Hippopotamus Christmas Tree Ornament: Marking The Center For A Screw Eye

My Ornaments

To find the location for the screw eye, I balance a hippo on the edge of a steel ruler. This balancing act helps ensure that the ornament hangs evenly on the tree.

Once I determine the center, I use an awl to mark the spot and then drill a pilot hole for the tiny screw eyes I'll use to hang the ornament. I complete all of this by hand, without using power tools. The drill bit and the screweyes I use are very easy to break.