Make Your Own Rings {Great Gift Idea!}

When I saw this post about making homemade rings out out buttons on FamilyCircle.com, I knew I had to share it for all my crafty readers out there.  These unique rings {no two are the same!} would make a great handmade holiday gift, or you could make your own custom statement pieces to wow friends and family with!

What you need:
Buttons with a metal shank {she found hers at a local shop that carries decorative vintage and new buttons; she also suggests finding buttons on Etsy}
Wire cutters or tin snips
Adjustable ring blanks {find at craft stores like Michael's}
Jewelry glue or other heavy duty adhesive

How to:
1. Snip the metal shank from the buttons, getting as close to the base as possible.

2. Apply glue to the surface of the ring blank and attach to the back of the button.

3. Set it face down to dry and cure for 24 hours (see glue label for when total adhesion and curing occurs).

Tip: If you have a ring that’s difficult to dry face down, make a small ring of aluminum foil and rest the ring inside to support it while it dries.

Happy crafting!

xoxo

Bean

{photo credit:  familycircle.com}