Woodturning Christmas Ornaments with Dale L. Nish (Fox Chapel Publishing) Step-by-Step Instructions & Photos for 12 Elegant Wood-Turned Pieces to Decorate Your Tree and Deck the Halls for the Holidays

Product Description Create ornaments that will be cherished for a lifetime! 12 easy-to-follow projects include traditional and contemporary pieces Step-by-step instructions, photographs, and detailed plans to guide you Expert tips & techniques for using templates, creating finials, and making mandrels Includes a gallery with an array of further ornament ideas to inspire you Wood-turned Christmas ornaments are fun to make and a delight to behold! These beautiful pieces can hang on a Christmas tree or anywhere throughout your home during the holiday season. In Woodturning Christmas Ornaments with Dale L. Nish, the author presents some of his favorite winter home decoration designs. Twelve easy-to-follow projects include elegant ornaments with a traditional feel as well as more contemporary pieces. Each project is accompanied by clear step-by-step instructions, color photos, and detailed plans to guide you through all the basics of wood preparation, turning, finishing, and assembly, ensuring your success in every endeavor. This book includes information on making popular birdhouse ornaments, plus the author's expert tricks and techniques for using templates, creating finials, and making mandrels to hold your work. Nish has also included a gallery of work from some of his favorite turners, resulting in a vast collection of elegant holiday ornament ideas from today's leading woodturning artists. Whether you're looking for something special to add to the tree this year, or searching for a great gift idea, you're sure to find your holiday masterpiece on these pages! From the Back Cover Create Ornaments That Will Be Cherished for a Lifetime Woodturned Christmas ornaments are delicate and fun to make, and their variations are limited only by your imagination. These twelve easy-to-follow projects include elegant ornaments with a traditional feel as well as more contemporary pieces. Master woodturner Dale L. Nish shares his designs for his favorite winter home decorations with clear step-by-step instructions, color photos, and detailed plans to guide you through all the basics of wood preparation, turning, finishing, and assembly. You'll learn his expert tricks and techniques for using templates, creating finials, and making mandrels to hold your work. A colorful gallery provides an inspiring array of additional ornament ideas from today's leading woodturning artists. Whether you're looking for something special to add to the tree this year or searching for a great gift idea, you’ll be sure to find your holiday masterpiece on these pages. About the Author Among the elite woodturners in the United States, Dale L. Nish has demonstrated his skill nationwide and throughout Europe. For several decades, Nish has been educating others about his craft. Woodturning Christmas Ornaments with Dale L. Nish is the latest of his many books, which include Woodturning with Ray Allen, Creative Woodturning, Artistic Woodturning, and Master Woodturners.