This week on MakeKind, it’s all about making napkin rings from supplies you’d find in the plumbing section of the hardware store. Who would have thought?:
MATERIALS // pvc coupling (found at your local hardware store), embroidery thread, tacky glue, scissors
STEPS // 01 CUT THREAD Choose a color of thread to start with and cut a piece at least 1 yard in length. The length will determine how wide of a stripe you will get on your napkin ring. (The longer the string, the wider the stripe). Put a small dot of glue on the inside of the coupling and adhere one end of the string to the glue.
02 // WRAP THE STRING Holding the end near the glue, start wrapping the string tightly around the coupling, making sure to cover any white spots. It’s also a good idea to wrap over the end you glued down to hide any seams.
03 // CHANGE COLORS Cut off another section of embroidery thread of a different color and wrap it right next to the previous color, going over the cut end of the previous color to hide any loose ends.
04 // CONTINUE WRAPPING Alternating colors and lengths of embroidery thread, continue wrapping around the coupling until you’ve covered the entire thing. Tuck in the last loose thread and let dry.
I love this! It would be so easy to make these to match any tablescape. I’ve got this project on my to do list. :)
these are very cool, and look fun to make.
xx
callie
i want to make 1000!!!
this would be Fun to do with old bangles too!
OMG great idea!
wow this is such a cool idea. looks really easy and fun to make…what other types of material would be great for this idea?
I love it when unconventional things are used for crafts! :)
I like also your choice of colors
Cecilia