How Do I Make A Men's Leather Ring?

[Noah4]

I have someone wanting a leather ring. That part I have but how to close it is a mystery to me kinda. The size is men's 8, so she wants it abit smaller as it'll stretch. I thought of 2 small staples??

[Vikti]

there is a way to make a ring that is 1 piece with no stitching or staples but I'm not too sure if there is anyone on this forum that knows how to. But if there is I'd like to learn how to also

Damon

[Noah4]

Damon I do hope someone that knows how would come tell us. I need to know soon.

[The Major]

Sketch out 2 circles with the same center. The center circle is the size of the ring. The outer ring is the width of the ring times 2 plus the diameter of the inner ring. So id the persons finger measures 1/2", the center circle will be 1/2". And if they want a 1/2" wide ring, the outer ring would need to be 1 1/2" in diameter. Cut out the circles. And fold the ring inward. The ring needs to be wet formed to hold the shape. Hope this helps.

[Noah4]

Do I use an garment type leather? I have to read this a few times. I don't quite understand. Lol..

Sketch out 2 circles with the same center. The center circle is the size of the ring. The outer ring is the width of the ring times 2 plus the diameter of the inner ring. So id the persons finger measures 1/2", the center circle will be 1/2". And if they want a 1/2" wide ring, the outer ring would need to be 1 1/2" in diameter. Cut out the circles. And fold the ring inward. The ring needs to be wet formed to hold the shape. Hope this helps.

[whinewine]

there is a way to make a ring that is 1 piece with no stitching or staples but I'm not too sure if there is anyone on this forum that knows how to. But if there is I'd like to learn how to also

Damon

There was a post on here a long time ago that showed a one-piece leather ring (or circle) with the grain side out & flesh side in- & it was one piece of leather, no splices. The gist of the post was 'can you figure out how it's done?' Everyone had to guess how to do it, I think . Search the posts. It's in there somewhere.

[skyout]

What about a Turks Head or Woven Ring Knot tied in leather cord?

You could just tuck the ends in with a drop of glue.

I've seen them out of gold and/or silver wire.

There are some excellent TH tutorials and more TH jewelery by Loren here as well.

http://www.golden-knots.com/index.html

I've also seen them out of thin Venetian Blind cord with matching braclet.

http://www.khww.net/photogallery.php?photo_id=1660

and again here:

http://www.khww.net/forum/viewthread.php?thread_id=305&highlight=daughter%26%2339%3Bs+birthday&pid=6365#post_6365

Woven Ring Knot tutorial is here:

http://khww.net/articles.php?article_id=5

Rick

skyout

[Noah4]

I don't really have time to search the posts right now, but will later if I have to. If someone comes across it please post the link here.

Those designs are pretty nice sky. Thanks.

[Noah4]

I would like to make sure I'm understanding this properly. This person needs a size 8, they think I should make it a 7 as it'll stretch. SO with this method the ring shouldn't really stretch badly right? Also, size 8 is approx. 2 3/8", so is that per your directions and the outside be 6 and something inches? Oh, they want the ring 3/8" wide. Just trying to make sure I understand this all. I was thinking I could use garmet leather and barges cement. You do mean that the circles be cut open in the middle, and both circles be separate? I know, I sound dumb. Lol..But I want to do this as nicely as possible.

Sketch out 2 circles with the same center. The center circle is the size of the ring. The outer ring is the width of the ring times 2 plus the diameter of the inner ring. So id the persons finger measures 1/2", the center circle will be 1/2". And if they want a 1/2" wide ring, the outer ring would need to be 1 1/2" in diameter. Cut out the circles. And fold the ring inward. The ring needs to be wet formed to hold the shape. Hope this helps.

Edited March 22, 2010 by Noah4

[skyout]

I don't really have time to search the posts right now, but will later if I have to. If someone comes across it please post the link here.

Those designs are pretty nice sky. Thanks.

No problem Noah.

Make sure to post some pics of your ring for us!

Rick

skyout