Finish for a wood ring?

[jimskio]

What would be the best finish for a wooden ring in your opinion? Ebony, maple, purpleheart, cocobolo and the like. My girlfriend has requested I make a few so I would like to put on a good finish.

thanks,
jimskio

 

[holmqer]

I am skeptical that there is any finish that will really hold up to 16 hours a day of contact with skin and the sweat that we constantly emit. I think you really need to find a very low allergen wood and go with that.

 

[philipff]

You might try a CA and BLO combination, just like the one I use on my pens. It seems to last forever and stays nice and natural looking. Phil

 

[David Keller]

I've done quite a few, and I've had my best luck with stabilized wood. I usually use BLO and wax for the finish. My wife loves hers and the finish is easy to touch up if needed.

 

[Umeubbe]

Hi there.

I'm just a crazy Swed unable to do anything about pencils, but I try to learn it. Can you maybe make a ring of horn or bone?

Sincerely / Urban

 

[jimskio]

Thanks for the replies. I think I will give the BLO and wax a try BUT what kind of wax do you use?
As far as making rings from bone or antler I have not tried but maybe someone here can answer that question.

thanks
jimskio

 

[fishlux]

I've made two rings. CA seems to hold up well as a finish.