Mike is truly an artist! The way he mixes colors, makes different shapes work for him and then explaining what he wants to do and how he is doing it is very informative. I love his work and as a retired person on Social Security I'll probably never afford anything he makes. Just having the video is really a gift! Blessings Mike!
I wouldn't have thought a root piece like that could be turned at all! I love how it turned out, so gorgeous! The resin colors mixed up well, the swirls of the mica are lovely and the wood grain is so interesting. I'm glad to have seen this result.
Thank you so much Susan, tree roots can have some amazing grain structure as long as you can get it dry before it goes rotten. I do love the way this one comes out. It's one of the few pieces that have always been on display at home, despite my mother-in-laws attempts to steal it 😂
These projects keep you in suspense. It’s like opening a parcel with many pieces of paper. It keeps you in suspense until the beauty of the vase is revealed. Beautiful
This is my third video in two days. When I first saw you cutting up that root ball, I couldn't imagine how that would turn out to be a thing of beauty since it seemed so convoluted and dirty. The outcome was amazing. The wood is spectacular and the fact that the resin filled in so well with no air bubbles just adds that extra pop to the vase. Beautiful job, thank you for yet another great video. I really enjoy watching and seeing the outcome of these projects. Wish I had a fraction of your talent. Thank you again, be well, be careful and be safe my friend, great job!
Beautiful work! My grandfather told me wild Cherry grew in the north Louisiana hills along the Arkansas border until the Japanese sent over buyers during the Great Depression who wiped it out.
Wow! I never thought that root would turn out so beautiful. Very enjoyable to watch as it turned from a mundane piece of root, bark and dirt into a gorgeous vase.
I love what Nature gives us. I make cloth baskets and love to embellish them with drift wood, shells and beads. We never know what we are going to get, but we know it will be very special. I love when someone finds the perfect basket for themselves or for a gift. Love your work!🌈
That has to be my favourite piece I have seen of your work so far Mike. From a raggedy piece of root that needed to be taken to the tip, you have created this stunning item. I almost dismissed this thumbnail just because it looked almost worthless. As ive mentioned, the resin ones really are my favourite, and this is superb.❤
OMG this is my favorite of all that I have seen so far. The lines, the color and that absolutely fascinating wood. The red color with the blond wood is absolutely stunning!! I want this in my house!!! BEAUTIFUL
Such a difference from the beginning, with mud, stones, and grit, to this, absolutely smooth and shiny, a finish just asking to be touched! The colours, also, are great, echoing its wild cherry origins. Well done!
I have never seen your program before and I'm absolutely enthralled with what you're doing. I love beauty in the creation since you're making are absolutely exquisite. I plan to watch yours a lot more often so I can see the beautiful things that you're making.
I actually hated seeing the branches going since i thought they made it look really u ique, but the end result was truly AMAZING!!! Please keep sharing your talent with us it is truly appreciated!!!!😊
Amazing that something so incredibly beautiful could be made from that scraggly looking rootball. In addition to being gifted artist maybe you are also a root whisperer. 😊
wow that ivory colour without any readily visible growth rings or other pronounced grain pattern is actually gorgeous. I will need to pay more attention to cherry wood from now on.
So you start with a lump of wood that, in all honesty belonged on a fire. (It had so many bits of stone and soil that it would probably have been dangerous even to burn!) You then turn it into a thing of beauty that would look good anywhere! Congratulations, Sir! This is exemplary work!
12:30 Dec 29, 2023 I really enjoyed this project. I am new to turning. My 150 year old rolling pin hand carved by my great grandfather for his bride was lost in a fire, so I decided my daughter, grandchildren, and great grandchildren need one. So I am going to make them all one so far that is 7 rolling pins. Hope to have more great grandchildren. Any way loved the cherry root beautiful piece. 🎉
I love your accent, and the wood you work with turn into such beautiful pieces, they would turn house into a beautiful home keep up the good work love watching you turn the wood it’s amazing what you can do with a small piece of wood thank you for giving us the opportunity to watch you work….
How did under a thousand subscribers become nearly 20 thousand and rising...? This is how...Inspired innovation, making the most of the available tools and materials, pushing the limits and sheer hours of painstaking work. Plus the gift of a natural eye for beauty. Mike, every video of yours that I watch I am blown away by what you do and how carefully you record and present back to us every step. Such joy, I hope they never run out.
