This is an unusual ornament. The center part is a sea Urchin. We don't have many oceans here in the Denver area, so I had to look it up. It is one of those spiny things that looks like a ball with thousands of thorns sticking out. They come in many colors, but the shell inside isn't too colorful. I used it as it came. 

now that is cool...

Very cool Ron & even more so creative.

Thanks for sharing.

Really fantastic, Ron! 

 

I wonder who was the first person to see the beauty under that spiny outer shell?

Nicely done Ron, several of our club members turn urchin ornaments. Not something I've experimented with too much.

 

Steve

I experimented with some acrylic paint to see if I could highlight cracks. Didn't like it. I put it in some soap and water to soak so the paint would come off. DO NOT DO THAT!! After a couple of hours I removed it from the solution and started to brush it with a soft tooth brush. I was amazed as the whole thing collapsed and much of it turned to dust. 

@Ron Altier

 

That is amazing work,............

 

If I would have had a woman like that, I would never have hung out in the taverns.

Herb

You just keep getting better at this ornament business.

My mind wonders so much,  you won't believe where it went next. To be continued.