Wire Wrapped Ring

I love simple adornments, like the one hammered gold band I never take off. However, some occasions call for more. So I tend to layer on and stack simple rings together. I am biased to gold, but all metals and even mixing them can be especially fun and fashionable.

Or I put on this easy to make wire wrapped ring that gives a similar look.

Wire wrapped rings are much easier to make than you'd expect.

The biggest challenge is sizing. You want to leave space to fan the wires so 2 sizes larger than the finger size works best. If you usually wear a size 6, create the ring at size 8 on the mandrel.

Level: Easy

Materials:

ring mandrel*

24 or 22 gauge wire

wire cutter &

needle nose pliers

1. Cut 2.5 feet of wire & place the middle of this piece on the mandrel at your desired size.

(This leaves over a foot of wire on each side to wrap.)

2. Wrap 9 times around the rind mandrel (4 with one tail and 5 with the other) leaving yourself approximately 3" of remaining wire on each side.

3. Cross the 2 tails creating a nice corner that holds each other.

(Like when you turn a ribbon on the bottom of a gift box.)

4. You can wrap these 2 tails as much or as little as you desire to pull all 9 wires together and secure the ring. *(If your mandrel is completely round remove your ring to complete this step. If your mandrel has a flat side with a bit of space, like mine, wrap it while it's on the mandrel.)

5. Cut your remaining wire away and be sure to press your ends in so they are flush and do not scratch your finger.

6. Fan your 9 wires apart and adorn yourself!

Creative Options:

Use a thicker gauge and hammer your wire beforehand.

Add beads or gemstones onto your bands.

Mix silver and gold fill wire.

I welcome your questions, hearing about your ring making experience and the comments you receive wearing it.

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