Thanks so much!!! Wow that is quite a compliment, I have been lucky along with way, but I do really try hard to do the jest job I can from start to end. All the best, Mike 😀
Watched it a second time and still love it…. Well , the wood was there already , all you did was add a little epoxy , then cut away the unnecessary bits and you have a beautiful vase . You do quality work, I was a cabinet maker once , I can say that.
Thanks so much, that means a lot! Not sure I have the patience or skill for proper woodwork but this I can do as long as I'm never asked for two of the same thing 😂
Very ambitious I live on a farm in Canada and had about 30 huge cherry trees blow down in a bad storm. As well as about fifty mature maples I have harvested some enormous root balls that will require outboard turning and huge amounts of epoxy. Your pieces are inspirational.
It's good to see someone using the base of the tree. It is more times than not some of the prettiest wood of the tree . Better than a burl even. God's Art!!!
I saw a wood turning video in my feed. The knot, burl what have you looked cool so I watched it. -its RUclips so of course I must love watching wood turning videos. I did watch some wondering what happened to my last interest in my feed. Then I found this channel.... Out of all the similar this is the only one that's personable, and explain what you're going for vs what you're afraid of going wrong. Then there's the fact that the dog watching over you looks like my late friend Phil T Dog. So, I am happily subscribed. Give that boy a ear scratch for me
That is awesome!! I've always liked wood projects but this is, I believe, is the best I've ever seen. Keep up the amazingly, beautiful work. Thank you for sharing. And if you have 1 of those bowls left, I would definitely be happy to display one in my home. 😉
Hi. Just finished watching and reading all the comments and second them all. Absolutely stunning Mike 🤩 Resin colour, in my humble opinion, is perfect. It brings to mind cherries, so a perfect contrast to the wood. I don't blame your mum-in-law for trying to nab it, I would, too! 😋 Once again, you have outdone yourself and showcased your amazing talent, so thank you. I'm not sure what I'm going to do once I have caught up with all your videos. My daily dose will be reduced to a weekly one 🤭 Have a great evening.
Thanks Fiona, I was really pleased with the way this one came out, if I can find another decent root ll have another go 😀 You have got through so many already, how many left do you have to watch?
@@fionacrouch1732 Haha, you could start them all over again when you get to the end. There are a couple of TV series I've watched quite a few times now 😋
Thank is pure beauty right there! EXCELLENT work and the video was pretty good too! 🤗
Glad you enjoyed it! I really enjoyed this one :D
What would something like this cost?
@@mzchaoz3635 good questions, with the time spend and cost of resin it would probably be £150 - £200
@@MikeHolton How much is that in pure old Texan money? LOL
@@nanalefevre3670 about 300 - 350 dollars I guess 😁
I wouldn’t have thought you could make anything with that piece of wood. But it is absolutely gorgeous!
Thanks so much Susannah, this is still one of my favourite transformations 😀
Really inspiering!! Thank you and best of luck
Gosh I am 77 absolute beginner and watching you is amazing a true Artist, so much for me to observe , learn thankyou
You are so welcome Christine, all the best, Mike
Mike is truly an artist! The way he mixes colors, makes different shapes work for him and then explaining what he wants to do and how he is doing it is very informative. I love his work and as a retired person on Social Security I'll probably never afford anything he makes. Just having the video is really a gift! Blessings Mike!
Thanks so much Chris, leaving comments on my latest pieces will always give you a chance of winning one of my pieces. All the best, Mike
This looks like a wood and resin homage to classical Greek pottery. Breathtaking.
Thanks Irina, I must make another one of these soon 😃
A year ago, you had less than a thousand subscribers! Now 22,700! Well done, Mike! 😍🇦🇺
Thanks Jeni, it has been just a little mind blowing, I still feel like I'll wake up to it all being a dream 😀
@@MikeHolton Just keep being you! It’s working!
@@Jeni10 haha thanks, all the best, Mike
I wouldn't have thought a root piece like that could be turned at all! I love how it turned out, so gorgeous! The resin colors mixed up well, the swirls of the mica are lovely and the wood grain is so interesting. I'm glad to have seen this result.
