After a winter break, I started in earnest on the top for the Japanese lantern.

First up, marking the outer edges.

Next up, shaving them down, and checking the round with a template (made from 1/8″ MDF)

I really liked how the figure started to come out on one of the pieces.

Time for the miter glue-up

Next, Trimming up the loose chads.

Then some final shaping with sanpaper

Glueing the legs to the central carcass.