I had no idea what you were actually attempting until near the very end. Brilliant!

@MikeHolton

Ай бұрын

Haha thanks Alicia 😀

I’m 73 from Kentucky. That means I spent a substantial amount of my youth in the hippie culture. This piece would have been “ far f-ing out”! Thanks for sharing another wonderful piece of art!

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Haha thanks so much Larry 🤣

I love the look when we saw the finished resin pour, it , reminded me of caramel apples. I love this piece. It’s like a honeycomb lamp. I love to see the pieces you come up with. 😊❤

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Deborah, I'm really happy this one made it to the end 😀

Feb 20th 2024 you explain the process very well and the product is smashing.

@MikeHolton

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Rodney 😀

Well Mike, you’ve done it again. You’ve made me scratch my head and say,” how in the world does he think of these ideas?” Wood turning is a craft all by itself with a fairly specific skill set, the creativity that adds to that is something entirely different. I love the lamp sir. Thank you for reminding me repeatedly why I am a fan of Mike Holtons work.

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Haha thanks brother, this was a good one, unfortunately my brain will not let me stop thinking about an idea till I have actually done it 😀

Woah, it looks like a light inside a honeybee nest, behind a sheet of wax. Stunning!

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

I think this is one of the most creative pieces I seen, Mike; and your choice of the cardboard honeycomb sleeve with resin is inspired. It turned out beautifully, and watching you create this was most enjoyable as always. Well done!

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you my friend, I'm just happy it worked, I had visions of it falling apart when I hollowed it out 😀

Just stunning Mike! This is possibly your most original piece yet, and please don't worry about the length of the video - we'll all be glued to the screen for the whole time no matter how long it is!

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, so nice of you to say but you may end up regretting it when I do a Lord of the Rings trilogy 😀

The cardboard worked out really well, lovely design. Very nice to watch someone from the UK

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Trace 😁

Who would have thought that soggy cardboard could inspire you to this creation; yes, work of Art! Your ability to constantly come up with new ideas continues to amaze; incredible. I am not sure if I envy your brain, or am glad mine can't work that way!😊

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much David, sometimes it can be a curse, when I get an idea it sits in my brain and stays there till I can make it lol

You genius! You had me sitting on the edge of my seat. You know, it looks like a setting sun.

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Lynette, It does a bit and I like that thought thanks 😀

That lamp is the bee's knees!

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Haha thanks Glen

The colors didn't come through individually, but together they make for a fascinating dark honey color that just works in the honeycomb cardboard and with the yew base. Great job!

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

I totally agree Laura, all the best, Mike 😀

@BertVerschuren

2 ай бұрын

The honeycomb proved to be the perfect mixer as the resin flowed to the bottom. Engineers should get inspiration from this: gravity based mixing🤓

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

@@BertVerschuren interesting thought!

Mike artistic brains work on a whole different level than most people. Great job on figuring this out I think it turned out awesomely

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Teresa, I'm mainly happy that I got to the end without it falling apart lol. All the best, Mike

It’s very interesting how those resin colors blended to give an organic feel to the honeycomb. It seemed like a goofy idea initially but I like how it turned out.

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers Tom, I had no idea if it would even work but had to try 😀

Hi Mike, I love the way you combined English yew wood and cardboard honeycomb, and resin to create a very pretty , functional lamp. Excellent work, my friend. Thanks for sharing. Bob S.- Ohio, USA😅

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Bob 😀

Really cool result, its almost like a candle is inside with the way the resin turned out

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thanks! Someone suggested a flickering light which I may just try and find 😀

I was quite disappointed when you started to work with resin - I'd just found your channel and really liked that you go into an artistic process with the piece of the tree you had chosen and didn't do that fancy mainstream stuff. And now this! Shows perfectly that it doesn't matter what someone does but how. And a perfect demonstration of you being not only a woodworker but a great artist! Thank you so much for this beautiful lesson to take up the trend, think about the possibilities and advantages, combine with your craft, your thoughts and imagination to take the trend to another level. ❤

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Wolfgang, resin is just an extra tool to help create some of he crazy ideas I have going on in my head. I will be doing more resin but this will be done alongside my usual work. All the best, Mike

Haha , who would have thought some random pieces and idea would come together so well. Fantastic job Mr Mike 👏

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Geoff 😀

This would look great on any nightstand or end table. Love the honeycomb look.

