How to Make an Aluminum Ring

Whether you need a last minute ring to match your wardrobe or want to craft a piece uniquely your own, making an aluminum ring isn't time consuming or difficult and you don't need professional design skills or jewelry crafting tools to make a fashion statement.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Aluminum foil
• Small pliers (optional)
• Ring craft accessories (optional)

1. Tear off a strip of aluminum foil approximately 2 inches wide and the length of the box.
2. Fold the aluminum foil lengthwise several times until you have reached an aluminum strip width slightly wider than your desired ring width. Smooth out each fold before moving on to the next, as this will strengthen the foil so that the ring doesn't bend out of shape easily.
3. Wrap the thin aluminum strip around your chosen ring finger to gauge the ring size. Cut or rip away the remainder.
4. Grasp the ring-sized aluminum strip at the center and twist lightly taking care to not rip the foil or bend it into a sharp edge. Continue twisting on one side, tighter with each twist, until you've reached one end of the strip. Return to the center and repeat on the opposite side.
5. Bend the twisted aluminum strip around your finger into the shape of a ring. You now have an aluminum foil ring. You can also use pliers to twist together the two ends or leave the ends open to make the ring re-sizable for other fingers.
6. Attach optional ring craft accessories (a small faux gemstone or rhinestone) to the twisted metal to add a bit of sparkle to the silvery surface.

Tips & Warnings

• Never wear an aluminum foil ring that has a sharp edge.