PINE RING 24/5/21

Handmade in Scotland with local materials

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The ring-

The pine was gathered from my local area when a small group of trees were being cut down. I collected a small number of off-cuts that I fashioned into rings.

The varnish-

The varnish is made up of 1/3 beeswax sourced from a local Aberdeen company and 2/3 rapeseed oil that is also produced and bottled in Aberdeenshire.

Beeswax - https://trybees.com/product/beeswax-block-1oz-naturally-fragrant-beeswax/

Oil - https://www.mackintoshofglendaveny.co.uk/

The packaging-

The packaging is made from eco-friendly produce and is 100% recyclable (including the tape!).

Tape- https://www.eco-craft.co.uk/self-adhesive-paper-tape-19mm.html

Box- https://www.eco-craft.co.uk/50x70x17mm-box-lid-black.html

The making process-

A total of 20 minutes and 2 seconds to hand work

A total of 18 minutes and 6 seconds was used of electricity (Dremel tool).

135 Watts x 0.1806 Hours = 24.381 KW

24.381 KWh / 1000 = 0.024381 KWh.

Total = 0.024 Kilowatts per hour.

Carbon footprint-

Using a carbon calculator, I am able to report the CO2 impact.

Calculator - https://www.rensmart.com/Calculators/KWH-to-CO2

0.006 CO2e Carbon dioxide + equivalent).

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