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littlebiglane
06-03-2010, 19:55
Okay, its not much. Not from a technical carving point of view but its nice to reproduce symmetry in minature with just a Clipper and some sandpaper. This is a ring made out of Dog Rose (Dag or Dagger Rose) and I made it for my wife. I thought I was being dead romantic giving her a 'sleeping beauty' ring. :o
The same principle can be used to make a toggle for a scarf. I know this is something that everyone can do and I recommend for beginners. I am sure that some members have some quite elaborately carved ones.
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Thats really nice!, I love the grain effect.
With just a Clipper and some sandpaper? That's a proof of good craftmanship. nicely done. I could only get that hollowed out with a drill.
Dito SOAR: the grain of the wood is lovely. Does Dog Rose always have that grain?
phill_ue
06-03-2010, 20:42
Is that ring made with the grain running through then? It looks like a nifty little thing, nice one!
Whittler Kev
06-03-2010, 20:46
Nice one dude. Something different. May have to have a go meself loike
woodspirits
06-03-2010, 22:56
very nice work, youll have to post a tutorial and let us have a go! brilliant
FreddyFish
06-03-2010, 23:05
Well the dog rose out in my garden might be getting a bit smaller very soon.
lannyman8
06-03-2010, 23:19
awsome realy nice grain would make a great knife handle.......
That's beautiful :approve:
Rose is strong and flexible, basket makers often use it for handles. I don't think I've ever seen a ring from it before though :cool:
cheers,
Toddy
littlebiglane
07-03-2010, 07:22
Its amazingly simple...but here is a step by step - tutorial now pasted into first post :)
Saved to file, thanks.
VERY nice work indeed. I'd have probably used a drill to make the hole, but then I'm a little impatient when it comes to things like that.
Isn't there a risk of it splitting as it dries though?
Hope the wife liked it. Yes dead romantic ya big softy, but your secret's safe here. :D
littlebiglane
07-03-2010, 08:51
Saved to file, thanks.
VERY nice work indeed. I'd have probably used a drill to make the hole, but then I'm a little impatient when it comes to things like that.
Isn't there a risk of it splitting as it dries though?
Hope the wife liked it. Yes dead romantic ya big softy, but your secret's safe here. :D
The rose stem was seasoned/dead so I have no idea about how it might split when green. Looking at the radial nature of the grain pattern I would say that was a definite possiblility. But give it a go. The ring only took 20 mins to make so its not alot of time lost trying. As far as drilling: I think you'll be surprised what a sharp pointy knife will do. The rose has a pith which makes it easy to start/centre the hole and it took only about 5 minutes to make the hole. Its really quite an easy wood to work even when seasoned.
I could have used a drill...but I did not have a spare socket near the campfire ;)
Yeh...the wife liked it...but somewhat mitigated by the fact that it was a rather late Valentine :o
I can predict that lots of partners/wives of members will be getting romantic gestures in the next few days :D
I am going to make a scarf toggle now....but unsure if that would just make me look like a big boy scout. I guess I could always lose the shorts ;)
I could have used a drill...but I did not have a spare socket near the campfire ;)
Ahaaaaaa. Good point. :o
But I have to wonder if what you're actually saying is that you presented your missus with this lovely ring as a token of your esteem and hoped she wouldn't notice you'd come home from the woods two days later than you said you would. ;) I think it's referred to as a flanking manoeuvre
I geddit now about the wood being seasoned, sorry I thought it was greenwood. Anyway it's a thing of beauty, that's for sure.
Gotta ask, was that the first attempt?
A word of advice: If you lose the shorts have a replacement pair in your pack. :lmao:
Mesquite
07-03-2010, 13:34
Sits here looking at the roses in the garden..... do they need pruning? :)
VirusKiller
07-03-2010, 14:16
What a lovely idea and, having recently read about the environmental and social catastrophe that is modern day gold mining (http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2009/01/gold/larmer-text), a brilliant alternative to a precious metal ring.
That is gorgeous! Very nice work and tutorial!
littlebiglane
07-03-2010, 18:07
I could have used a drill...but I did not have a spare socket near the campfire ;)
Ahaaaaaa. Good point. :o
But I have to wonder if what you're actually saying is that you presented your missus with this lovely ring as a token of your esteem and hoped she wouldn't notice you'd come home from the woods two days later than you said you would. ;) I think it's referred to as a flanking manoeuvre
I geddit now about the wood being seasoned, sorry I thought it was greenwood. Anyway it's a thing of beauty, that's for sure.
Gotta ask, was that the first attempt?
A word of advice: If you lose the shorts have a replacement pair in your pack. :lmao:
LOL :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
Yes it was a first attempt. But its real easy. Not like a marriage ;)
What a nice idea, might have to make one for my wife too now. Never even tought of this.
Melonfish
07-03-2010, 23:29
very nice indeed! more uses for dog rose eh? do love the grain, have to give that a go with my new whittlin' knife ;)
littlebiglane
08-03-2010, 06:55
Just a quick NB: the wood does need a good oil/wax after carving so it does not absorb moisture/water from being worn on the hand/coming into contact with water.
bashabuddy
08-03-2010, 09:00
Thats brill! I know what im gunna be doing this week .. if i can find some dog rose no one will 'miss' .....
sensi5446
08-03-2010, 09:18
Very nice! Hope she likes it:)
mattburgess
08-03-2010, 13:25
That's really funny - I carved a ring for my missus on Sat night! As you say it was pretty easy just with a clipper and sand paper but I have to say you have the prize on aesthetics. Made mine out of green buddleia, all nice and symmetrical, fits the wife really well but looks like a Hula Hoop on her finger!
Looking to darken it now. I think the shape you used will greatly improve things also!
Tye Possum
09-03-2010, 19:36
Very nice! I may have to try that sometime. What oil/wax do you suggest using though?
littlebiglane
10-03-2010, 17:51
Very nice! I may have to try that sometime. What oil/wax do you suggest using though?
I have been using camelia oil then a beeswax....
silly question. what is dog rose is this just a type of rose??if so my saw is coming tom!!
Just seen this thread - fantastic piece of work - can't wait to give it a go but little hope of equalling your effort, Littlebiglane
That's really nice, love it!
phill_ue
15-03-2010, 20:56
silly question. what is dog rose is this just a type of rose??if so my saw is coming tom!!
You'll know it as a wild rose with rosehips growing on it. It can grow to a pretty substantial size, I've seen loads in and around Sheffield that could be used to make a ring for Shrek!
You'll know it as a wild rose with rosehips growing on it. It can grow to a pretty substantial size, I've seen loads in and around Sheffield that could be used to make a ring for Shrek!
thanks for that off for a mooch tom afternoon!
huffhuff
01-02-2011, 12:09
Would this work with seasoned hazel?