A little late on posting this one but I thought I'd share with you some gifts I made as Christmas presents this year.
These are some little wooden Christmas tree decorations I turned on the lathe out of some beautiful pear wood from a friends stack of wood (it had been drying at his for years). 
I haven't been on the lathe much since moving here except for occasional repair jobs on chairs and the like, I just haven't had the time to turn much for pleasure lately. It used to be something that I really enjoyed doing, I had two years worth of regular lessons (where I was the youngest by about 30 years) and a great teacher, I was really pleased that I hadn't forgotten it all, as although I work with wood a lot turning is a trade/ skill by itself.
I gave out the decorations in sets of two or three and made six sets - you'd be surprised at how long these little blighters took to turn!
Anyone else enjoy wood turning?
What turned wooden item would you make for your homestead?
I wish I had the ability to do something as fun & creative. What thoughtful gifts for friends and family!
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Deletethose are gorgeous! I bet they would be a big seller too. and what lucky people that got such a wonderful gift. from Iowa, USA
ReplyDeletethese are fantastic! i go to a pioneer festival where 2 guys make all sorts of things on a foot pumped lathe. i always stand and watch them for the longest time.
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful, something to treasure.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure those will be treasured for ever. What a great present idea.
ReplyDeleteLove wood, and love your wooden Christmas ornaments :)
ReplyDeleteSo nice to see something different in turned wood. They are lovely.
ReplyDeleteYou can't beat a bit of wood. The funny looks I have had for saying that. I love wood. My husband is very good with his hands and wood (seriously this isn't meant to sounds as dodgy as it is turning out to) and has recently made a wine rack, animals housing and so on. He doesn't do delicate items like yours which are amazing. I hope you put them in your Etsy shop?
ReplyDeletethey look amazing!!! you need to get ready to do a stall somewhere before next Xmas. you would kill it!
ReplyDeleteMy Lovely Hubby is just in the process of kitting out his workshop and turning is one of the things he is most looking forward to ... I doubt he'll be anywhere near as proficient as you for a while though ;-)
ReplyDeleteThose trees are lovely gifts.
Those are utterly charming. I'm sure whoever received them will cherish them for years to come.
ReplyDeleteMy father in law had a lathe but hardly used it. I have a "seam presser" that he made for me. I don't use it much because it is a little over sized but I treasure it.
ReplyDeleteI love your trees, I am sure they will be well loved and appreciated over the years.
Love your tree's is any for sale, I have said before I love the feel of polished wood, It nice to see a true craft being kept going.
ReplyDeleteWould be wonderful if they were for sale! Those are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI would say you have a nice little earner there for the coming Christmas! Your decorations are beautiful and I'm sure you would have no problem selling them.
ReplyDeleteMY husband loves to turn wood, but illness has made it a thing of the past. He used to make all sorts, but the most popular were spherical bird nests; spinning tops; candlesticks and beautiful boxes and dishes. He really is talented and like yourself very professional. Love Andie xxx
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