Woodturning Miniature Basket – A Challenge Response
For convenience, this video is also posted on YouTube and FaceBook. But, you are already here.
I do not often turn miniatures. But, a challenge is a challenge – Turn a miniature in one day while participating in a challenge.
Okay – cannot spend a lot of time planning and selecting wood; barely enough time to glue two pieces of wood together.
Grab some scrap and go for it!
I chose to turn a small basket. However, it needs to dress up just a “little” bit.
I took a small piece of colored laminated wood, cut it in half and glued the faces together. Then turned a small basket.
How about a handle. My wife provided some 22 gauge copper or brass wire with different surface colors. I wound the wire together to form a handle – a perfect finishing touch. My basket is well dressed for the symposium.
Remember – The Christmas Ornament Challenge rapidly approaching. See www.OrnamentChallenge.com
Resources
22 gauge wire – Hobby Supply Shops
Wood – https://frogblanks.com/
Enjoy!
Alan;
Great idea for those little ‘accessories’ to a larger piece of turning i.e. Nutcracker or a Smoker.
Thanks for sharing.
How about doing a demo on a German Smoker?
Regards,
John
A smoker would be interesting if I were not allergic to incense.
ALan
Very beautiful miniature.
For a long time, I’ve been turning miniatures here in Brazil, and appreciated very much your work.
Haroldo Martins (74)
Brasil
Thank you Haroldo.
Miniatures could be perfect for the ornament challenge.
Alan
I love to turn miniatures as they make quick gifts. All your videos are appreciated. I am 85 and rather new at woodturning and I’m so very grateful for your help. Thank you.
Charles, You are welcome.
Alan