Not every project will make it into the book, not because it isn't good but maybe because it doesn't fit with the style of the other projects or maybe because it's a bit simple. This one fits into that category but I wanted to share with you how easy it is to make.
This ring is a very small fit because of the bulk of the lace. For a larger ring, create your coil by wrapping 20 gauge wire around a tube which is approximately 6mm (1/4") larger than the size you want the finished ring to be. You will also need to increase the length of lace you are working with.
Here's what you'll need for this project:
- Ring size memory wire (for a larger ring, see note above)
- Memory wire shears
- Realeather Sof-Suede Lace (I've used Rust)
- Leather adhesive
- Scissors
How to Weave the Ring
You can make this ring as wide as you like - mine is 4 coils wide. Cut the memory wire with memory wire shears because the steel wire will ruin your regular wire cutters. Cut 56cm (22") of Sof-Suede lace. Starting at one cut end of the coil, weave the lace over and under the coils leaving a tail of 5cm (2").
Keeping the lace flat, wrap the lace around the outside coil (so that the back of the lace is now the front) and then continue weaving over and under until you reach the first coil.
Continue in this fashion until you have woven the lace all the way around the ring. It's a little bit tricky keeping the coils apart for the first few rows but try to keep them as evenly apart as possible so that your ring is the same width all the way around. I've pushed my weaving up tightly together but you if you prefer, you can leave them further apart for a more open weave.
Finish the weaving with one lace ending at the first coil and the other lace ending at the last coil. Wrap the laces around the first and last coils.
Trim the end of both laces to a point.
Thread the ends through one of the outer loops to secure. Glue in place for added security and then trim away the excess.
See this related post:
Domed Woven Leather Bangle
You can also see the weaving technique being used to create a bangle in this video. Why not make several in different colours for a stacked effect. It's a fun way to wear them!
If you love this easy leather jewellery project then look for my new book,"Stylish Leather Jewelry". You'll learn how to twist, roll, fold, and recolour leather to make leather jewellery that would look at home on the fashion runway!
'Til next time.....
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