When Wood Becomes a Lasting Memory: Resin Bowl Creation - Part 1 #Woodturning

This week begins a very personal three-part woodturning project. I’m creating three commemorative resin and yew bowls in memory of my mother-in-law, with one made for each of her children. Each piece will eventually contain a small amount of her ashes, although these are never shown in the video. In Part 1, I begin transforming an incredible old, gnarly piece of yew into something designed to preserve her memory for generations. This is more than simply turning wood—it is about family, remembrance and creating something lasting from a very special material. #woodturning #resinart #yewwood #memorialart #resinwoodturning #handmade #woodworking 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 Hand File Set: https://amzn.to/4tCF0Al Sanding Forms: https://amzn.to/4eSLXJU Self Indicating Silica Gel drying beads: https://amzn.to/4a0Lge4 _____________________________________________________________________ Resin Infrared Thermometer Gun - https://link.amazon/B05kxuTyU Resin Mixers - https://link.amazon/B0dShj55R 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: 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 LinkedIn: clemintinesounddesign LinkedIn: 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 0:00 Honoring a Memory Through Craft 0:58 Breaking Down the Gnarly Yew 2:07 Finding Potential in the Grain 6:53 Preparing the Blanks for Casting 11:27 Custom Molds and Resin Preparation 19:39 The Final Pour and Curing Process 22:09 Shaping the First Memorial Bowl 44:12 Hollowing and Final Detailing