Ring keepers
John K Jordan
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 time I've use acrylic with 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 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, drill and shape, part off, then wrap something soft around the shaft to hold in long-nosed jaws to clean up the bottom. The tip or shaft need to be small enough for 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 prefer use a dense wood species so the base is heavy for stability.
JKJ
