How To - Inlay Opal and other stone into wood and channel rings
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ส.ค. 2019
- Here is my method I use to inlay all stones into rings to give it a perfect full look. Sorry for the terrible camera location!!
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I really appreciate how you jump right into your process, without all of the intro fluff and explanation about why one would want an Inlay Opal ring! Thanks for a good quality video. Also like the HF lathe, been eyeing one for a couple of years. Now I have a good reason to get one.
Oh after watching this only once I am now excited knowing I have every thing I need to make these myself. Awesome thanks so much
All my q's were answered,thank you very much! nice comments!
Thanks for watching!
wow that turned out really nice
You’ve made a superb job of this. 🇬🇧👍👍
Thank you! And thanks for watching.
a completely different technique, looks great!
Thank you! Good luck when you try it!
Loved the way you did this. Seemed really fast doing it with your fingers as opposed to a mandrel. Might try it, as I get glue on my fingers anyway.
Thank you! And adding the thin inlay then the glue you will never have any gaps in your inlay. Good luck!
Love your smooth vids brother, great colors. Is that bello btw. Keep goin cuz like this.
Thank You! It is a synthetic bello I believe.
@@DreamwoodRings youre welcome, good work deserves appriciation. And that purple bello is a very very nice gemmer in a ring. Gotta try that one to. I only use natural gemmys now, but the bello gives you way more options to choose. Thnx for the respond buddy
@@DreamwoodRings and btw you were talkin bout the vid u posted last week on the uv-resin and ca. But i can't watch it cuz it is removed yt says.
@@gintown-woodworks5376 Yeah I had to delete it because some how my voice over got deleted from the finished video. Really weird. So I have to voice it again and then upload it. So sadly now out of order! lol but it will be up soon.
@@DreamwoodRings i will check it definitely. See ya
Nice
How awesome! what type of glue are you using?
We use Thick and Thing BSI CA glue. We sell them here! shopdreamwood.com/
Another great video with another great ring! Where do you get your opal and the mortar and pestle you used to crush the opal into dust?
Thank you! That mortar and pestle i jist got from Amazon. It is not great with harder stones, but works well for this! Also the lid is great! The opal is at shopdreamwood.com!
Good
Thanks!
Very informative video...thank you! What did you use for the clear coat? Where do you buy your ring cores?
Thank you! I use a uv resin for the finish and I actually supply all the ring cores i use! shopdreamwood.com/collections/ring-blanks-and-adhesives
Along with the opals and other supplies.
@@DreamwoodRings sorry possible some dumb questions but I have never used a resin. With the uv resin you used in this video, you mention a uv bath, what is that, a light? Did the resin you used require a uv light to dry? Does it the ring stay on the lathe until dry, how long would a ring like your take to dry with or w/o light? Cant one use a epoxy resin and get the same look? Sorry i missed your previous video on the clear coat! Beautiful ring by the way.
@@laurielahr1022 Hey there! The resin is called AlumiUV from a company called Alumilite. It is a resin that is only cured with a 365nm Uv light. With out the light this resin would never cure. You could try regular resin, but that would be extremely hard considering bubbles and dry time.
Hi great video! Question: can the center resin/inlay material be removed later and repaired, say if a scratch or crack needed to be repaired?
Thank you, yeah you can always remove the outer finish if needed!
@@DreamwoodRings thanks for your reply. Just for clarification, can the hardened strip be removed in a solid piece and placed back in? Is that how a repair would be made if there was a scratch?
Great ring and a great video. I have just 1 question and one comment.
Q: why do you go out of your way up to buffing the ring before adding the UV-resin? Shouldn't the resin fill in any gaps anyway, resulting in a even finish?
C: I personally would've enjoyed seeing the finished ring for a few seconds in the end
Thanks for the questions! Check out this link for some not great pictures of the ring! dreamwoodshop.com/collections/rings-tungsten/products/tungsten-ring-with-opal-inlay
The buffing before the finish may not be needed, however it does help the stones shine even better. I agree though it is probably not needed!
say awesome technique, what are you crushing the stone in?
I have used a Mortar and pestle, but get better results with an anvil and hammer. Some folks make one with metal piping!
You talked about putting a finish on it toward the end….what did u put on it?
In this video we were using a UV curing resin. Our latest videos we have been using a CA glue finish.
What kind of clear coat are you using at the end?
This one is a UV curing resin. I also use CA finish as well in many other rings.
Nice video, what product glue you used ?
Thank you. We use a BSI Ca Glue which we also carry on our website.
How would it work if you used the ashes and CA glue in a channel ring?
