The 5-Minute, 5-Things Spiral Ring

Skill Level: Beginner/All

I am always up for a quick, easy and off-the-cuff project, such as this fast and stylish wire ring. Don’t worry that your spiral may not look like mine. Creativity is the key here. Try it with round wire in a different gauge, tighter or looser spirals or more wire for a bigger spiral. Create and have fun.

Materials

• Pro Polish Pad
• 1 ft 18g copper square wire
• Liver of sulfur

Tools

• Chain Nose Pliers
• Wire Cutter
• Ring Mandrel

Instructions

1. Cut 1 ft. of wire and wrap it twice around the ring mandrel of your preference with the ends crossing on the top, with tails of equal length.
   
   
   
2. Use your hands to pull one wire to the left about a quarter way around. The wires will start to form an s-shape to make the interior of the spiral. Repeat with the second tail. Switch between each tail of wire, forming the spiral and keeping it flat. Stop when you have about 1/2" tails remaining on both wires. Be as free-form as you like and don't worry about getting a perfect spiral. A free-form spiral looks great with this design.
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. Use chain nose pliers to wrap the tails around the shank of the ring on each side. 2-4 wraps per side will secure the spiral.

   
   

4. Place the ring back on the ring mandrel and adjust the shape.
   
   
   
5. Add a patina to the ring using Liver of Sulfur and polish with a pro polish pad. Slip it on your finger and admire!
   
   
6. Congratulations! You've made your first 5 Minute, 5 Things Ring.
   

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