Posts Tagged ‘challenge’


Turning Segmented Laminated Ornament Bells

In case of video difficulty, this is also posted on YouTube and FaceBook. But best right here! These bells are turned from a laminated block of maple, cherry, wenge, yellow heart, and padauk. Lamination involves gluing wood essentially side by side into a block. They wood was then segmented into a four segmented ring. Admittedly, […]

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2022 Christmas Ornament Challenge Winners

Voting is over- what a great challenge. Thank you for voting. Thank you for your ornaments. Countries represented AustraliaBelgiumCanadaItaliaPuerto RicoThe NetherlandsUnited KingdomUSA Sponsors STARBOND Bonus PrizeALUMILITE Bonus PrizeCRAFT SUPPLIES USA Grand PrizeWOODWORKERS EMPORIUM Bonus PrizeHUNTER TOOLS Grand PrizeAIR BRUSHING WOOD Bonus and Grand PrizesSPIRACRAFT Bonus and Grand PrizesWOODTURNERS WONDERS Bonus PrizeTURNTEX Grand PrizeAS WOOD TURNS […]

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2022 Christmas Ornament Challenge – Call For Vote

This post is best viewed here on this page. In case of gremlin attach, it is also posted in YouTube. It is time you to vote for your favorite ornaments in the 2022 Annual Christmas Ornament Challenge. With 286 ornaments, there are a lot to review. But also a lot of great ideas to view […]

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Turning A Hobbit Hole Ornament For Bilbo

This post is best viewed here on this page. However, in case of gremlin attack, it is also posted on YouTube and FaceBook. I was looking at ornaments from the Christmas Ornament Challenge, seeking inspiration. There are many very nice birdhouses. But, what about a hobbit house or hobbit hole. Bilbo needs a home too! […]

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Transforming Ugly Duckling Cracked Wood To ???? Ornament

In case of gremlin attack, this is also posted on YouTube and FaceBook. I received this wood in our club wood exchange raffle. It was so nasty, I almost threw it away. Then, well, I have turned spheres from worse. So, why not a sphere. Once I had a sphere, it was still a cracked […]

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Ornament Challenge 2022 Kickoff

This post is best viewed right here. In case of difficulty, it is also posted on YouTube. It is time to make your ornament for the 2022 Christmas Ornament Challenge. The time to submit your picture is during the month of November 2022. This year, there is something for everyone. Grand prizes for the top […]

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2021 Christmas Ornament Challenge – Winners & Wrapup

This post is best viewed immediately above this note. However, in case of difficulty, it is also posted on YouTube. The votes are counted and the results are in from the 2021 Christmas Ornament Challenge. With 207 ornaments, that is a lot. Thanks to everyone who contributed an ornament. Top winners are: #21 Christmas Cat-tastrophe […]

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Woodturning Bonus – A 2Fer – Multi Axis Bowls

This post is best viewed right here (above here). In case of difficulty, it is also posted on YouTube and FaceBook. Vote NOW for your favorite ornaments at www.OrnamentChallenge.com This year I have been on a multi-axis spree from ornaments to displays and now to a pair of bowls. How To? Mark divisions across the […]

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Christmas Ornament Challenge – Voting Time

2 ways to view and vote: Static web page: (Link here) Video (above); This is a great display of talent and creativity. Let us hear your choices. Pick 5. and leave your vote as a comment. Put them in order from High to Low. Thank you.

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Woodturning Stand For My Christmas Ornaments

This post is best viewed above on this page. In case of difficulty, it is also posted on YouTube and FaceBook. This week I turn a stand for my Christmas Ornaments. Trees come and trees go – but ornaments may be displayed anytime. The stand is figured poplar turned on two axes for an off […]

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