The Root of all Evil !!

This rootball had been dumped in a layby not far from our local tip by some dirty fly tipper - UK meaning ( a person who deliberately dumps rubbish in an unauthorized place )
I thought it would be interesting to turn, so I cleaned up their mess and took it home , it wasn't too bad to turn but the sanding took twice as long as the turning. I was really pleased with how it turned out and glad I kept it natural and didn't add any resin, which is always tempting with something like this.. I finished it with Danish oil as usual..

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[vickiefowler]

Those free-form pieces where they break through on the sides are just gorgeous!

[noahcount]

The transformative unmasking you performed, Andy, to reveal the stunning, eye-catching, and utterly captivating piece of art that had been cleverly disguised as a common root ball is magic of the highest order. 👍

[gwynnfarrell]

So happy you kept the natural beauty. Wonderful piece!

[benkirkland]

Gotta say, this is one of the coolest I’ve seen you do in a long while.

[y_fam_goeglyd]

You never cease to amaze me. I see a huge root ball, you see a beautiful bowl ready to come out of it. Those cracks and spaces in it will make it ideal for holding fruit, because it'll allow fresh air to get around the fruit so it'll take longer to go soggy!

Stunning piece, as ever. Everything you do is something I would be proud to give house room to (and I don't do ornaments).

[EngelsNederfiele]

Just shows that the most awkward looking piece of wood often contains some of the most interesting patina. For one terrible moment I thought you were going to stain the natural edges black which would have marred the piece completely, sometimes shades of green or aqua as a stain complements the colour nature has already given to the weathered surface a piece has. I think you interpreted what nature had to offer really well in this piece. 👍I must admit when I build up unfinished wood furniture kits, Danish oil is my go to finish, yes it whiffs for a while but it still allows the wood to breath; if the finish starts starts to tire it's easily rejuvenated.

[richardwiese]

I could see flowers in this with the flowers coming out of the top and sides. Excellent work!!

[MCsCreations]

Stunning piece, Andy! Crazy beautiful wood! 😮
Fantastic work!!!
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[auntsasalili]

Exquisite shape! Love the little peninsula in the opening! Terrifying whappity whap! And when you caliper measured the wall, I realized you could accidentally go through and Ouch Whappity! ❤

[bevharrison]

What a great tactile sculpural piece love it, you have great vision .

[jdoesmath]

You are brave and immensely talented. I love watching your work.

[queenb]

One man's trash is another man's treasure ❤❤❤❤

[jillianbelan]

That’s very striking, would be lovely with a candle inside.

[theScottexan]

I appreciate the sideview angle, watching the thingy cut into the inside. It's also gorgeous, Andy.

[peteb]

Gosh that's truly lovely from what would ordinarily have been probably a piece of firewood in my part of the World. I'm now constantly looking at a pieces & in the brief moment, wow that grain & then it's soon destroyed. Sometimes i've a huge wrench fighting with myself to not put a piece aside because one day i'll get someone to turn it... (which i know a couple minutes later won't ever happen)...

[ChrisSmith-yqpr]

A fantastic transformation! I Love That Bowl!! You always have the best videos! I loved the sideviews while you were creating this masterpiece! A wonderful video and a gorgeous work of art! Thank you Andy!!

[WaiferThyme]

I wasnt sure about this one at first but you created a real piece of art! I love all the raw edges and natural features! Soo pretty.

[CraigInNC]

Wild character in that wood. Turned out very remarkable. Thank you for sharing.

[cubesofspinach]

Sometimes i get really stoned before i watch wood turning YouTube and it makes me so anxious i have to stop and pick something else. This one almost got me.
Beautiful piece, would totally use it as a yarn bowl

[LJ-qkui]

Who would have thought this chunk of wood could be such a beautiful bowl!?