3 Gorgeous Paper Rings You Can Easily Make at Home

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Craft fabulous, origami rings with this easy-to-use guide
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For kids and adults alike, paper rings are a fun, easy DIY jewelry project. But how can you craft the makeshift ring of your dreams? Don't worry, we've got you covered. By the end of this guide, you'll be able to express your unique style and enjoy getting a little arty, right from the comfort of your own home. Or, you can give a friend your ring as a sweet gift! Whether you want to make a simple wrapped paper ring, an intricate origami ring, or a ring made from a dollar bill, this article will show you everything you need to know. Keep reading to learn how to make your own paper rings at home!

Things You Should Know

  • Create a simple wrapped paper band ring using two contrasting colors of paper.
  • Use origami to craft a paper ring that includes a 3D jewel on the top. And the best part: complete your ring with folding alone, no glue needed.
  • Fold a dollar bill to create an intricate, beautiful ring with a square face.
Method 1
Method 1 of 4:

Making a Wrapped Paper Ring

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  1. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Ring out of Paper
    Make two strips that are about 11 inches (28 cm) long by ¼ inch (.64 cm) wide. Cut them from two contrasting colors of paper. You can either use colored copy paper , or you can color plain paper with markers or crayons. [1]
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Ring out of Paper
    Hold one end of the paper strip flat against the side of the object, then wrap the strip around so it meets in the middle. [2] Add a dab of glue at the end of the strip, then press the longer side of the strip on top to adhere. [3]
    • Depending on your finger size, the cylindrical object might be the cap from a marker, chapstick, or glue stick. Try to find an object that’s similar to the size of your finger.
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  3. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Ring out of Paper
    Continue rolling the strip on the cylindrical object, layering the paper directly on top of itself. Then adhere the loose end of the strip with a bit of glue. Slide the paper ring off of the object. [4]
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Ring out of Paper
    Add a dab of glue to the end of the second strip, then adhere it to the outside of the ring band at a 90° angle. Pull the loose end of the strip through the ring’s circle, the back to the outside. Keep wrapping the strip at a slight diagonal so the color of the ring peeks through. [5]
  5. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Ring out of Paper
    Shorten the strip once you’ve wrapped the entire ring and arrived back at your starting point. Adhere the loose end of the strip with a little glue. [6]
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Method 2
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Creating a “Jeweled” Origami Ring

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    [7] Make the rectangle about 4 inches (10 cm) long by 2 inches (5 cm) wide. You can use notebook paper, origami paper , colored copy paper, or even a chewing gum wrapper.
    • Construction paper doesn’t work well for this project; it’s too thick and rips easily.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Ring out of Paper
    Bring the bottom long edge up to the top long edge, making your rectangle about 4 x 1 inches (5 x 2.5 cm). Open it, revealing the center fold. [8]
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Ring out of Paper
    Fold the long sides of the paper all the way to the center fold and crease. The rectangle will be about 4 x 1 inches (5 x 2.5 cm) with a center seam. [9]
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Ring out of Paper
    Fold one short end of the rectangle over to meet the other short end, making a rectangle that’s about 2 x 1 inches (5 x 2.5 cm). [10]
    • Apply a lot of pressure on this crease so it’s nice and crisp.
  5. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Ring out of Paper
    Bend the two corners of the short folded edge inward so they meet at the middle seam. Crease well to form a point at one short end of the rectangle. Unfold the two triangles, then unfold the rectangle widthwise so it’s long once again. [11]
  6. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Ring out of Paper
    Note how the corner folds you made earlier have created triangle creases on each side. Push those triangles inward to make the rectangle collapse in half. Now the paper is open on one end and pointed on the other end. [12]
  7. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Ring out of Paper
    Notice how your paper has a top and a bottom layer. Fold up the long side of one layer to the center line and crease. Repeat for the other long side, folding it down to the center line. Flip the paper over without unfolding and repeat on the other side, folding the long sides to meet in the middle. [13]
    • Your paper is getting smaller and smaller as you fold.
  8. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Ring out of Paper
    Gently pull the two ends of the rectangle apart. Grasp the unpointed ends of your paper and tug. The center of the ring will be 3-dimensional. Insert the eraser end of a pencil to pop the jewel out a bit more. [14]
  9. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Ring out of Paper
    Lay your pencil on one of the rectangle’s short ends. Tuck the edge of the paper around your pencil and roll it toward the center to curl it. Repeat on the opposite side of the rectangle. Slide one end of the rectangle inside of the middle crease to create the band. [15]
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Method 3
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Turn a Dollar Bill into a Ring

