Green Button Rings

 I don't know about you but when its hot and humid, I can't wear my normal rings, but I also can't go without....so what's a girl to do but make some button rings!

Ornamental Rings with Jewelry Clay

 So this month some craft designers and I have joined up with Enviro Tex to show you some creative things you can make with resin, and jewelry clay.

 I am in-love with this Jewelry Clay!
It starts of soft and air dries to a nice hard finish. Easy enough to do in 1 day!
The package comes with a two part clay component to and gloves.
Additional tools I recommend are:

• Better fitting gloves for mixing the clay.
• Baby Powder for coating your gloves so the clay does not stick.
•  A plastic picnic knife to portion equal amounts of "A" and "B" for mixing.
•  Floral or styrofoam to hold the ring upright later. 

 For the Easter ring I used the following:

• A deep bezel ring
• Little chick trinket
• Small colorful rhinestones
• Fine green glitter and a paintbrush.

1. .Mix equal amounts of A and B until uniform in color. Roll in the palm of your gloved hands and then place into the ring. Add chick to center and gently push down.
2.   Add rhinestones around the chick, gently pushing them slightly into the clay.
3. Dust exposed areas with generous amounts of the green glitter.
4. Place ring upright in foam and leave to to cure over night.

 Now you have a adorable ring to wear in the springtime!

After seeing this past ETI ring tutorial, it inspired me to search for mini tea cups.  So I sifted through my Faerie Garden miniatures and found something just right. I added the miniature key to give the whole ensemble a quaint Alice in Wonderland feel.

 I placed the mixed clay into the ring bezel, then I pressed down the saucer briefly. This way I could see where to dust the clay with glitter. Then I re-pressed the saucer into place, added a small bit of clay onto the bottom of the tea cup and pressed onto the saucer.  Later after everything had cured, I affixed the key with some adhesive. 

 I had recently posted a crystal ring tutorial this year using e6000. But I have to tell you that the Jewelry Clay works so much better! 

 The clay held the crystals in place easier as I worked.

  Before setting in foam to cure I dusted the exposed clay with iridescent dust. 

 So there are 3 crazy fun rings you can make with Enviro Tex Jewelry Clay! Now for the best part....Enviro Tex is offering the items you see below in a amazing giveaway! You can enter for a chance to win here.
When you are done entering, check out more Jewelry Clay and Resin idea's here! 
Good Luck!

How to Make a Crystal Ring

 I love crystals. I use them in the garden, in the home, as jewelry and just to collect.
In Pala CA, there is a working mine where you can go dig to your hearts content. Ocean View Mines.
I have buckets and buckets of raw crystals to prove it!
When we travel through Nevada or other gem worthy states, I always make sure to stop off at quartz museums and shops. There is just something so magical and mysterious when you gaze into crystals.
This ring tutorial shows how you can make your own with the real deal or faux crystals as I did here.

Materials:

1. Tinted or clear crystals. These were purchased from the Bead Gallery @ Michaels Craft stores.
2. Adjustable rings with a deep bezel.  You can find these at any craft or bead store.
3. E6000.
4. Fine colored glitter.
5. Paper plate or work mat.
6. Styrofoam or Floralfoam- to set ring in while working.
7. Small dry paint brush.

 *Begin by filling your bezel  ¾ with the E6000.- If you fill it too much, glue will bulge out while adding crystals and make a mess. 

 

* Begin to add your crystals.  Imagine how they would look on your finger. 

*They will fall at first but as the glue starts to set, you'll be able to place them better.

* It takes approximately 9-11 crystals to fill a ring, depending on their size. 

* When you can fit no more, sprinkle exposed glue areas with your glitter. 

 * Position ring firmly in foam so it sits upright.

* Let the ring set undisturbed for 8-12 hours or overnight before wearing.

*Use the dry paint brush to remove any excess glitter from the ring and crystals. 

 When I made the above ring, I think I was channeling  The Fortress of Solitude from Superman movies. Remember all those crystals? Doesn't this ring remind you of it?
Well, faux or not, crystals just make me feel good. So I'm giving away this ring. Its made with a mixture of both crystals in the materials photo. The ring is easily adjustable and will fit any adult finger, male or female.

*** Congratulations to Carol Hoffmann for Winning this ring!***