Also the finishing before the texturing will mean that the gold is that much more clean and not discolored by the stain. The black/purple stain really made the wood pop. That was a really good idea.
@MikeHolton
5 ай бұрын
Thanks Thomas 😀
@terryflynn2791
9 ай бұрын
Very interesting and inspirational. Very attractive. Terry downunder
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Terry 😀
@StephenBoyd21
6 ай бұрын
The end result looks really interesting. Very organic.
@MikeHolton
6 ай бұрын
Thanks Stephen 😀
@CarlLong-m4g
7 ай бұрын
Another Gorgeous Vase! Purple was the PERFECT color to go with the gold!
@MikeHolton
7 ай бұрын
Thanks Carl 😃
@ndavidson1980
9 ай бұрын
This is a beautiful vase.
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thanks so much 😊
@amieclay8409
9 ай бұрын
Very unique! Here's a smooch for Hooch 😘
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Aw thanks, I'll pass it on 😀
@MultiShaed
9 ай бұрын
I love that you added the dark to bring out the grain. Very very nice
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thanks so much 😀
@gentlebear2722
9 ай бұрын
Beautiful vase
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thanks 🙏
@dancrenshaw3055
9 ай бұрын
Beautiful contrast
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
@gluey27
7 ай бұрын
Love the vase Mike
@MikeHolton
7 ай бұрын
Thanks Shirley 😀
@markedgren3037
9 ай бұрын
Super style choices.
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thanks Mark 😊
@jude4896
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! 😀
@kurtkenya
9 ай бұрын
Just lovely.
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@stevebettany8778
9 ай бұрын
Run the top under a hot tap and the shellac will give in. Beautiful piece you’ve created.
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
It was linseed oil but I'll give it a go 😄
@jakes9708
9 ай бұрын
This experiment turned out quite nice. I bet the next one will be even better.
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
I really hope so 😀
@noeatnosleep
9 ай бұрын
I like everything about it other than the black.
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
That is fair enough 😃
@chenjung407ad
9 ай бұрын
I'm glad you were able to cut away the rot and produce a nice piece
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thanks, the rot did not cause as many problems as I thought 😀
@cobberpete1
9 ай бұрын
For an Experiment, I think it was an excellent result.
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Cheers Pete 😃
@beniborukhov9436
9 ай бұрын
This worked really well. The organic pattern is really conducive to this kind of hand held tool approach.
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thanks Ben, I think so to 😀
@cassjane3
9 ай бұрын
It’s always fun to watch your creativity at work!
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thanks so much 😊
@ronniekeates3349
9 ай бұрын
I quite like how that pattern turned out, even with the unexpected spacing. Very cool result.
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thanks Ronnie, always lots to learn the first time you try something 😀
@haroldhoskison7239
9 ай бұрын
Wow! Another great beautiful outcome. I love the added texture.
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thanks Harold 😃
@debhodge2812
9 ай бұрын
Love watching your creativity and skill.
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thanks Deb 😀
@undampedmule
8 ай бұрын
Colouring and parenting are great, I hope you find what really works perfectly for you.
@MikeHolton
8 ай бұрын
I'll keep going till I have exhausted all possibilities 😀
@DorothyMarks-Tango17
9 ай бұрын
What a wonderful experiment!
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thanks Dorothy 😀
@markduggan3451
9 ай бұрын
That looks amazing, loving the contrast.
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thanks Mark 😄
@brycegenevaostler9359
9 ай бұрын
Mike, i like that you are not scared to try a new something new. i looks great thanks
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thanks Bryce, I love to try new things as it generally leads to more and more interesting projects 😊
@Rwizard206
9 ай бұрын
Absolutely beautiful. The pattern looks really good on it.
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@deborahwolfe4517
9 ай бұрын
I love this one. Beautiful and I love the color.
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thank you Debora 😊
@87bwadman
6 ай бұрын
YES!!!! I saw this video a while ago and really loved that pattern. Wanted to see it again. So glad I finally found it again.
@MikeHolton
6 ай бұрын
Thanks Ben, this was a lot of fun 😀
@mickwilson127
9 ай бұрын
I love your creativity Mike
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thanks Mick 😄
@charmainerohde8575
9 ай бұрын
Love this vase! Take care & get well.
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thanks so much 😀
@joyceburton8208
9 ай бұрын
Turned out beautifully. Great technique with so many possibilities Thanks for sharing.
