Ring in the New Year

by abeadstore on January 3, 2013

We’ve created this fun an simple ring to help you RING in the new year!

You will need:

Vintaj Adjustable Ring Blank

Czech Glass Button

Pliers

 

1.

Use your pliers to squeeze the loop on the back of the button just enough to fit through the square in the ring blank.

 

 

 

2.

Slide the loop through the square on the button.  Then use your pliers to open the loop back up.

 

 

 

3.

Fold the loop to one side to secure the button.  Adjust the band to fit your finger and you’re ready to make a statement with this ring for the new year!

 

The handmade czech glass buttons on our site that have the metal loop back that can be used to create this ring include:

27mm Spiral (shown in example)
22mm White Paisley with Aurora Borealis
18mm Pink Sunflower with Gold Center
33mm Square Blue & Silver
32mm Pink and Green Spiral
18mm Black with Gold Flower

 

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