Mini Pumpkins & Acorn

[Tom McMillan]

As the Holidays approach I like to make miniature lidded pumpkins and lidded acorns to offer my mini customers. Thought these might be an idea for those doing craft shows. The pumpkins are of Tulipwood and the acorn of oak for the body and black walnut for the lid. I use a Dremel, rasp, and sandpaper to finish the stem. These are pretty small, but a little larger might be good for the craft show folk.

 

[gothycdesigns]

Looks good Tom, nice work. Are the stems carved or small pieces glued on?

Later,
Ray

 

[Tom McMillan]

Thanks Ray

The lid is all one piece including the stem. I turn the stem partially to shape and then because it's still totally round on the angled part of the stem I need to remove wood which I do with the Dremel, a rasp, and sandpaper to shape the stem.