I know this is not exactly the pinnacle of fine woodworking. Bear with me. A guy I work with (an engineer) was asked by his wife to find some strong magnets to hold stuff on their fridge. Like any good engineer he procured a big box of neodymium magnets and considered the problem solved. The next day he comes in confused and says "She says I need to get pretty magnets". He is confounded by the request because he considers the task fulfilled. I said "this is why you are an engineer and I am a project manager. Give me your magnets. I'll fix it."
I have a lathe but I have never really liked turning. I haven't used it in about ten years. I opened my toolbox and my turning tools all need to be re-ground
and the jaws are in pieces. I would have to learn basic turning again and I dont really have time or inclination for that this weekend.
Does anyone have any good ideas I can use to make some attractive fridge magnets?