Project Information
This was not a commissioned ring, but one I decided to try for fun.
The base of the ring is rosewood, with a channel cut out in the center for the inlay.
Each of the three maple strands were carefully cut to around .5mm and soaked in water before braiding.
I learned a couple things in doing this, and I believe the next one should turn out better (ie. tighter braids)
Finishing is more difficult in this scenario than it is with a smooth-surfaced wooden ring. I'm considering using a thicker viscosity CA or epoxy to totally fill the channel (would have to drop the braids a bit lower into the ring) to get a smooth finish, and offer better protection of the braids.
I'm also experimenting with other woods for the braids, and plan to mix some for color variation in the strands.
The base of the ring is rosewood, with a channel cut out in the center for the inlay.
Each of the three maple strands were carefully cut to around .5mm and soaked in water before braiding.
I learned a couple things in doing this, and I believe the next one should turn out better (ie. tighter braids)
Finishing is more difficult in this scenario than it is with a smooth-surfaced wooden ring. I'm considering using a thicker viscosity CA or epoxy to totally fill the channel (would have to drop the braids a bit lower into the ring) to get a smooth finish, and offer better protection of the braids.
I'm also experimenting with other woods for the braids, and plan to mix some for color variation in the strands.
