Geared Ring Tutorial

Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRue

Designer Tips

Cut a strip of 20-gauge sheet 2.75" long. Smooth and straighten with a nylon hammer.
Optional: Texture or stamp (see "How to Make a Metal-Stamped Charm" technique sheet below).
For a matte finish, scrub the surface with steel wool (or even a green dish scrubbie!).
File the corners and edges smooth using a #2-cut needle file.
Use a pair of nylon-jaw ring-bending pliers to bend the band into shape. Overlap the ends at least 0.25".
Check the size on a ring mandrel. Adjust as necessary, using flat-nose nylon-jaw pliers and/or nylon hammer.
Use the riveting system tool to punch a 3/32" hole in the center of the overlapped area. Re-straighten ring as necessary.
Insert an eyelet, beginning at inside of ring, and add embellishments to top.
Set 3/32" eyelet with the flaring end of the riveting system tool.

Free Technique Sheets & How-Tos

Suggested Supplies

1 pkg of 120 [use one, 3/16" or 7/32" long] #69-952-01-2 Eyelet, 3/32", Assorted
1 doz [use 1] #44-305-0 Gear, 19mm
1 pkg of 6 [use 1] #64-981-24-25 Sheet, 24 Gauge, 6x0.25"
1 doz [use 1] #44-353-0 Sprocket, 19mm, Copper