Wood Turning a Christmas Ornament
Intermediate/Advanced Project
Icicles for the Christmas Tree (2)
| Sand and finish NOW, There is no chance to come back later because the stem will be too fragile. The finish off the chisel is likely good enough, but if not then sand to 400 and apply a turner's polish to the final inch. |
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| The idea is to finish further up the icicle than is necessary so as to allow for design changes as you go. |
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| Cut in with the chisel to mark the lowest triangle of the icicle and taper to it. 1/8" diameter is easier to obtain than you may think. Sand and finish. |
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| Cut in and taper for the next triangle section. Sand and finish. |
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| Once again with the third section it is turn, sand and finish. Each section is a little larger than the previous one. As you turn, sand and finish the last section leave the top for the head of the ornament and round it down with the round skew. |
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| The 1/4" skew is a bit easier to maneuver near the chuck. Use whatever beads, grooves, coves, or what have you to make an interesting head and bring the top down to about 1/8" ready for parting off. Sand and finish and part off with the skew. |
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