How Do You Make A Ring From Cast-Off Copper Pipe?
Copper makes a great material for jewelry making as it is pliable enough to cut and carve easily, but sturdy enough to wear every day. With a few simple tools and some simple instructions you can hand craft your own jewelry to make a ring from a plain piece of copper tubing. Cut a piece of copper pipe the width that you would like your ring. 3/4-inch piping will make a ring that is about a size 9 or 9.5. For easy cutting, use a pipe cutting tool; however, you can also use a hack saw, but be careful to cut in a straight line. Adjust the ring for larger or smaller sizes if you cannot wear a size 9 or 9.5. Use your hack saw to cut across the width of the pipe in two places, removing a few centimeters as needed for fit. You can then leave the ring open on the bottom size and adjust to fit. Use a metal file to smooth out the edges of your ring. Make sure that you work around the inside and outside edges of the ring to create a smooth rounded edge. This will ensure a comfortable fit and prev
