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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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 RUclips.
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!! :)
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
A toothpick, 2 sockets, hot water & sandpaper. Absolutely amazing how, in the right hands, these can be used to make something so nice. Great work! This video was extremely helpful and informative.
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!
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!
Thank you for this!!! My partner proposed to me last August on our anniversary. I wanna collect some wood from our first trip/ hikes together and make a band for him since he doesn't have one. All the valentine's stuff I've seen elsewhere has been pretty lackluster and I thought I'd give this a try!
If you soak the wood in hot water, then coil around the socket that’s smaller than the ring, then tape, slip off the socket, put it in a mug of hot water and microwave to steam for a minute, the wood will keep the tighter curl. Then before glue up wrap the socket in clear packing tape the glue doesn’t stick to it. Use watery cheap glue and it soaks thru the glue, stabilizing it and filling the interior making it stronger. The rest looks like exactly what I do. Very nice video.
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?
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.
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 ❤
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 .
very nice. I had made some "scrim shaw" rings from a piece of PVC..I took a scap of pvc and cut them with a hack saw. sanded the edges and rounded the side just a tad..with a Dremmel or Exacto blade knife(whatever you might have) I first sketched desin on "ring" and then scratched in the design. Paint or ink then rubbed on..whereas it filled the design grooves..Wiping off the ink/paint carefully..leaving the design visable. not too shabby
I have nearly everything for woodworking you might need! & now I learn I can make a top shelf piece of jewelry while relaxing in the evening!?!?! Really sweet ring. 👍🏻
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!
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.
What a wonderful gift idea for my better-half. I've just subscribed, hoping you still reach out to those like myself who have never done such a project before. Thanks & peace.
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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.
@LostBiden ewww I'm telling your wife bout this comment.
I'm making a ring for my husband and this tutorial was very helpful!
good luck
The technique works well, just dont expect it to work the first time. Took me about 20 failures before I got it perfect.
@Make your own nice job done. Easy and simple
We need an update! What happened ???
I hope u got it right and no mistakes lol
I’ve been on both woodworking and jewelry making deep dives, so I was destined to arrive here
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.
How long do you steam the wood?
Damn you. Now I have another project to attempt! Well done, looks awesome.
My thoughts exactly 🤦🏻♀️
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.
Insightful!
@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.
@joker Darker chill bro you're being so negative about something that is simply fun to make
@joker Darker Why are you yelling?
@joker Darker WHY ARE YOU SHOUTING???
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.
Great idea!
Oh that is a fantastic idea
That's a great idea. Thanks
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!
Hahahahaha this is awesome to hear, keep up the great work 👊🏽😎
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!
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.
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.
Nick Woodward 👊🏽😁
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 RUclips.
This is my favourite comment of the year haha. Glad someone appreciates how hard it is making videos!
@@ZebranoWoodCraft Thanks Dan!
I do admire your skills. My attempts, if filmed, would have looked like a comedy routine! I will keep trying!!!
Making it look easy is the truest sign of a master.
There is nothing bad about comedy.
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!! :)
This ring is to me far more beautiful than any expensive metals or Jewell’s. subscribed 👍
This is the best tutorial! I just made the cutest wedding bands, and they turned out great!
How did you get the sizing correct
...”This process can be sped up considerably by using time lapse”
Did you want to watch the whole few hours 😂,, as if mr smart a$$
Diz 😂 I just wish I could sand that fast.
...I gone try it
and using bamboo
@@Seriouslydave lol
I think he said a Lathe. It's a wood shaping machine.
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....
Like most things in life
Full power truth!
If someone made me even a crapy ring i would probably not be an enemy anymore
Any advice for loctite activator spray or where to get it? The one I used made the glue all white
@@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
What a great phrase “…just some determination…”! Story of my life. Let’s do this!!!
A toothpick, 2 sockets, hot water & sandpaper. Absolutely amazing how, in the right hands, these can be used to make something so nice. Great work! This video was extremely helpful and informative.
I love your straightforward and no bullshit attitude. I have never seen your channel before, but you had my subscription by the 2 minute mark.
This is amazing, since I'm a broke guy and I will make some for my boys as a present!
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!
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it :)
I absolutely love your video!!
I cannot wait to see more of your content!!
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!
Good luck with your journey !
my GF doesnt want to hear anything about wooden rings, sad:/
@@solinus83 is it a materialism thing or just a distaste for wood lol
Ok we broke up. Realized she’s a narc lol
@@JaizeDee LMFAOOOO WHATTTT
We need more videos!
This is probably my favorite youtube channel 🎉
I love your ring it's so beautiful. Thanks for teaching a hand Crafted answer. It's fun to learn, it's possible without power tools.
