Custom Wooden Ring Box

custom ring box made from fallen birch tree
Gather Supplies, Prep Wood

supplies needed:
-hand saw
-fallen tree (1 1/2" - 2" diameter)
-paint brush
-wood stain
-polyurethane
-small hinge
-old ring box
-sand paper
-small wood chisels
directions:
prep tree by cutting desired length and cut off top third for cover, sand surfaces (not bark) smooth
-hand saw
-fallen tree (1 1/2" - 2" diameter)
-paint brush
-wood stain
-polyurethane
-small hinge
-old ring box
-sand paper
-small wood chisels
directions:
prep tree by cutting desired length and cut off top third for cover, sand surfaces (not bark) smooth
Drill Pilot Hole in Center of Log

mark center of log and drill pilot hole part way through log
Chisel Out Center of Bottom of Box

chisel out enough to fit ring width and depth
Chisel Out Cover

chisel out cover to make concave dome
Sand and Stain

sand smooth any new rough areas, stain wood surfaces (I used light stain to bring out grain)
Apply Hinge

apply small hinge and ensure cover opens and closes evenly
Polyurethane

I applied 4 coats of polyurethane, allowing drying time in between coats
Apply Foam Ring Holder

use foam ring holder from old ring box and cut in circle the diameter of the box hole, enjoy new custom ring box!!