A couple of ring keepers, Bob Rosand inspired.
I gave the one on the right to a teen girl named Olivia who helps with my kindergarten SS class. It's made of olive wood, one meaning of the name Olivia. She had never seen or even heard of olive wood. She was so excited and said it was the best thing anyone had ever given her!
"Danish" oil finish, the tip is transparent blue acrylic, the first acrylic I've used on one of these. It works like a lens and refracts the background for an eye-catching effect. (If you haven't turned acrylic, it's cuts easily and polishes nicely. Use "cast" acrylic rod - if you live close and want a piece to try drop by for a visit.)
The other one is dogwood and bloodwood.
This is a quick and easy project that is very much appreciated by those who wear rings and remove them at times - make great Christmas presents. My Lovely Bride keeps one at her makeup "station" and another near the sink in the kitchen. I hold a 2" or so block in a chuck, part off, then wrap something soft around the shaft to hold in long-nosed jaws to clean up the bottom. Be sure not to make the tip or shaft too big for smaller rings - I think I make them about 1/2" diameter.
Here are a few others from at least 10 years ago when I was experimenting with shapes and proportions. I like the taller, more slender shapes a little better. I use a dense wood species so the base is heavy for stability.
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Originally Posted by Mike Goetzke
