcrafted one of a kind items. They see mass produced and cheaply made goods in the stores at low prices and think my price is way to high. I highly value my customers who do appreciate a well made custom handbag and the effort and skill I put into making it. Your urn is gorgeous.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Amazing work and use of an equally amazing burl! The Designer Epoxy appears to be very nice to work with. I really like the hint of red in the burl also.

ART! So elegant. Boxelder is my favorite of the wood you work with. The combo of the black with the gold is elegant. I wonder if one day you will branch out into complementary colors in addition to the contrasting colors. I imagine an amber colored resin would be gorgeous with this wood, being a sort of extension of it rather than bounding it, if that's clear. Anyway, really lovely urn. Thanks and Congratulations.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

I really like contrasting colors, thanks for watching!

@margiepalmeri343

Жыл бұрын

Wow this is beautiful

Hi from British Columbia. I am happy to support the channel of a very talented fellow Canadian.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Great! I really appreciate it!

How beautiful, browns, beige, black all blends so perfect together. Another beautiful piece of work!

@MeMyselfi

Жыл бұрын

I agree with you on the browns and beiges, they add so much to this urn. @Spraugewoodturning I would have enjoyed hear about those additional colors.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

This one was super informative - I’d no idea what the CODB of a career like this would be. Photography is another undervalued vocation. People don’t realise how much goes into what we do, they just see ‘art’. They do not always see craft. Excellent work, as always!

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I love the Rock and I am glad you named your rock after him.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Beautiful urn. I love t h e black pearl. People who don't have a craft they have no idea on cost to make or produce. I make quilts and people don't understand labor. I enjoy watching you and your creative process.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I love the black pearl effect. It contrasts beautifully with the wood burl!

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

The urn looks Amazing! Love the coloring of the wood with the dark resin! Another true piece of useful ART! Love it thanks for doing what you do❤

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate it! Thanks for watching!

Came out beautiful. Nice thing about black is that it goes with everything, black never clashes.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Yes, it’s a neutral color. Thanks for watching

DESIGNER EPOXY once again, this is an absolutely gorgeous urn, and I believe the black and the red are my favorite colors so far!!!!

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Jim, this is a stunning urn! The black with the figuring in the burl is so beautiful!

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

The urn is magnificent! Very beautiful with subtle sophistication, Jim. Thank you!

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

You are an unbelievable wood turner. You explain why, about everything.It would be fantastic to own a piece of your wood work but you politely explained why I can’t. 😂

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I really appreciate it!

DESIGNER EPOXY LOOKS GREAT AGAIN! AS USUAL!

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

My, my, my. I am so envious of the person who will be owning this piece and hope they know how lucky they are. That burl is absolutely breathtaking along with the black pearl pigment. The combination of the two just makes it such and eye catching piece and probably my most favorite of the pieces i have seen prior to it. Another satisfying video and STUNNING piece. Keep them coming please. Much love from Virginia.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

So cool to be able to watch what goes on in the vacuum chamber!! I like that! Again, an amazing piece, Mr. Jim!! I am always blown away by the pieces that you create!! Beautiful!! This urn actually brought tears to my eyes because of its beauty!!!

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

That piece is soooo gorgeous I felt my heart & soul ache with it. To think that a dead -- & diseased if I understand your fungus comments properly -- tree could become something so glorious is amazing! (Glorious because you really brought out the glory in the "past its prime" wood!) *DO NOT DOUBT YOURSELF!* You are a true, talented artisan: price your pieces accordingly.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

The boxwood Burl is beautiful. The black pearl is lovely. The lid is very nice.

@SpragueWoodturning

7 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

I love the colors. I have a piece of American smoke tree with some burl on it that I have been drying to do a vase with black resin. Also, glad you talked about the cost of it. It makes me feel better about the price points of some of the hybrid wood/resin vases or larger segment bowls I have done

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

The variety of woods you get to work with is just awesome. The gloss finish really adds a great pop to the project also.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Thanks for watching!

I honestly thought it was Thursday until I opened up KZread lol. Beautiful urn.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Been there a few times, lol. Thanks for watching

I already commented on this video but I was watching some of your older videos and I just wanted you to know that I love the voiceovers. I watch your videos because you do beautiful work but also to pick up tips and tricks to help me improve my own skills. You may have already come to this conclusion but please keep explaining what you're doing! 💜

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Really stunning piece! So beautiful 🔥🔥🔥

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

This urn is stunning! I love the black pearl and how it turned the wood so dark. What an amazing job, Jim! 💜

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

Your work is such a high standard! The Black blended in perfect with the wood. IT WAS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING AND SO BEAUTIFUL 😍 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thanks for sharing 👍 your absolutely beautiful work 🏆🎖 GOLD 24CT WORK! Take care Jim 👍

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I really appreciate it!