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thanks Joyce, it has given me loads of ideas as well 😀
@LoisHubbard
9 ай бұрын
It's wonderful to see artists try out new stuff though. Your hollowing is getting very adventurous and advanced so I have no doubt you'll nail the ideas you have in your minds eye in no time too
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thanks Lois, I love trying new things to keep me learning and progressing 😃
@stucook8622
9 ай бұрын
I hope you feel better soon. Thank you for another great video!
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thank you! I'm sure I will, all the best, Mike 😄
@andreamassari9099
9 ай бұрын
That pattern is really beautiful. 😊 Great vase!
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thanks so much Andrea 😀
@edwardukleja4583
9 ай бұрын
Lovely vase and I liked your “texturing”. Infra red heater installed and works brilliantly.
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Great to hear, I'll into getting one 😀
@michaelgee-b2b
9 ай бұрын
what a stuning vase love it will try myself
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thanks so much, have fun 😊
@markverhagen1663
9 ай бұрын
I love the creativeness in this piece. Well done.
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thanks Mark 😄
@NomaD_203
9 ай бұрын
Love this piece.. definitely unique!
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thanks so much 😀
@rabjustus
9 ай бұрын
Very inspiring piece
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thanks so much 😊
@kathryntrinder
8 ай бұрын
Wow, beautiful!
@MikeHolton
8 ай бұрын
Thanks Kathryn 😀
@robinkerr1624
9 ай бұрын
Looks absolutely beautiful!!!!! Great idea
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thank you Robin 😊
@JosephSolazzo
8 ай бұрын
I like it just like that!!
@MikeHolton
8 ай бұрын
Thanks 😀
@robertquandt5511
9 ай бұрын
It's great you try new techniques and hone new skills. It is impressive and great to see your thought processies.
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thanks Robert, this has given me so many ideas for future projects 😊
@johnbuchanan578
9 ай бұрын
That is a lovely idea and the result is very effective.
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thanks John, some practice to do but this is a good start and has given me loads of ideas 😀
@MASI_forging
9 ай бұрын
It became a work of art 👍👍
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thanks my friend, you channel is doing great!!!
@patriciamay638
9 ай бұрын
The pattern is quite nice. Random and artistic
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thanks Patricia 😁
@chrischambers5466
9 ай бұрын
So simple to look at, makes you look again. Really nice, subtle. Love it!🏆
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@aldademoura7738
9 ай бұрын
Very beautiful elegant 😊
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thanks so much 😀
@jeanlong4285
9 ай бұрын
I like the pattern, nice vase.
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@tonyalton8470
9 ай бұрын
Hi Mike, really enjoy your commentary and the way you think through the piece as you make it.
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thanks so much Tony 😄
@springbay1
9 ай бұрын
I got scared for a second when you brought out the gold color, but the finished vase turned out great.
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Haha, I have lots more colours coming 😄
@RikMRon
9 ай бұрын
Great to watch I long for the day I have a lathe in my workshop
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Many thanks, Mike 😀
@arnhemseptember2009
9 ай бұрын
Fun piece!
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@aldademoura7738
9 ай бұрын
Elegant design 😊
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thanks 😀
@leaannd.8786
9 ай бұрын
Good job. Nice extra ornamentation.
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😄
@bobcrabtree6924
9 ай бұрын
Good turn out! Very elegant!
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@deborahackroyd1036
Ай бұрын
Lovely 😊❤
@MikeHolton
Ай бұрын
Many many thanks Deborah 😀
@JamesStinton
9 ай бұрын
Another stunner!
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thanks James 😄
@valeriehenschel1590
9 ай бұрын
Adding the grain pop was a definite plus. It made the carving stand out even more. Hope you get to the look that you envisioned.
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thanks Valerie, now I have taken the first step I can move forward and get better 😊
@proskipper1
9 ай бұрын
Brave design - love / hate.... I love it!
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Haha thanks 😀
@larryjefferson2146
9 ай бұрын
Reminds me of the Morel mushroom pattern! Just another organic piece of art. Oh, by the way, “messing around “ is always the creative process! From Kentucky, land of the Morel!
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thanks Larry, 'messing around' is a great way to have fun without adding expectations or pressure, just having fun 😀
@marcfava9789
9 ай бұрын
Maybe make a video or two for lessons. How you hold the tools. You know. For those of us just starting out.
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Hi Mark, I will have a think but it is a nice idea, thanks 😀
@rwyse1
9 ай бұрын
Looks brilliant mike
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thanks Raymond 😀
@MightyWizardTim
9 ай бұрын
Very nice. I like the pattern the way it is. Reminds me of an ant farm with all the tunnels.
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thank you very much that is an interesting observation! 😀
@darrenoneil2455
9 ай бұрын
Good looking experiment.