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Totally! It has found itself on a side table in our living room 😁

Hello Mike, I do like the fact that you are not daunted by potential problems and use any that arise both constructively, positively and with great imagination. The consequential outcome in this instance is a truly beautiful and practical item that would fit into any type of decor - and makes me feel rather envious. However, I now think you should open that bottle of wine you used for demonstration purposes and have a celebratory snifter from it. On the “gloves on, gloves off” situation - you are the person dealing with whatever you are faced with. Going with what you think is appropriate - and safe - is always going to be the best decision you can make.

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Angela, if I liked wine I would have opened the bottle years ago but I do appreciate the sentiment. The internet has a group of keyboard warriors who just love to point out everything you do wrong, sometimes it is a heartfelt concern, other times it's because they enjoy it. I said what I said to get them to back off for at least one video lol. All the best, Mike 😀

Very creative. Not only the design, but how you actually created it.

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😀

Mike one again you amaze us. You are are turning into somewhat of a mad scientist with the epoxy. Keep us amazed. Thanks

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Haha thanks Bryce, unfortunately I can't grow enough hair to be a proper mad scientist lol 😀

Great job. I imagine you held your breath many times on this challenge. This is very clever.

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Yes I did, half expected it to shatter during hollowing lol 😂

hi hi hi from a snowy wet nova scotia buddy i love your work and the length of your videos can never be toooooo long have a great day very nice lamp you are awesome

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Debra, that is very kind of you to say 😀

Beautiful! I was scratching my head about how you were going to make it work for a while, but you came through nicely in the end.

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 🙏

Fascinating project with all the various parts. I never would have thought to use the wine protectors in this way. And voila! Love the effect of the light! Well done!

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Susannah, I had fun with this one 😀

Love the lamp. The color of the Yew and the resin go well together. Reminds me of the old lava lamps growing up. Keep the great ideas coming. Thanks again for sharing.

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Will do Barry 😀

It's beautiful. I love the cardboard. Didn't think I would but it's gorgeous.

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Jodi 😊

Absolutely genius, One of the best designs you've made Mike, I love it. Yew is a beautiful wood and the resin is gorgeous shining through the cardboard honeycomb

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Rena 😀

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSS!!!!! Such a creative idea and it turned out beautifully! Well done again, Mike!

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it Tom, this was as much fun as it was hard to do lol

Absolutely love it, Mike. Reminds me of a honey comb out of a tree I cut down about 40 years ago!

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thanks 😀

Absolutely brilliant Mike have to say that your a braver man than I will ever be .

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Robert, I'm not brave, I'm just ok with failing 😀

It's important to note that silicone doesn't like to touch other silicone. They WILL melt each other. The second you put the silicone sealer on the silicone mat my brain went "that mat isn't surviving this project." I hope it was no big loss.

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Interesting to know I will bear that in mind, glad it worked 😀

Hi Mike I am a recent subscriber to your videos and have now enjoyed the last three. Don't apologise for the length. In my opinion, the longer the better. I am looking forward to viewing the more "historic" videos. Great improvisation in using the bottle protector to create the honeycomb effect. Keep 'em coming!

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard and thanks! I'll do my best 😀

Great work as usual. The honeycomb cardboard and resin give the piece a unique look.

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Bob 😀

Very striking and natural. Reminds me of a honeycomb.

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Rosanna 😀

I absolutely love this! A lot of work, but man, the end result is fantastic! It has an art deco vibe.

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Jane, there were a few steps but I'm glad it came out ok 😀

Even a small battery operated votive candle would look cool in that piece. Nice work!

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

It would, someone suggested one of those flickering lights which I think would look amazing 😀

Beautiful lamp. The colours turned out like honey - perfect!

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Sam 😀

You have a great deal of patients.You never fail to amaze,You have a wonderful imagination that allows you to work your magic.take care from a very cold Scotland.

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you Doug, take care up there 😀

Really enjoyed watching the process from start to finish. Using honeycomb cardboard like you have is really all inspiring, fantastic work Mike

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Dave, this was a whole lot of fun 😀

Brilliant concept, and choice of colours to put in the resin, it looks like a real honeycomb!

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Liza 😀

Another great turning. Really turned out very good. The honeycomb idea is genius.

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Roger, kind of you to say 😀

Mal wieder eine Arbeit vom Profi. Wie immer toll gemacht und mir gefällt die Lampe sehr gut.👌👍👏

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Danke Michael, ich bin wirklich froh, dass es funktioniert hat, lol

Mr Holton i think it is beautiful and it has been one of the most interesting builds I have seen. Thank you!

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you Jessie, that is so nice of you to say 😀

It has always been an idea of mine to get a workshop, watching your channel has inspired me - I sign a lease next month. I'll need a couple of months to set it up correctly! Respect, I love your work and the calm way you explain the process and problem solving.

