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T’is the season to be turning decorative trees. Two different clubs that I attend have not demonstrated turning trees. It is interesting to see the variety of concepts: cove-centric; bead centric; rustic; refined; natural edge.

So, I went home and turned a small grove for myself from some weathered aspen. While weathering, the wood also spalted with some very pretty color. The offset is that the same process that brought in the color, also weathered the exterior, and made the wood much more subject to chipping.

My trees are 9″, 11″, and 12″ tall and about 4″ diameter. I did not attempt to repair all chips but left the trees somewhat rustic to match the weathered natural edge. It cannot be a live edge since the tree is long dead. Each is sprayed with rattle-can lacquer.

Enjoy!

This year’s Christmas Ornament Challenge opened November 1st. Be ready! There is something for everyone who enters.