I just finished 4 tree ornaments. They started out as an experiment with salvaged plastic. My wife tossed a floor lamp that had 4 sections. Each section was separated by a clear plastic disc 3" in dia and half inch thick. The four are in the center and you can see that it worked well. I learned a lot about turning, sanding and finishing plastic. The final shapes of these ornaments are determined by how well I did the turning, etc. Each mistake caused a new cut a little deeper. I wasn't sure if glue would hold plastic to wood, do I kept a dowel in the center. As it turned out, the gorilla glue was all that was needed and when I do it again. NO dowel.

 I have about 25 on display above the fireplace.

Ron that is absolutely cool, what a neat display sir. I love crafts like this, this is the heart and soul of our culture here in America, hand made, by us. Congratulations on this one, beautiful!

Those are beautiful!

Steve

 

Nice looking ornaments. I use plastics in some shop items just not too big on other areas. Like your display idea.

Those are nice Ron.  I have been known to add things to my turnings too.  I will have to get some pictures up soon.

 

Dan

2 hours ago, HandyDan said:

Those are nice Ron.  I have been known to add things to my turnings too.  I will have to get some pictures up soon.

 

Dan

Pictures Dan, hey if you need to know how to use our gallery, Gerald is already a pro, he can tell you all about it!

Those are awesome looking!