Woodturning: My First Christmas Ornament! (2019)

[@dondale68]

That is one beautiful ornament!! Hope it's passed down and enjoyed through generations!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks! I hope so too!

[@michaellionart4841]

Looks absolutely mint 🤩🤩🤩

[@roar40s]

Lots of good things come from Maine!

[@marycatherinelebouef-op4hf]

That is the cutest ornament I’ve ever seen, and it’s all handmade. Fantastic work! I love these items you make so effortlessly. Bravo!!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you! At least for me it’s not effortless yet. Perhaps someday it will be!

[@judymielcarek6011]

Thank you 😊

[@joannedixon-jackson7348]

Awwww! I love snowmen! :)

[@JTLEE-zd2ig]

Your 1st video for me to see - totally impressed by not only your skill & techniques, but also by your video production, topped off by the smooth soundtrack which completed the experience. Have not started turning yet (tho I did a vase form in wood about 50 years ago to mold a copper spinning projuct), I have been learning via these many videos. As a retired jeweler/metalsmith, thought I only wanted to now do larger pieces - bowls, etc., but this may draw me back to smaller sculptural pieces, especially for Christmas. Many Blessings.

[@kamenvelitchkov6533]

Very, very good! Very balanced . Notting too much, Notting less!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Much appreciated!

[@runeofnoweyr]

AAAA the little carrot nose! This piece was just pure love.

[@billy19461]

Great!

[@gloriamarioghae7650]

Love, love. Love the wood. Very beautiful. From the UK.

[@johnpiotrowski3108]

This one choked me up, it was so beautiful. Great trick turning the two pieces together then flipping them.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks John! I appreciate that! This was a super fun experiment. Cheers!

[@carlosdecastro8748]

Great, great piece of Art. Watching you creating those jewels is relaxing. Brilliant!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks again, Carlos! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@czellner5894]

Great David! I don't know whether your talent is woodturning , video production or both. No, I really do. You are very talented. Thanks, Charlie

[@DavidAdamsen]

Wow, thanks Charlie!

[@84deeanne]

thats very nice David and thanks for the ideal for next year! Keep it going!!!!!!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks Larry!

[@karenbrauch1456]

You make such beautiful artwork in wood, thanks for sharing your gifts!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you Karen!

[@thomasverdi2056]

Never seen a 2 piece in side out turning before. I love it

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you! It was an exciting experiment, since the curves influence the opposite side differently with just 2 pieces. Cheers!

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

Great work, David!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you, Rick! Merry Christmas!

[@BirdYoumans]

You have a wonderful imagination.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you!

[@tonymulleary3801]

I like the way you put the snow man inside the ring😀

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks Tony!

[@spwoodart]

One of the best ornaments I e seen on KZbin. Nice form. Thanks for sharing.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks so much! Cheers!

[@TheMessyStudio]

Nice ornament, David! Great job! Billy

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks so much, Billy!

[@kyleb835]

I really enjoyed the outside part and love that blank. I could see a large one of these on display on a shelf or mantle

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks Kyle! This was a lot of fun and a good concept to challenge the brain. It was interesting to figure out how far to go on the inside in order to get a tapering effect on the profile. I'll definitely be doing more of this! Cheers!

[@donnaricardo2109]

What an absolutely adorable piece, I'd love to have these on my tree

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks Donna! For now, this is a one-of-a-kind, but hopefully I'll have time to do more of that. Cheers! And Merry Christmas!

[@jaywilson6628]

Excellent work, David! Really like the 2 sided ornament vs the more usual 4 sided. And love the way you suspended the snowman in the center.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you, Jay! I am starting to agree with you there. The two sided designs have a lot of potential for practical items too, like bracelets, pendants, etc... Cheers!

[@rmacbow]

Nice, i love the colors.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you, Ron!

[@AllenOxendine]

Beautiful Piece, thanks for sharing

[@Paleoman52]

This was just awesome! Great job, I really enjoyed watching this video! Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones. I hope you have a great 2020!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you very much! Merry Christmas to you and yours as well! Cheers!

[@richardschaffling9882]

Fantastic turning

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks Richard!

[@hendrikriedstra7857]

Wow what a great looking ornament. Nicely done. The first time i have seen something like that. Thumbs UP.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks Hendrik! Cheers!

[@L.J._Productions]

Beautiful! Great work!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks so much, Rick!

[@jlyssagraywolf7503]

Gorgeous. 💜💜💜💜

[@mountainviewturning5319]

Ornament looking great 👍

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks so much, Chris!

[@giulioalbertoghelfi142]

Amazing. Wonderful. Wow

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you, Giulio!

[@jennaanderle7667]

That's so beautiful! Great job!

