Well Mike, you’ve done it again. You’ve made me scratch my head and say,” how in the world does he think of these ideas?” Wood turning is a craft all by itself with a fairly specific skill set, the creativity that adds to that is something entirely different. I love the lamp sir. Thank you for reminding me repeatedly why I am a fan of Mike Holtons work.
I’m 73 from Kentucky. That means I spent a substantial amount of my youth in the hippie culture. This piece would have been “ far f-ing out”! Thanks for sharing another wonderful piece of art!
I love the look when we saw the finished resin pour, it , reminded me of caramel apples. I love this piece. It’s like a honeycomb lamp. I love to see the pieces you come up with. 😊❤
Love the lamp. The color of the Yew and the resin go well together. Reminds me of the old lava lamps growing up. Keep the great ideas coming. Thanks again for sharing.
Hi Mike, I love the way you combined English yew wood and cardboard honeycomb, and resin to create a very pretty , functional lamp. Excellent work, my friend. Thanks for sharing. Bob S.- Ohio, USA😅
Just stunning Mike! This is possibly your most original piece yet, and please don't worry about the length of the video - we'll all be glued to the screen for the whole time no matter how long it is!
I think this is one of the most creative pieces I seen, Mike; and your choice of the cardboard honeycomb sleeve with resin is inspired. It turned out beautifully, and watching you create this was most enjoyable as always. Well done!
The colors didn't come through individually, but together they make for a fascinating dark honey color that just works in the honeycomb cardboard and with the yew base. Great job!
Somehow, every week you manage to come up with a very unique idea! I never would have imagined something like this. Thank goodness for that wet cardboard!
Fascinating project with all the various parts. I never would have thought to use the wine protectors in this way. And voila! Love the effect of the light! Well done!
Who would have thought that soggy cardboard could inspire you to this creation; yes, work of Art! Your ability to constantly come up with new ideas continues to amaze; incredible. I am not sure if I envy your brain, or am glad mine can't work that way!😊
Absolutely genius, One of the best designs you've made Mike, I love it. Yew is a beautiful wood and the resin is gorgeous shining through the cardboard honeycomb
I was quite disappointed when you started to work with resin - I'd just found your channel and really liked that you go into an artistic process with the piece of the tree you had chosen and didn't do that fancy mainstream stuff. And now this! Shows perfectly that it doesn't matter what someone does but how. And a perfect demonstration of you being not only a woodworker but a great artist! Thank you so much for this beautiful lesson to take up the trend, think about the possibilities and advantages, combine with your craft, your thoughts and imagination to take the trend to another level. ❤
Thanks Wolfgang, resin is just an extra tool to help create some of he crazy ideas I have going on in my head. I will be doing more resin but this will be done alongside my usual work. All the best, Mike
I like the thoughts that go into this, like you say 'proof of concept'. As it happens, I thought it turned out very well. Makes me think I might try resin myself!
Hi Mike I am a recent subscriber to your videos and have now enjoyed the last three. Don't apologise for the length. In my opinion, the longer the better. I am looking forward to viewing the more "historic" videos. Great improvisation in using the bottle protector to create the honeycomb effect. Keep 'em coming!
Hello Mike, I do like the fact that you are not daunted by potential problems and use any that arise both constructively, positively and with great imagination. The consequential outcome in this instance is a truly beautiful and practical item that would fit into any type of decor - and makes me feel rather envious. However, I now think you should open that bottle of wine you used for demonstration purposes and have a celebratory snifter from it. On the “gloves on, gloves off” situation - you are the person dealing with whatever you are faced with. Going with what you think is appropriate - and safe - is always going to be the best decision you can make.
Thanks so much Angela, if I liked wine I would have opened the bottle years ago but I do appreciate the sentiment. The internet has a group of keyboard warriors who just love to point out everything you do wrong, sometimes it is a heartfelt concern, other times it's because they enjoy it. I said what I said to get them to back off for at least one video lol. All the best, Mike 😀
You have a great deal of patients.You never fail to amaze,You have a wonderful imagination that allows you to work your magic.take care from a very cold Scotland.
