This is a glassy smooth ball turned from 12 pentagons.
After it is glued up it becomes a Dodechahedron. Then I turn it into a sphere.
The 6 inch diameter ball ends up looking like a soccer ball.
I wanted it to have it's own look so I used 180 pieces for the design.
Involves a lot of angle cuts and a fun but complex glue up.

Link to the Baltic Birch Ball:
   • Wood Turning Beautiful Baltic Birch Ball  

Finishes used:
Minwax water based sanding sealer
Minwax Polycrylic
Acks Abrasive Paste and Polishing/Restoring Paste
https://ackswoodpaste.com/