The Grass is Always Greener - Ring

As seen in the Rings & Things 2010 Spring Supplement
Created by: Mollie Valente

Suggested Materials:
1 each #51-500-21 Adjustable 15mm square bezel cup finger ring, sterling silver
1 each Artisan-supplied, cut stained-glass square

Tools and Supplies:
safety glasses (#69-350)
Epoxy 330 adhesive (#60-230)
ring mandrel (#69-151)
glass working supplies (glass cutter, breaking pliers, 600-grit carbide wet sanding paper)
rubbing alcohol
Uroborus forest green and chartreuse streaky stained-glass

Designer Tips:
* Cut the glass to fit the bezel and wet sand to smooth the edges.

* Clean glass and ring with rubbing alcohol and glue with two-part epoxy.

* Place the ring on a level surface while the adhesive cures. Turn a cardboard box
over and poke a hole in the box with a pen or other sharp object, and set the ring in the hole.

For additional details about techniques used in this design, see:
Gluing Hints for Metal Findings

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