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This is the first time I’m using type of wood. It comes from FrogBlanks.com. It consists of birch veneers that may be dyed, then laminated in one directly only. (It is NOT cross banded). This is pretty wood.

However, I generally do not use plywood for turning projects. This, is different, because there are no voids and no cross banding. Therefore, the wood is uniform. Cross banding is not necessary due to the quality of veneer incorporated.

But, even colored wood could be fairly plain and not the look that I wanted. However, if the blank is cut and turned 90 degrees, it could yield a very pretty pattern.

Other woods used are hazelnut for the finials, maple veneer for accents, and honey locust for the center dividing band.

Please get your ornament ready for this year’s challenge. It does not have to be fancy or perfect. However, I will add it to the Christmas Ornament Challenge.

To enter the challenge, please go to http://www.AsWoodTurns.com/Challenges

Enjoy!