Thank you so much Susan, tree roots can have some amazing grain structure as long as you can get it dry before it goes rotten. I do love the way this one comes out. It's one of the few pieces that have always been on display at home, despite my mother-in-laws attempts to steal it 😂
Good job bro. Love from India ❤
Thanks so much 😀
These projects keep you in suspense. It’s like opening a parcel with many pieces of paper. It keeps you in suspense until the beauty of the vase is revealed. Beautiful
Thanks Cindy ☺️
I was shocked to see how beautiful it looked. This is my first time watching
This is my third video in two days. When I first saw you cutting up that root ball, I couldn't imagine how that would turn out to be a thing of beauty since it seemed so convoluted and dirty. The outcome was amazing. The wood is spectacular and the fact that the resin filled in so well with no air bubbles just adds that extra pop to the vase. Beautiful job, thank you for yet another great video. I really enjoy watching and seeing the outcome of these projects. Wish I had a fraction of your talent. Thank you again, be well, be careful and be safe my friend, great job!
Thanks so much, I really appreciate your support 😀
This beauty looks like ancient drawings found in caves! Absolutely amazing!!!😊
Thanks so much 🙏
Beautiful work! My grandfather told me wild Cherry grew in the north Louisiana hills along the Arkansas border until the Japanese sent over buyers during the Great Depression who wiped it out.
Wow, I didn't know that, we have loads in the UK
What a beautiful creation from a root ball!
Many thanks Jane 😁
Wow! I never thought that root would turn out so beautiful. Very enjoyable to watch as it turned from a mundane piece of root, bark and dirt into a gorgeous vase.
Thanks Fred, I really want to do this again as I loved the process 😃
I'm getting nostalgia for a silver nail polish I forgot I used to have!
Haha, wonder if I could use nail polish on a bowl? 😀
Beautiful! The way you caress that wood shows just how much you love the beauty of it.
Thank you very much and you are so right, I still have this piece despite frequent offers to sell. 😀
If there was ever a piece that deserves a nice high gloss, this is it. Truly a thing of beauty.
Thanks 😊
A lot of toil becomes a thing of total beauty! The resins mixed well and found their place. It says Wild Cherry. Thank you, Mike.
Thanks Bob, I must try another of these, I love the process 😀
I love what Nature gives us. I make cloth baskets and love to embellish them with drift wood, shells and beads. We never know what we are going to get, but we know it will be very special. I love when someone finds the perfect basket for themselves or for a gift. Love your work!🌈
Thanks Brooke I love the sound of your work 😀
Back in time. A different lathe and no hooch. Beautiful mixture of nature and man made. You are a talented artist.
Thank you very much Barbara, this seems so long ago now!!! 😀
Iam 72yrs young and I have never won anything in my life but I love your work it is beautiful and then I looked and I am to late lol😊
Haha only by a year or so 😀. If you keep commenting on my most recent videos then you will have a better chance 😀
Watching something rough become something gorgeous is very Zen.
Many thanks Carmen glad you enjoyed it 😁
I can’t stop watching you make these projects! They’re all so amazing! You have a gift ❤️
Thank you so much Joanne ☺️
Oh my goodness! Look what that old twisted up piece of wood became !! That is so beautiful it is bringing tears to my eyes.
Aw bless you, thanks 😀
So beautiful. Your choice of colors coordinates perfectly.
Thank you so much 😊
Just goes to show....you don't have to be the Creator to create beauty!!
Thanks 👍
I was a little concerned with your choice of colors at first. I must admit the vase turned out beautiful 😍! Congratulations on another winner! 👏
Thank you so much Kirsti 🙂
That has to be my favourite piece I have seen of your work so far Mike. From a raggedy piece of root that needed to be taken to the tip, you have created this stunning item. I almost dismissed this thumbnail just because it looked almost worthless. As ive mentioned, the resin ones really are my favourite, and this is superb.❤
Thanks so much Les, I must do another soon 😁
OMG this is my favorite of all that I have seen so far. The lines, the color and that absolutely fascinating wood. The red color with the blond wood is absolutely stunning!! I want this in my house!!! BEAUTIFUL
Wow, thank you! I keep catching my mother in law trying to steal it 😂
Such a difference from the beginning, with mud, stones, and grit, to this, absolutely smooth and shiny, a finish just asking to be touched! The colours, also, are great, echoing its wild cherry origins. Well done!
