Creative Diy Ring Holder Ideas For Your Wedding

There are many creative ways to make a ring holder for a wedding. One idea is to use a vintage book, cutting out a small box in the middle pages and threading a ribbon through to hold the rings. Another option is to make a ring bowl from oven-baked clay, or you could try customising a clay plate. For bookworms, a cute idea is to use a hollowed-out coffin-shaped jewellery box. For a more natural look, you could use hay, wood, grass or flowers to create a ring bearer.

DIY ring bowl from oven-baked clay

A DIY ring bowl from oven-baked clay is a fun, easy, and inexpensive project to make a unique ring holder for your wedding. The process is simple and doesn't require any fancy tools, making it a great choice for those who want to create a handmade keepsake from their special day. Here's a step-by-step guide to making your own DIY ring bowl:

Materials:

• Oven-bake clay: Choose your desired colours. You will need a 795-gram package of White Oven Bake Clay, such as the Sculpey brand, for this project.
• Small oven-safe bowl: Look for a Pyrex mixing bowl or similar that is oven-safe.
• Lid: A wide mason jar ring lid or any lid that can help cut out the desired shape.
• Letter stamps (optional): You can use letter stamps to personalise your ring bowl with initials or a special message.
• Chopstick or bamboo stick: This will be used to poke holes at the top of the bowl.
• Parchment paper or Silpat: To roll out the clay.
• Gold paint and small paintbrush: For adding a decorative touch to the rim of the bowl.
• Glue (optional): If you want to attach any decorations to your bowl, like small birds, use a strong adhesive such as E-6000.

Instructions:

• Preheat your oven to 275 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Form the clay into a ball and place it on parchment paper or a Silpat mat.
• Roll out the clay to approximately 1/4 inch thickness.
• (Optional) If you want to create a textured design, place a fabric doily on the rolled-out clay and roll over it with a rolling pin.
• Position your lid on the clay to create a cut-out. If using letter stamps, add your desired message now.
• Peel back the doily, then firmly press the lid onto the clay and remove the excess. Save the excess clay for future projects.
• Use a chopstick to create two holes at the top of the bowl.
• Place your oven-safe bowl upside down and lay the clay cut-out on top. Gently push down to form the clay into a shallow bowl shape.
• Bake the clay bowl for approximately 30 minutes. Then, remove it from the oven and let it cool inside the bowl for about 20 minutes.
• Once cooled, carefully turn the bowl over and pop the clay bowl out.
• (Optional) Sand the edges of the bowl for a smoother finish.
• (Optional) Decorate your bowl by gluing on small ornaments or painting the rim with gold paint.
• Use a piece of string or butcher's twine to tie your rings to the bowl.

Your DIY ring bowl is now ready to be used and displayed at your wedding! This project is a creative way to add a personal touch to your special day and can also be a cherished keepsake for years to come.

Ring holder from a vintage book

Materials:

• Vintage book
• Ruler
• Pencil
• Xacto knife
• Ribbon

Step 1:

Choose a book that has special meaning to you and your partner, or one that matches your wedding colour(s).

Step 2:

Turn to almost halfway through your book (a little less than half), and draw a small two-inch box in the centre to the right (toward the outside of the book).

Step 3:

Using a straightedge and an xacto knife, cut along the lines of the box. Press down hard and go over each line at least six times, so that you cut through as many pages as possible.

Step 4:

Repeat Step 3 as many times as needed to achieve the desired depth for your box. Remember, it only needs to be deep enough to fit the rings inside.

Step 5:

Slip a ribbon through the cut-out box, making sure to go through all of the pages that are cut.

Step 6:

Slip the rings onto the ribbon and place them inside your hollowed box. Close the book and tie the ribbon with a bow.

Notes:

This DIY project should take around ten minutes to complete and is a great way to incorporate a favourite book into your wedding. You could also use this idea to propose to your partner if they are a bookworm!

Customised clay plate

A customised clay plate is a great way to showcase your wedding rings and can be a fun craft to make. Here is a step-by-step guide to creating your own:

Materials:

• Sculpey clay in your choice of colour (white and black are classic options)
• A vintage pressed glass dish
• Wide mason jar ring lid
• Gold metallic acrylic paint
• Paintbrush with bristles
• Cutting board or another prepared surface

Steps:

Start by gathering all your supplies. Open your clay and use 2-3 bars, depending on the size of your desired jewellery dish. Roll the clay into a ball and then flatten it with your hands to about 1/4" thick. Aim for a circular shape slightly larger than your mason jar lid.

