Woodturning a Goncalo Alves Bowl with Bronze Inlay

In this video I turn a Bowl from Goncalo Alves hardwood and inlay it with bronze and acrylic.
I am using West Systems GFlex epoxy resin ( slow setting ) with powdered bronze.
The blank, sanding sealer and burnishing cream were purchased from John Davis Woodturning
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The epoxy resin was from Axminster tools
The bronze powder and acrylic were purchased from Ebay
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Disclaimer
Woodturning is potentially dangerous!
My videos are designed to give viewers creative ideas.
The way I work is not necessarily the best or safest way to work!
Your safety is your own responsibility not mine.
Please follow all safety procedures and wear personal protective equipment.
Wear a visor and a respirator dust mask at all times.
Be safe, be creative and enjoy your turning.

[@marilyngianadda1167]

How unique! Such a surprise!

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Marilyn, something a bit different
Cheers
Jim

[@gordonchapman222]

I if hadn't watch you make that bowl, I would have sworn it was real bronze. You never fail teach and inspire.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks again Gordon. This bowl always has people wondering how when they pick it up.
Cheers
Jim

[@gordonchapman222]

@@JimsonMakes 🙂

[@tomswoodturningchannel482]

Beautiful job and great idea hats off to you ☘️ ☘️

[@mariobattagin2280]

Absolutely stunning, quite beautiful!!!

[@JimsonMakes]

Many thanks Mario. Cheers, Jim

[@Lutzboater]

Absolutely stunning bowl, thanks for sharing.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Tom, I enjoyed this project a lot, it was very satisfying to finish it. Cheers, Jim

[@patrickjohns45]

One word Jim. Perfection!

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Patrick, I really appreciate your kind words. I was very pleased with the way this one turned out. Cheers, Jim

[@JS111952]

Great looking bowl. Very different yet eye catching. Great job. Best wishes, Joe

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Joe, glad you like it. Cheers, Jim

[@mmgross144]

Very nice work. I like your use of resin and acrylic. Nice attention to detail.

[@JimsonMakes]

Many thanks Michael. I drive myself mad with my attention to detail sometimes ! Cheers, Jim

[@czellner5894]

Thanks Jim. Very interesting technique and the bowl is very pretty. If you can, take some pictures or videos at the symposium. Would make a good topic for those of us in the US. :-)

[@JimsonMakes]

Many thanks Charlie. I will try and take some photos and video at the symposium. I suspect several other RUclipsrs will do the same. Cheers, Jim

[@joelhaby8839]

It;s nice to see someone else use a skew as a scraper. Great job.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Joel, it was a very enjoyable project. Cheers, Jim

[@marktheinventor2481]

Great stuff Jim. Appreciate the diligent craftsmanship and innovation.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Mark, I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. Cheers, Jim

[@HeathKnuckles_Tasty_Timber]

Beautiful Jim! The finish on that is magnificent! 👍

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Heath, it's a good conversation piece, people can't work out how I made it ( unless they watch the video of course !). Cheers, Jim.

[@kamdynleland2480]

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[@juliusnixon63]

@Kamdyn Leland I would suggest FlixZone. You can find it by googling =)

[@ErrantScholar]

Lovely bowl really interesting watching it get made.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks, glad you like it. All the best, Jim

[@robertcornelius3514]

Excellent job on the finish.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you

[@thomdantzer1753]

Watching your videos is absolutely inspiring. Now I want to find a community shop where I could learn how to turn. Thanks for creating amazing content.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Thom, glad to have inspired you 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Cheers
Jim

[@dy9955]

WOW!!!! That's amazing work.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much, I'm very glad you like it. Cheers, Jim

[@LisaRansom1211]

Another great video & the finished result is marvellous & I agree, definitely a piece you would see in a Sultans palace (& possibly full of turkish delight) 👍🏻

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Lisa, yes definitely has that eastern look.
Cheers
Jim

[@carybrown3192]

Just brilliant!love the wood and bronze contrast!

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Cary
Cheers
Jim

[@bouyant8659]

I think this is the nicest item that I have yet to see turned.. beautiful.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much, I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment.
Cheers
Jim

[@fig8man]

Beautiful bowl and great video!

[@JimsonMakes]

Many thanks, glad you like it. Cheers, Jim

[@shirleyfaust7417]

A classic design for certain. You ought to be pleased! Beautiful.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks again Shirley, one of my favourite pieces
Cheers
Jim

[@rogbeever7605]

I am very impressed with the way that turned out. I am a die-hard out & out wood only
with an oil and wax finish & definitely no colour or embellishment of any kind wood turner. You have all about converted me to have a go at the things a you produce in your videos. Thanks for posting them You Tube

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you Rog. Although most of my videos show embellishments, my favourite things to turn are natural edge bowls in plain wood and oil. I try and show stuff which is a bit different in my RUclips videos. It is always good to try different things though. I will be doing some more traditional projects soon hopefully. All the best, Jim.

