UO DIY: Resin Rings With @discorings

For SS21 it’s all about resin jewellery and we’re obsessed. Follow @discorings' step-by-step guide to creating your own funky stacking rings in Y2K marble colourways and adorned with kitsch beads.

Blue Butterfly Ring

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You Will Need:

Polymer Clay
Tools
Chopping Board Rings
Baking Tray
Oven
Ring Sizer
Groovy Beads
Resin, polish or hardener
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Find a selection of fun, kitsch and statement beads to add to your rings. We love the butterflies, semi-precious stones and flower letters.
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  1. Get organised! Turn the oven on to 120-140º, find a baking tray and gather your equipment.
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  1. Choose a block colour and cut around 2cm off the clay.
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  1. Roll! Keep the middle chunky compared to the back.
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  1. Use the ring sizer and wrap the ring around to find the size you want. Cut off any extra. Tip - save the extra to help make another ring!
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  1. Join the ring by gently smoothing each side together - it helps to balance on a finger to ensure no dents.
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  1. Add your groovy bead(s) by pushing gently to ensure you don’t enlarge the ring. Place on your baking tray, ready to cook when you've made all your rings!

Red & Pink Marble Ring

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  1. Play around with colour combos! Choose your clay - we’ve gone for pink & red. Clashing colours work best for a contrast marble effect.
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  1. Cut around 2cm off each colour and roll into 2 separate lines.
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  1. Roll together, fold over and roll again until you’ve created a marble you’re happy with.
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The contrast of the pink and red works so well!
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  1. Use the ring sizer and wrap the ring around to find the size you want. Cut off any extra.
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  1. Create your desired swirl. Gently press together.
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  1. Place on your baking tray and cook for 20-40 minutes. Leave to cool then add your resin, polish or hardener.
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Follow @discorings !!!