Scrap Rubber Ring (Part 2)
Last Scrap Rubber Ring Post I explained about measuring and cutting the rubber for your ring. This time, I’m going to help you finish it off.
First, figure out which side of the rubber is the inside and which is the outside, for both pieces. Next, lay one piece exactly on top of the other with the insides of both pieces inside. Slide the top piece so that it only half of the bottom piece.
This will stagger the joints so that your ring will turn out round, but with an inner joint above your finger and an outer joint below.
Next, begin stitching along the length of the pieces (beginning at the corner halfway along the matching piece). I suggest stitching at least 1/16 in away from the edge and about the same length from your previous stitch. I like to stitch all the way around the ring and then double back to complete the stitch.
Once you finish with one side, you can start on the other. The best part about rubber is that if you need to, you can stretch it a bit. Be cautious about this, however, because it could mess up the symmetry of your ring–and rings look very strange when that happens.
When finished stitching, you can add a rivet to highlight your piece. You will need to follow the instructions that your rivet and setter come with. I will warn you that if you place the rivet on a seam, you should be wary of the seam. It can make your rivet set to the side, or the rivet may be forced into the seam (the inside seam seems most likely, it happened to me).
The last piece of advice I have is to use thin rubber, otherwise your measurements may be off when you get your finished product.
If you do it right, this ring ought to be a totally unique and original piece of yourself–embellish it to suit your fancy.
I’d love to see photos and/or improvements of projects based on this!
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