Fire wood to Christmas Present

These are the ones I like best, just a random piece of old wood and a simple but not obvious shape, showing its unexpected beauty. The dark crack becomes a feature, not a flaw. The pencils and the resin are great fun but this is real woodwork. My grandfather was a joiner - very basic stuff mainly, like mending chairs and the desks from the local school - but he was also the village undertaker and made coffins. My sister and I spent a lot of time in his workshop, watching him at work, learning about different types of wood and the use of his tools. Looking back it was a bit weird with the odd half-finished coffin propped up in the corner, but fascinating and, for us, just normal.

beautiful bowl, love the burnt edge, makes it very unique, lovely woodgrain, whomever receives this as a gift should be most pleased, another lovely piece of art Andy!!!

Of course Andy has the power of pardoning a piece of firewood for Christmas! But with his extraordinary creative genius, he has made a Christmas present masterpiece, leaving it with an incredible burnt edge as a gentle reminder of what it could have been! Its gorgeous Andy! Merry Christmas to you and yours!!!

Hey not bad for firewood, I think burning the edge of the bowl was a nice touch. Also I'm happy to say that I was finally able to purchase a lathe for myself this year. I can't wait to take it for a spin and try out a few inspired projects thanks to you Andy.😄

The burnt edge is very kewl, and that crazy knot really sets the piece off (imo). You never fail to deliver something unique. Thanks!

I'd be thrilled to receive this as a present! I love the edge - the contrast of the colours is awesome!

You don't think it turned out bad!?! IT'S STUNNING!!! Very inspirational work! Makes me want a bigger lathe!

I really like these pieces that have been done “the wrong way”. Love the curve and the edge

How great is it to shop for your next project piece just outside your door. I love that. Watching you I feel how Peacefully you work. This time you simply removing all that wasn’t the bowl. It’s just matter of fact. I swear I could smell the fragrance of the fire meeting the wood. How fun! Thank you Andy for sharing your Creative Expression with us as you shape nature piece by piece.

The Beauty of fire wood. I can't not look at it and evaluate it's turning potential before it ends up on the fire 😊

What a gorgeous trinket tray! I especially like the burnt edge. Whoever gets it for Christmas is going to love it!

A little bit like opening a badly wrapped Christmas present then finding an absolute gem inside. Happy Christmas Andy & thank you for sharing your artistic gifts for us to admire & enjoy ♥️

It's gorgeous, Andy. My wish is for the lucky recipient to be as thrilled as I am envious. 👍

A real thing of beauty and the burnt edge added a bit of drama ❤

Даже полено обрело форму ))) Мастеру браво 🙌!!!

What a fascinating piece of wood! Crazy grain. I'm sure the recipient will love the gift!

The outside became the inside & the inside became the outside and it all worked out perfect in the end! ❤

Wonderful. At least it got a little taste of what it was destined for, and much as love a log fire, this little piece survived to show off its true beauty.

I love your burnt edge bowls beautiful work and a lovely gift

Really nice result Andy. Looks like a serving dish for fancy picnics or on-the-deck get-togethers. You know, for salami, pastrami, cheeses, olives, dried figs and so forth...