I have personally not done ashes. However I have seen it done and it seems like any other material you would inlay. Thanks for watching!
Lindooo, show. Qual o nome das pedras
Thank you! estes são uma opala stnthetic
What do you have that carbide thing attached to?
Check this carbide tool set out. amzn.to/3J9yREj
Do you mind me asking where you got the mortar and pestle? Is it stainless steel?
We just got it from Amazon! But have found since this video we prefer a hammer and anvil with something to put over the stones.
Could you give me a link to order one of those cutting tools you use on the lathe if possible?
I just ordered these to see how they are. amzn.to/3J9yREj
They are a bit smaller than my current ones but I think they work great for the price!
Have you found that the UV resin yellows over time or no?
I have not had this issue. Recently have been using solarez.
@@DreamwoodRings thanks for the feedback!
Hi! Great video! What kind of a machine is that if I want to buy one?
That would be a wood lathe. The cheapest option I think might be harbor freight.
I’m think about putting a crushed Opal inlay on my electric guitar project but I don’t know anything about that how should I go about doing it?
That would look great! Feel free to send me a message on Instagram @dreamwood_rings I'd be happy to help out!
I like the size or this ring. Is it 6 or 8mm?
Thank you! This one is 6mm wide.
shopdreamwood.com/collections/tungsten-rings/products/tungsten-ring-with-opal-inlay?variant=13061707497541
I keep getting black spots in my opal rings. Do you know what could be causing this? Thanks!
I'd guess you have air bubbles in the inlay, when you sand it is getting dirty in the tiny holes.
We're learning brv ,what is CA ,I know it's obviously some kind of glue ,is ceramic acrilic or something like that??? Regards
CA = Cyanoacrylate
it's basically a family of adhesives usually marketed as super-glue etc.
Thank you! ^
Even with accerlater I still get a lot of air bubbles on mine
This way you may get some air bubbles, but you should be able to clean them out and add the clear coat on top.
How do I clean them out
Where could I find the mandrel you are using for your lathe ?
Yeah these ones I got from bangle guys I believe
Where can I purchase a carbide rougher, the tool you use to flatten the opal? Thx
I got mine off of Aliexpress. They have been very helpful!
@@DreamwoodRings can you post the link to what you purchased please? Thx
@@lauriesams3679 make sure to get the 300 watt 365nm light
a.aliexpress.com/_dXeDL9m
Whats the name of the tool? When I try to open the link it says can not b shipped to the US
What kind of tool do you use for cutting down the stones on lathe first?
After I sand it a little smoother, I use a carbide tip very slowly to cut away the excess.
@@DreamwoodRings ok I heard that in the video but wanted to check....I'll have to look for one....that is the hardest part getting the first pass on stones down
Thank you for responding too
@@promoplus100 of course! Sorry it took a minute. Just need to be sure you glued really well, or using anything other than sanding might tear out.
@@DreamwoodRings I get the glue down good it's the sanding after it dries... I like that tool though looks like it would help alot
Since this video, do you still exclusively use uv resin? vs CA finish?
I don't use UV resin anymore. I just ran into too many problems with it peeling or air bubbles and other things. I use a Flex CA now. Which we also sell on our site.
@@DreamwoodRings you ever have cracks in a finished ring from regular CA. Maybe a better question would be what led you to flex?
@@ErvinandMFantasyFootball I had a few rings come back where the finish came off. I feel like I have not had that issue since I switched from regular
@@DreamwoodRings I see. As in it wore down? Or chipped/cracked off?
What kind of lathe is used for the finishing process?
looks like a typical wood lathe with that kind of tool rest
Yup this is in fact just a harbor freight wood lathe!
@@DreamwoodRings -just what i was thinking of getting!
What kind of resin do you use?
Sometimes I use alumiUv resin from alumilite and sometimes just an off brand from Amazon.
You can give the name of tool hold the ring on dril or you have link to buy ,thanks
Google ring mandrel
What Richard said :D
What glue do you use? Thanks!
I use a BSI CA glue you can actually get the glue from our website as well!
What is CA? You say this repeatedly, but I've never heard of that. Is it an abbreviation for something?
I would like to purchase the glue from you how?
You did say it was not fast drying correct?
Great vid! i didnt listen on volume as its late but im wondering did you hit the metal when you were filing? i worry ill need to buff an polish the metal afterwards and thats new territory for me! i would have no idea how to get it back to that shine. I also us 2 part resin not UV. So my rotation device wont be a drill but a turn table for a slower longer time. Tricky stuff! Ive done the center part but worried about the final resin bit. Any advice appreciated hugely :)
Hey I do touch the metal ring as it is important to clear off any resin or finish from the metal. From there I just give it a quick sanding up the the highest grit I have and finishing off with wax polish.
