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Having been inspired by Emma Cook’s demonstration in the Woodturners Worldwide online symposium, I had to turn and carve my own pumpkin box. While I was inspired by Emma’s work, I had to do it my way. She used basswood, a soft easily carved wood but horrible to turn. I used spalted sweet gum, harder and had multiple checks to deal with. She used sharp carving gouges. I used rotary burrs and disks. Simply put. My way.

Since I did not carve a Jack-o-lantern face on my pumpkin, it will have a longer life beyond the harvest season.

Plan now for the Ornament Challenge during November 2020. More info at this link.

Enjoy!