Saturday, February 23, 2013

diy: Stone Cap Ring

 

Another simple project using hardware supplies - in this case, a compression cap. For other hardware related projects, check out the Stone Filled Metal Bracelet and the Fabric Hinge Bracelet!
 
 


This was a great way for me to use up some leftover turquoies stone chips. I had such an awkward amount left, but held onto them just in case. Pretty glad that I finally found a use for them. Of course, you can use any kind of beads or materials that you have on hand. Keep reading to see how I made the ring! ---








Supplies:

- 3/8 in. brass compression cap (I bought mine at Home Depot)
- Strong craft glue such as E6000
- Ring blank
- Jewelry gel (or clear nail polish)
- Turquoise stone chips, or any other type of bead you have on hand
 

1) Fill the cap with a thin, even layer of jewelry gel.
 

 
2) Fill the cap with the stone chips, and add another thin layer of jewelry gel, making sure it is evenly dispersed.
 


3) Let dry completely. Glue a ring blank to the back of the compression cap and let dry overnight.
 




 
All done!
 
 



13 comments:

  1. that is a really awesome diy, so simple but awesome :D

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  2. gorgeous ring..such a clever idea! xx

    Shannen | shann-mariee-dee.blogspot.ie

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  3. I love bug rings! This is such an easy way to make one yourself!

    Lauren
    livinginaboxx

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  4. wow... what an easy way to make something as gorgeous as that... let me go ahead and try it...

    Kisses
    Sweet
    PensandLens
    @mistytewest

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  5. I'm a huge fan of hardware jewelry and absolutely love this. Posted 2 final photos and a link back to you on trueblue. Thanks for posting such a good DIY!

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  6. This is so freaking awesome and still so simple, I have to try this!

    xxx
    www.studdedsweetheart.blogspot.com

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  7. delizioso!!
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  8. Ah! Great DIY! I'm very impressed, I'd never thought of doing something like this, but now, after having seen the idea, it seems so obvious. There are so many good applications of this general DIY idea. I'm going to try experimenting around with this. Helllooooo early Christmas gifts! Thanks for the share.

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  9. Hi Kirsten!
    I saw this on tumblr
    http://25.media.tumblr.com/0165fe778cbfd3ced175ef7eea12531c/tumblr_mfd102ItWW1qemqkno1_500.jpg
    and thought that this diy project suits you! You should try it!(:
    Love your diys and artwork!<3

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  10. Ha wow... such a smart idea, I would never have thought of thta, but it is so so cute!

    Great piece! x

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  11. This is so good! i love it:) xx
    www.Dulcet-Beauty.blogspot.com

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