It's important to note that silicone doesn't like to touch other silicone. They WILL melt each other. The second you put the silicone sealer on the silicone mat my brain went "that mat isn't surviving this project." I hope it was no big loss.
Nice result Mike. I love your inventiveness. A couple of things I have found with resin; I put the part B hardener in the mixing vessel first as it is less viscous and therefore mixes better, and I use caulking compound rather than silicone for sealing as it is easier to remove. Thanks for the video.
It has always been an idea of mine to get a workshop, watching your channel has inspired me - I sign a lease next month. I'll need a couple of months to set it up correctly! Respect, I love your work and the calm way you explain the process and problem solving.
I had no idea what you were actually attempting until near the very end. Brilliant!
Haha thanks Alicia 😀
Total genus with the honeycomb look.
Thanks so much Tracy 😃
Feb 20th 2024 you explain the process very well and the product is smashing.
Thanks Rodney 😀
Mike artistic brains work on a whole different level than most people. Great job on figuring this out I think it turned out awesomely
Thanks so much Teresa, I'm mainly happy that I got to the end without it falling apart lol. All the best, Mike
Really cool result, its almost like a candle is inside with the way the resin turned out
Thanks! Someone suggested a flickering light which I may just try and find 😀
Great job. I imagine you held your breath many times on this challenge. This is very clever.
Yes I did, half expected it to shatter during hollowing lol 😂
Very creative. Not only the design, but how you actually created it.
Thanks so much 😀
This would look great on any nightstand or end table. Love the honeycomb look.
Totally! It has found itself on a side table in our living room 😁
Mike one again you amaze us. You are are turning into somewhat of a mad scientist with the epoxy. Keep us amazed. Thanks
Haha thanks Bryce, unfortunately I can't grow enough hair to be a proper mad scientist lol 😀
Well Mike, you’ve done it again. You’ve made me scratch my head and say,” how in the world does he think of these ideas?” Wood turning is a craft all by itself with a fairly specific skill set, the creativity that adds to that is something entirely different. I love the lamp sir. Thank you for reminding me repeatedly why I am a fan of Mike Holtons work.
Haha thanks brother, this was a good one, unfortunately my brain will not let me stop thinking about an idea till I have actually done it 😀
I’m 73 from Kentucky. That means I spent a substantial amount of my youth in the hippie culture. This piece would have been “ far f-ing out”! Thanks for sharing another wonderful piece of art!
Haha thanks so much Larry 🤣
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YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSS!!!!! Such a creative idea and it turned out beautifully! Well done again, Mike!
Glad you liked it Tom, this was as much fun as it was hard to do lol
I love the look when we saw the finished resin pour, it , reminded me of caramel apples. I love this piece. It’s like a honeycomb lamp. I love to see the pieces you come up with. 😊❤
Thank you so much Deborah, I'm really happy this one made it to the end 😀
It's beautiful. I love the cardboard. Didn't think I would but it's gorgeous.
Thanks so much Jodi 😊
Love the lamp. The color of the Yew and the resin go well together. Reminds me of the old lava lamps growing up. Keep the great ideas coming.
Thanks again for sharing.
Thank you! Will do Barry 😀
That lamp is the bee's knees!
Haha thanks Glen
Hi Mike, I love the way you combined English yew wood and cardboard honeycomb, and resin to create a very pretty , functional lamp. Excellent work, my friend. Thanks for sharing. Bob S.- Ohio, USA😅
Thanks so much Bob 😀
Just stunning Mike! This is possibly your most original piece yet, and please don't worry about the length of the video - we'll all be glued to the screen for the whole time no matter how long it is!