Thank you very much Spephanie, my mother in law keeps trying to claim this one 🤣
That really turned out nice.
I have never seen your program before and I'm absolutely enthralled with what you're doing. I love beauty in the creation since you're making are absolutely exquisite. I plan to watch yours a lot more often so I can see the beautiful things that you're making.
Thanks so much Cheryl and welcome 😀
You’re work is stunning. And the process is totally mesmerizing. I don’t even know how I stumbled across your videos, but I can’t stop watching.
Thank you so much Joseph, all the best for the New Year, Mike
This is spectacular. I love cherry wood but this takes it to a whole other level.
Thanks for the comment 🙂
From being a peace of firewood to some worth showings 😎👍
Thanks Bernie 😃
Like studying clouds…all kinds of shapes pop out…love it…gorgeous work!…👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Me too Loraine, I'm a member of the cloud appreciation society 😀
Cant believe an ole root could turn out so good.
Haha I know it's a bit of a transformation 😀
You are a talented man.I can tell you really enjoy it.& so did i...
@@NelsonWilliams-nk2vv I loved every second 😀
I actually hated seeing the branches going since i thought they made it look really u ique, but the end result was truly AMAZING!!! Please keep sharing your talent with us it is truly appreciated!!!!😊
Thank you so much Wendy, I really appreciate it 😊
Amazing that something so incredibly beautiful could be made from that scraggly looking rootball. In addition to being gifted artist maybe you are also a root whisperer. 😊
haha thanks Cecilia 😀
wow that ivory colour without any readily visible growth rings or other pronounced grain pattern is actually gorgeous.
I will need to pay more attention to cherry wood from now on.
Haha thanks 😀
Now I know what to do with a football my brother gave me. Your vase is beautiful.
Thanks so much Chris 😃
Wow... looks like you work an hour or more just getting the wood ready to start working on. I'm even More impressed now!
Yes this one took a lot of preparation but worth every second. 😀
So you start with a lump of wood that, in all honesty belonged on a fire. (It had so many bits of stone and soil that it would probably have been dangerous even to burn!) You then turn it into a thing of beauty that would look good anywhere!
Congratulations, Sir! This is exemplary work!
Thanks so much, it took a little work but I loved working on it 🙂
I'm seeing your work for the first time and love what I see. Keep me watching.
Thanks Sandy, well there are many videos in my collection I hope you will like to do just that 😀
Gorgeous piece! Who knew that gem was in that bundle of wood,
I just love working with roots, you always get something unusual 😁
Absolutely beautiful. Can't wait to see more.
More to come! All the best, Mike 😀
Wow fantastic 👏 👌 transformation with the resin and turning, super end Product ❤❤❤
Thanks so much 😊
12:30 Dec 29, 2023 I really enjoyed this project. I am new to turning. My 150 year old rolling pin hand carved by my great grandfather for his bride was lost in a fire, so I decided my daughter, grandchildren, and great grandchildren need one. So I am going to make them all one so far that is 7 rolling pins. Hope to have more great grandchildren. Any way loved the cherry root beautiful piece. 🎉
That is a beautiful idea Carol, I wonder if any of my kids or grandkids will pass on my work? All the best, Mike 😀
Absolutely gorgeous! Well done, and great video as well. 'Beauty shots' he said.... they certainly were beautiful!
Thank you very much David, I keep catching my Mother-In-Law trying to smuggle this out the house 😂
Traumhaft schön! Das Zuschauen ist die reinste Freude.
Das ist so nett von dir, vielen Dank, Mike
I love your accent, and the wood you work with turn into such beautiful pieces, they would turn house into a beautiful home keep up the good work love watching you turn the wood it’s amazing what you can do with a small piece of wood thank you for giving us the opportunity to watch you work….
Thank you so much Trish and you are very welcome 😀
Beautiful, I like the way the colour of the resin you used is a cherry colour on a wild cherry root, came out fantastic. Thanks for the video.
You are welcome Ian and thanks 😀
How did under a thousand subscribers become nearly 20 thousand and rising...?