Gorgeous! Definitely giving this a try
I can’t wait to try this. I have a really nice black walnut veneer. Thanks for the fantastic tutorial!
Really well made video, with super clear explanations
Very clever, I was impressed, thanks for letting us know how to do it
Thank you for this!!!
My partner proposed to me last August on our anniversary. I wanna collect some wood from our first trip/ hikes together and make a band for him since he doesn't have one. All the valentine's stuff I've seen elsewhere has been pretty lackluster and I thought I'd give this a try!
You have created something beautiful from virtually nothing thank you .
If you soak the wood in hot water, then coil around the socket that’s smaller than the ring, then tape, slip off the socket, put it in a mug of hot water and microwave to steam for a minute, the wood will keep the tighter curl.
Then before glue up wrap the socket in clear packing tape the glue doesn’t stick to it. Use watery cheap glue and it soaks thru the glue, stabilizing it and filling the interior making it stronger.
The rest looks like exactly what I do. Very nice video.
Made 2 rings. 1 of oak & one of hickory. Finished well. Thanks for the tips.
Where did you get the wood from?
My mate Terry will be happy to see this. He owns Chesnut Products
This is the method I searched! Ty for the idea
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?
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.
Awesome technique! Thank you for making and posting!
This just caught my eye,amazing cant believe how you created this ring,,thanks
That was _so_ interesting. I've been wanting to start making wooden jewelry - and I _love_ rings!
That was nice doing it with out fantasy tools
Well done Sir!! Dan I appreciate your time!
Another great job glad to see you going back to the beginning to show process 👍 👍👍
😳 that's wood. But it is beautiful. I know I don't have the patience for this. But it is beautiful.
Awesome thanks for the video and the download!
wow very impressive beautiful ring thank you for making this video free
Well done 👍!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge & videos with all of us. Very best regards Trent
Thank you for creating a genuinely wonderful video. It came at the right time for me. Take care . . . Always.
Good job. I have to try it.
Amazing I can’t wait to try this out thank you so much for sharing!
Just wow... And the accent is mind blowing ❤️
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 ❤
Thank you, sir.
Excellent video and I dig your narrative style.
Good & nice idea zeb, to make a wooden ring priceless.
More, more, more... God bless & stay safe Zeb.
Hi Dan
If I want to engrave something on the ring (say on the inside),
1. what should I use?
2. at what stage of the process should I do it?
Thank you for this. I'm going to make a couple.
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 .
im thinking of something like this .i work with electrical and can’t wear any metal.this looks cool.
That's beautiful! And so simple, wow
Last comment was before video finished beautiful job bro 😎
Awesome video, the end result is great. It's a simple process and great step by step instructions
Thank you for sharing your skills and ideas for alternative solutions to get the results you want.
Whoa that's nice sir!
WOW, great looking ring, you made that look so easy. Thanks for sharing.
very nice. I had made some "scrim shaw" rings from a piece of PVC..I took a scap of pvc and cut them with a hack saw. sanded the edges and rounded the side just a tad..with a Dremmel or Exacto blade knife(whatever you might have) I first sketched desin on "ring" and then scratched in the design. Paint or ink then rubbed on..whereas it filled the design grooves..Wiping off the ink/paint carefully..leaving the design visable. not too shabby
it worked like a charm
This was great, I will try to make my own using these tips :)
Excellent instructional, thanks.
Really nice . thanks for that 👍
I have nearly everything for woodworking you might need! & now I learn I can make a top shelf piece of jewelry while relaxing in the evening!?!?! Really sweet ring. 👍🏻
I wanna watch this video all day
Super job
Beautiful. Very nicely done!
Beautiful job. Thanks for sharing.
Wow! Amazing! Thank you.
Beautiful work sir. Inspiring.
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!
Great video. I think I might be able to do this!
Thank you..I intend to make a ring in this manner for my son.
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.
Hey thank you for your kind words! I thought I’d replied to this! Haha you’re accent radar is on point - my Valleys accent is stuck.
Absolutely beautiful....Good job!
such a beautiful piece my brother .. skills class dismissed
This very useful thank u
I am still just a beginner master, I study on the Internet, I really like your channel, have you been doing this for a long time?
Nice job your very talented
Pretty interesting video. Thanks!
That's awesome!
Great video! Thank you!
This is really cool, great job on the video!
What a wonderful gift idea for my better-half. I've just subscribed, hoping you still reach out to those like myself who have never done such a project before. Thanks & peace.
Good job!
Good job
That’s awesome! I’m going to have to try this. I’m subscribed 👍🏼
Thank you
Very cool, thank you!
I'm sure someone has already asked this but can you provide a link to where to purchase the veneer strips?
Very Cool
Nice. Great idea.