Christmas ornaments: who would you recommend?

[redfishsc]

I am considering adding Christmas tree ornaments to my lineup, mostly as a novelty for folks with trees/materials that have sentimental value (imagine an ornament made out of grandpa's bluejeans, cast in resin!).


I know CSA sells these kits, and off the top of my head, I think PSI does too.

As far as ease of turning and overall looks, what would you recommend?

 

[winpooh498]

I don't use a "kit" to make mine. I turn them like an icicle, and just put a small eye hook in the top. I have made them out of PR and wood.

Hope that answers your question.

 

[arioux]

Hi,

I don't use kit either anymore. But if you absolutely want a kit, use keyring kit, cheaper and will do the same thing, just turn your hown bottom finial or use the roun gold or chrome one that come with the kit. The shape and the wood are the important things in ornement.

Alfred

 

[turned_for_good]

No kits needed to make bird house ornaments, just a little creativity.

 

[karlkuehn]

Check out Ron Sardo's article. He's done some really cool stuff!

 

[ken69912001]

You should try making them using the inside out method. No kits needed either

 

[MDWine]

DANG IT... all I can find are Ron's segmented pen articles, Karl... where is the ornament article?

and KENNY, what is the "inside out" thing? My curious pea-sized brain wants to know... and the search didn't reveal it to me either!

 

[ken69912001]

Michael. Here is a link to one guys way of turning inside out.http://www.almather.com/Inside_Out/Process.htm
For ornaments you need 4 pen blanks which you glue into a square. Glue them lightly with just a drop of glue to hold then together. Look in his gallery for examples of ornaments. If you need more info I will be glad to help you out.
Ken

 

[turned_for_good]

Heres a little inspiration. Hope you have a high speed connection.
http://www.woodcentral.com/newforum/ornaments/