[@IndieThinker100]

Another beautiful piece. Glad I ran across your channel.

[@JimsonMakes]

Many thanks Tim, more videos soon. Cheers, Jim

[@AlFurtado]

Brilliant demonstration of great workmanship and amazing results I love this.Take care my friend.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Al my friend, I'm really pleased you liked this. The bowl is a family favourite and it is my most viewed video. All the best, Jim

[@ponkkaa]

I would say brilliant! What a beautiful mix of contrasting materials and shapes. Keep up the great work mate!

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much. Cheers, Jim

[@SerifSansSerif]

Powdered metals are weird when you mix them with resin. (what type of resin/metal use matters too, as some can tarnish instantly). It's a great way to get a solid metal look when the work using metal is impossible/very difficult.

[@christineingram55]

Absolutely exquisite..I love the bronze it really makes it look rich ,compliments the wood perfectly 😀

[@JimsonMakes]

Yes the metal and the wood worked well together. Many thanks for watching
Cheers
Jim

[@SCCFORUM]

Hi Jim,
Amazing work.
All the best
Paul

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Paul, I'm very pleased you like it. Cheers, Jim

[@younishammali2287]

You love your hobby. You are excellent at what you do. You try to mive on beyond the usual designs, bringing in new ideas and I admire you for that. Well done Jim.

[@younishammali2287]

I am sorry, correction: move on

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Younis . I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. Cheers, Jim

[@TheLittleGardenShedWorkshop]

Beautiful Jim, really nice,

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Harry, much appreciated. Cheers, Jim

[@juliebarron21]

So impressed with the bronze powder. Thanks.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Julie, glad you like it
Cheers
Jim

[@leeeldredge1191]

Very nice turning a right handsome piece. Lee from East Tennessee USA

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you Lee, glad you liked it. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. Cheers, Jim.

[@MineStrongth]

Thanks

[@reg82co4]

You do the most interesting and innovative things with your art! I love this bowl! Just beautiful! You have really been a trend-setter in the you-tube woodturning community. Thank you for sharing your talent!

[@JimsonMakes]

I really appreciate your very kind words, I hope I've inspired a few people to try something different. Cheers, Jim

[@cornwasher]

It's fantastic. I'm going to try that.

[@JimsonMakes]

Give it a go, and many thanks for watching

[@kelleytowle4381]

My favorite so far. Wonderful talent.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Kelley. This bowl always draws comments, it isn’t obvious how it is made which intrigues people.
Cheers
Jim

[@eyeballe]

That really is something else, definitely a show piece. Loving your ideas, looking forward to the next.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Ian, I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. Cheers, Jim

[@kazcannell2679]

Beautiful, I love the mirror finish

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Kaz, glad you like it. All the best, Jim

[@Ronalcock1]

beautiful, I really love this. keep up the good work and stay safe

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Ron. Much appreciated.
Cheers
Jim

[@haimwaissberg8909]

Very beautiful and very special!

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Haim, I'm glad you liked it. Cheers, Jim

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Haim, I'm glad you liked it. Cheers, Jim

[@shellyrappaport3864]

Beautiful project. many thanks!

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Shelly, I'm glad you like it, I wasn't sure how it would turn out but I was very pleased with the result . Cheers, Jim

[@aggrovater]

great video and new ideas as usual

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Paul, much appreciated, more videos soon. Cheers, Jim

[@SansDream6810]

Great looking bowl!

[@JimsonMakes]

Glad you like it , thanks. Great name by the way ! Cheers, Jim

[@akb5531]

I think I just fell into the RUclips woodworking hole. The bowl is beautiful!

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you. It is easy to spend hours watching RUclips! All the best, Jim

[@tompalmer334]

nice project I enjoyed the video the bowl looks great

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Tom, I enjoyed doing it. Cheers, Jim

[@coltaylor5878]

Like that Jim !!!. Thanks again for your video. Kind Regards Col

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks again Col, your comments are much appreciated. Cheers, Jim

[@piermicheleservi5025]

nice, nice, nice work!
as usual.
Jim tank You, for posting It.
Cheers.
pm

[@JimsonMakes]

Many thanks PM, I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. Cheers, Jim

[@chandarussell]

Outstanding. You are so incredibly creative and talented. Well done.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much, this piece always attracts attention when on display
Cheers
Jim

[@clydeulmer4484]

Another unique piece. I see now you weren't kidding when you said you had lots more ideas to show, lol. Clyde

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Clyde, still more ideas to come ! Cheers, Jim

[@garytudor7433]

Great woodturning,explained very well thankyou,Regards Gary

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Gary, I really appreciate you taking the time to watch my videos. All the best, Jim.

