how do you not break the veneer when wrapping it for the ring-size? I already let it dry in a pretty small circle, but it still cracks when trying to wind it for gluing.. Also, the veneer in your video looks much more bendy - even though I also use 0.6mm veneer thanks upfront
@@ZebranoWoodCraft okay! Thanks for you're answer. Yesterday I took down a dead branch from one of my cherry-treas and it's not completely dry so I'm going to dry it in the oven. I think its going to be very nice rings, and I'm probably not gonna use stain on it because it's a bit darker wood then the wood I've used before! But I think that I'm going to buy some type of furniture wax! Do you think it's best to just have the wax or also put on some tung oil before the wax?
Thank you for this! My partner took me hiking around a local trail and proposed to me on a fallen tree with seats carved into it yesterday. I'm going to find a way to make thin sheets out of the slice of wood I take from that log where we both sat and make a band for him out of it instead of a boring and cheap silver or gold band men tend to get.
If you use a vegetable steamer, it makes the wood much more pliable and you get a stronger set after drying. It also doesn't make the wood swell as much as soaking and drying time is greatly reduced.
For people who want to give this a try: it gets messy, a lot! Be careful working. The gluing part is a pain in the ass, you can easily break the veneer, you can end up gluing you goves etc. Prepare more veneer than you have in mind. If you want 2 rings, I suggest cutting 4 pieces at least. I tried engraving something on top, I think it is doable but needs practicing. But in the end, I think it is worth it. I got 2 rings at the moment, they are not perfect but I am happy with them. Good luck. And thanks for this insightful guide Dan. I could not do it without knowing all these. Cheers.
@joker Darker chill dude. Nobody is trying to sell you anything. And it is more durable than you think, trust me. It's a shame that I've lost my ring a couple of days ago, though. Keep yours safe, whether it be a wooden or metal one.
One thing you can also use that most everyone has on hand for glue ups is parchment paper. It provides a perfect non stick surface and is also paper thin so it would keep the wood from sticking to anything. I've used this for quite a few of my glue ups in the past.
itˋ s like eveywhere: first try: forget it. second try: itˋ s a gift for your enemy, second try it is for a friend, 4th try it will be for you,,... 10th might be a masterpiece... but you have to practice practice practice....
@@feeltoofree check your hardware store you can get 2 part cyano-acrylate glue with the activator just make sure your in a well ventilated area using it as that stuff is a serious solvent I have sent my head spinning and had to lay down for the rest of the day because of it before
TWO QUESTIONS: How do these rings age and take abuse? I image they can get super scuffed and scratched, right? How would you feel about using edge banding that already has glue on it, instead of veneer? Too thick, right?
I have a suggestion to possibly make the gluing easier, or specifically to help prevent gluing yourself to your work. Put painter's masking tape on the wood, on the outside, and as you go, peel the tape out of the way as you glue the next layer over the top. This is a technique I use when I use super glue to glue corks on the tenons of clarinets and other woodwinds.
Made my first bentwood ring because of this video... Now I'm many $100's deep with tools and supplies haha. You've inspired me to try and made my own and see what interesting designs I can come up with, thank you!
For rings, a lathe is very expensive but a normal power drill is not. Get a longer drill bit, wrap a bunch of masking tape on it until the ring can sit snug on it. For things like sanding and polishing the outside, it'll save you a lot of time.
"The first 1:40 minutes: This high end ring out of high end wood without high end power tools" Fixed it for ya! Seriously, skip the first 1:40 of this video. It is a very good video after that!
Thank you for the hardwork and awesome commentary. I have watched all of your videos and you have a great ability to keep everything enjoyable instead of stressful from some of the other ring videos on RU-vid.
My girlfriend will love this! Thank you so much for that video. I love working with wood but I sadly do not have all these cool tools that I would often need you make jewlery. This "tutorial" was very helpful!! :)
Subscribed! I’m going to learn how to make a ring for my future fiance. This is really helpful and you’ve made it look easy. Kind of anxious on this journey and you lightened the mental baggage up. Thank you so much!
Just a rough idea. Estimate the cost of the materials, divide that cost by roughly 20% - 30%. Add up how many hours per ring it took you to make them, and add that to what your local minimum wage is. Add both amounts. Add $5 for unknown gratification purposes. And there you have a base price idea. Not perfect. But it's a start. Example: Minimum wage= $7.50. 2 hours to make, now= $15. $20 of materials = $4 @ 20%. Added $5 gratification. Then round up. Rings worth = $25. If shipped, charge $5 shipping.
Hey thank you so much for this post. I wanted to make a wooden ring for my wedding this June and this is the best video on bentwood rings I've found by far.
