This pattern has a man's initial ring in sizes from 5 to 13. If you tapered the back of the ring to less than 1/4" it might pass for a woman's ring. I think it's a bit big for a woman but tastes vary.
Apply the pattern to the 1/2" thick wood blank. I used maple because it is so durable. Any wood will work fine.
Cut the ring free being careful to cut the interior on the line. You don't want to change the size too much.
Start sanding the ring. Get in interior round and smooth. Contour the band of the ring with a gentle round-over. Take your time. The sanding is very important in this project.
Cut the initial from 1/8" Thick contrasting wood. The letters are small so take your time. You can use the edge of the blade to nibble away the hard to reach corners.
Glue the initial to the face of the ring. I used super glue just because it dries fast and I didn't want the initial to move around. It would be difficult to clamp. Notice how the initial plate overlaps the edge of the ring. We will sand the angle flush.
In this last picture you can see how the initial plate was sanded to match the angle of the ring. I want to emphasize again that the sanding makes this project. I applied a spray acrylic but you can use your favorite finish to make it shine.
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