DIY Wire Ring
Looking for something cute and simple that you can whip up in a pinch? These wire rings are quick, easy, and oh so cute! Make a bunch for you and your friends to share!
Tools and materials:
- Round nosed pliers
- Chain nosed pliers
- Cutting tool
- Ruler
- Wire (22-20 gauge)
- Stones (4-8 mm)
For this project, you can choose the size of your wire and stones. If you choose a wider gauge wire, you should choose a larger stone to go in the center.
Measure and cut
To begin, cut a piece of wire equal in length to the size of your ring circumference plus 1 centimeter (½ an inch).
Loop
Use round-nosed pliers to make a small loop on either end of the wire.
Bend
Wrap the wire around something narrow and cylindrical to create a smooth, round shape.
Use chain nosed pliers to bend the loops upward, so they are parallel with each other.
The height of the bend should equal the radius of the stone.
Attach stone
Cut a second piece of wire 5 centimeters (2 inches) in length. Run the wire through one loop on the ring, through the hole in the center of the stone, and then through the second loop.
Twist
Twist the wire downwards on either side of the ring.
Then pull the wire through the ring, and twist it upwards.
With round nosed pliers, twist the tops of the wires into loops.
Use chain nosed pliers to twist the loops further around and down beside the stone.
Aren’t they beautiful? Have fun trying different gauges and motifs.
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Those are so fun!
Those are absolutely adorable!! I am terrible at wire wrapping .. LOL Here’s a thought from a “sister home jeweler” … Make matching earrings! Purchase ear wires or make them, cut your strip with your loop at one end, add beads & add your loop to hold the beads on. They can be as long or as short as you like. Add your ear wire to the top loop & you’re ready to go! I hope you give this a try .. 😉