LOTR Ring From a Plastic Bottle

Hello my precious!

Today we'll make a big version of the One Ring from Lord of the Rings that you can use as room decor or wear as a bracelet.

It's very cheap to make as well as the main material is a plastic bottle. If you are a LOTR fan or you need a gift for one - give this a try :)

You'll need a clear bottle with some smooth areas to work with. You can technically use any size, but for a bracelet you'll need a big one (I used a 1,5 litre bottle)

A tip to remove any glue from labels: Tap a piece of tape on the glue a few times and it will pick it up!

You'll also need a flat and hot surface like an iron, induction stove, or just a hot pan (use baking paper to protect the surface)

*other materials: see pictures*

First cut a ring out of your bottle.

I recommend to use tape as a guideline for a more even ring.

Poke your bottle with the tip of your scissors or a craft knife and cut along your guideline.

Now it's time to forge the ring in fire!

Whether you use the fires of Mount Doom, an iron, an induction stove or a hot pan, I recommend to turn the heat up high first and then turn it to a low setting to get a medium to low temperature.

I find that if the temperature is too hot, it's harder to control the shape of the ring.

Place the plastic on your hot surface and apply a little pressure if necessary.

The ring might turn out weird sometimes, so you might need more than one try like me.

Next, paint the ring from the inside with golden acrylic paint.

That way you will have a really smooth looking ring.

For the inscription, I mixed black and golden acrylic paint with some water to make it smooth, but not too watery.

Then I used a toothpick to draw on guidelines and the inscription itself. It doesn't have to be perfect, we will deal with that in the next step.

When the inscription has dried, you can scratch it with a toothpick or a needle for more detailed work.

I used this method to make the letters more uniform. This step makes a huge difference!

Especially if you're gonna wear the "ring", you'll need to protect the inscription from further scratching.

You can use a seal like a clear spray or use an alternative: Brush on a mix of any white glue and water. It looks smooth and protects your work, but it might not last as long as a proper seal.

And that's it! Now show off your creation by displaying or wearing it :)

Hope you enjoy this craft!

And keep your ring secret and safe.

If you like this idea, you can vote for it in the Paint Contest! Thanks so much! :D