How To Make an Optical Illusion Ring
- December 6, 2007
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It’s jewelry, it’s an illusion, it’s your very own cool creation. Here’s how to make a flower ring that will bloom before your eyes.
You Will Need
- Newspaper to cover your work surface
- Old clothes or a smock
- Some clear dome-shaped beads
- Acrylic paint in different colors
- A small paintbrush
- A plain ring
- Some craft glue
- Some water
- And a paper towel
- A picture from a magazine (optional)
Step 1: Paint dot
Paint a dot on the flat part of a clear dome-shaped bead—this will be the center of a flower. Let the dot dry completely.
Step 2: Paint petals
In another color, paint the petals of the flower and let them dry.
If you don’t like how your flower looks, you can just wash off the paint with soap and water and start over.
Step 3: Paint over flower
Now that your flower is totally dry, you’re going to paint right over it with a third color. Your flower will disappear—but don’t worry! You’ll see it again soon.
Step 4: Flip over bead
When the paint is dry, flip over the bead. You’ll see your flower in reverse and magnified!
Instead of painting a flower, you could also cut a picture from a magazine the same size as the back of your bead, put a little craft glue on the front of the picture, and stick it to the flat back of the bead. The glue will dry clear so the picture shows through.
Step 5: Glue bead
Put a drop of glue on the flat part of your ring and set your bead on top so the flower is facing up.
You can find metal adjustable rings that have a flat disk on top at craft or jewelry supply stores.
Step 6: Let ring dry
Let your ring dry for at least an hour or two, and then flaunt your bedazzling finger.
In ancient Egypt, wedding rings were made from plants wrapped around the finger.
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Comments (4)
that's really cool!
over 3 years ago by mmf23
I cannot seem to find the dome-shaped beads anywhere, any suggestions?
over 3 years ago by Theresa_Essid
Hi!
Thanks so much for your interest in our video!
If you are in the NYC region you could come and get the whole opti- art kit at our store. You can also by these clear flat stones at florists and craft stores. I know Michael's carries them. Thanks again!
Craft Studio Girl
over 3 years ago by CraftStudioGirl
Hi! Thanks so much for your interest in our video! If you are in the NYC region you could come and get the whole opti- art kit at our store. You can also by these clear flat stones at florists and craft stores. I know Michael's carries them. Thanks again! Craft Studio Girl
over 3 years ago by CraftStudioGirl
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