This project is a fun one. Essentially, a finial can be used either upright – flame up – or flame down. For this ornament, this walnut is hollowed and carved. Could it be longer. Probably. However, I would not recommend more rotations since that would result is much more fragile short grain. I would stretch […]
Read More...The holiday season is rapidly approaching and with it – The annual Ornament Challenge – this is number 14. The challenge welcomes ornaments of all sorts, any craft, any media, any tradition. At least, these are the predominate ones. By the way, collaboration is also great. However, there is a deadline. All ornament must be […]
Read More...This video is best right here but in case of technical difficulties, it is also posted on YouTube and FaceBook. Of the many types of goblets that I have turned, I thinka three piece goblet is the simplest and very rewarding. Simple: Only smaller pieces are extending out from the spindle.Therefore, no steady rest is […]
Read More...In case of technical difficulties, this video post is also on YouTube and FaceBook. Where Best? Right here at As Wood Turns. This project was inspired by Mark Hunter’s article in American Woodturner June 2023. While the result was the interesting part. I did not like the process to cut the segments. It seemed extremely […]
Read More...This video is best viewed here on this page. If there are technical glitches, it is also posted on YouTube and FaceBook. Two months ago, I finally turned a star inspired by Theo Haralampo. That star was held up while I designed a jig to facilitate its turning. I saw this star in the Christmas […]
Read More...In case of difficulty, this is also posted on YouTube and FaceBook. Best right here. At last – The votes have been tallied and grand prizes allocated. Wow! This is a fantastic challenge with 417 ornaments from twelve countries. I cannot believe the wide range of talent and creativity. I can safely say that this […]
Read More...If you want to go directly to the web page to view and vote on your favorites, please use this link www.OrnamentChallenge.com. This is the only way to vote with our improved voting process. If you preview the usual video and then go to the page to vote, then view this video. To vote, note […]
Read More...Here we are again – The season for decorations and ornaments. And, the annual Ornament Challenge of 2023. It is time to make your ornament for the 2023 Christmas Ornament Challenge. The time to submit your picture is during the month of November 2023. Again this year, there is something for everyone. Grand prizes for […]
Read More...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 […]
Read More...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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