This is how...Inspired innovation, making the most of the available tools and materials, pushing the limits and sheer hours of painstaking work. Plus the gift of a natural eye for beauty.
Mike, every video of yours that I watch I am blown away by what you do and how carefully you record and present back to us every step. Such joy, I hope they never run out.
Thanks so much!!! Wow that is quite a compliment, I have been lucky along with way, but I do really try hard to do the jest job I can from start to end. All the best, Mike 😀
The color turned out great and a nice contrast with the cherry root. Thanks Mike!
Very welcome Brenda 😁
Hands down the most beautiful wood turning I've ever seen. You have skills.
Wow, thank you Carolyn, so nice of you to say, all the best, Mike 😃
I was stunned to see what you started out with, and delighted with the end result! Wow!
Thanks Shelley 😀
When you started with the root, I thought how could you possibly take us through. I’m glad I hung in there. Beautiful finish…well done.
Thanks John, my old videos tend to be a bit long but I'm getting better with the editing and format, all the best, Mike
Incredible transformation into an intriguing and elegant work of art! 🏆 Wonderful work.
Thank you so much 😀
Love it ,thought it had cone wrong 😂 but turned out stunning hope she likes it 🎉❤
Haha thanks Peter 😀
Absolutely beautiful! Such a rich looking vase. Great job, Mike!
Glad you like it Mary, my mother in law keeps trying to sneak out with this one 😅
😂😝🤣
Absolutely beautiful. You have done well.👍👍
Thank you so much 😀
Watched it a second time and still love it…. Well , the wood was there already , all you did was add a little epoxy , then cut away the unnecessary bits and you have a beautiful vase . You do quality work, I was a cabinet maker once , I can say that.
Thanks so much, that means a lot! Not sure I have the patience or skill for proper woodwork but this I can do as long as I'm never asked for two of the same thing 😂
Very ambitious I live on a farm in Canada and had about 30 huge cherry trees blow down in a bad storm. As well as about fifty mature maples I have harvested some enormous root balls that will require outboard turning and huge amounts of epoxy. Your pieces are inspirational.
Thanks so much Bruce, that would be quite some turning!!! 😀
I love this piece! I have always had a special affinity for cherry but this is just stunning!! Very impressive from beginning to the finished item. ❤
Thank you so much Sandy 😃
My mouth is hanging open! Absolutely stunning!!!
Thank you so much! 😀
Very creative use of cherry colored resin with a cherry rootball👍
Thank you so much Elmer 😊
WOW! The talent that some people is beyond AMAZING!!!! ThNks for sharing your reative talent with us Never stop. It is truly tru l y appreciated!😊
Thank you so much 😀
Stunning, simply stunning!
Thank you! Cheers James 😀
@@MikeHolton You're welcome mate
It's good to see someone using the base of the tree. It is more times than not some of the prettiest wood of the tree . Better than a burl even. God's Art!!!
Thanks Scott, there is always some amazing grain in there that is for sure 😀
I saw a wood turning video in my feed. The knot, burl what have you looked cool so I watched it.
-its RUclips so of course I must love watching wood turning videos.
I did watch some wondering what happened to my last interest in my feed.
Then I found this channel....
Out of all the similar this is the only one that's personable, and explain what you're going for vs what you're afraid of going wrong.
Then there's the fact that the dog watching over you looks like my late friend Phil T Dog.
So, I am happily subscribed.
Give that boy a ear scratch for me
My pleasure, consider his ear scratched 😁. Glad you like my videos, I'm a simple guy that just wants to share the experience. All the best, Mike
I am enjoying watching you create this beautiful piece!!!
Glad you enjoyed it! All the best, Mike 😀
❤gosh, that's gorgeous. It almost looks like ivory ❤
Thanks, my mother in law keeps trying to steal this one 😃
Fabulous vase that would grace any home ! 🤩
Thank you! Cheers! 😀
I really like the pattern that the resin made, it’s almost like a static lava lamp
Thanks Jayne and I think you are right about the pattern 😀
Hands down the coolest wood turning ever. Did not know such a thing existed.
Thanks so much Joslyn 😀
Wow, I was not sure what to expect. Very interesting.
Thanks Amy 😁
Wow that is lovely! Red is my favourite colour! Thanx for the 'au natural' vdo showing Joe Blog what to do when you don't have a pressure pot.
