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Not sure if this counts as art, but I made some rings from an old deck.
Those are amazing. What's the process behind making that?
Thank you.
Well, I just kind of winged it, but this is how I did it.
First step is to find an old deck. Got one? Great!
Using a holesaw around the same size as you want the outer diameter to be (I recommend a bit larger), cut through a couple of layers. Then take a drill bit about the size of your finger (I recommend a bit smaller) and drill through half the board or around there somewhere. Flip the board around and cut through a couple of layers with the holesaw from that side. Then drill the inner hole completely through.
Then back to the holesaw and cut all the way through. Now you've probably got some ugly ass resemblance of a ring. Don't worry! Just whip out the old belt sander and sand the bastard smooth. I mounted mine on a short rod, so I could rotate the ring freely without fear of sanding my fingers off.
When you're pleased with the outside of the ring, it's time to do something about the inside. Grab your Dremel and attach a sanding drum. Sand the inside smooth and check from time to time that it fits your finger. Also smoothen the edges so it's comfortable to wear.
After you're done Dremeling (is that a word?), you can take some fine sand paper and sand it by hand if you want to. I did.
Then you can stain it. Or not. Whatever you want. And last but not least - clear coat the hell out of that thing.
Done!