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Wow congratulations! I would love a dedicated workshop, or at least a bit more space 😀

Very impressive ...... very impressive indeed Mr. Holton ! I don't know how you think of all these things, but I'm glad you do. Love watching.

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Nana, they just come to me 😀

Love it! love the honeycomb. A rope or tube light down the center with a turned cap would be cool for an even lighting of the honeycomb. But, the creativity of the inexpensive material is what also impresses me always with stuff like this.

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, I like the rope light idea 😀

Fascinating! The lamp came out very nice, Mike!

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it Jim, all the best, Mike 😀

I like the thoughts that go into this, like you say 'proof of concept'. As it happens, I thought it turned out very well. Makes me think I might try resin myself!

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Chris, I love using and creating with resin, it gives me so many more interesting possibilities.

Nice work! A person never knows where he might get an idea from. Take care and GOD BLESS 🙏🏻!

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

You are so right Stephen, you just need to have your eyes open 😀

Nice light Mike

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Michael 😀

Very nice as usual. They make a UV resin that would filled all imperfections. Another great project.

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Yes they do, I did have some but it has gone off lol 😀

What an interesting piece! I love the honeycombe aspect, and the overall shape/outline is perfect. Thanks for sharing.

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! 😀

It’s gorgeous! Warm, inviting light. Well done, sir! Smooch for Hooch 😘

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thank you kindly Amie and the smooch passed on as usual 😀

Gorgeous lamp!!! 😊 Love the honeycomb design. The resin color is perfect and the yew compliments it very nicely! Cheers!

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

Nice video, Mike. The vase looks great. Yew is also a beautiful wood for turning. As it was, from now on you can always take your writing pad and pen with you. So that you can immediately put your ideas on paper. 😁

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Haha thanks I usually have a notebook on me at all times 😀

Awesome. The honeycomb goes well with the bee vase you made.

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Yes it does 😁 I seem to have a theme going here 🤣

Just WOW! You have some amazing ideas and manage to work out the design. I'm really impressed with your innovation and ability to bring it to successful fruition. A brilliant project and a beautiful lamp.

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Rachel, I'm just glad it worked 😀

This is AWESOME! I love the fact that I'm not the only one that builds my own, what I refer to as "janky ass molds". But they WORK! Beautiful piece and I love the honeycomb cardboard. Woohoo to the excellent hollowing out job!!! Take care from Colorado!

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Haha I HATE building molds lol but it worked so I'm happy 😀

Thank👍 Another first on KZread . Looks amazing. Cheers

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Colin, I have had a few firsts, I think it is because I'm daft enough to have a go 😅

Very creative design. Looks like a beehive in color.

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

That was a gnarly idea and so glad you were able to bring it to life... I know I would have stuffed it up 5 minutes in lol. Thanks for sharing and looking forward to more of your talent

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thanks!, to be honest, I had no idea if it would even work lol 😀

I would have never thought of that. Interesting idea

@MikeHolton

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Paul 😃

What a lovely lamp, and it ‘turned’ out well. As always, thank you for inviting me round to share. Mike, I am planning on visiting Newark on Friday 8th March. If you are free that day we could have a coffee? 🌞

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Hi Ray, thanks 😀. I would love to go but but I don't have time. I start the new semester at Uni on Monday so I have a lot to get done. Have fun, Mike

Cheryl from Jacksonville FL..USA! Good morning and thank yew for sharing!❤🎉

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Good morning/evening! and thanks 😀

Very creative Mike! It's crazy where inspiration can come from

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

I know, I find it everywhere 😀

I loved how the resin colors all blended into a light honey-orange. Looks like a fantasy lamp, very organic!

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

A beautiful challenge! Again, thanks so much for sharing 😊

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

You're welcome Maria 😀

Wow that lamp is beautiful, absolute love that you have hit so close to an honeycomb wit the resin, that just make it so much more an awesome piece. It is cool how small things like wet cardboard can give you so good and creative ideers :D

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, inspiration can come from the strangest places 😀

Love it Mike. Your ideas do come from strange place's. But I love it being a tuner myself i know what you mean when a idea come' into your head you just ha to go with it . Great Job keep them coming . From the U.S.A.

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Jack, what sort of things do you turn? All the best, Mike

this was really cool, loved how the packing material turned out with the resin! thanks again as always :)

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Dee, all the best, Mike 😀

Very mid-century modern. Cool!

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Haha thanks Jen 😀

Hi Mike, you do have some crazy ideas that are very inspiring. More of the same please.

