Total Length = 8"
Diameter of Globe = 2-1/16"
Total Weight = 0.8 oz
Loquat Wood (a bland wood that is even less attractive when spalted, but it carves and turns very nicely. No wood visible anywhere, so my spalted loquat was a good choice for this project).
Coated with atomized copper and then sprayed with acids to develop a patina. Buffed patina off high spots to reveal copper for highlighting.
Hollowed globe to 1/8" wall thickness. Carving reduced minimum wall thickness to 1/16".
Decorative carving on globe and spiral were done on a Jet 1442 lathe that I've converted to a Digital Ornamental Lathe (somewhat like a CNC lathe, but different in many ways).
Hanging loop is stripped copper electrical wire.
Merry Christmas (a little early).
Ed