Is there anyway to do this without a lathe? Ik it's pretty difficult to find a substitute for a lathe but perhaps a power drill?
Amazing video, prolly the best out there for inlays. Keep up the work ☺️🙏
You could yeah, when I first started I used a power drill! I used a zip tie to hold down the power button 🤣 I use some socket attachments for the drill and then some tape until I got the ring on there nice and straight.
@@DreamwoodRings oh wow, using a zip tie? Nice engineering! 😆 Aah that's a good idea too! I am gonna try that then.
Thank you so much for the help! 🙏✨
@@morganyu3391 thanks! 🤣 no problem and good luck!
@@DreamwoodRings 🙏✨
Hi Angelin! Not to hijack your conversation, but I've been using a Dremel on a little dremel stand for ages. I've only recently bought a lathe....the Dremel setup worked great- just a little louder than my (new) lathe! Cheers, S.
My ?'s does not concern inlay,but your set-up for holding the ring,i have searched You Tube for answers and there's not much on it. I see dangerous spinning chucks,your system is very good no danger at all,Please explain it!
I think you are looking for what is called a Ring Mandrel
HOW LONG DOES THIS TAKE U TO MAKE?
I think I can finish one of these in an hour or so.
Where did you get the UV light?
I got one from AliExpress! make sure it is the correct wavelength when you purchase.
Is it 365nm or something for Alumi-uv? Thanks 😊
Ar first, amazing work! Do you sand the space where you put the Opal to glue it? Do you use the UV for every layer or only at the end? It will work also with natural stone? Thank you:)
Hey there! You can sand the channel if it is a metal that can be scratched up. I only use the resin on the last as a finish, and it would work with any type of stones. 😁
And which glue is it at the first steps? I dont get this type of resin in Austria do you know a other option or is every UV resin possible, thanks for your answer:)
@@freireiter29freireiter8 I use a thick glue on the first step to out large pieces in first, followed by tiny/dust pieces with a thin glue. You could also use the CA glue as a finish. Any type of UV resin would work all the same as well!
Is it real opal or bello?
This is bello opal.
what is in the brown bottle
That is alumi UV. A UV curing resin
@@DreamwoodRings thanks I just ordered some opal from ya, if u have any small samples I would love to see them I ordered several different opals
im trying to make willow leaf shaped earrings from spalted texas pecan wood, I then will try to inlay opal strip.. I found a whole tree
not sure what to use to it inlay he opals.. I was just going to use wax on the wood, but inlaying changes everything
@@randy1ization I would try CA glue for the inlay. I have used the resin over top of something similar you are trying to make and it worked great. Send me over a message on facebook or from my site and I would be happy to answer any questions!
This is INSANELY impressive…. But why do wedding bands cost so much? This looks like a maximum of 2-3 hours of work. And gemstone dust is relatively cheap. I’m genuinely curious (and mainly upset that it seems like every company is only charging a lot simply bc it’s a “wedding” band)
Thank you! I think for one it definitely depends where you go. I feel our site is on the cheaper end and also affordable. And I also will say we can make rings pretty quickly, but have spent many years doing so and also buying thousands of dollars worth of equipment to make it easier and faster. I think you could definitely buy the ring and opals and put it together on your own easily. So I think there is a lot consider when looking at the retail prices. I hope that helps a little? Also thank you again for watching!
@@DreamwoodRings Thanks! Your prices are AMAZING!!! I was looking all over your website. Really cool stuff. I’ve just seen some on other “designer” sites with almost identical materials go for $800 to over $1,000. Crazy ripoff if you ask me.
@@junkstufffab ah yeah, I definitely agree with that. With those prices you can grab gold or other precious metal rings!
@@DreamwoodRings is tungsten not a precious metal?
what is ca I am new an this
ah epoxy epoxy will work yeah
Epoxy will work. Or CA is a quick curing adhesive. Check out what we have here. shopdreamwood.com/collections/glues-and-accelerator
You are very incomplete...what is this "CA" you are putting into the band?
Hi there! That would be a glue we use. Check out some of the different types here. shopdreamwood.com/collections/glues-and-accelerator
THANKS DUDE! I certainly will check it out and purchase from you! I enjoyed the video greatly. Can I bother you for one more piece of help. I make wooden wands and staffs and am inlaying cut gemstones (some I purchase, others a friend who is learning to facet stones does for me)...which of the glues would you recommend as the most useful for this purpose?
@@alisturkericmacnanty159 Are you doing large pieces at a time? Or small crushed pieces?