Choose a light colored wood with interesting grain for the ball it should be one solid piece 2 1 2 to 3 in square i like to make more than one ornament at a time so i use a rough blank about 8 in long in order to make two balls make the cap and icicle from a contrasting dark wood that takes fine details i like to use rosewood or ebony. Dec 29 2019 explore stephen johnsons board turned christmas ornaments on pinterest see more ideas about wood turning projects wood turning wood lathe. Feb 14 2020 turned wooden christmas ornaments see more ideas about wooden christmas ornaments wood turning projects wood turning. Sep 29 2015 explore kimberly tuttles board wood turned ornaments on pinterest see more ideas about wood turning projects wood turning wood