DIY Ornament With Tree Inside

Learn how to create a beautiful inside-out Christmas ornament in this step-by-step woodturning project. I’ll walk you through selecting scrap wood, cutting and marking the blanks, taping and mounting them safely, turning the interior shape, adding a tiny Christmas tree inside the ornament, and revealing the final design once the outside is turned. This project is perfect for holiday woodworking, handmade gifts, and anyone wanting to try inside-out turning on the lathe. Follow along and make a unique ornament that will shine on your Christmas tree for years to come.

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:14 Opening
00:00:39 Finding the wood for the project
00:01:23 How to make a inside out Ornament
00:04:31 Marking the pieces
00:05:57 Taping the pieces together
00:10:33 On the Lathe
00:14:08 Sanding
00:15:18 Applying the Finish
00:19:28 Finding a Christmas Tree
00:19:46 Rotating the sections 180 degrees
00:25:11 Back on the Lathe
00:26:07 Glue Joint Failed
00:27:00 Repairing the joint
00:28:51 Back on the Lathe for the Last Time
00:30:18 Sanding
00:30:43 Applying the Finish
00:31:13 Parting off the Ornament
00:33:02 Installing the Hook
00:33:39 Final Thoughts
00:35:49 Conclusion