How to Reset Earrings Into a Ring
You lose an earring from a favorite pair. You discover a beautiful lone earring while shopping at a flea market. Or you already have a drawer full of junk jewelry purchased or found over the years. Whatever the scenario, you may not realize it, but you can refashion a single earring into a ring to keep as a memento or give as a special gift. So think twice before you throw away a stray earring or pass up a unique piece of costume jewelry.
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Instructions
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Buy a ring base from a craft store or use a base from an old ring by removing the decoration and cutting away any rough edges.
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Choose an earring to attach to the ring base. Make sure the earring is the right size for the ring base.
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Use wire cutters to snip away the earring post.
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Smooth any remaining sharp edges with a metal file.
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Secure the earring to the ring base with epoxy or jewelry/craft glue and let dry.
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Tips & Warnings
Prop the ring up to dry for at least an hour.
Use a small paintbrush to apply the adhesive.
An adult should supervise children under 12 years old due to risk of injury from sharp metal edges.
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