Project
Coiled Wood-Veneer Ornament

Source: Martha Stewart Living, December 2008
materials
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56-millimeter scallop-edged circle punch
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Birch-wood veneer
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Craft glue
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Embroidery thread (on spool)
steps
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Using the circle punch, cut 2 circles from birch-wood veneer.
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Brush back of 1 circle with glue; affix to second circle, aligning edges. Set under a weight. Let dry.
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Leaving a 3-inch tail at the starting point, begin winding thread around circle: Fit thread into 1 notch at top of circle.
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Count 9 notches beyond first notch; draw thread across front of ornament, and slip it into 10th notch. Draw thread up back of ornament, and slip it into 2nd notch.
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Draw thread across front of ornament, and slip it into 11th notch. Draw thread up back of ornament to 3rd notch.
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Repeat pattern, winding thread until all notches are wrapped.
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Tie end of thread to original tail at ornament's edge. Knot thread ends at tip of 3-inch tail to form a hanging loop. Trim excess thread.
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