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In this year’s Christmas Ornament Challenge, I saw an ornament that I would like to emulate for my last ornament for this season. Kurt Wolf-Klammer entered his ornament in the challenge. I thank him for the inspiration.

Essentially, this style requires two elements: a small natural edge bowl from a limb; and a finial. I have turned many of each previously but had never put them together.

I used a 3 inch walnut limb cut several months ago. Fortunately, it did not display end checks since I had sealed the end grain. Some worm holes add extra character and interest.

You may also find inspiration in the rich variety of ornaments from this year and past years at www.OrnamentChallenge.com Plan now for next year’s challenge.

Enjoy!