I've made a pile of these, none perfect, of course! About 9" across, pretty easy to make. These are Cedar, Cherry, and figured English Walnut. I make the base thick so it is heavier and more stable.
Good for chocolate and cookies. I like to give these for birthdays and weddings.
The first one I tried, the cedar, came apart twice at the bark inclusion while turning. Superglue.
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I just made another one from Basswood for chip carving. It's ironic how softer wood is sometimes harder to turn.
JKJ