Creating a Zebra Wood Ring with Bello Fire Opal and Brass Engraving 

Nice, good to see that you're putting out videos regularly again. Instantly liked lol

Amazing when I finally get married I will be wearing one of your rings for the rest of my life ✌

Really awesome ring! Glad to see you're still clear coating in the UV resin, and the etching was absolutely beautiful! I actually liked the width of the etch lines. It makes a bold statement. Keep up the great work, can't wait for the next video!

Are you using two UV nail lamps sandwiched together for your uv bath? I ordered a 20w uv lamp but am not sure how well it will work with Alumi-uv because it's 395-400nm and not 365nm.

Cool design. Looks a little like hieroglyphics. Where do you source your wood from? Are the veneers you buy, or do you saw them yourself from larger stock? Keep up the great work!

How do you go about sizing. Is there a chart that correlates od of pipe/socket to ring size?

Love your work as always. Where is the best source for the wood veneer? And or how thick is it? thanks in advance

Love the imagination in art. :) Question : a.) What's the reason you choose UV finish over CA w/ polish and/or wax ? b.) Would you share a link for the UV finish you purchase ? Thanks for your generous consideration, Sincerely .................

WARNING!....I ordered a ring from Tempest (and paid for it), but it was not sent, and the owner will not respond to email inquires!

I don’t wear rings (I find them uncomfortable and I need my hands to play my lighting console) but I really enjoy watching your videos... they’re much more enjoyable than the _”I inlaid stuff into a ring blank”_ videos others post :)

So glad to see you back, I subbed during your hiatus just to bookmark your current videos at the time but when I saw this post I got super excited! On a side note, what camera do you use to record these videos? The quality is always fantastic.

Hey! grettings for Chile! You remind me of the old alchemists who used gems, wood and different elements of nature in their rituals, to make objects to conect themselves to the universe ... thank you for your content! new subscriber / thankfull guy

Beautiful! I love the way you explain everything so nice and tranquil.. So relaxt. And my compliments, if I could I would make it and also be very proud of myself, one can say that of their self! 👌😎 And I see a bomb of questions under my reply, I think best is to make a list of things you used in the description box 😉😊

Oh man. So happy you are back. Also glad this video is not a give away and swampy in comments from a bunch of kids that just do search words for the word give away. Never seen a video.

Loving the black opal added to that brass powder.

Man you do breath taking work. I am so amazed at all the rings you can make. I wish I could do that stuff. But I love to get one of a kind rings. I use to buy a lot of them a Pow Wows and stuff. But none come as close to you works of art. Buy the end of the videos my jaw is on the floor. Its so amazing on all the work and all the stones and materiel that goes into making rings. So I wanted to thank you for letting me have the honor of watching you work. And Your works of art come out just breath taking. I do not have the words to describe how wonderful your rings are and if I ever saw one for sale I would buy it with out a second thought. But being on Disability I do not own any rings any more. The ones I use to own had to be sold to pay for my bills and to eat. But even though I do not own any I do enjoy watching you make them and I enjoy all the videos you put up. Keep up the great work. God has given you a great gift and I am so glade you are sharing it with me. So thank you for letting me see how you make such breath taking rings and I hope that you become famous. May the lord watch over you and let him give you all the ideas you need to keep doing your art work. God bless you.

Wow! I really like the wood work, watching these videos relaxes me. Great job again and keep up the good work. You should sell this one, it is really unique.

I think you made an amazing choice to put the brass with the fire opal it really helps the fire opal to stand out thank you for posting your videos I really do enjoy watching them

I have been wondering. Do you see your hobby rather as handicraft or art? Or even both? Because whenever I ask someone irl who works with creating rings and other accessories, they tell me it is difficult handicraft and has nothing to do with art... but then I wonder.... how is something so beautiful as this not work of art too?

Man, you have the skills of Celebrimbor. I have tried these techniques over and over and over, and I get garbage every time. The worst part is I can't figure out that dang epoxy resin inlay. I know you can determine the length of it mathematically and cut it to that link, but mine still never quite fit. Also, are you using mica powder or what? I'm not sure how you get them to look like this.

Hi can you tell me what is the product you put with a powder? BSI, thanks I have been learn a lots with you. Thanksgiving, Paula

That's some fine work there is that...

Hi I was trying to get on your website but the capture only half of it was appearing on my screen so it wasn't letting me go forward so I could look at all the rings that you make I'm very interested and having you make a wedding ring set from my husband and I and I was thinking of the tungsten with blue opal.

Can you make a video on how you make your epoxy cores please

The pattern looks like some type of rune, nice.

