Caring for your Touch Wood Ring.

For the first 3 or 4 weeks, the finish on your ring will continue to cure and harden. Your ring is newly finished and just changed climates from our place to yours. David’s best recommendation is to give your ring a minimum of 3 weeks before beginning to wear it. This gives the natural ingredients in the finish time to cure and harden. The best place to acclimate your ring is somewhere out of reach of cats and dogs, on a dresser or a shelf ~ perhaps resting in an open ring box, at normal indoor temperatures, and not sitting in direct sunlight. It is fine to leave it on the presentation card ~ or not.

Your ring is strong and durable. It won’t break if you bang it on a wall or drop it on the floor. It is however still made of wood and requires that you be conscious of wearing it, especially while you get to know your ring. Take note of what it is you do with your hands that might scratch or ding your ring and have a safe place to keep it during these activities. Wearing your ring on a soft cord or leather ‘necklace’ is a good option when you are rock climbing, bike riding or house cleaning . . . that kind of thing.

Once you are wearing your ring ~ if you find it is tight when your hands are warm, or due to swelling in your fingers, be careful not to remove your ring using your fingernails. Run your hand under cold water. Using a little bit of soap, gently work the ring off your finger, then dry your ring.

Your ring is finished in a natural and durable wood finish. Once cured, this finish is water-resistant but not waterproof. Best not to wear your ring for showering, bathing, swimming, or dishwashing. Common sense stuff. A hand wash in warm water will not harm your ring ~ it’s the products (especially the antibacterial kind) you’ll want to avoid as these can be hard on the finish.

The finish protects your ring from ultraviolet light and rapid changes in temperature. Still, it’s best not to leave your ring on a car dash or windowsill or anywhere it will be subject to temperature extremes. Remove your ring if you are wearing rubber gloves or when working in conditions where it is subjected to constant moisture.

When the finish on your ring shows wear, it can easily be touched up and should be tended to whenever bare wood is exposed. We offer a total refinish for a small fee plus the return shipping. If at any time you wish to return your ring for refinishing, minor resizing, or to repair some accidental damage, please be in touch ~ send us an email. We are always here for you and always happy to hear from you.

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