You are so welcome! they are useful but also very expensive! All the best, Mike 🙂
That's a really nice vase...nice one man👍👍
Thank you! Cheers Pete 😀
Intetesting you chose the red that looks like cherry. When you say cherry root ball l look at the red and not the wood. Thanks so much. Loved it..
Thanks Donna. I had so much fun making this one 😃
Turn out beautifully. Amazing what can be seen when its upside down. Think you are well pass your 1000 mark
Thanks so much 😊, indeed the 1000 mark is just a little behind us now, I really can't believe how well the channel has done! 😀
It’s amazing!!! If it were me, I would never part with a piece like that!
I still have it 😀
WOW, magnificent piece of work. Stunning. 🎉
Thank you so much 😀
That has turned out, just gorgeous! That’s all I can really say just gorgeous
Thanks Lynda, one day I want to make another
@@MikeHolton I just want to make my first one 😃
@@lyndaowen2154 Haha, well give it a go, nothing to be worried about, just try it
Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful.... ❤🎉❤🎉😊😊😊. Shout out from St.maarten.
Thanks 😀and hi to all in St Maarten 😀
Wow! The red-gold is just perfect with that wood, echoing back that is cherry (and I think of red). Gorgeous vase!
Thanks so much, I'm thinking of trying this again 😀
Absolutely beautiful. I would be proud to have that in my home.
Thank you very much Martha, this is one piece I won't let go, not even my mother in law can have it, and believe me she's tried 😀
You do lovely work! That is another work of art.
Thanks so much 😃
Great job Mike there is no way I would have tried that root but it came out very Excellent
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it 😀
I'm so glad I stumbled across this channel. Beautiful final product. I'd make it into a lamp.
Welcome! and yes it would have made a beautiful lamp 😀
You make such beautiful creations. I have always loved woodworking and just don’t have the place to do it. ❤😮
Thank you so much 😀
This is my favourite one yet. Its so beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks June, my mother in law keeps trying to get this one off me 🤣
Such beauty such talent. If I had made that I would be wearing a massive smile for weeks.. Well done and thank you.
Wow, thank you and I was ,I still have this and will never let it go 😀
That is awesome!! I've always liked wood projects but this is, I believe, is the best I've ever seen. Keep up the amazingly, beautiful work. Thank you for sharing. And if you have 1 of those bowls left, I would definitely be happy to display one in my home. 😉
Wow, thanks Karen, so nice of you to say 😀
Good imagination to use the wood to make something very attractive. Congratulations!
Thank you very much Mike, the process took a while but it was worth it, all the best, Mike
This is so pretty I kind of wish you'd kept the base on it - it showed the roof floating in resin - very very nice piece
Thanks, perhaps next time 😃
Absolutely beautiful colors together looks like purple heart wood
Thanks Daniel 😀
Stunning. I enjoyed watching the video and hearing a Brit accent.
Haha thanks Wendy, where are you from?
The color contrast between the color of the wood and the resin is very beautiful
Thanks so much, all the best, Mike 😀
Hi.
Just finished watching and reading all the comments and second them all.
Absolutely stunning Mike 🤩
Resin colour, in my humble opinion, is perfect. It brings to mind cherries, so a perfect contrast to the wood.
I don't blame your mum-in-law for trying to nab it, I would, too! 😋
Once again, you have outdone yourself and showcased your amazing talent, so thank you.
I'm not sure what I'm going to do once I have caught up with all your videos. My daily dose will be reduced to a weekly one 🤭
Have a great evening.
Thanks Fiona, I was really pleased with the way this one came out, if I can find another decent root ll have another go 😀
You have got through so many already, how many left do you have to watch?
@MikeHolton just counted and 60, so at least another 2 months with a daily dose, lol 😆
@@fionacrouch1732 Haha, you could start them all over again when you get to the end. There are a couple of TV series I've watched quite a few times now 😋
@@MikeHolton Not only talented but brilliant too 😋 That's a good idea, thanks.
Oh yes I also watch series over again 🙃
@@fionacrouch1732 go on then, what series have you watched to most?
neat idea using that poly tube pouring. Great project
Thank you! Cheers, all the best, Mike