A Seal turned from a piece of Yew

This toy seal is turned from a Yew log
I try to use this woodturning channel as a platform to share ideas, and to demonstrate to other wood workers the steps needed to achieve this.
I use many different types of wood in varying combinations, as well as combining this with resins, i tend to use glass cast 50 as i can use this without the need of a pressure pot.
For my finishes I use things like Wood dyes spirit based and water based, high gloss wax and
Boiled Linseed Oil - Danish oil and hard wax oil. I also like to experiment with differing textures to give my bowls a different feel to them
For my actual wood turning i use a galaxy DVR lathe 14 44 which is very versatile, which gives me the ability to turn a 14-inch bowl or spindle length of 44-inchs
Thank you very much for watching my channel and please feel free to leave comments below.

[@oneturnatatime6309]

Very nice work my friend and a neat idea. Thanks for sharing

[@thehampshirewoodturner]

Your welcome Jojo

[@clydeschuyler]

That looks great.

[@thehampshirewoodturner]

Glad you liked it Clyde

[@chrisgough2205]

Another entertaining presentation with a unique finished article. Do agree with your thoughts on proportions, but nevertheless really cute.😍

[@thehampshirewoodturner]

Thanks Chris Pete, nice thing about animals is they come in all shapes and sizes

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Steve...
Great little character this one...
You got a lovely shine on that Yew...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@thehampshirewoodturner]

Thanks Andy

[@brentbeacroft3363]

Another superb tool well done Steve

[@thehampshirewoodturner]

Thanks Brent glad you liked it

[@Mauroiltornitore]

Another great work, Steve!!! Bravo!!!

[@thehampshirewoodturner]

Thanks Mauro they are fun things to make

[@MarkThompson-ms5wn]

great

[@thehampshirewoodturner]

Thanks Mark, this one was fun although the flippers were a bit of a faff