Turning of the Week December 25, 2023

[hockenbery]

My selection for turning of the week for December 25, 2023 is “Cherry Burl Ornament” by James Seyfried. This is an elegant ornament that can hold a place of honor on any tree or grace a mantle year round. The globe and finials are expertly turned with appealing proportions. James describes the globe as Cherry burl dyed red, the finial/icicle and top as ebony, and the finish as spray can lacquer.

When I saw this ornament by James I put it in the list to consider.



Then James shared Cherry Burl and followed with Mellow Yellow



and Mini Ornament



Difficult choice. Four great ornaments with nearly identical finials and globes.
I chose Cherry Burl because I liked the finial and globe the best. The finial appears just a bit narrower and globe stands out a bit more.
But the Mellow yellow finial is super sweet too. @James Seyfried - thank you for sharing the marvelous ornaments.

Merry Christmas and happy holiday everyone.

 

[Russ Braun]

Marvelous is correct Al! The red one is striking! Nice selection and well done James! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to my fellow Woodturners! May Peace find you where ever you find yourself!!

 

[Gabriel Hoff]

Great choice for Christmas Al, all of them are very festive!

 

[James Seyfried]

Thank you Al, I sure appreciate the honor.

Merry Christmas everyone!

 

[Gerald Lawrence]

Congrats James a great looking ornament

 

[Kirk Amidon]

Very difficult to find any fault with either the logic, or the ornament. That red and black combination is stunning. Well done!

 

[Tom Gall]

Jim's work is always exceptional ... no matter the object. Congratulations, Jim! And, a good seasonal choice by Al.

 

[Marc Himes]

Great color combination and your finials are exquisite! Wonderful work, Jim.

 

[Michael Anderson]

Congrats Jim! Some of the classiest ornaments I’ve seen.

 

[Rusty Nesmith]

Wow that is generous. The finials are perfect.