Last year I made several Christmas tree ornaments for family and friends. Not pictured here are three angel tree-toppers that I turned after Nick Cook’s visit to CCW last November. He has a great write-up on how to turn them.
The globe style ornaments are the most complex of the ones shown because they are turned in 3 parts, and the globe itself needs to be hollowed a bit in order to make the ornament light enough to hang on a tree. The top and bottom need to be undercut a little for a snug fit, as well.
The snowmen use some puff-paint for the nose, buttons, and eyes, and using a 2nd type of wood for the hat gives them some character. They are fairly easy to turn, but you need to remember to flatten the top of the head so that the hat will sit correctly.
The Christmas trees are simple projects that only require a parting tool, roughing gouge, and spindle gouge in order to turn. Your smallest drill bit can be used to get a hole started for the eye screw used to hang the ornaments.
“Last year I made several Christmas tree ornaments for family and friends.”
I would like to point out I was not on this list. /cry
Yours was 8th from the left… gold-plated and with diamonds. I had it sent over with armed guards. Lisa wrote me a thank-you card for it.
Ummmm. Now you HAVE to send us one!!!
Doh! She’s onto me…. RUN!
Wow!!! Where do I place an order?
I’m working on an online store, but until then just send me an email.
I have some pens for sale in the Athens area if you drop by Rage Hair Studio ( http://www.ragehairstudio.com/ ) — but don’t just drop by for wood stuff, make an appointment for your hair!