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thanks Darren 😊
@johncampbell9476
9 ай бұрын
Very nice Mike
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thanks John 😀
@AlanRoberts-l9y
9 ай бұрын
This is stunning Mike. Really love it.
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Alan 😀
@Steve-v7v
9 ай бұрын
Turned out Great Mike, thanks! I think the subtle color is perfect for the piece.
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thanks Steve, all the best, Mike 😀
@pennyperry9561
8 ай бұрын
Nice textural element. I would try staining the indents darker and making the raised parts lighter. The highlights would more naturally come to foreground with the body of the vase. Fun to watch!
@MikeHolton
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tips Penny, I have so much to try with this technique 😀
@DavidBird-uu8km
9 ай бұрын
Very nice The carved design is beautiful. Thanks for another great video.
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thanks David and thanks for watching 😀
@pennybrockman8640
9 ай бұрын
Very nice love the shape
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thank you Penny 😀
@terriefowler8196
9 ай бұрын
What a beautiful experiment! ❤ it as always!
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@barbfilion5646
9 ай бұрын
Very nice job, love that pattern on the vase.
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@cassandraeldridge98
9 ай бұрын
I love watching everything you make. It is all beautiful and perfectly done.
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! 😀
@jeremyharris5708
9 ай бұрын
Beautiful work
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thanks Jeremy 😀
@racheldray1057
9 ай бұрын
Definitely funky! I love the way the colour picked out the grain and emphasised the gold.
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thanks Rachel, this is a good starting point and has given me loads of ideas 😀
@racheldray1057
9 ай бұрын
even better@@MikeHolton
@karenstafford724
9 ай бұрын
That's really nice. Love the cherry wood.❤❤😊😊
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@michaelfelixb1316
9 ай бұрын
Und ob das gefällt 👌Eine wunderschöne Vase mit tollen Farben. Klasse gemacht von Dir👏
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Danke, mein Freund, das hat mir viele Ideen für die Zukunft gegeben
@rexmorgan6445
9 ай бұрын
Great job.
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thanks Rex 😀
@maudwelford1843
5 ай бұрын
Unique🤣👏👏👏🇬🇧
@MikeHolton
5 ай бұрын
Thanks Maud 😀
@scottfonner
9 ай бұрын
Excellent, love it!
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thanks Scott 😃
@lv_woodturner3899
9 ай бұрын
The vase looks terrific. Very well done, if you had not said, we would not have know this was an experiment. I personally like the wider walls/borders between the shapes. Dave.
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thanks Dave, not what I was hoping for but I do still like it 😀
@kevinfrench9896
8 ай бұрын
Very much enjoyed this one 👍
@MikeHolton
7 ай бұрын
Glad to hear it 😀
@booradley4237
9 ай бұрын
Brilliant catch on only localized sanding next time. The cell walls are more of a triangle cross section. I'm going to remember that!
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thanks, lot's learned and loads of new ideas for the future 😊
@robertdunkley1009
9 ай бұрын
Great looking piece Mike.👏
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Cheers Robert 😊
@debraculbertson3915
9 ай бұрын
I love it, it's truly beautiful!
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Debra 😀
@mnp1964
9 ай бұрын
It is absolutely beautiful Mike really like the way it looks Blessings
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thanks so much 😃
@loranwfry-zu9pu
9 ай бұрын
Very nice work Mike
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thanks so much Loran 😀
@davel623
9 ай бұрын
Great idea. Nice results!
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers! 😃
@simon54131
9 ай бұрын
Fantastic work again, lobe the experimental aspect of your work.
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thanks Simon, I always want to have at least one foot outside my comfort zone 😊
@jasonwhitman7597
9 ай бұрын
I absolutely love the design of the cells. Great work and keep it up!!
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thanks so much Jason 😊
@kathryntrinder
8 ай бұрын
Loving your experiments! A really unusual but heautiful piece.
@MikeHolton
8 ай бұрын
Thank you very much 😀
@lararabb8888
9 ай бұрын
Now see, this one I really like. Bueatiful & Practical! I could see this as a stand alone or with a flower arrangement. 😊
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thank you Lara😊
@peterthornton8520
9 ай бұрын
Well done Mike. Very interesting. I like it
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Thanks Peter 😁
@earnestwalker9804
9 ай бұрын
Another beautiful vase. Really like this one. AAA+++
@MikeHolton
9 ай бұрын
Glad you like it Earnest, all the best, Mike 😃
@LindaMcConnell-p2h
9 ай бұрын
I would call that a "giraffe vase" lol! love it! Hope your cold gets better :)
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