This year we decided against going home for the holidays. We had a lovely day planned full of relaxation and a delicious steak dinner at home. I decided to spend part of the day in the garage turning some wood. Our lovely neighbors have been so helpful this year and him being a landscaper, had also donated some beautiful branches from a cedar tree he cut down in one of his client’s yard. I wanted to show my gratitude by turning a small piece for his family with some of the wood he gave me. I turned a small mushroom as well as a “jingle bell” ornament. These were definitely practice pieces and will not be what I give as a gift because after a hard look at the mushroom, it looks sort of like a butt plug!!! And the “jingle bell” chipped when I was parting it off of the lathe. They were great practice, I just hope the next iteration turns out better and more gift appropriate. Seeing that its 4 days after Christmas, I better get to turning, so they can at least be a “New Years” gift!
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