Combining Inspiration To Turn My Unique Christmas Ornament
Where does inspiration come from? I have asked that question many times. This time, I can identify where it came from: Last week’s ornament and the pumpkin also turned recently.
After turning a sphere, I mounted it after rotating the axis 90 degrees and then adjusting the axis to turn several shallow coves. Then mount it to a doughnut chuck to hollow the front. Finally an attempt to embellish further with paint. (That part did not turn out so well).
The body and finial is finished with shellac. I attempted to apply acrylic paint and then Rub N Buff for a swirl. After failing, I applied Rub N Buff to the entire hollow.
Also, I keep adding accessories to my doughnut chuck.
Enjoy.
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What live center do you use? When I do the hexagon method I get a bit of wobble and it appears to be partially caused by my live center.
I love watching your videos!
thanks
My live center is a one-way center with a $6 rubber stopper drilled to fit and a washer in the recess.
Alan
Hi Alan, Merry Christmas and A great New Year to you and your family.
I like the creativeness of combining the concepts as you did here. I noted the Challenge, Side Hollowed ornament with the Snowman inside. I will be rating it up high on my list. Simple and effective ornament!
I admire your tenacity in coming up with new weekly ideas to demonstrate for us.
Enjoy your turning and keep safe.
Thanks
Peter Fabricius
Hanover, Ontario
You are welcome – I appreciate your ongoing support.
Alan
Hi Again, P.S.
Your fineal and top hanger could use a little slimming down to make the ornament more delicate. Note the style of fineals created by Cindy Drozda. Thanks. Peter
You’re probably right. However, I tend to keep ornament finials more robust when children are involved.
Alan