The Wedding Gift!

Congratulations to Helen and Forrister, for whom this piece was a commissioned wedding gift!

Located in the backwoods of Maine, this cherry burl was attached to a tree that was standing dead for what might have been decades before I was lucky enough to find it. Not surprisingly, this burl included plenty of punky and rotten wood, which required the stabilizing and void-filling prowess of Total Boat's finest. The vase itself was made to the specifications requested by the customer, which included the use of resin to waterproof both the inside and outside of the vase. Resin finishes are one of the more painstaking and time-consuming finishes, but if you're going for shiny you can't be disappointed!

Please let me know what you think of this project by leaving a comment below! I cannot always respond to every comment, but I make time to read each one. I always appreciate feedback, positive or negative.

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[pamelaingraham]

When my husband told me he commissioned this piece, I was dubious. I did not really know the newlyweds home decor.

I was never more wrong!

When we took it out of the box, I wanted to keep it.

Anyone blessed with vision can see the wizardry at work here. Absolutely mesmerizing.
Thank you, David. Keep making art ❤️

[katrinajohnson]

Your one of a kind wedding gift is a masterpiece. Any couple would love to receive your handmade art piece. You worked so carefully and skillfully to design it just perfect. As an artist myself, I can admire the beauty that you brought out of the piece of wood. Truly, it's very unique and lovely.

[l.thegirl]

WOW! How beautiful. If I hadn't seen this video, I would never have realized how this was made. Super interesting. Also, the video itself is a work of art. You have edited and compressed time for the viewer nicely. I don't know how many days it actually took to produce the lovely piece, but the video is a secondary work. Nicely done, all around!

[BigWillDaBeastdbeievdjdue]

BRO!!! Your art is so HYPNOTIZING, that I lose track of time!!! That wedding gift looks like you chopped a wood, glass and marble tree down and created BEAUTIFUL ART!!! Thank you for posting!!!👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[Raelven]

The vision to see the final piece when still in its raw state, the craftsmanship, the understanding of chemistry, the artistic sense, the skill, the equipment, the clean up... Everything about this process and the artist is astounding.

[suefrench]

What a talent you've been blessed with. A true artist.

[ehrlichlanierc]

LOOK what you did! God provided the wood, and you created something for all time and eternity 🙏🏼. From Gods hand to your hands…..you are a special human being……that is simply Gorgeous! Just gorgeous! Thank you with all my heart.

[juliecar]

Finished product is mesmerizing! Handcrafted gifts are more precious than store bought ones, imo. 🤩

[earthling]

Nothing better than to receive a hand made, one-of-a-kind piece of art as a gift. It's beautiful!

[lucydurham]

I was initially concerned with the intensity and amount of red pigment you used and expected it to look like a candy apple! The result was really unexpected and very beautiful with that thick glossy finish. Gorgeous work, David.

[arleenfascilla]

Who ever is recieving this beautiful gift will cherish a life time f enjoyment.👏✌️👍🙂🇨🇦

[mainelife]

Beautiful piece David! Often when taking a stroll in my neck of the woods in Maine, I see parts of trees or limbs on the ground, and try to imagine what could be made with them. My imagination is nothing compared to yours! I see "bowl"...you make art. Congrats to Helen & Forrister, and I am looking forward to your 200k sub special coming soon!!

[alanhiatt]

In the long history of wedding gifts, this one has to be one of the nicest. I would consider marrying again if marriage came with a gift like this.

[richragan]

David your work is not only enjoyable to watch, it's MESMERIZING! watching your gifted hands and imagination! Thank you!

[wholoveskitty]

Omg that piece is stunning! What a gift, I would treasure that forever. Beautiful! ❤️

[lilmisstrixie]

I don't think I've seen a better match of resin colors with the natural wood tone, and I have watched a lot of wood and resin videos! Really beautiful work.

[ronquiring]

That is absolutely beautiful! Top floor, so very well done. The attention to detail can be seen in the final rotations. The reflected lights don't move. Perfect symmetry.

[daniellejohnson]

blessed friends!!! Such an amazing wedding true labor of love from an extremely talented artisan!!!

[tatyanagerebinskaya]

Словами трудно описать степень восторга от красоты, которую Вы создаёте Восхишаюсь СПАСИБО за видео

[celestehall]

just beautiful, and thank you for not seeing dead trees as ust so much litter, lots of fun things can be going inside