Custom

Stainless Bike Chain

I always love a unique addition to the collection - and one of the best ways to accomplish unique is with a custom job. In this case, the ring was made from the meager beginnings of a stainless steel bracelet from ebay.

On disassembling the closure mechanism and removing links until just the right length was measured, this adornment was repurposed into something far more interesting than a bracelet.

The ring itself is very interesting in that it moves with you and flexes thanks to the chain link nature of the band. Predictibly, this movement along the chain can lead to pinching and a bit of discomfort leading me to suggest it is not ideal for all day wear and instead is most appropriate for playtime only.

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Stainless Curb Chain

I always love a unique addition to the collection - and one of the best ways to accomplish unique is with a custom job. In this case, the ring was made from the meager beginnings of a stainless steel bracelet from ebay.

On disassembling the closure mechanism and removing links until just the right length was measured, this adornment was repurposed into something far more interesting than a bracelet.

The ring itself is very interesting in that it moves with you and flexes thanks to the chain link nature of the band. Predictibly, this movement along the chain can lead to pinching and a bit of discomfort leading me to suggest it is not ideal for all day wear and instead is most appropriate for playtime only.

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Custom Dragon Bracelet Ring

As a hobbyist maker and builder, I’m always looking to repurpose or make my iwn custom rings from whatever is available. In this case, a neat looking bracelet from ebay served as the base of the design. The trick was measuring carefully to establish the right circumference for the perfect fit. Once figured up, all it took was cutting the bracelet at the end, drilling the inside of the receiving piece of metal to give a clean place for glue to adhere, and using strong glue (gorilla glue) to secure the shortened bracelet. Voila - a custom ring perfectly sized to fit!

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Custom Skull Bracelet

As a hobbyist maker and builder, I’m always looking to repurpose or make my iwn custom rings from whatever is available. In this case, a neat looking bracelet from ebay served as the base of the design. The trick was measuring carefully to establish the right circumference for the perfect fit. Once figured up, all it took was cutting the bracelet at the end, drilling the inside of the receiving piece of metal to give a clean place for glue to adhere, and using strong glue (gorilla glue) to secure the shortened bracelet. Voila - a custom ring perfectly sized to fit!

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