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Wood jewelry: turning and laminating

· 1 min read · Techniques

Illustration: Wood jewelry: turning and laminating

Wood allows turned beads, carved rings, bangles and light earrings. See wood as a material.

Steps of the technique: Choose the wood, Cut, Turn or carve, Sand, Seal, Mount
Summary of the steps

Techniques #

  • Turning: beads and round rings.
  • Carving and openwork: decorative shapes.
  • Laminating: layers of woods of different color glued and carved.
  • Bentwood: steamed strips bent into rings.

Finish #

Sanded in fine grit and sealed with oil, wax, varnish or epoxy resin.

Combinations #

With metal, mother-of-pearl, resin and inlaid stones.

Tips #

Choose stable woods from responsible sources.

Step by step #

  1. Choose the wood. Stable and responsibly sourced.
  2. Cut. Into blocks or sheets.
  3. Turn or carve. The final shape.
  4. Sand. Progressive grits.
  5. Seal. Oil, wax or resin.
  6. Mount. With clasps or metal.

Tools and materials #

  • Stable hardwoods
  • Lathe or gouges
  • Sandpaper
  • Oil or epoxy resin

Common mistakes #

  • Damp wood: it cracks.
  • Sealing too little: it absorbs water.
  • Grain that weakens the piece.
  • Unsuitable adhesives.

See also #

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