Woodturning Miniature Basket – A Challenge Response

Miniature Hanging Basket

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I do not often turn miniatures. But, a challenge is a challenge – Turn a miniature in one day while participating in a challenge.

Okay – cannot spend a lot of time planning and selecting wood; barely enough time to glue two pieces of wood together.

Grab some scrap and go for it!

I chose to turn a small basket. However, it needs to dress up just a “little” bit.

I took a small piece of colored laminated wood, cut it in half and glued the faces together. Then turned a small basket.

How about a handle. My wife provided some 22 gauge copper or brass wire with different surface colors. I wound the wire together to form a handle – a perfect finishing touch. My basket is well dressed for the symposium.

Remember – The Christmas Ornament Challenge rapidly approaching. See www.OrnamentChallenge.com

Resources
22 gauge wire – Hobby Supply Shops
Wood – https://frogblanks.com/

Enjoy!


6 Responses to “Woodturning Miniature Basket – A Challenge Response”

  1. John E Beck says:

    Alan;

    Great idea for those little ‘accessories’ to a larger piece of turning i.e. Nutcracker or a Smoker.
    Thanks for sharing.

    How about doing a demo on a German Smoker?

    Regards,

    John

  2. Haroldo Martins says:

    Very beautiful miniature.
    For a long time, I’ve been turning miniatures here in Brazil, and appreciated very much your work.

    Haroldo Martins (74)
    Brasil

  3. Charles Swift says:

    I love to turn miniatures as they make quick gifts. All your videos are appreciated. I am 85 and rather new at woodturning and I’m so very grateful for your help. Thank you.