f*ck it ring / diy

I've been admiring wire wrapped 'fuck it' rings and I figured they couldn't be that hard to make. the project took me about 30 minutes in total (it was my first attempt)

the adjustable version of these rings available here 

you will need:

1. wire -- I used 20 gauge half hard sterling silver wire -- probably 1 foot of wire should be enough
2. pliers -- I used metal flat and round nose pliers but you could use non-marring pliers if you don't want your pliers to leave marks
3. ring mandrel
4. mallet

diy:

step 1:
shape the letters one at a time for your first ring

step 2:
wrap your ring around your ring mandrel according to your desired size and cut the wire 1/4" longer than the desired length -- leave ever more wire if you think you'll need to do more size adjustment

step 3:
make a loop at one end of the wire and another loop at the other end of the wire -- this is where the extra wire comes in handy. link these loops together while the ring is on the mandrel to make sure you achieve your desired ring size

step 4:
gently beat ring with mallet while it is on the mandrel -- this will help harden the metal so that the ring keeps its shape

step 5:
repeat steps 1-3 for your second ring