The Craft In Me

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Sunday, June 19, 2011

Stretch Rings - A New Obsession

I have a new obsession - making stretch rings!




























































They are incredibly easy and fun to make.


































It all started with two rings I purchased.




















This first one from Gordman's, it's so comfortable.






















See how it stretches......





















The next I purchased from Hobby Lobby.




















It was so pretty, yet seemed so simple to make, so you know I had to try it out for myself.




















Now, I experimented with two different stretchy string materials.


















The first was Stretch Magic, it's clear and has good elasticity.





































The drawbacks are that it does not securely hold a tie very well - I had to use glue to make sure the tie stayed tied.




















So, I then discovered this! Gossamer Floss!








































I believe this is exactly what was used on the rings that I purchased.


















The thread is so soft, super elastic, and it holds a secure knot that's almost unnoticeable when the ring is finished. If you're making stretch rings, this is the material you want.


















I can't stop making them, they're very addicting.




































The best thing about making stretch rings is that you don't have to be specific about sizing.



















I'm off to make more!





















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