[@gardeningdianne]

For your first Christmas ornament, you did a great job. Well done. I wished that laminated ply was available in Australia. I have tried every where but no one stocks it here. I will have to see if I can make my own.

[@sueq8862]

Love, love, love the music, watching you create art is so mesmerising to me. Beautiful to watch. Hi from Australia 🇦🇺

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks so much! ✌️

[@DeA2875]

This is a fantastic Xmas ornament

[@bobgore3154]

Very pretty, very well done.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks a billion! Cheers!

[@suep9445]

Totally adorable & beautiful!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks Sue!

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

David your orniment is awesome and spectacular I love the skateboard wood you used en the amazing little snowman, it really is stunningly beautiful.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks so much, Kobie! Cheers!

[@newapologist]

I like it, very nice.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks!

[@mmills7012]

Love it.

[@razzrn62]

Really sweet ornament 🎄

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you!

[@debcossman8488]

Love love love it.

[@wandacanon2885]

So very pretty. In regards to what I’d like to see you make is any pieces out of the burl or living edge pieces. Thanks for your talent. Don’t stop making videos. I’ve almost finished watching them all!

[@georgedurakis2616]

Apart from the incredible work you present to us, the combination with this enchanting music is something fantastic !!!! Well done !!!!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks so much!

[@diydarkmatter]

really nice im a sucker for these christmas videos . i love this time of year . you can just feel the magic in the air . this ornament is just part of that . really glad you gave the snow man a top hat cause you know there must have been some magic in that ole silk hat you found . merry christmas my friend merry christmas .

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks so much, Dark! It was a lot of fun to make this little guy. Merry Christmas!

[@habakanaba]

Really awesome work!!👌🏼👌🏼

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you, Gavin!

[@robertlaytham2241]

Lovely work, David. I wonder how colourfast the plywood is - it would be very sad if those beautiful colours faded after a couple of weeks.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks Robert. That's an interesting point! Time will tell... Cheers!

[@frogblanks5970]

I think you'll be ok, here's a photo I took this afternoon of some color sample "Pogs" that Cliff turned in October 2018. frogblanks.com/img/2019-12-15%2015.21.33.jpg They have been sitting in my office since then, not in direct sunlight, but not hidden in a drawer either :-)

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi David...that was a very relaxed and beautifully filmed video....the ornament and Santa are great...I've been trying to get some coloured plywood but couldn't find any...great job...All the best.....Andy

[@DavidAdamsen]

Hey Andy! Thank you so much! Yeah, I had not even heard of frogblanks before, but I'm pretty impressed with the material and options. Cheers!

[@cliffstetson4402]

Take a look at Frogblanks.com and give me know if I can answer any questions [e-mail] I am very pleased with the job David did making our material stand out in his project

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Thanks Cliff ...I'm in the UK...seems you only do pen blanks over here...nothing the size David was using

[@moonwoodworks4607]

Very cool, never tried an inside out with only 2 pieces, going to definitely have to give this a try. I think I have some laminate pieces in reds that would look great. Thanks for sharing.

[@t45j2009]

Very nice idea

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks!

[@johnettridge5332]

Very impressed . I would love to make some of these for my family , only two problems though ,the first being that I only saw your vid .on Xmas eve. And the second being that I must find a source of the timber here in the. U.K. Looking on the bright side , I’ve got twelve months though . Good work , I look forward to seeing more.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks very much, John! Good luck in your turnings! Cheers and Merry Christmas!

[@jimburns348]

Excellent!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks Jim!

[@pjbaddict]

Great project, fantastic result and superb editing

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you!

[@JordanWoodwerx]

Very cool David, nice job!!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks very much, Jordan!

[@LivingstonBrothersWoodcraft]

Well done, David. I love everything about this channel.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks so much, Dan!

[@CookingGuy815]

Amazing !! I feel very virtual

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks very much!

[@CookingGuy815]

@@DavidAdamsen Have a nice day,

[@joyenglish1275]

I enjoyed watching it so much i watched it twice. Even shared it with my mother. Turned out nice. Enjoyed the music too.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks so much, Joy! Cheers and Merry Christmas!

[@dtork47]

Very nice and very well done! Thanks

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Tharcisse1]

Très très beau BRAVO

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks Kim!

[@kevinburke4081]

Stunning 👍👍

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks Kevin!

[@Secondlifeofwoodturning]

Great work David. Colors and shape are beautiful 👌The snowman is funny 😁

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks so much, Rav! It was lots of fun to make! Cheers!

[@illraj7320]

Love your videos

[@nunyabizness5851]

That's beautiful. Very nice work.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you!

[@Maria-di9wb]

David wat werk je toch sierlijk. Je danst met het hout. Het is als een meditatie. Het is zo prachtig wat je maakt. 👏

[@DavidAdamsen]

Hartelijk bedankt! Je bent zeer vriendelijk. Houtbewerking moet ontspannend en artistiek zijn! Ik ben zo blij dat je ervan hebt genoten!

