Christmas ornaments - an early serious attempt

[Bob Hodge]

I'm combining several things here.

I'm relatively new to spindle turning after fourteen years with bowls and plates.

Christmas ornaments for the grandkids - they get a new one each year from G'dad

An early attempt at finials.  I haven't captured the art or feel for these yet.  None

are very close to the design in my head or on a nearby piece of paper.

We will see how my lighting effect trial works. I drilled through all sides of the blank

before turning it, later filling in with somewhat iridescent marbles. Hopefully, they

will transmit the Christmas lights through and around. 

As with most first time projects, I announce that "I could easily do twice as good in 

half the time if I was to do this again. " Maybe I ought to try to see if there is any truth to it.

I like when I can use lacquer and don't have to worry a lot about using something more heavy duty.  

[lew]

Well, I like them!!! Can’t wait to see them illuminated 

[Gerald]

Nice job. I am guessing there are 4 marbles in each. With an idea like this you could drill a hole in the top and put a led string of lights to make a string of lighted ornaments. Who knows I might even try that.

[HandyDan]

Good idea.  Weight may be a factor.  I just started my ornament project for this year.  Got 18 of them turned so far.

[Steve Krumanaker]

Interesting concept and I'm anxious to see how it works. I agree with Dan about the weight issue. For hanging on a tree something less than an ounce is best IMO.

 

[Ron Altier]

I like them a lot......keep up the great creations!