Cast and hand carved Resin Ring - Size 7

Description

This ring starts with a base of swirly red resin, embedded with a piece of maple wood. The piece is carved out so certain sections appear to be mostly wood, while others appear to be mostly resin. Encapsulated bubbles sparkle from within. Truly unique.

Size: 7

Dimensions:
1 1/4" tall from shank to top;
7/8" wide x 7/8" deep on top;
will rise 7/16" off your finger.

My rings are made completely by hand (my hands!), and each is one-of-a-kind. While my main work is fused glass, I just adore the possibilities of resin and embedded objects.

I use industrial grade urethane resin (much stronger than polyester or epoxy resins, doesn't yellow, warp or scratch) as opposed to 'craft store' resin. I mix and dye my resin, then pour it into a silicone ice cube tray mold, let it set up a bit, then add my object and cover it with clear resin. After it has cured, I post cure in my kiln for 6 hours to ensure extra durability and heat tolerance. I drill a hole for the finger, then carve down to my rough shape - first with my saw, then with my belt sander. I further refine the shape with finer and finer sandpaper (up to 3600 grit), then buff with plastic buffing compound.

You can watch how I started making them in 2006 on HGTV's "That's Clever" - right here:
http://www.youtube.com/user/kikuhandmade

Added on Sep 29, 2009

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