I want one like this, but with thinner lines, and it want to to be black background and red lines, to make it look like lava is flowing.

I just found your videos tonight, and these rings are gorgeous. I am kicking myself for not finding your videos before when you gave away that stunning opal ring. I may just go cry for a bit about it. Anyway. Keep the videos coming. I am subscribed and have notifications set up. Glad I found your page.

Zebrawood is one of my favorites but isn't it endangered or almost extinct or something I know it's really a rare I made a pen out of it and workshop I had to pay extra for the wood

So I randomly saw your walnut burl blue opal video a couple months back and was instantly hooked on the idea of making rings. Over this last month I've made quite a few I'm very proud of and am absolutely hooked. I made 2 out of solid stone (tigers eye, mossagate) and boom you're back the next week with a beautiful solid opal. I'm so happy you are back! I love learning techniques from watching you over everyone else out there. Thanks for the great lessons and amazing work!

Dremel.....tried it.... I keep screwing up rings :( . Whenever I use thin CA in combination with the epoxy it becomes superhot and soft...like it melts.... do you have the same problem?

I guess it’s the style but the music is very annoying.

love the work, stunning and creative

I just bought a decent lathe, and working on getting the materials to make some rings. My end goal is to make my own wedding ring. Getting married in 9 months. I want to turn some bowls too, mixing different materials like metallic acrylics, etc. I used to carve ice and wood, looking forward to this creative endeavor! You are very talented, thank you VERY MUCH for making these videos!

Awesome work! I’ve enjoyed watching your videos. What brand/ kind of UV resin do you use?

Great idea, beautiful ring, but you need a ton more experience etching... and a plan.. this seems coarse and random.

Who the hell disliked the video?

You down played yourself at the end a little this a beautiful piece I instantly loved it since I am a tree removal specialist I'd love to show something like this off to the guys they might even buy one from you great content as always thanks for sharing 👍✌️

Another once job man, love that zebra wood! 👌. Can I ask two questions, what size was the tip u used for etching? And did u make or buy the black epoxy inlay? 🤔 Oh yeah have u ever tried Makin one from bog oak? Here in Ireland we get lots and iv a very good source for it if u ever fancy trying something I'd be happy to send u a small piece

You're pretty creative, innovative with your crafting. I know you're an artist 'cause you used the term, "Negative space." I know what you meant because I took a drawing class. The ring gives an earthly African feel to its appearance. I like how you used opal specks and that turned out to be hints of shimmers.

Hi there! Absolutely awesome I am so impressed at the intricacies of making the ring. How much would a ring of this caliber be? Just wondering. God bless and keep making those little bobbles.

did you use medium super glue for the brass inlay?

Wish you would sell these beautiful rings. So amazing to watch and relaxing. Very talented man.

I love your rings! You’ve inspired me to make one for my hubby. Where can I purchase the thin, flat wood and opal? I’m having a difficult time finding them.

Can this be done with “turquoise”?

Idea, if you make the video ahead of time, then you only need to upload the day of. Also, in areas when you are doing 1 then then need to flip to do the opposite side, since its redundant, great time to pop in commercial quick, then return to the flio side completed and move to next step. I understand you can control when the commercial can be placed. 1 quick one here n there or touch to move on also give you more $$ for each. Most ppl i know and make vids, refused to add them before, as in January tell this summer then realize they made more $$ so theyd buy better vid equipment. Though you seem to have that taken cate of, but ever lil bit helps. Maybe go on a trip to dig your own stones to use in your jewelry. Show us the processes of how they make the items you use in your jewelry. Just a thought. If you record a cpl times in a week, if you wish to take a vacation, you have a cpl vids as backup, all you do is upload like at night as ppl sleep and you.

Looks awesome! How would you approach making a geometric etch? I think something like a herringbone or diamond weave would look really cool, but the organic patterns are cool, like the leaf!

Just want you to know you inspired me to make my own bentwood rings. I am still setting up my shop, but I made a ring for myself (too fat to wear my original wedding band and made a replacement) and another for my daughter's birthday. Those were just by hand and sandpaper, but looking forward to my next one being on the lathe.

If I wanted to try this sort of thing, where could I get the inlay materials from? Like, the opal powder and brass powder?

Love your videos. I’m having some trouble on finding a piece of wood that works for putting the rings on the lathe. Any suggestions?

What tools would you recommend for beginners getting in to this hobby the only tool that I think will help is a Dremel but what other tools would you recommend. Thanks.

Your videos are great! All of your rings look so mezmorizing. 😮😮 Would you ever make a ring with meteorite? I think that would look amazing!

