How to Make Cocktail Rings

Dazzle others with a DIY cocktail ring.

Cocktail rings are an accessory women and girls love because they are fancy and timeless. They dress up casual outfits and add pizzazz to dressier ones. Cocktail rings can be a little pricier than other rings, since they are usually made with larger stones and more expensive materials, so making your own saves you money and allows you to create styles to go with any outfit. Add vintage elements or keep it modern; whatever the style or occasion, DIY cocktail rings are a craft that girls everywhere can enjoy.

Things You'll Need

• Ring blank with flat top
• Various adornment such as gemstones, swarovski crystals or faceted beads
• Flat pendant, approximately 1-inch diameter, round or oval shape
• Permanent craft glue

Instructions

1. Try the ring blank on to determine on which finger you would like to wear the cocktail ring. Choose the appropriate size for your finger if the ring blank isn't adjustable.

2. Choose the adornments that will fit best for the chosen finger. Try threading beads together to create one large piece. Apply the adornments to a flat pendant for a larger design. Lay your designs out on a table first to experiment with different looks.

3. Generously dot the permanent craft glue on the ring blank and lay your chosen design in place. Glue the pendant on the ring blank if you designed it as one piece. Allow at least two hours, or per the glue's directions, before wearing the cocktail ring.

Tips & Warnings

• Pick designs for your ring that will go with several outfits and that have a classic and timeless feel to them.

References

• Craft Stylish: Cocktail Ring!
• Avid Accents: DIY Rings