What a beautiful talented Professional beauty. It makes my heart sing.❤️👏

@SpragueWoodturning

3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Gorgeous Jim. Our best friend died last Monday so I have been looking at a number of urns to try to come up with a shape to turn. This may just be it. Well done

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Sorry for your loss! Thanks for watching

Beautiful tribute/resting vessel for a loved one. Awesome. ❤

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

Man Jim, even before you got to sanding my wife and I were commenting on the beauty of this piece.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Wow! What amazing colour/shade combinations. The black, the pearl...then the gorgeous tones of red in the burl!!!

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

I love the shine on this piece. Never apologize for shine. 🙂

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Lol. Thanks for watching

Oh man, it’s so nice! We thought it was just black but then noticed the pearl, goodness! My favorite part of all your videos is when you apply the waterlox and it just pops!

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

It’s the best part, lol. Thanks for watching!

Oh this one is very elegant! The black resin goes well with the figuring in the wood. You know, $400 is very much a reasonable price for what you make. It's art that takes a lot of time and uses expensive materials, and they're heirloom pieces that should easily be around for a hundred years.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

$400 would be only half of the cost of this piece after factoring in resin, sandpaper finishing and other expenses. Thanks for watching!

Absolutely stunning!!! You have me speechless. My wife loves the shine on it and rightly so.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Great! Thanks for watching

Many hours of work and a lot of talent.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

Love the box elder burl. The Designer Epoxy compliments the burl beautifully.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Yes it does. Thanks for watching

Not to be disrespectful to other woodcarvers and I know I shouldn’t compare but I watch a gentleman carve a bowl and when he was done I told my husband oh that would have been so much better if you had that beautiful wood and had done your epoxy magic to it 😊

@SpragueWoodturning

7 ай бұрын

I totally get it. Thank you very much!

The laborer is worthy of his hire. From the highest authority.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

I don't think I've seen anything as gorgeous as this!

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@number1beastielover

Жыл бұрын

@@SpragueWoodturning You are most welcome

This is a beautiful urn. The black pearl resin is lovely and the wood is so pretty. Thank you for sharing your talents.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

The contrast between the black and the wood is very nice.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Sure is. Thanks for watching

Gorgeous Urn. Every week I look forward to your video and it’s always worth the wait. Thank you as always Jim.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

The black resin and boxelder work together really well to make a beautiful piece. It's funny how boxelder/Manitoba maple is considered a weed species but looks so nice when it's worked. Thanks for the video.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

It's nothing much to look at when its in board form, but the burls are awesome! Thanks

These days people know the price of everything but they don't know the value of anything. Your work is amazing and it sure is worth the prices you charge. I even thought they were more expensive, they are absolute works of art. Well done, sir. Greetings from Portugal.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Welcome aboard!

Designer epoxy. One word spectacular.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

A pot worhy of being planted in! Beautiful . Always enjoy your videos thanks again Jim.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Designer Epoxy - Wow! That is stunning! It’s unbelievable how the epoxy and wood compliment each other!

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

It’s just stunning with the black and burl eyes.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Me too. Thanks for watching

Designer Epoxy + Jim Sprague = spectacular results! Well done Jim, I'm loving the black resin!

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Black pearl with the boxelder is beautiful combination. Thank you.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

The piece is exquisite! The black is so elegant...especially with the pearl swirl. I love the red and gold, but the black is so fitting for this purpose.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Wow Jim that piece has shined up like a new Lamborghini. Absolutely stunning!

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Ow that’s a complement, lol. Thanks for watching

I must say, I am in love with the black. It is stunning, Well done Jim

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

That box elder burl a black pearl is a wonderful combination! Wow! Love this piece. Great work. Designer Epoxy

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

❤it. That piece was absolutely breathtaking. To see how you put your heart into your work it tells me how much you love doing this. Thank you for blessing us with such beautiful pieces

@SpragueWoodturning

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Beautiful urn - I agree, the black resin is gorgeous, and the Designer Epoxy does an amazing job. Thank you for such great content.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

I’ve been watching your videos for a while Jim, and this may be the most gorgeous piece of yours I have ever seen. I don’t know what you could do to make it any better. The black pearl was absolutely the right choice for the resin.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

I love your urns, despite the sad event that causes people to buy them. I also get excited when I find you using box elder burl, as it's my favorite. The burl clusters add additional visual interest to the piece. The black provides a nice contrast to the wood, and helps the small amount of red 'flame' in the burl to really pop. Always fun to watch the vacuum chamber at work! As always, a beautiful project, and skillfully done. Thanks again!

