Here is the first tutorial in the run up to Valentine’s Day – A pretty little ring that you can make for yourself and your BFFs. With all that romance in the air – here is a ring that oozes feminine charm. The Valentine leather rose ring is in pink, in the shape of a flower and its got lace. My last year’s BFF corsage was a big hit and I hope that you like this ring too. Without much ado, here it is
Materials:
# A strip of leather 1″ X 10″ – you could use rexin or faux leather instead. The length of the strip determines the width of your flower so you could make it a little longer or shorter.
# A ring base
# A strip of White lace (0.5″ wide)
# A Normal circle of leather and felt for the base
# Scissors and glue
# A ring base
# A strip of White lace (0.5″ wide)
# A Normal circle of leather and felt for the base
# Scissors and glue
Procedure:
1) Taper one edge of the strip like in the picture. Make a knot and pull
tight making sure that the backside is not visible on the front.
tight making sure that the backside is not visible on the front.
2) Now fold and twist the strip as you go around the knot, making sure that the folds are neat and that the backside (suede part) is not visible on the front.Keep gluing as you twist and fold. When you come to the end just snip off and tuck it in the flower. Glue in place.
3) Let it dry for 15 minutes
4) Snip of all the extras at the back so that it is flat, taking care not to cut the tucked in portion
5) Cover with a round pieces of leather and glue a ring back on in the center
6) Press and let it dry completely
7) Measure the outer circumference of the ring and cut a strip of 0.5″ wide lace or rick rack. Glue along the outer edge of the ring.
8) Cut a circle of felt for the backing and cut a slit in the middle. Position it over the ring back in such a way that the base of the ring gets hidden inside and only the round portion is visible. Apply glue, press and hold for a few seconds and let dry.
Your Valentine leather rose ring is done!! Let it rest for sometime and then enjoy wearing it. The ring is quite statement makign by itself, but if you like an accompaniment or tune in the coming week to learn how to make rose studs earrings for Valentine’s day.
Hope you found this interesting
Cheers
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