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    Use a crisp dollar bill if possible. Place the bill facedown on the table, then crease the top border of the bill backwards. [16]
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Ring out of Paper
    Flip the bill over so it’s face up. Fold in in half lengthwise, then tuck the bottom edge of the bill beneath the white border flap. [17]
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Ring out of Paper
    Bring the bottom edge up to the top edge and crease. Turn the bill so the words “The United States of America” are along the top. [18]
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Ring out of Paper
    Fold back the white border that's close to the 1 on the left short edge of the bill. Then, fold the portion with the 1 backward, forming a square. The 1 should be centered within the square. [19]
  5. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Ring out of Paper
    On the side that says “The United States of America,” fold the right end of the strip upward at a 90° angle between the O and the F in the word “of.” (This creates a diagonal edge at the right bottom corner of the bill.) Roll the right side of the bill toward the left to form the band of the ring.
    • Keep going until the vertical part of the bill is aligned with the “1 square.” Make sure the right edge of the vertical strip and the right edge of the square are neatly lined up. [20]
    • For a smaller, child-sized ring, fold the strip upward after the word “States.” [21]
  6. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Ring out of Paper
    Open the square flap towards the right and fold down the vertical strip. Lay the square back in place so it rests on top of the strip. Tuck the border flap of the “1 square” behind the left edge of the strip to secure it. [22]
  7. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Ring out of Paper
    Weave the bottom of the vertical strip upward through the center of the ring. Tuck the remainder of the strip inside the pocket opening at the top of the square. [23] Wear the ring as-is, or fold the edges of the band inward to make the band narrower. Now you have a cha-ching ring!
    • If the strip is difficult to tuck into the pocket, use a paperclip or the tip of a pencil to push it inside.
  8. Make these rings as birthday gifts, or leave some origami dollar bill rings as a tip at a restaurant.
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Method 4
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Craft an Origami Butterfly Ring

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    Make a rectangle that’s about 6 inches (15 cm) long by ¾ inch (2 cm) wide. Fold the bottom long edge up to meet the top long edge and crease. Unfold the paper. [24]
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Ring out of Paper
    Bend the two corners of the short folded edge inward so they meet in the middle. Crease well to form a point at one short end of the rectangle. Unfold the two corners, then unfold the rectangle widthwise so it’s long once again. [25]
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Ring out of Paper
    The corner folds you just made formed triangle creases on each side of the strip. Push those triangles inward to make the rectangle collapse in half. Now the paper is open on one end and pointed on the other end. [26]
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Ring out of Paper
    Hold the pointed end of the paper and fold the top layer of the strip vertically over the point. Make the fold even with the base of the pointed triangle. Flip over the paper and repeat on the other side, folding the strip vertically to cover the point. [27]
  5. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Ring out of Paper
    Fold the corners of the closed end inward so they meet in the center. Then lift the bottom of the strip up so it covers the triangle corner folds, crease it, and let it fall back down to its original position. [28]
    • The paper has multiple layers at this point; only work with the top layer throughout this step.
  6. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Ring out of Paper
    Grab the upper layer of the strip on its left and right sides and bend it upward, creating a small “hill,” or bump, in the paper. Align the bump so it covers the triangle folds halfway, then press down to crease it. [29]
  7. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Ring out of Paper
    Bend down the corners of the top layer and crease. Only fold them halfway to the center point; these corners do not meet in the middle. [30] Unfold the corners, then fold both long edges of the top layer inward. Crease at the center line. [31]
    • The top layer will now resemble something close to a blunt arrow.
  8. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Ring out of Paper
    Flip over the paper, and repeat the 3 previous steps, starting with creating corner folds. The paper should now look the same on the front and back. [32]
  9. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Ring out of Paper
    Tug on each end of the strip to create the butterfly shape in the center. Trim an even amount off each end of the strip so that the paper will wrap around your finger with about ½ inch (1.27 cm) to spare. [33]
  10. Tuck one end of the strip into the slot on the other side of the strip. Slide it in about ½ inch (1.27 cm) to secure the ends of the ring. [34]
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