Little Tree Tree Ornament

[John K Jordan]

In the spirit of the @Michael Anderson Dec '25 tree challenge, here's an idea for a little recursive holiday ornament.
Can make one in just a few minutes!

I've made a bunch of these - simple shape, quick, easy to turn. Sharpen the skew for a touch of multi-axis snazz!
Small kids LOVE to help, add color with a marker while it's turning slowly on the lathe, proudly take home for mama.
Put a screw eye in the top, add a wire for hanging. (Write the kid's name and year on the bottom!)



I stole this idea a decade ago from a friend, now deemed safe to copy as advised by the international legal consultant firm Soo, Grabbitt, and Runne.

JKJ

 

[Bryon Burks]

Thanks for the inspiration. Was there a method to the grooves in the tree, or random placement? What did you use?

 

[Bill T Tucker]

In the spirit of the @Michael Anderson Dec '25 tree challenge, here's an idea for a little recursive holiday ornament.
Can make one in just a few minutes!

I've made a bunch of these - simple shape, quick, easy to turn. Sharpen the skew for a touch of multi-axis snazz!
Small kids LOVE to help, add color with a marker while it's turning slowly on the lathe, proudly take home for mama.
Put a screw eye in the top, add a wire for hanging. (Write the kid's name and year on the bottom!)

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I stole this idea a decade ago from a friend, now deemed safe to copy as advised by the international legal consultant firm Soo, Grabbitt, and Runne.

JKJ

well done...good variation

 

[Mike Heinen]

like them!