Hand Carved Santa's Sleigh and Reindeer.

Another Santa, Sleigh and all the Reindeer ready for paint. I did two different Santas. I am thinking that the smaller one is a better fit for the scene.

Little Trump Wood Carving

l call him "Little Trump".

Creating Toy Tops

I'm working on something a bit different going into the direction of toys for kids.

Back when Hurricane Sandy hit, a rather tall Rose Of Sharron tree was toppled. I cut up several pieces of the heavier parts of the trunk and branches figuring I could use them for some future project. 

It's the future> I took a couple pieces and really like working with the wood. Very hard and works to a nice clean finish. 

I turned out a few Tops. A toy from the past. A toy not usual today, but a fun little toy. I made up several and keep playing with them myself. Shhhh. It's very relaxing giving a top a good spin and waiting to see how long it takes to get that fall over wobble.

Here are the first examples. I am not sure about a finish though. I really like these natural but I know that kids prefer brighter colors. What do you all think? Should I maybe give them a light stain and finish or should I give them some color? 

I will most likely have these for future sale at about 10.00 each depending on how detailed a finish becomes.

These tops are all about an 1 3/4" in diameter and from 2 1/4" - 3 1/2" tall.