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It’s that time of year again! The period where the search for the perfect homemade gifts begin. How about we make it easy for you this year? Here is a fun and easy tutorial for DIY Rings that you are sure to love.
A few months ago, while I was washing dishes, a favorite saucer of mine slipped out of my sudsy hands and smashed against our hard tile floor. Rather than sweep the pieces haphazardly into the garbage can, I collected each piece and put them away for a future project.
But, what can one make out of broken china shards? DIY rings of course!
My favorite china pattern can now be a part of my wardrobe!
DIY Rings: How to Make a Broken China Ring
How hard is it to make a broken china ring? It’s easy!
Steps to Creating Your Own DIY Rings
Begin by checking your favorite thrift shop for vintage china with interesting patterns.
(Don’t use grandma’s heirloom china for this project, unless you happen to have an accident like I did!)
If your china is already broken, then choose the best piece based on the size/shape that you desire. If your plate is not broken yet, take care breaking your china into workable pieces.
If you need to reshape your china pieces, you can easily use a tile cutter and snip off a sharp corner. I liked the not-so-perfect rectangle shape of my piece, and the way it worked with my pattern.
Next, you must file down the sharp edges. I used a Dremel tool, and a grinding bit.
It’s time to take our project outside! Grab a pair of goggles or sunglasses to protect your eyes from any stray pieces of glass. Using your Dremel, grind the edges of your china pieces down so that when you rub your finger across it, you can’t feel any sharp corners.
This might take a while, but that’s okay! Using a Dremel is fun!
Once the edges are smooth, you can bring your project back inside for the final touches!
With your ring back at the ready, add a bit of glue to the back of your china piece. Quickly place your ring onto the glue and allow time for it to dry and set.
Look at that, it’s finished! A broken china ring makes a unique and beautiful piece to add to any jewelry collection.
What a perfect gift for a friend, or even better, a perfect gift for yourself!
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How creative! This is a really neat idea. Thanks for sharing!
This is perfect for a favorite mug that was broken!
Shannon
Domestic Engineer’s Union
I’m in love with this project! My friends will be really confused over my utter excitement the next time I find a chipped piece of China.
I lke the idea of a broken of piece of china rounded and smoothed out to a perfect circle. If it is slightly bigger than the ring top you are attaching it to, then fine. However, large pieces can be too heavy and just take over your hand. Definitely hard to shake hands with it on. Great concept, though. Please share more.
Love this. I’ve accidentally broken beautiful dishes and have kept them hoping to make something out of them some day. This is the perfect project. Thank you for the idea! 🙂
What a pretty idea!
I love this idea! Time to buy some tools and break a dish!
Elle
“All work and no play makes mommy a disgruntled chick.”
That is an awesome idea! looks fantastic! Pining!!! Hope you have a great day
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That is so cool. I love your ring. I might give this a try. They may have some of these at Goodwill store – china plates.
Thanks for the idea 🙂
I have a necklace made out of a broken piece of my grandma’s china that my mom had custom-made for my sister and me and my three aunts. But this idea would be something I could do myself if I ever break anything else… which I’m sure I will. 🙂
That is so creative! I love setting time aside to spend with my “almost” 13 year old daughter to do crafts and creative projects! Thank you for this, I’m going to try this project with her 😉
This is a really great idea! I want to get some blank sterling silver rings to give it a shot with something smaller – I’d love to have a ring on every finger with a little bit of something sentimental.
So sweet.