Thanks so much, so nice of you to say but you may end up regretting it when I do a Lord of the Rings trilogy 😀
You genius! You had me sitting on the edge of my seat. You know, it looks like a setting sun.
Thanks Lynette, It does a bit and I like that thought thanks 😀
Woah, it looks like a light inside a honeybee nest, behind a sheet of wax. Stunning!
Thanks so much 😊
I think this is one of the most creative pieces I seen, Mike; and your choice of the cardboard honeycomb sleeve with resin is inspired. It turned out beautifully, and watching you create this was most enjoyable as always. Well done!
Wow, thank you my friend, I'm just happy it worked, I had visions of it falling apart when I hollowed it out 😀
The colors didn't come through individually, but together they make for a fascinating dark honey color that just works in the honeycomb cardboard and with the yew base. Great job!
I totally agree Laura, all the best, Mike 😀
The honeycomb proved to be the perfect mixer as the resin flowed to the bottom. Engineers should get inspiration from this: gravity based mixing🤓
@@BertVerschuren interesting thought!
I loved how the resin colors all blended into a light honey-orange. Looks like a fantasy lamp, very organic!
Thank you! 😊
The greater the challenge, the greater the reward! What a stunning piece.
Thank you kindly! All the best, Mike
Oh wow! It really does look like honeycomb, and the colour of the yew compliments it perfectly. Brilliant idea, I just love it.
Thanks so much! 😊 I'm so glad it worked
Very striking and natural. Reminds me of a honeycomb.
Thanks Rosanna 😀
Somehow, every week you manage to come up with a very unique idea! I never would have imagined something like this. Thank goodness for that wet cardboard!
Thank you very much Ronnie, you never know where inspiration will come from 😀
A lovely hybrid material. Your knack for finding inspiration in strange places is clearly a super-power.
Thanks so much Ben, I'm just tuned into things like this 😀
Beautiful lamp. The colours turned out like honey - perfect!
Thanks so much Sam 😀
Absolutely brilliant Mike have to say that your a braver man than I will ever be .
Thanks Robert, I'm not brave, I'm just ok with failing 😀
It has a great mid century look!
Thanks Joy, this one was a lot of fun 😀
Great work as usual. The honeycomb cardboard and resin give the piece a unique look.
Thank you very much Bob 😀
Very mid-century modern. Cool!
Haha thanks Jen 😀
Fascinating project with all the various parts. I never would have thought to use the wine protectors in this way. And voila! Love the effect of the light! Well done!
Thanks Susannah, I had fun with this one 😀
Yet again, you've pushed the boundary using a bottle protector and resin. A true pioneer 👍
Thanks so much, that is very kind of you to say 😀
Brilliant concept, and choice of colours to put in the resin, it looks like a real honeycomb!
Thank you very much Liza 😀
Who would have thought that soggy cardboard could inspire you to this creation; yes, work of Art! Your ability to constantly come up with new ideas continues to amaze; incredible. I am not sure if I envy your brain, or am glad mine can't work that way!😊
Thank you so much David, sometimes it can be a curse, when I get an idea it sits in my brain and stays there till I can make it lol
A great mood lamp. The bottle keeper was a great idea.
Thank you Chris 😊
Absolutely genius, One of the best designs you've made Mike, I love it. Yew is a beautiful wood and the resin is gorgeous shining through the cardboard honeycomb
Thank you very much Rena 😀
A beautiful challenge! Again, thanks so much for sharing 😊
You're welcome Maria 😀
Such a unique vase, very pretty!
Thank you! 😊
Absolutely love it, Mike. Reminds me of a honey comb out of a tree I cut down about 40 years ago!
Thanks 😀
Another great turning. Really turned out very good. The honeycomb idea is genius.
Thank you very much Roger, kind of you to say 😀
The cardboard worked out really well, lovely design. Very nice to watch someone from the UK
Thanks so much Trace 😁
Beautiful little lamp. Great idea.