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Edward, I'll always try my best 😀

I love it! I’m going to have to make a pair of these for my daughter in her favorite colors. Thanks Mike!

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

No problem Branda, have fun 😀

Somehow, every week you manage to come up with a very unique idea! I never would have imagined something like this. Thank goodness for that wet cardboard!

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Ronnie, you never know where inspiration will come from 😀

Excellent - as always. I will get a lathe one day, but I'm learning so much in the mean time! I've watched many channels but yours is always the most informative. Thank you!

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Peter, learning now will save so much time when you eventually have a go. I could not count how many I watched before I started.

Yet again, you've pushed the boundary using a bottle protector and resin. A true pioneer 👍

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, that is very kind of you to say 😀

Beautiful lamp Mike. Great use of materials. I really enjoyed watching your video this week!

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much William, it was a hard one, the hollowing was painful!

Very well done. As you said, a big challenge. Very happy the piece held together. I was surprised how much the resin colours mixed. So difficult to get the resin to go into all the nooks and crannies. A very nice result and piece of art. If you do another one, consider a flickering style LED. Some LED tea lights have a flickering effect when lit. I think the flickering would look good inside the resin. You mastered sealing the resin this time. Dave.

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Dave and the flickering led is a great idea, I'm off to find one, thanks! 😁

Hi Mike Well done for your second Resin project . I think the it turned out great !!! 😃 Thanks for sharing

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Brian, I have done a few before but this is the second after about a 6 month gap and using this new resin😀

Such a unique vase, very pretty!

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

That turned out really nice. I think a small round mirror, set facing down into the top, would reflect the light back into the lamp and make it shine a bit more even and brighter.

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

That is a good idea! I will look into it 😀

That looks amazing , seems all the pieces you do come out looking great…

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, I get lucky 😊

Sometimes I just don't have the words so wow I guess will have to work 😮

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Troy, this is certainly an interesting one lol 😀

Love the look of the resin although different lighting options may look more effective. Thanks again for all your VODs and skills you share...😊

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍someone did suggest a flickering led which would look great! 😀

Unusual and creative Mike, good job!!

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! 😀

That is a beautiful lamp Mike, what an interesting project.

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Many thanks Jan 😀

That's an amazing original piece, when I get more experience I'd like to have your creativity!!

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thanks, all you need is imagination and not mind failing, the more you fail, the more you learn and I have failed a lot lol 😀

Hi Mike, as you say it is surpring where the ideas come from. If your like me I find it hard to stop thinking how unusual things can be incorperated in my ideas. You are ahead of me I'm to chicken to try them out. I need your confidence or more practice I think. What a very artistic piece this is it makes me think of spring with all the honey bees around. Thanks again for the video Looking forward to the next adventure you take us on.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Roy, confidence comes from practice, but I would say my main skill is that I don't mind if a project fails, the more I fail the more I learn, and the more I learn the less I eventually fail 😀

You are a most innovative man Mike & quite artistic. This beautiful, practical piece of Art has been developed from such a simple observation that led you to experiment with the honeycomb cardboard & to such telling effect. The result is very beautiful lamp that you should feel very proud of. Cheers mate & thanks for sharing. Don from South Australia.

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Don, I just can't let inspiration like this pass me by, I need to try it 😀

To keep the colors of epoxy separate u need to wait until they just start to get tacky. That will keep them from competly mixing into 1 color. But mix enough enough where they come together. Good Job. Love the corrugated cardboard/honey comb idea

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip Sherri and that is my opinion as well, I may do an experiment 😀

Lovely bit of art and function, well done 👍

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😀

Very cool lamp! Love the honey comb look

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 😀

Looks stunning, experimentation is fun and leads to remarkable discoveries. Keep up the great work, looking forward to your next random idea 😀

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers Simon, I have so many I want to try 😁

Definitely something different, and an excellent result. Difficult work has brought you a big reward. I've made a couple of your USB light BTW. They work great.

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Pete, and I'm glad the idea was useful, they are so easy to make and work so well 😀

Love the honeycomb!! Great project!!

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 😀

That is a nifty lamp.

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Jake 😁

Hello Mike, I'm new to your channel but I'm well and truly hooked. I'm fascinated how you make such beautiful things out of a chunk of wood. I find my time spent watching you is not only interesting (I know nothing about wood turning) but extremely relaxing and a nice place to be...... thankyou. 😊

@MikeHolton

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Madeline, I have a lot of viewers who watch me turning to relax, some put me on to help them sleep, all the best and thanks, Mike