How to Make a Trinity Ring
If you like the look of "trinity rings," but you don't have the money to spend on one, you can try making one yourself. Since most people don't have the means to make real metal rings, you can use polymer clay that looks just like real metal, and you can buy it in colors that resemble gold, silver and copper. Polymer clay can be hardened in a regular household oven. You can find polymer clay where craft supplies are sold.
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Things You'll Need
- Faux metallic polymer clay
- Ruler
- Ring mandrel
- Vegetable oil
- Cookie sheet
- Wax paper
- Timer
- Oven mitt
Instructions
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Mold three pieces of faux metal polymer clay into small strips that measure about 1/8 inch wide and 2 inches long. The three pieces should be a different color so that they stand out, such as gold, silver and copper.
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Rub some vegetable oil on a ring mandrel so that the polymer clay doesn't stick to it. Wrap the three pieces of clay around the ring mandrel at the size that you want the trinity ring to be. Wrap the pieces so that they cross each other and interlock. Gently press the ends together and trim off any excess off of the ends. Slip the trinity ring off of the ring mandrel.
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Preheat a conventional oven to the temperature indicated in the instructions that came with the package of faux metal polymer clay. Place a piece of wax paper on a cookie sheet and set the trinity ring on it. When the oven has preheated, bake the trinity ring for the amount of time specified in the instructions for the clay.
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Put on an oven mitt, and remove the cookie sheet from the oven when the time is up. Wait at least 30 minutes for the trinity ring to cool down enough so you can handle it without getting burned.
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Brush the ring with a clear enamel to protect the polymer clay from moisture and breakage and to give it a glossy shine. Wait six hours for the enamel to dry completely until your trinity ring is ready to be worn.
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References
- Photo Credit rings image by Alison Bowden from Fotolia.com
