Sphere with Embellishments Tutorial
Learn to turn a perfect wooden sphere and apply six distinct embellishment techniques. This skill-packed tutorial demonstrates precision turning followed by a curated set of surface treatments — fine cuts, texture work, pyrography, and other decorative finishes — each explained step by step. You will learn what each burr will create and what the combination of burs will create.
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Part 1: Sphere Turning: Overview, Setup & Truing
Learn about roughing the ball into the round. I demonstrate using a template to check diameter. You will learn measuring and setting out. We cover finessing the shape of the sphere with shear cuts. Reorientation cup chuck. And we discuss the importance of grain direction.
Learn about roughing the ball into the round. I demonstrate using a template to check diameter. You will learn measuring and setting out. We cover finessing the shape of the sphere with shear cuts. Reorientation cup chuck. And we discuss the importance of grain direction.
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Part 2: Pyrography: Equipment Overview & Line Work
You will learn how to use a pyrography machine for this part of the project.
You will learn how to use a pyrography machine for this part of the project.
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Part 3: Embellishment No. 1: Coral With Holes
Here we explore our coral inspiration. I discuss pros and cons of micro motors over other similar machines. You learn how to draw the coral embellishment. We cover the tools required to create this embellishment.
Here we explore our coral inspiration. I discuss pros and cons of micro motors over other similar machines. You learn how to draw the coral embellishment. We cover the tools required to create this embellishment.
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Part 4: Embellishment No. 2 & 3: Water
You will learn how to draw the water embellishment. I teach you how to use a bur to create two different water embellishment.
You will learn how to draw the water embellishment. I teach you how to use a bur to create two different water embellishment.
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You will learn how to use cup burs.
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You will learn how made a stippled affect with a round bur.
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Part 7: Embellishment No. 6: Pimples/Volcanos
You will learn how to make a volcano type of embellishment.
You will learn how to make a volcano type of embellishment.
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Part 8: Embellishment No. 7: Coral With Cuts
You will learn how to make alternative coral textures using different burs.
You will learn how to make alternative coral textures using different burs.
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What You'll Learn
Build ConfidenceWe break things down into simple, manageable parts so you never feel overwhelmed. As you progress, you’ll develop both skill and self-assurance, one step at a time.
Learn New ApproachesThrough thoughtful examples and guided exploration, you'll learn to approach obstacles with fresh eyes. This course is about unlocking flexibility, not following formulas.
Gain Practical ToolsEach lesson is designed to equip you with useful strategies you can immediately put into action. It’s about learning with purpose and seeing real results.