[@Alphagaming-ou1ku]

Good job ! Amazing work ! the bowl is very nice.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Ayoub. I'm glad you like it. All the best, Jim

[@KkmakeUkv]

I love this, great idea with acrylic inserts. Love to see it up close at the weekend. Take care
Karol

[@JimsonMakes]

Many thanks for your kind words. I will bring the bowl with me to UKIWS. Cheers, Jim

[@Doyledidit]

Jim, great bowl, you just inherited a new disciple, thanks

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you Frank, very pleased you like it. More videos soon. All the best, Jim

[@frankhiebert492]

Great idea, very attractive

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Frank, it is a technique with lots of possibilities. Cheers, Jim

[@michaelflynn6178]

Looks great Jim

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Michael, much appreciated. Cheers, Jim

[@2DEZFUL]

Inspires me to have a go with bronze powder and resin, great job Jim

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Robert, resin and metal casting is great fun.
Cheers
Jim

[@LColUK]

That is a very nice bowl - I'd have never have thought of getting that effect in that manner, and it looks fantastic!

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you Lee, a complicated project but I was very pleased with the result. Cheers, Jim

[@alansimpson596]

Thank you so much Jim for another great project. I have to tell you that when I see you've uploaded a new video I keep it as a treat to watch later on. This video is no exception. You've given me so many great ideas to work on. Recent events in my life have conspired to keep me out of my workshop but I'm confident I will be back at my beloved lathe this week.
Please keep the videos and your ideas coming.
Best wishes,
Alan.

[@JimsonMakes]

I really appreciate your very kind words Alan. I'm glad you like what I do, I have got more videos planned. Although my next video will be a review of my dust extraction system, so not quite so creative. Hopefully I will see you at UKIWS. Cheers, Jim

[@cheyb75]

Fantastic job Jim. Really like this one.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Chey. Cheers, Jim

[@barrycook4690]

top notch job as always sorry to hear you are going Saturday as I was hoping to see you in Coventry as I'm going Sunday maybe next time all the best looking forward to next video

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Barry. I am staying up in Coventry on Saturday night so I may possibly stay for Sunday, I will have to play it by ear, I could get in trouble with my wife. Cheers, Jim

[@dtork47]

Absolutely amazing....well done! Gonna try some of that Miliputs Putty!

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much, Milliput is well worth trying. Cheers, Jim

[@anklebiterwoodworks2818]

Very cool! Love how the acrylic portion came out. Interesting concept!

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. It came out better than I expected and the burnishing cream worked well on the acrylic, loads of possibilities with this technique. Cheers, Jim

[@johnmay3266]

Again. Brilliant. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks again John. This bowl always provokes discussion when people see it. Take care, Jim.

[@espr7564]

Brilliant Jim 😎❤👍

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much, something a bit different
Cheers
Jim

[@DimitriMasson]

Beautiful piece, I love those hexagon windows.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Dimitri. I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. Cheers, Jim

[@Mambrax444]

that's beautiful !!!

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much. Cheers, Jim.

[@davidholliday5063]

nice bowl, see you there

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks David, I'm looking forward to meeting everyone. Cheers, Jim

[@CoverdaleBlue1]

It's a beautiful bowl

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you Sofia. All the best, Jim

[@smitrovich]

Fantastic work! I really enjoyed watching the process of how you create your bowls. And the finished piece is just stunning.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you, I really appreciate you taking the time to watch my videos. All the best, Jim

[@Isabelle_195]

id buy that. its really pretty and I love the acrylic

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Isabelle, I will eventually put some pieces on Etsy to sell. All the best, Jim

[@jgotton6427]

Beautiful piece! When I first saw it I wondered how you formed a bronze foil or sheet into the bowl. The powdered bronze works great! I like your combination of various materials to create a one of a kind beauty!

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks, I wasn't sure how it was going to look but it all came together nicely in the end. Cheers, Jim

[@stevekloppers8546]

Incredible!!

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Steve. All the best, Jim

[@joeray4874]

it looks good to me nice work

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you Tony, glad you like it. Cheers, Jim

[@Jewelchick]

OMG. That is beautiful.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Lisa, much appreciated. Cheers, Jim

[@Ritercrazy]

Stunning. Well done!

