I know of course, that none of you ever spend too much time turning scraps or cut offs. I often start out to use up scraps and quickly turn some things offhand, small and simple and end up spending as much time as it takes to turn a big bowl or cannister.
I let the scrap's size and grain dictate what to make. I get the mouth of a miniature hollow form too big, This acorn is not quite right. That bottle stopper is tacky, The finial on the ring holder is too fat. I turn it down and it cracks. I didn't leave enough wood for getting rid of the tailcenter indent. The box lid falls off. My tale o' woe goes on and on.
I chuck up another piece of scrap (with an 's') to use up and try again, but in doing so I often create a compromise or abortion nobody wants or worse yet, more scrap just in smaller pieces. :)
Turn to Safety, Arch Fortiter