Sycamore67 Posted December 1, 2023 Report Share Posted December 1, 2023 I think that the light 1/8" plywood is likely basswood ply. I have used some and easier to cut on a laser than BB. I would not try it on a scrollsaw. I bought some 1/16" ply on BB Amazon to try out. kmmcrafts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wichman Posted December 1, 2023 Report Share Posted December 1, 2023 (edited) I use 1/8" and 1/4" Bass wood from Hobby Lobby, mostly. The size of the ornament generally determines the thickness I use; larger/thicker, smaller/thinner. Hobby Lobby is sub optimal for sourcing for production work, never can tell when they will have more product. They also have 1/16" plywood, I haven't bought any so I can't speak to the quality of the material. I've never tried ordering online from them although that is an option. I was surprised that the basswood held together for the pine needles in the Idaho ornament, but it's been fine. (I cut 16 ornaments in stacks of 4, not a single failure). Last year I used 1/4", but this year I used 1/8" (not sure why) Edited December 1, 2023 by Wichman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadBob Posted December 1, 2023 Report Share Posted December 1, 2023 4 hours ago, Roberta Moreton said: I use scraps Then they are not scraps, are they? Gene Howe and Roberta Moreton 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrscroller Posted December 4, 2023 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 I have made a lot of ornaments and I always us 1/8 inch baltic birch. It works great for me. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted December 4, 2023 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 On 11/27/2023 at 6:53 PM, rjweb said: What size of wood does everyone use for their ornaments, I have been using 1/4 inch but thinking of making them 1/8 inch, Thx in advance RJ I have always thought 1/4 makes a clunky looking ornament. I have used it in certain hardwoods. I cut most of my ornaments in 1.5mm (1/16), I may have to go to 3mm (1/8) as my source has changed ownership and no longer carries my thin stuff. I bought the last tree sheets 50" x 50" . The little angel is 1/16 the other set is 1/8 natural woods layered(the natural ones were for the current SSWWC issue) Wichman, kmmcrafts and Jim McDonald 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo Posted December 6, 2023 Report Share Posted December 6, 2023 On 12/4/2023 at 12:07 PM, Rolf said: I have always thought 1/4 makes a clunky looking ornament. I have used it in certain hardwoods. I cut most of my ornaments in 1.5mm (1/16), I may have to go to 3mm (1/8) as my source has changed ownership and no longer carries my thin stuff. I bought the last tree sheets 50" x 50" . The little angel is 1/16 the other set is 1/8 natural woods layered(the natural ones were for the current SSWWC issue) On 12/4/2023 at 12:07 PM, Rolf said: I have always thought 1/4 makes a clunky looking ornament. I have used it in certain hardwoods. I cut most of my ornaments in 1.5mm (1/16), I may have to go to 3mm (1/8) as my source has changed ownership and no longer carries my thin stuff. I bought the last tree sheets 50" x 50" . The little angel is 1/16 the other set is 1/8 natural woods layered(the natural ones were for the current SSWWC issue) Those are beautiful Rolf! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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