Happy you're back.. next should be a bone ring with gold inlay 👌🏾😫

Do a team up with Patrick Adair Designs!

Great work. Did you give the ring a UV bath after you put clear coat on the sides before the full dip?

Another excellent design! You are surely your own worst critic. Dead give away of a true craftsman.

I came across your other videos while I was looking at vines, and I was stunned at the craftsmanship and superior detail that is used in your rings. This makes me want to make one for myself. Keep doing what your doing, it’s pretty cool. Also, it’s no wonder people flock to your giveaway videos. Those rings are some of the best I have ever seen. To handcraft those must take a real talent and love for the art.

Would it have been practical to use much finer brass powder, mix it directly with the glue, and apply them together as a paste? Would that make it easier to push brass into the small nooks for a more finely detailed inlay?

The posted Discount does not work. Looks like this needs to be updated. Looking forward to my purchase!

friend I want to ask you some questions I will try to be as precise as there are several, well the core of epoxy type is since the one I use is hard and I do not think to bend it with steam or it is a special epoxy, the steel is stainless steel and I'll get it on a roll in Mexico, before you put it in the lacquer so you stick the wire to the ring I see you put a drop that is? , the resin where you put it is not hardener or normal lacquer for wood or cars, the last thing you put is varnish or what is it? And the last thing is to cure with uv, thank you very much thank you for your help. your server adrian martinez

You do great work! I am definitely gonna save up my money to buy my wife and I a new set of bands. They are all beauties, how do i choose?

Amazing video....My name is Tempestt btw

Loved the video, can't wait to get a lathe one day.... random question.. what is the music you used? I need music like that.

Great vid! One question if you don't mind? Where or what are those resin core strips? That's a really cool idea.

This is an absolutely beautiful ring. I love watching your videos. You make it look so easy yet I know i could never get those results. Keep up your videos. I just discovered them. Thanks.

My goodness I wish I had this ring like DANGGGG . Skill 99999%

Really cool ring! I think the opalescence adds just the right touch to it. Glad to see you back on RU-vid!

Are these tungsten bits for metal lathe?

where do you get the black epoxy core?

Be nice to see the tools you use and where you get your matterials from? A little shop tour would be cool. Love all these rings making me wanna try and make some myself

What size stainless steel wire do you use?

the inlay was a bit too adhoc - the ring is beautiful but could have been better with a better plan for the inlay - sofa king cool in any case! love your vids!

Amazing work - you thoroughly deserve more subscribers - here's one from me - thanks for documenting your work so well, it's amazing to watch and quite therapeutic. :)

You have wicked skills. That you for sharing.

anyone catch the make and model of the lathe?

please tell me what glue are you using?

I'm more into Gem Typed Rings but this is pretty cool too! great Video!

holy hell, man your rings are just so dang beautiful, I just found your channel through recommendations, and oh my god these rings are amazing! Good job man keep up the good work!

idk why but my favorite part is when the dry powder is first put on and you start to just barely see how much it's going to sparkle at the end. It's so cool.

very cool Thank you so much! You make it look so easy and man I've scrapped a few so far and have a few that turned out ok

Question: is the celluloid strip you’re using actually made from epoxy?

When you dip it in clear coat, can't you attach the handle to the inside of the band instead of the outside so the node leaves less of a mark on the overall appearance?

Where did you get the epoxy strip for the core? Was that something you crafted as well?

I've found when dealing with the node I take a box cutter and trim it down then use the edge of the blade to scrap it and after I get level it almost doesnt need another coat but i do anyway

What lathe would you recommend? Great videos!

👌🏼👏🏻

Enjoy watching this creative beauty being created.

That’s awesome man! I really want to try something like what you do. Where do you get the epoxy sheet that you use as the inside of the ring? And where do you get the uv epoxy?

How do I get in touch to buy a ring?

such an amazing ring thanks so much for sharing and looking forward to more amazing creations

Can you do for me one special ring...love ya and kisses from Slovenia

I'm chomping at the bit I need more ring videos... can't wait to see the next project

Such amazing work u do. Wish I had this kind of talent

looks great, i like the area where there was less inlay more (where the details were very fine) but overall the ring looks so good. makes me want to have a go haha

Wow, this ring is the most beautiful I have ever seen...

Very nice!!

Where can I purchase the wood and other items to make rings?

That is gorgeous! And you freehanded that inlay!

Very nice. Another beautiful band.

This looks fab, I wasn't so keen on the powder at first but once clear coated it looks amazing!

Unique and amazing work-very talented-like your work