I used super glue for a gloss part of my banjo...neat polishing trick is to use a cheap finger nail buffer or paper bag... The finger nail buffers have a spongy type middle with different grain sandpaper on each edge..from course to supper fine..NOT the old emery boards that are sand paper like😄..These give ya a GREAT SHINE...but a good old paper bag from the grocery store is Literaly Equally Awesome for folks who cant get the fine sand paper or nail buffer..Works on paint... wood...all sorts of stuff..plus it is Easy to get cheaply but still buffs stuff up nice and shiny...Once you are near the end you get even more shine by going fast but lightly..vs pushing hard ❤
Very well presented and so well explained that even I can follow it. You make it look easy - despite your cautionary words - and I'm tempted to see if I can put some veneer scraps to use. There's a bit of Shaker craftsmanship in there too if I'm not mistaken (though they didn't go in for anything as ostentatious as rings and ornaments). Do I detect a hint of South Wales in there, perchance? Many thanks for the video.
Thanks, man! I bought one of those stupid ‘ring bits’ and they suck. I’m a gonna try me The Zebrano Method. And next time I’m doing a Flight Sim video - I’ll fly over your workshop!
Hey Dan! I love all your videos. You inspired me to start ring making with this video. You're very genuine and truly care about expanding your knowledge for the craft and passing that knowledge to others. Keep up the amazing work! I cannot wait to see what you bring us in the future!
thats a great idea for winter working . how ever i would not use ca glue . the oils and what not in your hands will eat up the ca glue . use lacquer on it and it will last for years and look alot better .
Thank you so much for this video. I plan to make a ring for my girlfriend and make her my wife! This was an amazingly detailed video to show each step in its full. Now to get some supplies and start the next chapter of my life!
Could u talk about what ca glue can do this？icant buy any bsi or starbond in my country.only 3m is available,but there are too many different types of 3m ca glue.thanks bro.
Pausing at 44s to say, I made mine and my husband's wedding rings (used this weekend) from our first ever real Christmas tree using a "dremel". i had never done this before and found the process to be much easier than I (as a complete amateur) expected. However after less than 24 hours of marriage, my husband's ring cracked. Could this be because I used a cookie cross section?
Hey Dan, good vid, you got me hooked on making these rings. Have buggar all in the way of tools or machinery yet and found the gluing to be somewhat messy. Any tips on gluing the edge of the rings would be appreciated
If you sell these please add the CANCER warning on your products. No joke, if you aren't doing this already you are liable to get sued proper. Good luck!
This might be a stupid question, but I can't find a straight answer online. Is dried CA glue safe to wear for long periods of time? I plan to be wearing this ring full-time
hey. great video! i was wondering something: say you wanted to make these to sell at a craft fair or something similar. how many rings would you need, what sizes and how many of each size? thank you to any and all who answer this!
I wish when you guys did these all wood ring videos, you included the step on sizing. Are we to believe that it's done by magic? I mean it's a universally skipped step.
You in Australia? A quick google search and I found this website: www.topveneer.com.au/product/marquetry-mix-0-3kg/ Also Amazon or EBay will have lots.
I always end up getting these white streaks in between the layers of the ring. Is there a way to remove them, or a process to prevent them from occurring? The streaks occur when I start sanding to shape the ring, and there will be a white or grey streak left when I hit a new layer of the wood
Im guessing the streaks are the powderised glue? Ive never done this before, but maybe youre using too much glue, or not squeezing the wood tight enough, or you just need to keep sanding through the grits, untill it all smooths down. Im watching this and wondering if using wood glue would be better? I could add little spots of CA glue to act as the clamp. I was thinking about making some rings out of blackthorn wood
If you have a tall enough pan, like an asparagus one or something, could you not just roll the whole vineer and cut slices of it? I think rolling it diagonally might give an interesting end result.
How much is your course ? I'd like to get it and if possible does it come with any one on one conversation? I'd like to show you what I've done to see what you think and if you have any pointers for me in the direction I'm going in. Making the bent wood rings is intimidating to me but I really want to learn how to add the metal for strength. I've got people wanting to buy the ones I've made so far but I'm worried about selling a product that isn't as durable as what you make . So far the ones I've made are holding up but for how long idk.
Hey man sounds like you’re getting creative with the ring making 😋. The course is $320 (around £240). You lifetime access to the course and any future content I add to it (it’s grown quite a bit since I launched!). You also get access to a Facebook group exclusively for students where you can share work/ask for tips etc. The current students are amazing craftspeople and always happy to help (they often answer questions before I have a chance to see them 😂). You do of course get a direct line to me if you’d prefer one on one chat and I’m more than happy to share any advice I can give in as much detail as I can. There’s also resources in there about selling your work on Etsy with more ring tutorials planned in the coming year. Let me know if I can help in any other way 👊🏽😁
It is possible but you need something like a form to apply constant and equal pressure over atleast 3-4 hours. I wouldnt recommend this. But for the coating you could use non toxic coating materials. You could even use a vegetable oil as a finish but it wouldnt be so durable.
