Making Shawl Pin Rings

  1. Image of a collection of blanks for making shawl pin rings Wood for Shawl Pin Rings David begins work on a set of shawl pin rings by cutting strips of wood to the width and thickness of the rings and then cutting the strips into squares.
  2. Image of a collection of rough cut rings prior to final shaping Cut Out Rings David rough cuts the rings on the lathe. He then further cuts and sands their outsides and insides to create their final shape.
  3. Image of a collection of finished shawl pin rings Rings After Applying Finish The rings to the left have been sanded and have had their first coat of finish applied.

    The photo below shows rings made from 15 different kinds of wood after receiving multiple coats of finish and a final polish.
Image of a string of shawl pin rings