How to Make Your Own Napkin Rings

A beaded napkin ring is easy to make by hand.

A set of matching napkin rings can add elegance and cohesion to your dinner table, particularly if they match the decor of your dining room. If you're planning a dinner party and don't have a set of napkin rings on hand, consider making some yourself at home. Making handmade napkin rings is a quick and easy project that requires just a few simple materials. And making a set yourself will save costs over purchasing a pre-made set from a home goods store.

Things You'll Need

• Craft wire
• Scissors
• Needlenose pliers
• Beads

Instructions

1. Cut a piece of craft wire to about 12 inches long using a pair of scissors. Craft wire can be purchased at most craft stores.

2. Twist the last 1/2 inch of one end of the wire into a thin U-shape, using a pair of needlenose pliers, making an enclosure that will keep the beads from slipping off the wire.

3. Snake decorative plastic or glass beads onto the wire, sliding on as many beads as needed until you reach the end of the wire.

4. Twist the top end of the wire into a thin U-shape, closing off the wire so the beads won't slip off.

5. Twist the wire into a circle by bending one end of the wire over to touch the other and hooking the ends together, making the circle about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap any remaining wire around the circle in a spiral.

6. Repeat steps 1 to 5 until you have as many napkin rings as you need for your table.

References

• Canadian Living: 10-Minute Beaded Wire Napkin Rings