Skill level: Intermediate

Ashley will demonstrate fine spindle turning in a sea urchin ornament. She uses a bowl gouge, detail spindle gouge, and vortex tool. She will demonstrate how to sharpen all of these tools without the use of a jig, and will talk about cutting techniques and tool control in detail – demonstrating how to combine the basic cuts of spindle turning to create a pleasing design. Assembly as well as preparation of the shell and packaging will be covered.