Beautiful Paper Rings

Turn a basic kids craft item in to beautiful faux agate jewelry!

Step 1: See the Short Video Tutorial Here!

Step 2: Stuff You'll Need

Construction paper

Large hole punch

E-6000 Spray Adhesive

Gloss Varnish

Clear nail polish

Sanding block (or sandpaper)

Ring findings

Desk lamp & Wax paper (optional)

Step 3: Here's How

1. Start by punching out about 50 construction paper circles

2. Grab some E-6000 Spray Adhesive (this makes the process a breeze)

3. & 4. Glue the disks together one by one until you have a 1/4" stack or thicker

*Alternate the colors and use your favorite colors on the top of the stack

5. Dry them under a desk lamp on wax paper if you're impatient like I am!

6. When dry, sand the edges and sides to reveal the different colors

7. Harden with several coats of nail polish *This also brings out the color

8. & 9. Glue ring findings on the back with E-6000 glue

Comments

[Simran Sharma]

Nice

[The Juliart]

Mark, what a great funky project. I love all the color. Thank you ! Julia

[Foxtail Quilting]

Wow, that's interesting and something I've never seen before. It's hard to believe they're made from paper! I voted for you in Jewelry. If you are inclined to check it out, I have an intsructable entered (a DIY custom t-shirt quilt) in "Before & After", "Sew Warm," and "Handmade Gifts". Entering made me want to check out all the other contests. Good luck!

[ArianaSLabus]

Really love the rings! I love the bright colors and great effects! I voted for you in the Jewelry Contest! Good luck!

[Mark Montano]

Thanks so much Ariana!

[nanaverm]

Larger circles (maybe die-cut) and more natural colors, and you could make realistic agate-looking drink coasters! Or smaller circles and use the beads in a necklace.

[Wynd]

Brilliant!

[Mark Montano]

Glad you like it Wynd!

[Mark Montano]

Great idea Nanverm!

[Wynd]

I love this! Something I could totally take time to make :D And make for others, as well ;) Thank you!

[Uncle Kudzu]

Another cool one from Mark Montano! I don't need a ring, but I might need a faux agate :)

[Mark Montano]

Glad you like them UK!