December 2020

Features in this issue include:

• Turn an Umbrella Ornament - Light and airy, this ornament is great for practicing both spindle- and bowl-turning skills, by Kurt Wolff-Klammer.
  
• Make a Zigzag-Routed Ornament - John Lucas builds on a prior article, “Using a Router at the Lathe,” to offer even more creative possibilities.
  
• Nested Sibling Bowls - Not identical but definitely related, this nested set offers an alternative to coring large blanks, by Robin Dustin.
  
• A Closer Look at Colorants: Choose Pens and Markers Carefully - Carol Hall offers expert guidance on choosing art materials that will stand the test of time.
  
• The BB Stave System: Exploring a New Approach - Ted Beebe shares a serendipitous discovery that led him to new and different stave construction.