Woodturning: My First Christmas Ornament! (2019)

[@dondale68]

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

[@carlosdecastro8748]

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

[@DavidAdamsen]

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

[@gloriamarioghae7650]

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

[@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!

[@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! ✌️

[@roar40s]

Lots of good things come from Maine!

[@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!

[@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!

[@karenbrauch1456]

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

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you Karen!

[@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!

[@kamenvelitchkov6533]

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

[@DavidAdamsen]

Much appreciated!

[@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.

[@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!

[@hendrikriedstra7857]

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

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks Hendrik! Cheers!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@runeofnoweyr]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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

[@BirdYoumans]

You have a wonderful imagination.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you!

[@spwoodart]

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

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks so much! 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!

[@84deeanne]

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

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks Larry!

[@giulioalbertoghelfi142]

Amazing. Wonderful. Wow

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you, Giulio!

[@AllenOxendine]

Beautiful Piece, thanks for sharing

[@jennaanderle7667]

That's so beautiful! Great job!

[@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!

[@tonymulleary3801]

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

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks Tony!

[@klairesprengel9335]

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

[@DavidAdamsen]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@LivingstonBrothersWoodcraft]

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

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks so much, Dan!

[@joannedixon-jackson7348]

Awwww! I love snowmen! :)

[@nunyabizness5851]

That's beautiful. Very nice work.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you!

[@DeA2875]

This is a fantastic Xmas ornament

[@TheMessyStudio]

Nice ornament, David! Great job! Billy

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks so much, Billy!

[@bluemtnsman]

As always with your videos, I am transported and transfixed. Perfectly suited music. Great angles for your recording and no missed steps that I could see. A delightful creation says it all. Arty and still practical. Merry Christmas sir. 👍🤗🎄🎅🎄🤗👍

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you so much! Merry Christmas to you as well!

[@pjbaddict]

Great project, fantastic result and superb editing

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you!

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

Great work, David!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you, Rick! Merry Christmas!

[@mmills7012]

Love it.

[@JohnMiller-pu2qx]

David.... that was a great job you did all around, and also very unique concept in using the colored spectra plywood. Awesome showcase in your turning abilities, and also how your mind is working. Just truly a beautiful ornament David!!!.. job well done. Your comming along amazingly!!!👍👍👍👍👍 John Miller Custom Woodturnings

[@DavidAdamsen]

Hey John! Thank you very much! It was a fun turn to try! Merry Christmas to you and yours! Cheers!

[@cliffstetson4402]

Hi John the colored laminated wood is Frogwood not Spectraply. check out our website frogblanks.com or contact me if you have questions [e-mail] Happy turning 🐸

[@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!

[@L.J._Productions]

Beautiful! Great work!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks so much, Rick!

[@suep9445]

Totally adorable & beautiful!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks Sue!

[@michaellionart4841]

Looks absolutely mint 🤩🤩🤩

[@richardschaffling9882]

Fantastic turning

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks Richard!

[@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!

[@kameronbarthels8301]

I’ve been watching your channel for some time now but I’m always mesmerized with the amount of care put into your projects (especially this one). It has inspired me to get into bowl making in my free time. Thanks David!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you so much!

[@debcossman8488]

Love love love it.

[@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.

[@ivobass01]

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

[@DavidAdamsen]

Muito obrigado!

[@rmacbow]

Nice, i love the colors.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you, Ron!

[@jlyssagraywolf7503]

Gorgeous. 💜💜💜💜

[@billy19461]

Great!

[@mountainviewturning5319]

Ornament looking great 👍

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks so much, Chris!

[@razzrn62]

Really sweet ornament 🎄

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you!

[@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!

[@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!

[@habakanaba]

Really awesome work!!👌🏼👌🏼

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you, Gavin!

[@MaimsyCreates]

I don’t know what’s better, the craftsmanship or the video editing. Both an art in their own right. You execute taking us through this journey SO BEAUTIFULLY! If I could have injected my smile into the video when the snowman took a face I would have. I love this ornament. Merry Christmas!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks so much, Maimsy! I'm so glad you enjoyed it! I look forward to seeing more of your work too! Merry Christmas!

[@NewApologist]

I like it, very nice.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks!

[@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] 🐸

[@Tharcisse1]

Très très beau BRAVO

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks Kim!

[@AngelaRodhas]

Just amazing work.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you!

[@bobgore3154]

Very pretty, very well done.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks again, Bob!

[@dtork47]

Very nice and very well done! Thanks

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@johnwallace4408]

Amazing turn and build. EXCELLENT!!!@!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks John!

[@illraj7320]

Love your videos

[@MrPossumeyes]

So nice. Thankyou.

[@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...

[@1954JDR]

That is beautiful.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks James! Cheers!

[@terrencepowell270]

That was very nice. I have saved it for something to make for next Christmas. I really like it. Keep up the good work.

[@cliffstetson4402]

Why wait for next Christmas, Valentine's day is coming up and you could do something similar with a heart in the center. Frogblanks.com

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks Terrence! I also have some plans for next Christmas too! Don't want to cram it all in too quickly haha!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Very true, Cliff!

[@terrencepowell270]

@@cliffstetson4402 I already make inside-out hearts for ornaments. I would be happy to send you the instructions I use in demonstrations, if you want them.

[@allanwagner4676]

That looks awesome very nice.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks Allan!

[@rossthomas7425]

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

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks Ross!

[@jimburns348]

Excellent!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks Jim!

[@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.

[@JordanWoodwerx]

Very cool David, nice job!!

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks very much, Jordan!

[@StephenR-sz7pl]

Amazing work sir.

[@VikingsFan27]

Very nice.

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks! Cheers!

[@t45j2009]

Very nice idea

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks!

[@judymielcarek6011]

Thank you 😊

[@tatrokim]

Beautiful work

[@gambiajoe]

Hello David, excellent work and great piece, mfg JOE

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thank you, Joe!

[@chriscomertn]

Fantastic

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks!

[@ACKSWOODPASTE]

Really enjoyed this video, great job...

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks so much! Merry Christmas!

[@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...

[@kevinburke4081]

Stunning 👍👍

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks Kevin!

[@UNS0ldier]

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

[@dennisrood1469]

Beautiful

[@matthewjohnston1400]

Impressive work.

[@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 :-)

[@sapphodesigns2377]

That is such a beautiful video..😍😍😍

[@DavidAdamsen]

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

[@chatalaine]

You’re a good man.🎄🥰

[@CookingGuy815]

Amazing !! I feel very virtual

[@DavidAdamsen]

Thanks very much!

[@CookingGuy815]

@@DavidAdamsen Have a nice day,