I love this ornament inspired by sea urchin ornaments. Instead of the shell of a sea creature, it is turned from almost any wood.

This one started as a 2.4″ diameter sphere turned using the octagon method. Nothing else gets me closer to a perfect sphere as quickly.

Then after some indexing, it is mounted four additional times at four additional turning axes.

Then some carving cleans and lightens the ornament.

Don’t forget to add appropriate finials!

Get your ornament ready for this year’s ornament challenge. Details are at www.OrnamentChallenge.com

Enjoy.

Resources:
Turn A Perfect Wood Sphere Or Ball – No Expensive Jig
Woodturning Essentials – Octagon Method For Perfect Spheres
Woodturning Perfect Spheres – For Wise Turners