The Last of This Year's Ornaments

[Paul Heely]

Here's that last of the ornaments I'm turning for this year. Any single one was a lot of fun to turn, but after a dozen of anything I start to get sick of them. Hopefully all the ornaments sell well.

First tow have Black Ash Burl globes and Blackwood finials.. The end one is the same burl that I dyed yellow, not sure how if I'll dye anymore in the future. Final on the end one is apple. Comments and critiques are welcome.

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Thanks for looking.

[Curt Fuller]

Paul, you ornaments are beautiful. But, just a dozen? You're just getting started. You have to turn them until at least Thanksgiving!;)

[Bernie Weishapl]

Beautiful Paul. Your just getting a good start.

[Scott Hackler]

Nice work, but I agree.. you shouldn't stop!

[Baxter Smith]

Looks good Paul. Practice makes perfect.... but I can see why you need a change. I haven't done more than 2 or 3 of anything in a row.

[Jon McElwain]

I like the last one the best. The curve looks to be the most consistent and even from top to bottom on the main bulb. Plus I like that bit of ripple and yellow in it! Looking good!

[Paul Heely]

Thank you everyone. If these sell well enough at the show next weekend I'll have to make some more to keep the local stores in stock. I might whine a little less if they are selling. Now its off to bottle stoppers. I have a grand total of 1 on hand for my show and those generally sell well this time of year.

[Donny Lawson]

Those are very nice. I've gotta get around to trying one. Are they hard to hollow, and what tool do you use? If I don't have it I will get it.

[Paul Heely]

I find them easy hollow. I drill a 5/8" hole part way through, then all the way through with a 3/8" bit. I made this hollowing tool from 1/4" drill rod. A 3/16" hole was drilled in the end and a cutter bit super glued in. I use a piece of bent up coat hanger to measure the wall thickness.


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