Solar Eclipse Souvenir Broach Woodturning
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With the eclipse coming, I wondered if I could turn something that depicts the eclipse. After considering several possibilities, this is what I came up with.
The “earth” disk is hazelnut with texturing provided by mini features created with the Infinite Axis Chuck. It is about 3″ diameter finished with shellac. The texturing represents mountains, rivers and landscape features.
The “moon” disk is walnut with texturing provided by mini features created with the Infinite Axis Chuck. It is about 1 1/2″ diameter finished with shellac. The texturing resembles the man in the moon.
On the back is a clip called a finding. This one is from Fire Mountain Gems called something like a necklace and broach finding.
Have a fun time with the eclipse.
Remember the Christmas Ornament Challenge submission period is November. Plan your ornament now.
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Good Turning!
Nice idea as usual. I will use your idea to show the moon passing over the sun. Got some yellow myrtle wood for the sun. Keep up the great work. I look forward to your posts. Ed
Very creative…as usual. We get a 93% “totality” here….
Could have joined us in Idaho Falls for 100%. It is quite a difference.
Plan for for 4 years in Texas.
Alan