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thank you for the commentary on pricing. I have been telling people for years that labor and cost of utilities and supplies are not cheap (not with wood turning but other things)..You can't sell yourself short because someone doesn't like the price. You need to make a living. Also, another beautiful piece. I'm hoping I can start turning again in a couple of years but I know I will never reach the level you are at. Great work.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

The black pearl designer epoxy really looks nice. Can’t wait for the next peacock hollow form.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

I am absolutely amazed at the incredible quality and elegant beauty of each and every piece you create,your attention to detail is beyond belief. If I could caution you on one thing its exposing yourself to epoxy. There are certain elements in epoxy that never leave the human body,once you become sensitized you cant even touch cured epoxy(years old) with blowing up like the Michelin man. I am very serious, I used to work pouring epoxy terrazzo floors in airports and museums and was always very careful , now even the vapors makes me have a bad reaction. Just take care (wear gloves when turning) the world needs your one of a kind world class artistry.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

I mostly wear gloves when mixing but never when turning it. I haven’t ever seen anybody wearing gloves when turning epoxy? I know it’s toxic, DE is food safe when it’s fully cured. Thanks for watching

I just love this piece. And yes, people don't understand the cost of a craft.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Very true! Thank you very much!

Stabilizing with the designer epoxy made the burl jump out. Really good job..

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Amazing work. Been watching for 1 1/2 years and always looking forward to Friday for new video.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Very classy and classic. The way the colored resins tint the wood as they are imbibed is fascinating.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Designer Epoxy-Great Piece!!!

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Another beautiful piece. I love the contrast of the black with the lighter wood.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Me too. Thanks for watching!

The wood used here gives this piece so much character.❤️

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Totally, thanks!

That turned out beautiful. The wood really glows against the black

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

This piece is absolutely beautiful. I love the black pearl. In my opinion TikTok has bad business practices, you should stay away from it. Thank you for another wonderful video.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Let’s not forget that it’s owns by a Chinese General too! Thanks for watching

The black is just so classy. Beautiful finish on that designer epoxy.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

I really love the black pearl. The urn is beautiful and I like how it shines.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

That is amazing! Stunning!!! The burl by itself is lovely but the black pearl sets it off perfectly! WOW!

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Yeah. People don't understand the cost to produce something. Even the guys doing it don't realize what they are doing when they sell something way too cheap. Another great piece. I enjoy watching and comparing they way I do things to the way others do. I can always learn something new. The Designer Epoxy seems to work well and I'll have to give it a try sometime.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I also had avoided using black epoxy for some unknown reason but seeing your end result it has changed my mind. It's extraordinary.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Get er done! Thanks for watching

What a lovely Urn, imple elegant..The black pearl is beautiful with that box Elder.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

I think your items are worth every penny they are awesome

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

What a fantastic piece of woodd, it do have the look like an old Grec urne. You are the best Jim. Thank you. ❤❤❤❤❤

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Hello Jim its Mike (the terrazzo guy) we always used Diamond pads on our epoxy floors. The pads are more expensive than sandpaper but when used correctly they will last an incredible amount of time and we didnt put anything on the epoxy and stone after bringing it up to 1500 because it was always scratch free with a mirror finish. I understand wood is much different, you have to put a finish or sealer on it. If you get a chance try the diamond pads, you generally use them wet but I believe you will be amazed,save time and achieve and even clearer finish, not that your art isnt perfect already. I have never seen such quality in my life.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info! Thanks for watching

Seems like I say the same thing each week. Wow! That is a beautiful Urn.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

I be willing to bet there were some bad words echoing through your shop when you touched the side of the piece! Fantastic - one of my favourites so far Jim. Thanks also for the discussion about pricing - helped me reinforce my own theories on the matter.

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Yup! 🤯🤯🤯 Thanks!

This turned out beautifully. I enjoy Friday videos and look forward to my tea and turning video!

@SpragueWoodturning

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Absolutely stunning! That black with the box elder burl is gorgeous!

@SpragueWoodturning

10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!