LOTR Ring From a Plastic Bottle

Hello my precious!

Today we'll make a big version of the One Ring from Lord of the Rings that you can use as room decor or wear as a bracelet.

It's very cheap to make as well as the main material is a plastic bottle. If you are a LOTR fan or you need a gift for one - give this a try :)

Step 1: Materials

You'll need a clear bottle with some smooth areas to work with. You can technically use any size, but for a bracelet you'll need a big one (I used a 1,5 litre bottle)

A tip to remove any glue from labels: Tap a piece of tape on the glue a few times and it will pick it up!

You'll also need a flat and hot surface like an iron, induction stove, or just a hot pan (use baking paper to protect the surface)

*other materials: see pictures*

Step 2: Cut Out a Ring

First cut a ring out of your bottle.

I recommend to use tape as a guideline for a more even ring.

Poke your bottle with the tip of your scissors or a craft knife and cut along your guideline.

Step 3: Use the Fires of Mount Doom

Now it's time to forge the ring in fire!

Whether you use the fires of Mount Doom, an iron, an induction stove or a hot pan, I recommend to turn the heat up high first and then turn it to a low setting to get a medium to low temperature.

I find that if the temperature is too hot, it's harder to control the shape of the ring.

Place the plastic on your hot surface and apply a little pressure if necessary.

The ring might turn out weird sometimes, so you might need more than one try like me.

Step 4: Paint It Gold

Next, paint the ring from the inside with golden acrylic paint.

That way you will have a really smooth looking ring.

Step 5: Write the Language of Mordor

For the inscription, I mixed black and golden acrylic paint with some water to make it smooth, but not too watery.

Then I used a toothpick to draw on guidelines and the inscription itself. It doesn't have to be perfect, we will deal with that in the next step.

Step 6: Scratch Away Happy Little Accidents

When the inscription has dried, you can scratch it with a toothpick or a needle for more detailed work.

I used this method to make the letters more uniform. This step makes a huge difference!

Step 7: Protect the Inscription

Especially if you're gonna wear the "ring", you'll need to protect the inscription from further scratching.

You can use a seal like a clear spray or use an alternative: Brush on a mix of any white glue and water. It looks smooth and protects your work, but it might not last as long as a proper seal.

Step 8: Display or Wear Your Precious!

And that's it! Now show off your creation by displaying or wearing it :)

Hope you enjoy this craft!

And keep your ring secret and safe.

If you like this idea, you can vote for it in the Paint Contest! Thanks so much! :D