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much. I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. Cheers, Jim

[@DanielVilarino]

Hi Jim! I love that bowl! It looks great my friend! Very nice video! Cheers! Daniel

[@JimsonMakes]

Hi Daniel, many thanks my friend. I'm glad you like it. I really enjoyed finishing this project. Cheers, Jim

[@JustGeorgeGG]

Good job!This bowl looks amazing.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks, glad you like it. Cheers, Jim

[@dr.duly.6926]

Lovely video with a great piece of turning well done. I did see your bowl at the UKIWs stand it was very much talked about. Thanks for sharing and I look forward to seeing similar ideas from you. Safe and happy shavings David.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks David, I really appreciate you taking the time to watch my video, glad you like it. All the best, Jim

[@peterorr6244]

Jim, I love it, very clever, inspiring - Peter (Lymington)

[@JimsonMakes]

Many thanks Peter, are you going to UKIWS ? Cheers, Jim

[@helenluis5626]

I have no idea why your sub count is so low when you are a far better craftsman than many supposed woodturners who just do half-arsed, 'funky' stuff yet seem to have more than they deserve. Subbed today and I look forward to seeing more videos. Thanks, Jim!!

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Helen, I appreciate your very kind words and many thanks for subscribing. Hopefully my subscribers will increase in time.
Cheers
Jim

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

Thank you Tim it is awesome I love it.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Kobie, not sure why I didn’t talk in this one, it was along time ago now.
Cheers
Jim

[@584gillette]

Absolutely brilliant

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much, glad you like it.
Cheers
Jim

[@stubrearley9220]

Very nice indeed!.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Stu for your kind words. Cheers, Jim

[@hamzamourtadi34]

woooow great work (y)

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you Hamza, glad you like it. Cheers, Jim

[@santidegarcia6857]

I really like it. I never thought con such a hice result

[@JimsonMakes]

Many thanks, it turned out better than I thought it would. Cheers, Jim

[@IanMaude]

Another fabulous bowl Jim! I love the bronze look. God I wish I had more money ;) So many things to try! See you at UKIWS and hopefully the bowl too :)

[@JimsonMakes]

Many thanks Ian. The bronze powder is a bit pricey but with careful planning it goes a long way. It would work well as a simple narrow band and would use a lot less powder. See you Saturday, cheers, Jim

[@hankheffman3755]

awesome stuff, thing of beauty right there

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Hank, this is a family favourite project. All the best, Jim

[@brianwolfe6678]

I"m a new subscriber and I wanted to say how much I admire your work. Thank you for such interesting and informative videos.
Regards from Canada
Brian

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Brian I really appreciate you saying that. It is difficult to know if what you are doing is OK. It is difficult to get a balance when making a video, between being informative and being interesting. It is easy to make videos that are just too long winded. Hopefully I am showing things that are a bit different . More videos soon. Thanks again, Jim.

[@timoteolara1580]

Exelente trabajo, es usted digno de admiracion.

[@JimsonMakes]

Muchas gracias
Cheers
Jim

[@rachelcabaluna721]

its a very nice works, congrats sir,

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you sir, I am very pleased you like it. Regards, Jim

[@artfulgloves]

Very creative - beautiful bowl!:)

[@JimsonMakes]

Many thanks, glad you like it. Cheers, Jim

[@enahow3891]

great my freind realy great

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much
Cheers
Jim

[@teresaspicer7875]

So beautiful

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Teresa
Cheers
Jim

[@whatthenorris1397]

What an amazing bowl! :o It's gorgeous, amazing work

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you, much appreciated. All the best, Jim

[@shearsjamie]

Hi Jim, amazing work! Great to see you at UKIWS yesterday.

[@JimsonMakes]

Many thanks Jamie, it was fantastic meeting up with everyone. It was a great day. Cheers, Jim

[@SabotPottery]

That's really stunning, lovely work. It's quite amazing the things you see on RUclips which gives you wonderful ideas for your own work. Thanks for sharing this, I'll have a look here in Australia to see if there's any brass powder here to try this out. Cheers, from Paul in Adelaide, South Australia.

[@JimsonMakes]

SabotPottery . Thank you Paul. I'm really glad you like it. No one can work out how I made this bowl when they pick it up. Good job I made a video ! Cheers, Jim

[@ManRudBih]

That looks amazing, great job and thanks for posting this!

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Manfred, I'm very pleased you like it. Cheers, Jim

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Manfred, I'm very pleased you like it. Cheers, Jim

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Manfred, I'm very pleased you like it. Cheers, Jim

[@nilcepicelli6130]

Maravilhoso!Parabens!

[@user-db3lp4qw3v]

it,s actually an impressive pice of art i wish all the best to you

[@JimsonMakes]

Many thanks. I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. All the best, Jim

[@erichvonglahn5314]

Beautiful.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Erich
Cheers
Jim

[@willemkossen]

Wonderful!

[@JimsonMakes]

Many thanks Willem, loads of possibilities with this technique. Cheers, Jim

[@rduran3294]

you do good work, Jim!

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you, much appreciated. All the best, Jim