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Due to us having a machine shop, we can do 3-D printing, small CNC lathe projects, and manual lathe projects.  The scoope of each project will be discussed and agreed upon prior to creation.

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Wooden Ring Info

ABOUT OKT FARM STUDIO

OKT Farms’ studio’s custom rings made from local and special woods. 

OKT Farms, LLC is located in Oxford NC. It is an offshoot of Matt Currin’s original farm which was established in 1900. Wendy Tatum, artist and company president, is Matt Currin’s Great-Great Granddaughter. Her and her husband, George Tatum, hand build the world's finest wood rings right there in the farm studio. Each ring is custom made out of salvaged/repurposed wood, fallen limbs and trees, and discarded wood scraps from either their farm (in forest-management) or scrap wood from Borden’s sawmill.  

Borden’s Saw-mill is an old-fashioned sawmill located in Gloucester Virginia a few hours North East from Oxford. Greg Sprock, one of George’s childhood friends, runs the sawmill as a heritage operation. Waste scrap, too small for large furniture, becomes the base wood for many of OKT studio’s ring sets. You can virtually visit Borden’s Sawmill on Facebook.  

Rings of only one type of wood are $50.  ​

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​CUSTOM  SERIES RINGS FOR STUDIO SALE $75 

Peace and Growth Touched by fire (Fire Burnt White Pine)

Wisdom and Beauty: Walnut and Mahogany

Wisdom and Strength: Walnut and White Oak

Patience, Magic, Heart: Maple Burl and padouk

Wealth, luxury and Beauty : Mahogany and Teak

Wealth, wisdom and Beauty: Teak and Walnut

Romance and Wisdom: Cherry and Oak

Romance and Eternal love: Cherry and Red Oak

Strength and Stubborn Resolve, eternal love: white oak, red oak

Spiritual Sadness and eternal love: Willow and Red Oak

Good Luck, protection, and Strength: walnut and willow

Healing: Maple Burl and Willow

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Beyond the matches listed above in the ring studio series, you may choose your own combination of woods. Attached is a list of the wood blanks generally stocked in the studio and next to the type of wood is a general description of what the wood symbolizes from Native American, Celtic, and African traditions Custom material Rings: If you have special furniture, wood planks off an old boat, old house, an old instrument, old cane or gun stock, or wooden anything, and wish to make rings from it, call for pricing. 

STOCKED RING BLANKS AND THE SPIRITUAL OR PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE WOOD AS GIVEN TO THEM BY NATIVE AMERICAN, CELTIC AND AFRICAN CULTURES. Please note, if you know of a wood to have a special other meaning or healing quality, please feel free to shoot the studio an email so the description can be updated. 

Process Ring blanks are carefully marked and tracked so their origin’s are part of the record. The meaning of each type of blank is drawn from Native American, African, and Celtic traditional beliefs. As a general rule, a tree's wood represents characteristics of the tree itself, though it can also be representative of the color, grain, or texture of the wood itself. Burl is considered to have the element of magic in addition to the other characteristics. Here is a dynamic list of the various properties and characteristics of tree woods. 

• Because maple trees take so long to grow to their most mature height, they are a common symbol of patience.

• Oak is the "king of trees" and symbolizes wisdom, strength and longevity.

• Wisteria and cherry trees are cherished for their beautiful and fragrant flowers. They represent love and romance in many cultures. Oak Trees are one of the most loved trees in the world. Apr 27, 2021

• Elm trees represent life and eternal wisdom. No wonder so many college campuses plant elms along their entrances.

• Maple trees represent balance,longevity, and generosity. One reason behind this symbolism is that maple trees have the ability to adapt to many different soil types and climates. 

• Fir trees are a symbol of honesty,truth, and forthrightness because of the way they grow straight like a tower.When grouped together they symbolize long-lasting friendship because of their evergreen display.

• Yew Trees symbolize longevity.because of their long lives. The oldest yew is thought to be at least 3,000years old.

• The tree of peace our founding fathers alluded to was the White Pine, the symbol for the Iroquois Constitution, known as"the great law of peace." According to oral tradition, the leaders of the Iroquois Confederacy planted a white pine after its founding in the 15th century. 

• Teak wood symbolizes wealth and power, implying steady and advanced career development.

• The Red Oak is often associated with passion and absolute love. It's probably because of its vivid color, its leaves that turn red in the autumn and its ever-shining appearance that the Red Oak represents passionate and absolute love. When we talk about red, a feeling comes immediately to mind:"passion".

• White oak trees represent a deep and powerful symbolism that has been revered by cultures and civilizations for centuries. The oak tree, with its sturdy trunk and sprawling branches,represents strength, longevity, and endurance. The acorn, the fruit of the oak tree, symbolises potential, growth, and prosperity.

• Myanmar's national flower, the Padauk (𝘗𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘱𝘶𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘱𝘶𝘴), blooms afterthe first showers in April, which is also when the Myanmar New Year is celebrated. With its tiny, golden-yellow flowers, the Padauk symbolises strength, love,youth, and romance.

• Mahogany is a reddish brown color. Meanwhile, it is also a sign of luxury, richness and stability.

• In the language of flowers, Black Locust represents strength and resilience.  Its ability to thrive in challenging environments reflects its symbolic nature, making it a flower of tenacity and durability. Historically, this flower has been a symbol of protection, often planted to guard homes and landscapes

• Willow trees hold many different meanings across cultures. They often represent adaptability and flexibility, and they're symbols of good luck and protection. They also symbolize grief and are often engraved on tombstones.

• Walnuts are associated with intelligence, wisdom, knowledge, and inspiration. Some Native American tribes believed it symbolized clarity

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