Custom Wooden Ring Box

custom ring box made from fallen birch tree

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

mark center of log and drill pilot hole part way through log

chisel out enough to fit ring width and depth

chisel out cover to make concave dome

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

apply small hinge and ensure cover opens and closes evenly

I applied 4 coats of polyurethane, allowing drying time in between coats

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