[@normataylor7806]

Gorgeous turning simple in design but fantastic in the final ornament. The colors and details are great.👍🏻

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks Norma! I'm glad you like it! Cheers!

[@AngelaRodhas]

Just amazing work.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you!

[@SQLKC]

Nice job David 👍

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you very much, Mark!

[@MindToMade]

Great work David, this was a very creative piece! Those blanks are pretty neat 👍👍👍

[@DavidAdamsen]

Hey Jake! Thank you! Merry Christmas, and Congrats on your channel, dude! You're killing it!

[@MindToMade]

@@DavidAdamsen thanks man you too. Maybe just a lucky break ✌️

[@DavidAdamsen]

@@MindToMade You earned it. Like you said, quality over quantity. Keep it up!

[@StephenR-sz7pl]

Amazing work sir.

[@ivobass01]

Peça magnífica, muito delicada. Parabéns... 👏👏👏👏👏

[@DavidAdamsen]

Muito obrigado!

[@sapphodesigns2377]

That is such a beautiful video..😍😍😍

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Cheers!

[@matthewjohnston1400]

Impressive work.

[@allanwagner4676]

That looks awesome very nice.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks Allan!

[@t45j2009]

Thanks I love the color wanted to be sure before ordering.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks TJ. That color is actually called Bluebell, not Tardis. My mistake...

[@cliffstetson4402]

TJ take a look at frogblanks.com and give me a shout if I can answer any additional questions [e-mail] 🐸

[@1954JDR]

That is beautiful.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks James! Cheers!

[@UNS0ldier]

Very nice work. Maybe late for Last year: Merry Christmas and stay safe.

[@richardparker1699]

Watched the video and loved every second of it. Your work and skill is fantastic. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year .

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks, Richard! Merry Christmas to you as well!

[@Piaphamu]

I love it!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@johnwallace4408]

Amazing turn and build. EXCELLENT!!!@!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks John!

[@ACKSWOODPASTE]

Really enjoyed this video, great job...

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks so much! Merry Christmas!

[@edwinleach7401]

Very nice. I'm using the same wood and wood from my wood pile to make some ornaments.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks! Very cool and Merry Christmas!

[@cliffstetson4402]

We would like to see pictures when you a finisted [e-mail] 🐸

[@glen3257]

great video thanks for sharing!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks Jeff! The tape is purely to prevent the two pieces from flying apart. To some degree this was superfluous given the even contact from the steb center and the tail stock. It was a safety precaution at least...

[@bigbear7233]

I love finding a channel like this, bc I know this time next year it will be well over 100k subs. Beautiful work as always, and Merry Christmas

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks so much! One can only hope! But one week at a time! Cheers!

[@VikingsFan27]

Very nice.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks! Cheers!

[@mamm7223]

The video is perfection, professional quality. The music is so soothing and relaxing I almost fell asleep. The ornament is just wonderful, and so creative. You are awesome, David Adamsen..

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you so much!

[@alcinolima2776]

Olá David tudo bem? Fico só na expectativa de ver seu trabalho terminado.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Oi Alcino! Eu estou bem! E também super ocupado! Espero que você tenha um ótimo feriado de Natal!

[@alcinolima2776]

@@DavidAdamsen Também tenha um feliz natal.

[@patgoode8981]

Beautiful😍😍

[@BeardedBadger77]

Beautiful piece

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks Ric!

[@klairesprengel9335]

Happy newyear to u and your family xxx luv ur vids xx 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks! Happy New Year to you and yours as well!

[@MrPossumeyes]

So nice. Thankyou.

[@chatalaine]

You’re a good man.🎄🥰

[@richardparker1699]

This was a beautiful turning. one of the things I learned from another turner is when using the Yorkshire grit is to use the sanding sealer after the Yorkshire grit . This helps on the overall shine. Just thought I'd let you know. Have a wonderful new year.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks Richard for your comment and feedback! I haven’t heard of sanding sealer being used after sanding grit. In my mind the sanding sealer makes the grain stiff enough to smooth evenly and then a wax or shine process begins. I guess the possibilities are endless though...

[@rossthomas7425]

BRILLIANT! I think my favorite part was the Osage orange carrot nose.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks Ross!

[@gambiajoe]

Hello David, excellent work and great piece, mfg JOE

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you, Joe!

[@bassnote1]

Nice work!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you!

[@countrylover10101]

Awesome Dude!!!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you!

[@laeladen4589]

Beautiful, beautiful, David!!! I think the proportions are spot on...and that nose! Great job. I hope you had a wonderful and very Merry Christmas with your family!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you! Same to you and Happy New Year!