DIY // Wire Wrapped Bow Ring
Wouldn’t it be a cute idea to create a wire wrapped bow ring? I actually love the idea, and today I’ll make one for my readers! Enjoy
What you’ll need:
- 5″ inches of 18 Gauge wire (Silver, Gold, Brass or Copper)
- Ring Mandrel Finger Sizer Gauges Find Exact Size Rings
- DARICE 1893-09 Jewelry Plier Set, Set of 5
(not incl. in the picture)
If you like to order the Bow Ring DIY Package, which includes supplies for two rings please click here.
1. Bend the wire in the center around a Mandrel or round object like a Nail polish cap.
2. Your left wire should be aligned on the top.
3. Bend one of the ends (right one first) into a loop so that it forms half a bow.
4. Bend the other end into a complimentary loop.
5. Wrap the end of your last bow ” under and over” in the center to tighten the bows.
6. Clip the excess wire from the ends off the bow.
7. File each end so you don’t scratch yourself.
All done! Wasn’t that hard, what do you think? Let me know…comments are welcome!
If you think you won’t be able to accomplish this DIY, but like to own a ring like this, you can find the Bow ring or Bow earrings here for purchase, or subscribe to my blog, I have giveaway’s every 4 weeks of the last 4 DIY’s featured on my blog, and you could win this cute bow ring.
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Thanks so much for this tutorial. I just made this ring and I love it! It’s my new favorite! 🙂
That’s awesome Stephanie, glad you enjoyed the tutorial.
Great tutorial! I tried it out with aluminum and it worked great, but when I try with stiffer wire, I can’t quite get it. I don’t have much experience with hand forming wire, I usually use tools, any tips?
Hi Theresa,
You could try it with Round/Flat Nose Bending Pliers. But stiffer wire is less bendable and I am not sure if right for this project. Have you looked into a half hard wire, that should be easy enough to bend, and holds its shape.
I love bows – wearing them, admiring them, and making them! Thank you so much for the detailed tutorial, I am SO making one (or two) 🙂
Hi Emi,
glad you like the tutorial. Enjoy making your own ring!
Okay for one, I NEVER comment or give feedback for ANYTHING, but I’m doing it for this tutorial! I’m seriously beyond craft challenge, I suck at any DIY activity lol, but the way you explained everything was perfect! Thanks so much :]
Hi Vanessa,
you just brought a smile to my face. I am so happy to hear that this tutorial was well explained for you, so you could easily replicate it!
I am always trying to explain it so everyone can follow me, without trouble.
Anyways, hope you enjoy my blog. FYI I would LOVE to read more comments from you in the future.
I also love this! I’m a crafty person but I will leave the jewelry to you 🙂
this looks really easy as long as you’ve worked with wire before! it’s nice though, because 18g is so thin
I love it! I haven’t tried it yet, but the steps look very easy to follow (great photos!). Very cute. Thanks for sharing!
You make it look so easy! My favorite thing about this is how little you need to make this happen. That to me means it’s going to be affordable. So many projects these days require buying special tools! Great tutorial 🙂
very cute idea, i want to try this soon!
I made one of these the other day for a friend and she loved it! I really liked the fact that it was easy (and fast!) to make, and we both could not be happier with how it turned out. I made it a bit bigger, and it looked lovely.
@Manu I am so happy my DIY helped you make something unique and meaningful for you and your friend!
In case you like to share your rings, you are more than welcome to post a picture of it here: http://www.fb.com/BettinaJohnsonJewelry
it sure did! if I get to take a picture of it I will share it with you (:
This is really cute Bettina 🙂 I was thinking of making bow pin with your technique. I think it could be done. I shared it on my blog too to inspire others because of your creativity. Nice job! You might like to read the article at http://www.handmade-jewelry-club.com/2012/10/diy-wire-ring-jewelry-tutorials.html
Love your blog, girls can find some lovely jewelry ideas here… <3
I just can’t take my eyes out of it. This is something really very new & trendy, and it also appears to be very fashionable & trendy.
Looking in Google brought up your site – I’m delighted it did, thanks.
Hi there! This article couldn’t be written any better! Reading through this post reminds me of my previous roommate! He constantly kept preaching about this. I am going to forward this post to him. Pretty sure he’ll have a great read.
Many thanks for sharing!
Omg!
I just discover that I spy diy has copied this DIY!
because you did it before!
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I´m following you!
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Omg! So cute! Just made one! I would send you a pic but I donno how:(. Anyway thanks! Fabulous idea!
Glad you had fun making it!
hi, I’m really, really new to jewellery diy, and I would like to try out your bow ring and your wrapped peach aventurine ring. So I was wondering if there are any basic materials that I should buy, and if there is a particular gauge wire that I would use the most, because I don’t want to buy loads of different wires and beads that I’m only going to use once. My school has the tools and some wires so I can use their tools when needed. I’m on a low budget so they can’t be ridiculously expensive.
Thank you!
Hi there @buttonsandbows, all you need is a half hard 18gauge wire, about 12inches in total. The wire metal isn’t important for now but to stay on budget I would start with copper or brass.
I can also offer you to order the DIY set for both rings from my shop, please let me know if you are interested?
thanks for replying so quickly! how much would the diy set be for them both, and how much would they cost separately??
thanks again!
The bow ring package is $4.00 and the wire wrapped ring incl. stone is $6.50 shipping is $1.70 if combined or for each if you decide to only order 1 package for now!
Let me know and I will send you a link where you can place your order.
Sounds great, but I live in England, will my money be converted to dollars??
sorry about all the questions, but I am interested in the bow one especially. Maybe later on I will consider the peach aventurine one.
thanks
@buttonandbows if you purchase the bow ring package via etsy, you can pay per paypal or Credit Card and yes the dollar will be converted to any currency automaticly.
For international mail, your package would be $2.05 for shipping and you receive supplies for 2 rings.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/157283104/wired-bow-ring-diy-instructions-and
thanks!!!! sorry, last request, can you give me the link for the peach aventurine wrap ring in case i change my mind.
thank you again.
Of course: https://www.etsy.com/listing/157963591/wrapped-peach-aventurine-ring-diy please let me know if you have any furter questions.