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Made up a batch of ornaments … sea urchins with walnut finials.

The bases on the upper and lower finials are connected with a piece of a bamboo skewer … that way, there is no glue on the sea urchin shells.

These shells range in diameter from 2" to 3" apiece … the top finials are about 1 1/4", the bottom about 4 1/2".

These are Christmas gifts, and no, the fancy hangers do not go with them!

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These are really cool, great job
 

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While in Guam for two years, 1969-70, I was certified in SCBA diving and saw and had lots if these They even washed up onto the beach. Theirs are pale green when the animal is out and they are dried. My wife drilled holes at the top of the spines and strung them for curtains to keep the insects from coming through open doorways. They jingled much like windchimes. Your orniments are abso;utely beautiful. I wish I had seen them when the opportunity was there. As I got a ShopSmith when we returned stateside. Thus, I could have done such. I appreciate youur inginuity in thinking of such nice things.
 

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Good job Gerry. Gona try these one day.
 

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Very attractive gifts-some people are going to be very lucky this Christmas.
 

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Truly a unique ornament, with real life build in.
Best thoughts,
Mads
 
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