Let your hands speak for themselves with a great Cocktail Ring DIY!

LET’S MAKE A RING >

Supplies to make your Cocktail Ring DIY:

• 1 Bouncy ball (mine came from a gumball machine)
• 1 Small hose clamp
• Ribbon
• Mod Podge
• Glitter
• Big beads
• Small beads
• Rhinestones
• Hot glue
• X-acto knife
• Brush and small bowl

step 1
Take your x-acto knife, your bouncy ball and your hose clamp.

Measure approximately how much you will need to cut out of your ball to make if fit on top of your hose clamp.

Start cutting a hole in your bouncy ball.
PLEASE BE CARE FULL! You need your fingers to wear your ring!

Using your x-acto knife scoop out a hole large enough to fit the top of your hose clamp into.

When you are done, set your ball aside.

step 2
Take your hose clamp, ribbon and hot glue.

Put a small amount of hot glue on the inside of your hose clamp to attach the end of your ribbon.

Wrap your ribbon tightly around the ring of your hose clamp.

Continue wrapping around the top of the hose clamp, just enough to cover the ring completely.

Make sure you dont add too much bulk to the top of the hose clamp. Double check your ball to make sure it still fits on your hose clamp. If you need to you can scoop out the hole a little larger.

step 3
Using your hot glue, glue your bouncy ball to the top of your ribbon wrapped hose clamp.

Let dry.

step 4
Mix up your mod podge and your glitter in a small bowl or cup.

Brush your mod podge/glitter mixture over your bouncy ball. Make sure you cover your ball completely.

If possible set your ring in the sun to dry. It will dry much faster this way.

As your ring is drying, check for any missed spots and if necessary add more of your mod podge/glitter mixture.

step 5
Once your ring is completely dry, you can add your other beads and rhinestones.

I apologize for the lack of pictures on this part, I was trying to figure out how I wanted it to look and got carried away making it.

I added 3 rhinestones in a “V” shape on either side of the large ball on the ring.

Then I added the 3 large beads on one side of the large ball.

I then went back and added rhinestones and small beads in between the large beads to help fill up space.

I also added 1 small bead at the top of the “V” on the opposite side (less decorated side) of the ball.

I used hot glue to attach all the beads and rhinestones.

Mix up your colors and your beads to make this ring fun. I used pearl colored beads and clear rhinestones to balance the pop of bright colors in the ribbon and glitter.

This Cocktail Ring DIY is very simple to make and looks great. No one would ever guess you used a bouncy ball and a hose clamp!

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Create this Ribbon Wrapped Ring DIY using ribbon and an unexected item from the hardware store to make the base of this ring.

This Ribbon Wrapped Ring DIY will also be featured on The Daily Sequin. I was so flattered when I was contacted by Vidhya from The Daily Sequin to create a project to be featured on her blog. Be sure to check her out.

What youll need to make your Ribbon Wrapped Ring:

1. 1 Hose clamp
2. 2 Colors of ribbon
3. Gold elastic
4. 1 Large bead
5. Scissors
6. Hot glue
7. Needle
8. Thread
9. Skrewdriver

Step 1

Adjust your hose clamp. You can do this by loosening the skrew at the top of the hose clamp. Youll want to make sure its very loose to start because as you wrap your ribbon and elastic it will get tighter. Its a good idea to check the size frequently as you go.

Step 2

Put a small drop of hot glue on the inside underneath the top of the hose clamp and attach the end of your ribbon that you will be using for the main part of the ring.

Step 3

Start wrapping your ribbon around the hose clamp, pulling it snug. Before you wrap the top part of the hose clamp is a good time to check your size. Just remember that even at this point, you still want it a little loose.

Continue wrapping the top part of the hose clamp, covering it completely. When you get to the end put a small drop of hot glue to attach the end of the ribbon.

Step 4

Take your large bead, needle and thread and making a big loop, go through the hole in the bead, around the top of the hose clamp, running the needle and thread through the ribbon just underneath the top of the hose clamp. Before you pull your thread tight, put a small drop of hot glue on the top of the ring to secure your large bead.
Pull your thread tight and make at least another 2 loops around to hold your bead.

Step 5

Take your 2nd ribbon color and fold it in half longways. Place a small drop of hot glue on the side of your ring and attach the end of the ribbon. Start wrapping your ribbon around the top of your ring twisting it as you go, this will give it more texture.
When you are finished secure the end of your ribbon with a small drop of hot glue.

Step 6

Taking your gold elastic tuck one end inside a fold in your ribbon, choose a fold that is more hidden, and secure with a small drop of hot glue.
Start wrapping your gold elastic around your ring, pull it snug but not to tight. When you are finished cut your elastic and tuck your end inside another fold in the ribbon and secure with a small drop of hot glue.

Cocktail rings are still (and always will be in my book) a must have accessory.
You definitely can never have too many, so lets go big and bold with this Ribbon Wrapped Ring, say that 10 times fast! This simple DIY tutorial will show you how to make a bold and colorful, statement ring using a hose clamp and some ribbon.

With Summer right around the corner this colorful Ribbon Wrapped ring will be an asset to any flirty dress or basic jeans. You can mix up some really bright color combinations and create a serious statement.

Go big, go bold and add a pop of color to your wardrobe. Have fun!

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