Roger T Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 With the success of the last T & C, I figured we could squeeze in another one before the end of the year. So, here goes. With the Holiday season upon us, the natural thing to choose for this C & T is Hollow Bodied Christmas Ornaments. Guidelines for this challenge are: Diameter not to exceed 3". Length to not exceed 10" Each ornament must contain a minimum of 3 separate elements, ie: top finial, ornament body, and bottom finial. The ornament body must be hollow. Each ornament has the potential to be hung on a Christmas tree, and as such, the weight of it will be a factor. An ornament that is to heavy will cause a tree branch to sag. There is a little shorter deadline for this C & T. Names will be paired on December 9th. You will have 3 weeks to complete your piece. Just like before, please respond to this thread telling me you are in, and I will keep the list updated. Have fun with this one, ornaments can be quite fun and addicting to do. Good Luck. Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySats Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 I'll ask before someone else does . Can the body of the ornament be something other then wood ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger T Posted November 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 Yep, sure can. But it must be turned, and must be hollowed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySats Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 So then a shell of some sort does not qualify ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger T Posted November 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 Nope, Urchin Shells are not allowed for this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid-woodworker Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 Ok, I will ask the next question. My ornament has 4 pieces of wood but does not have a separate top and bottom finial. It is reverse turned and looks like a cage for the cardinal that sits in it. Does that qualify? BRuce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid-woodworker Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 Either way, I'm in. BRuce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger T Posted November 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 Ok, here's what we can do. The original intent of this was to get you to do a little bit of hollowing, and some spindle turning to complete the piece. And this is still the intent of the challenge. But, If you would like to create a second piece, that can be any design and enter that. If we get enough people that make a second piece, we can do a seperate trade for just those pieces. Or if we can figure out what to do as time goes along and i get some suggestions. But you will still need to make the original hollow ornament to qualify to make the second one. Does this sound feasible to all y'all? Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid-woodworker Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 Perfect, that for the opportunities! BRuce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 afraid i cant join in on this one but cant wait to see where it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy Cindy Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 I'm in! Fortunately this is our next topic in my woodturning class. Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimV Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 I'm in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwatson Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 im going to try, gotta lot of work going on but think i can fit in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger T Posted November 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 Participant list: Roger T Hybrid-Woodworker IndyCindy TimV jwatson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimV Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Ok, I'm finished with mine. But in all fairness, I won't post a pic just yet.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid-woodworker Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Over achiever! ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwatson Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 finished with mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croessler Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Sorry guy's I have zero free time right now because i'm making gifts;but i'm watching the results! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jHop Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 Got finals and car repairs right now... but I'm also watching. (Don't really have time, but I'm watching.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid-woodworker Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 I have the pieces done, just have to drill a hole and then assemble. BRuce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy Cindy Posted December 6, 2012 Report Share Posted December 6, 2012 Mine is done, I just need to put the finish on it. This was an excellent challenge and I learned a lot. The one I am submitting for the trade is a whole lot better than my first several. It's not eggshell thin, but I did make one that was eggshell thin that now looks much like a cracked egg! Now that I know how to make them, ornaments will be Christmas gifts this year! Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwatson Posted December 6, 2012 Report Share Posted December 6, 2012 dont worry cindy mine isnt egg shell thin either im just not brave enough to go that thin. mine is about 1/8th inch thick i believe though it might be more like 3/16ths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy Cindy Posted December 6, 2012 Report Share Posted December 6, 2012 Here are two views of mine. It is 1 3/4" diameter, 6.5" total length. The body is honey locust and the finials are walnut. The finish is Deft Clear Lacquer Spray. -Cindy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted December 6, 2012 Report Share Posted December 6, 2012 how do you like turning honey locust cidy and are you shure its not black locust to check get a black light and shine it on it black locust will glow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwatson Posted December 6, 2012 Report Share Posted December 6, 2012 lovely job on those cindy guess i can post my picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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