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Taking inspiration from an ornament by Dennis in the 2021 Christmas Ornament Challenge, I tried to turn a similar ornament. I failed.

So, back to the computer to layout my plan and work out the details. Then off again to the lathe to turn it for real. The birch is from a dead tree in my front yard that I cut down a year ago.

I split it in half so I could hollow from both sides instead of through one small hole in the back.

I just had to remember to put a marble inside before gluing it all together.

Where does your inspiration come from?

Enjoy!