As I was re-organizing my craft supplies last week, I found a bottle of fabric stiffener that I had never used, and completely forgotten about- it felt like finding a bill in your pocket! I immediately got started and made two rings, two bangles, and a necklace, all out of different materials. I'm excited to show you how I made them, and hope you will enjoy (some of) them. I'm kicking it off with the two rings: a DIY twine bow ring and a simple knot ring made out of string.
DIY TWINE BOW RING

Supplies:
- Fabric stiffener
- Paintbrush
- Short strand of twine (approx. 6")
- Gold (or any other color) spray paint, or liquid gold leaf
- Cylindrical or tubular object (such as a pen) with a circumference similar to the circumference of your finger
- Optional: clear nail polish and/or acrylic varnish

1. Find a cylindrical (or tubular) object with a circumference similar to the circumference of your finger. I used a glue stick. I think a white board pen could work great as well. A good way to find the right object is to use one of your rings and try it on various cylindrical or tubular objects until you find one that fits.
2. Cut a strand of twine. I like to use a longer piece (about 6") as you can always make it shorter, but you can't make it longer.
3. Tie a bow around the cylindrical object, as you would with a gift. Cut the ends off.
4. Use a paintbrush to apply fabric stiffener all over the twine. Let dry, then remove from the cylindrical object. Drying time is quite long- mine took about 10 hours.
5. Spray paint it in gold (or any color you fancy), or dip it into liquid gold leaf. Let dry.
6. Optional: once it's dry, add a layer of clear nail polish or acrylic varnish.

DIY STRING KNOT RING
- Fabric stiffener
- Paintbrush
- Short strand of string (approx. 5")
- Gold (or any other color) spray paint, or liquid gold leaf
- Cylindrical or tubular object (such as a pen) with a circumference similar to the circumference of your finger
- Optional: clear nail polish and/or acrylic varnish

This ring is inspired by Alex Monroe, whose jewelry always amazes me.
1. Find a cylindrical (or tubular) object with a circumference similar to the circumference of your finger. I used a glue stick. I think a white board pen could work great as well. A good way to find the right object is to use one of your rings and try it on various cylindrical or tubular objects until you find one that fits.
2. Cut a strand of string. I like to use a longer piece (about 5") as you can always make it shorter, but you can't make it longer.
3. Tie a simple knot around the cylindrical object. Cut the ends off.
4. Use a paintbrush to apply fabric stiffener all over the twine. Let dry, then remove from the cylindrical object. Drying time is quite long- mine took about 10 hours.
5. Spray paint it in gold (or any color you fancy), or dip it into liquid gold leaf. Let dry.
6. Optional: once it's dry, add a layer of clear nail polish or acrylic varnish.

Cute! =)
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Thank you :)
DeleteI love this. How stiff do they get? Are they still a bit bendy afterward?
ReplyDeleteThank you! I used a very thin twine for the bow ring, and it's indeed still a bit bendy, but quite sturdy. I've tried to take it off and put it back on a dozen times in a row to test it out, and so far so good. For the simple knot ring, I used a slightly thicker twine. This one turned out very stiff, not bendy at all.
Deletewhat an awesome idea! going to try this weekend ;)
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Thank you Anna! Hope you'll have fun making them :)
DeleteYou must forgive my ignorance, but I don't know what fabric stiffener is. Could you tell me his tradename?
ReplyDeleteI love your blog and I'm looking forward to try to do this project. :-)
Regards from Spain
Lucía
Hi Lucia,
DeleteIt's simply a product that hardens fabric. It looks a bit like liquid glue. I think it's called "endurecedor de tela" in Spanish. You can find some here for example: http://es.opitec.com/opitec-web/articleNumber/478195
Hope this helps!
Such a clever idea, Clemence. The metallic paint gives an elegant look to common twine!
ReplyDeleteoh my god, how much easier does it get ??? ! Amazing, thank you for the tips :)
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ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely idea, and it's so easy to make too. I think i might even try making it by myself :)
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I love both - so easy and pretty!
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Awesome! perfect for birthday gift :)
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What is the brand of fabric stiffener you used by chance?
Thank you! The brand I used is Powertex. Worked great!
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