The biginning of the ornaments!

[Jeff Nicol]

Here is the first batch of ornaments for the year! I just got word from my cousin that the new gallery location is doing a booming business!! She says she need more and they are putting up a big Christmas tree in the lobby and need some decorations. So here are the first 5 and the next set in another post. They average about 3-3.5" body and from 4 to 7" with top and finials.

Jeff

[charlie knighton]

very nice...

[David E Keller]

Pretty cool stuff... I really like the ones where you left the bark on the body of the ornament. Can't wait to see the next group.

[Matt Ranum]

Someday I'll learn to do that.:rolleyes:

Nice job.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Really nice ornaments Jeff.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Well done Jeff! Great use of various woods and colors! I can see these being a huge hit at the gallery! Best of luck with your sales!

[David Walser]

Jeff,

These ornaments are wonderful. Each has lots of interesting details that set them apart from the ordinary. Outstanding work!

[Ron Bontz]

I am curious how much time it takes you to make the two tone ornaments. Beautiful by the way.:)

[Richard Madison]

Great looking ornaments Jeff. Am curious how much those retail for in your area? I must target a somewhat lower tier market, so mine are very basic by comparison.

[alex carey]

Very cool, i like the birch ones the most, them seem the most authentic.

[Jeff Nicol]

Well I probably have close to an hour in each one, and a lot of that is sanding and finishing. I am pretty fussy on the finish and that is what sells them

Prices range from say $23-$30 and maybe a few less if they are smaller, and a few have been a little more depending on the amount of detail, different woods etc. I turn all the brass perches and eyelets also so that takes a little fussy time too! I don't like the round screw in ones as they are not as nice looking. The more elaborate I make them the faster they go out the door, so I decided that was the way to go.

Good luck to all who are making ornaments of some type,

Jeff

[Maylon Harvey]

Now those are really neat. I like them Jeff.

[Dahl Troy Perry]

Nice looking bird houses been wanting to try some( wife wants me to try them) but can't find sizes to make them dia and height would help .

[Mike Golka]

They look good Jeff

[Jeff Nicol]

I forgot to say where I get the little birds. I get them at Michael's here in town and they are the 1"-1 1/2" in legnth ones. The ones with the feather tail are a little longer because of the feathers. THey usually have them in packages of 2-4 and sometimes 6. I need to go get some more as I have only a couple left.

Jeff