Materials - Padauk Wood

Padauk
Dark Wood
Color: Deep Red
Strength: Strong and Durable


Examples:



Padauk Slimline Pen w/ Brass Hardware

The One Ring Prototype...

I just finished this prototype.  I am not completely satisfied with the lettering.  I will need to make some adjustments to the font size and spacing.  I also need to find a way to transfer the Inner Inscription.  Maybe that is why I did not turn invisible when putting it on.

Maple Wood w/ Inscription

This ring is inspired by the One Ring from J.R.R Tolkien's Masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings.

Materials - Crushed Red Pepper Spice

Crushed Red Pepper
Spice
Color: Red with White Seeds
Strength: Very Soft,  Does not add Strength to piece.
Notes:  Looks best on lighter wood base

Examples:

Maple w/ Crushed Red Pepper Inlay

Materials - Orange Calcite Stone

Orange Calcite
Stone
Color: Translucent White to Orange
Hardness: 3 on MOHS Scale
Notes:  Good for Inlay. Turns and Sands easy on the lathe.

Examples:

Cocobolo w/ Orange Calcite Inlay

Materials - Lapis Lazuli Stone

Lapis Lazuli
Stone
Color: Ranges from White to Deep Cobalt Blue
Hardness: 5.5 on MOHS Scale
Notes:  Good for Inlay.  Sand on Lathe.

Examples:

Maple w/ Lapis Lazuli Inlay

Materials - Turquoise Stone

Turquoise
Stone
Color: Light Blue
Hardness: 5-6 on MOHS Scale
Notes:  Good for Inlay.  Can be turned and sanded on lathe.

Examples:



Teak Wood w/ Turquoise Inlay

Materials - Copper

Copper
Metal
Notes:  Can be hammered or shaped on lathe.  Builds up heat when cutting.  Too much heat during shaping can release the glue.

Examples:

Teak Wedding Set w/ Copper Inlay

Holly w/ Copper Inlay



Osage Orange w/ Copper Veneer and
Dark Wood Edges



Padauk w/ Copper Inlay