Is there GOLD in these EYES?! Or did I just make the BIGGEST mistake ever!! #Woodturning #Laburnum

The EYES Have IT! I Found a Face in this LOG, did I ruin It! #woodturning The eyes have it! This laburnum crotch piece had one of the strangest shapes I’ve ever mounted on the lathe… it genuinely looked like a face staring back at me. In this woodturning project I take on a challenging laburnum crotch, dealing with uneven grain, natural voids, and unpredictable cuts to create a unique vase. Crotch wood is always full of surprises, and laburnum is no exception—dense, detailed, and not always forgiving. This one pushed me all the way through the turning process, from roughing and shaping to sanding and finishing, constantly wondering… did I ruin it? A very unusual piece, and one I won’t forget in a hurry. Thanks for watching and feel free to leave comments in the chat below. If you’d like to support my work—or simply treat me to a coffee—you can visit: https://buymeacoffee.com/mikeholton. Every bit of support genuinely helps, and I’m truly grateful for it. If you would like to view work I have for sale then please visit: https://www.mikeholton.co.uk/mh-shop _____________________________________________________________________ Northern Grit Abrasive Paste https://www.mikeholton.co.uk/northern... _____________________________________________________________________ My Grinding/Sharpening/Sanding and Finishing Record Power 8" Grinder: https://www.yandles.co.uk/record-powe... Pro Grind Sharpening System: https://amzn.to/4bOEYOb 2” sanding pads https://amzn.to/3N2zcR2 2” sanding discs https://amzn.to/3N2zcR2 Abrasive Pads: https://amzn.to/4bvfzcE Isopropyl Alcohol https://amzn.to/4psM14C Workshop Tissue https://amzn.to/3YlCnFV Howard Feed N Wax https://amzn.to/3LkdIyv Furniture Clinic Wood Wax and Polish https://amzn.to/4qc1K9i Brummer Wood Filler Black https://amzn.to/4q4KAdw _____________________________________________________________________ Let's Resin (10% Discount Code: MikeHolton) Canada: https://letsresin.ca/?ref=_O7uwU1QN4vDXg USA: https://letsresin.com/?ref=HWup7tfrn4... UK: https://letsresin.co.uk/?ref=_O7uwU1Q... UK Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3B46F7w (Code: Mike24UK) _____________________________________________________________________ JSP Safety Equipment I Use Disposable Face Mask: https://amzn.to/3XaK8hV Face Shield: https://amzn.to/4akPpqs Half Mask: https://amzn.to/4dtxK2p Powercap Infinity PAPR: https://amzn.to/3SUlAax _____________________________________________________________________ Vevor Pressure Pot 5% Discount use SAVEMORE5 30L/8gal Air Paint Pressure Pot: https://s.vevor.com/bfQQV1 10L/2.5gal Air Paint Pressure Pot: https://s.vevor.com/bfQZRo _____________________________________________________________________ O3A Adhesives O3A Shop: https://o3adhesives.co.uk/?sca_ref=52... _____________________________________________________________________ Tools I Use Record Power Regent Lathe: https://www.yandles.co.uk/record-powe... Record Power Turning Tools & Chucks: https://www.yandles.co.uk/search/Reco... Tim Mason, STEADY REST: [email protected] _____________________________________________________________________ Follow Me Facebook:   / mike-holton-hand-made-crafts-106659121895539   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeholton_... Website: http://mikeholton.net/ And special thanks for the intro music goes to: Clemintine Sound Design   / clemintinesounddesign     / dog-box-games   DISCLAIMER : All of my videos are designed to be entertainment only. Please follow all required safety measures when using tools or machinery and always read and understand the manufacturer's guidelines and safety instructions. The methods I demonstrate are not to be used as a guide for best practice. Thanks