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Inside-Out Ornament

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I am in the process of learning how to make ornaments using the “Inside-out“ method.  This is the first piece that I have managed to actually finish without ruining it at some stage.

This is easier to explain with pictures. First here is a picture of a completed ornament.

Start by cutting pieces of wood into perfectly square ¾” strips. Usually 2 contrasting woods are used. The pieces can be as long as you like. Three inches long works well for a first piece.

These are glued together and then cut so that four pieces are finally glued together. It is important to glue only a very small amount at each end of the pieces so that they can be separated later.

It is important that the 4 corners come together as close as possible. Then drill the centers and mount it in the lathe.

I found that a cup center is better because a point center tends to split the joints when pressure is applied.

Then turn a pattern that you like. Anything will do. Be sure to sand this smooth now. After the piece is turned inside out it is too late. 

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