“Comfort Stones”

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"What's a comfort stone" you ask? If you are aware of a "worry bird", "worry fish" you are on the right track. These are also called "comfort" instead of "worry" which I feel sounds more soothing and calming.

These are turned wooden discs which fit nicely in your hand and can be rubbed or rolled over over in your hand. The smooth wood invites the touch and to be held. The larger ones are about 2 1/4" diameter to about 1 5/8" for smaller hands. Finish is one coat of mineral oil simply wiped on and wiped off and Beall buffed when dry. I have already given a couple to friends who are going through some hard times.
The woods are Walnut. Maple, Birch, Olivewood, and Rose Wood.
 

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"What's a comfort stone" you ask? If you are aware of a "worry bird", "worry fish" you are on the right track. These are also called "comfort" instead of "worry" which I feel sounds more soothing and calming.

These are turned wooden discs which fit nicely in your hand and can be rubbed or rolled over over in your hand. The smooth wood invites the touch and to be held. The larger ones are about 2 1/4" diameter to about 1 5/8" for smaller hands. Finish is one coat of mineral oil simply wiped on and wiped off and Beall buffed when dry. I have already given a couple to friends who are going through some hard times.
The woods are Walnut. Maple, Birch, Olivewood, and Rose Wood.


A True Fondle turning...... My wife often refers to my wood bowls and turnings as "Fondle ware"....especially with people who like to touch and feel them when they're looking... those are better than the twirly things people carry around... great idea.
 

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"What's a comfort stone" you ask? If you are aware of a "worry bird", "worry fish" you are on the right track. These are also called "comfort" instead of "worry" which I feel sounds more soothing and calming.

These are turned wooden discs which fit nicely in your hand and can be rubbed or rolled over over in your hand. The smooth wood invites the touch and to be held. The larger ones are about 2 1/4" diameter to about 1 5/8" for smaller hands. Finish is one coat of mineral oil simply wiped on and wiped off and Beall buffed when dry. I have already given a couple to friends who are going through some hard times.
The woods are Walnut. Maple, Birch, Olivewood, and Rose Wood.


A True Fondle turning...... My wife often refers to my wood bowls and turnings as "Fondle ware"....especially with people who like to touch and feel them when they're looking... those are better than the twirly things people carry around... great idea.

Chuck, I like the "Fondle Ware" label!
I too am not a fan of those fidget spinners.
 

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What is your process for turning these?

Thanks,

These were turned between centers, sanded, parted to about 1/8"...sawed off with hand saw....nub carved with a knife and hand sanded.
 

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