Thank you! 😊
I was quite disappointed when you started to work with resin - I'd just found your channel and really liked that you go into an artistic process with the piece of the tree you had chosen and didn't do that fancy mainstream stuff. And now this! Shows perfectly that it doesn't matter what someone does but how. And a perfect demonstration of you being not only a woodworker but a great artist! Thank you so much for this beautiful lesson to take up the trend, think about the possibilities and advantages, combine with your craft, your thoughts and imagination to take the trend to another level.
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Thanks Wolfgang, resin is just an extra tool to help create some of he crazy ideas I have going on in my head. I will be doing more resin but this will be done alongside my usual work. All the best, Mike
Love the honeycomb!! Great project!!
Thanks so much! 😀
Watched again and it's brilliant.
Thanks 😀
Very impressive ...... very impressive indeed Mr. Holton ! I don't know how you think of all these things, but I'm glad you do. Love watching.
Thanks so much Nana, they just come to me 😀
Another great piece and novel idea!
Glad you like it 😁
I like the thoughts that go into this, like you say 'proof of concept'. As it happens, I thought it turned out very well. Makes me think I might try resin myself!
Thanks so much Chris, I love using and creating with resin, it gives me so many more interesting possibilities.
Lots of work. Excellent result. Thank you.
You are welcome! 😄
Mr Holton i think it is beautiful and it has been one of the most interesting builds I have seen. Thank you!
Wow, thank you Jessie, that is so nice of you to say 😀
It’s gorgeous! Warm, inviting light. Well done, sir! Smooch for Hooch 😘
Thank you kindly Amie and the smooch passed on as usual 😀
Lovely bit of art and function, well done 👍
Thanks so much 😀
Beautiful! I was scratching my head about how you were going to make it work for a while, but you came through nicely in the end.
Thank you so much! 🙏
Haha , who would have thought some random pieces and idea would come together so well. Fantastic job Mr Mike 👏
Thanks so much Geoff 😀
Another beautiful piece
Thanks Eric 😀
Ah what a brilliant idea...really cool effect.
Thanks Terry 😀
What a cool light love it
Thanks so much Linda 😀
Hi Mike I am a recent subscriber to your videos and have now enjoyed the last three. Don't apologise for the length. In my opinion, the longer the better. I am looking forward to viewing the more "historic" videos. Great improvisation in using the bottle protector to create the honeycomb effect. Keep 'em coming!
Welcome aboard and thanks! I'll do my best 😀
Very unique idea and it turned out amazing....
Thank you so much Dale 😊
Fantastic idea...and I love the shape .....thanks for sharing
Thank you! Cheers Andrew 😁
I would have never thought of that. Interesting idea
Thanks Paul 😃
Remarkable, amazing, creative, skilful, love it!
Thanks so much Ian 😀
Awesome. The honeycomb goes well with the bee vase you made.
Yes it does 😁 I seem to have a theme going here 🤣
Gorgeous lamp!!! 😊 Love the honeycomb design. The resin color is perfect and the yew compliments it very nicely! Cheers!
Thanks so much! 😊
Very creative design. Looks like a beehive in color.
Thank you! 😊
Very cool lamp! Love the honey comb look
Thanks so much! 😀
I absolutely love this! A lot of work, but man, the end result is fantastic! It has an art deco vibe.
Thanks Jane, there were a few steps but I'm glad it came out ok 😀
Absolute perfection!! Love it ❤
Thank you so much!! 😀
love the lamp. brilliant idea
Thanks Angela 😀
Very cool honeycomb lamp!
Thank you! Cheers Jerimiah 😀
I love it! I’m going to have to make a pair of these for my daughter in her favorite colors. Thanks Mike!
No problem Branda, have fun 😀
Lovely little lamp!
