I made this ornament today and liked the method so well that I am planning another one soon. That is Curly Maple and Padauk

Sweet!! How did you create the dark ring at the top and bottom of the maple?

Lew, it is a wire burn

Thanks!

I made this ornament today and liked the method so well that I am planning another one soon. That is Curly Maple and Padauk

Looks great Ron, you sure are pushing the limits aren't you lately!

What's a wire burn?

What's a wire burn?

Nice execution Ron.

Love the wire burn! Thanks Lew

Came out really nice Ron. I like it a lot.

Maybe when I get more experience and time I will have to try this.

John, I like the challenge of something new, whether it is a procedure or just a new tool. If you want to keep an old woodworker busy, give him a challenge  

​John, the wire burn if a perfect way to make a project look great and provide a solid separation cover between different wood joints. It looks good with both light and dark woods. 

​John, the wire burn if a perfect way to make a project look great and provide a solid separation cover between different wood joints. It looks good with both light and dark woods. 

Thanks Ron, I like it alot, it kind of has that old timey euro look to it, or back woods appalachia with the dark burn lines, I don't know, just babbling here, but  I think it looks really cool. Thanks for sharing a new technique.

Excellent job on the ornament Ron. Love the look.

My second effort was not successful.............Had a serious blow out that couldn't be fixed. Oh well, I did learn from it. 

I have already started on a rolling pin with a neat design, hope it goes better