Thanks my friend 😀
Beautiful as always! 🙌❤️
Thank you!! 😊
Really enjoyed watching the process from start to finish. Using honeycomb cardboard like you have is really all inspiring, fantastic work Mike
Thanks so much Dave, this was a whole lot of fun 😀
Hello Mike,
I do like the fact that you are not daunted by potential problems and use any that arise both constructively, positively and with great imagination. The consequential outcome in this instance is a truly beautiful and practical item that would fit into any type of decor - and makes me feel rather envious. However, I now think you should open that bottle of wine you used for demonstration purposes and have a celebratory snifter from it.
On the “gloves on, gloves off” situation - you are the person dealing with whatever you are faced with. Going with what you think is appropriate - and safe - is always going to be the best decision you can make.
Thanks so much Angela, if I liked wine I would have opened the bottle years ago but I do appreciate the sentiment. The internet has a group of keyboard warriors who just love to point out everything you do wrong, sometimes it is a heartfelt concern, other times it's because they enjoy it. I said what I said to get them to back off for at least one video lol. All the best, Mike 😀
Great idea 🎉❤ love the colours which match the yew ,lovely.
Thanks Peter 😀
That is a unique idea and it turned out great!
Thanks so much Ken 😀
You have a great deal of patients.You never fail to amaze,You have a wonderful imagination that allows you to work your magic.take care from a very cold Scotland.
Wow, thank you Doug, take care up there 😀
I must admit, that came out WAY better than I anticipated! Great job. Very nice!
Wow, thanks and I was surprised it worked as well lol 😀
When you started, your bassett looked like he was at a rock concert.
Great piece, Mike. A very clever idea.
Haha thank you very much! 😂
Beautiful & unique
Thank you! Cheers!
It's important to note that silicone doesn't like to touch other silicone. They WILL melt each other. The second you put the silicone sealer on the silicone mat my brain went "that mat isn't surviving this project." I hope it was no big loss.
Interesting to know I will bear that in mind, glad it worked 😀
Nice result Mike. I love your inventiveness. A couple of things I have found with resin; I put the part B hardener in the mixing vessel first as it is less viscous and therefore mixes better, and I use caulking compound rather than silicone for sealing as it is easier to remove. Thanks for the video.
Both great tips, thanks Mark 😀
Hi Mike
Well done for your second Resin project . I think the it turned out great !!! 😃 Thanks for sharing
Thanks Brian, I have done a few before but this is the second after about a 6 month gap and using this new resin😀
Very nice as usual. They make a UV resin that would filled all imperfections. Another great project.
Yes they do, I did have some but it has gone off lol 😀
Very creative Mike! It's crazy where inspiration can come from
I know, I find it everywhere 😀
What an interesting piece! I love the honeycombe aspect, and the overall shape/outline is perfect.
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you very much! 😀
Even a small battery operated votive candle would look cool in that piece. Nice work!
It would, someone suggested one of those flickering lights which I think would look amazing 😀
Beautiful design and beautiful work 😍😍
Thank you so much 😊
This is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
You're welcome 😀
Hi Mike, you do have some crazy ideas that are very inspiring. More of the same please.
Thanks Edward, I'll always try my best 😀
Unusual and creative Mike, good job!!
Thank you very much! 😀
It has always been an idea of mine to get a workshop, watching your channel has inspired me - I sign a lease next month. I'll need a couple of months to set it up correctly! Respect, I love your work and the calm way you explain the process and problem solving.
Wow congratulations! I would love a dedicated workshop, or at least a bit more space 😀
Love the look of the resin although different lighting options may look more effective. Thanks again for all your VODs and skills you share...😊
Thanks 👍someone did suggest a flickering led which would look great! 😀
Thats a great effect, Nice one Mike
Glad you like it Jamie, this was a tough one 😀
Nice work! A person never knows where he might get an idea from. Take care and GOD BLESS 🙏🏻!
You are so right Stephen, you just need to have your eyes open 😀
A useful and beautiful work of art sir, very nice indeed. Thanks for sharing it with us.🌿 👍👍👍
More than welcome 😀