Use the jar lid to cut your clay into a perfect circle. Now, take your vintage glass plate and press the circular clay flat, applying pressure with your hands to ensure the pattern transfers to the clay's surface. Carefully lift the glass and gently pull the clay away. If the clay breaks, simply roll it back into a ball and start again.

Place your pressed circle of clay inside the mason jar lid and bend it into a natural bowl shape, distributing the curves as you please. Place the lid containing the clay onto a baking sheet and bake according to the Sculpey instructions on the package.

Once the trinket dish has cooled, dip your dry paintbrush into the gold paint. Brush off the excess paint onto a scrap surface, so there isn't too much on the brush. Dry brush your ring bowl, adding more paint as needed, and let it dry.

Your customised clay plate ring holder is now ready to use and can also be a lovely gift for your loved ones!

Jewellery box

A jewellery box is a decorative storage container for earrings, necklaces and rings. It can have compartments and drawers to help organise your jewellery. You can make your own box and add a ring holder to keep your rings organised and protected. Here is a guide on how to make a ring holder for your jewellery box:

Materials:

• Flexible foam hair rollers
• Satin fabric
• Faux suede fabric
• Fabric glue
• Super glue
• Wood glue
• Wood (hardwood such as maple or IPE)
• Sandpaper (120, 220, 320, and 400 grit)
• Hand saw
• Power tools (miter saw, thickness planer, power drill, sander, plunge router, hand sanding sponges)
• Hinges
• Faux black leather
• Packing foam
• Tung oil

Steps:

Prepare the Ring Holder:

• Measure the compartment in your jewellery box where you want to keep your rings.
• Cut a piece of satin fabric to these dimensions.
• Choose flexible foam hair rollers with the same diameter and remove any fasteners.
• Cut the rollers to fit snugly into the compartment if they are too long.
• Fit the rollers together side by side inside the compartment, filling it completely.
• Cut faux suede fabric to the same length as the rollers and wide enough to cover them with a slight overlap.
• Remove the rollers and wrap each one in the faux suede, gluing it in place with fabric glue.
• Place a bead of glue along the seam of the faux suede and press it onto the satin fabric.
• Place the rollers side by side on the satin fabric and set the combination into the ring compartment.

Create the Jewellery Box:

• Gather your materials, including wood, wood glue, and power tools.
• Sketch out your design and cut the wood to the desired size and shape.
• Laminate and glue the wood pieces together, clamping them tightly and leaving them to dry overnight.
• Plane the glued pieces to the desired thickness.
• Cut and shape the wood to create a box and lid, using power tools and hand sanding as needed.
• Create a hole in the box using a plunge router and a trim bit, or a forstner bit set.
• Mark the centre of the box and lid and drill holes for the hinges.
• Attach the hinges to the box and lid, ensuring they are aligned correctly.
• Chamfer the back top edge of the bottom piece of the box at a 45-degree angle to allow the hinges to open properly.

Finalise the Ring Pillow:

• Measure the width of the interior of the box.
• Cut the faux black leather and packing foam to size.
• Roll up the faux leather and packing foam together and secure with super glue.
• Insert the completed ring rolls into the jewellery box.

Finally, you can oil or finish your box as desired and insert your rings!

Crochet, knit or fabric heart

A crocheted, knitted, or fabric heart is a lovely way to showcase the wedding rings. You can use a simple heart pattern and then add a few embellishments to make it your own. Here is a step-by-step guide to making a crochet, knit, or fabric heart ring holder for your wedding.

Crochet Heart

To crochet a heart, you will need a 100% mercerized cotton sport-weight yarn and a 3.0 mm hook. Start with a magic ring, and then follow this basic pattern:

Round 1: Chain 2, 15 dc into the ring, sl st into the top of the first dc.

Round 2: Chain 2, 1 dc into the same stitch, 4 trc into the next stitch, 2 dc into the next stitch, and 1 hdc into each of the next four stitches.

Now, you will be at the point at the bottom of the heart:

1 dc, 1 trc, 1 dc into the next stitch.

Going up the other side:

1 hdc into each of the next four stitches, 2 dc into the next stitch, 4 trc into the next stitch, 1 dc into the next stitch, chain 2, sl st into the same stitch.

Finally, work the last slip stitch from the back of the heart to improve the finishing. Fasten off, pull the magic ring closed, and weave in the ends.

Knit Heart

To knit a heart, you will need yarn, knitting needles, and a tapestry needle. The pattern involves knitting two lobes separately and then joining them together with a simple technique. Here are the steps:

Step 1: Knit the left lobe

Cast on 3 stitches with a longtail cast-on, leaving a tail of 6 inches for weaving in later.

Row 1: k3

Row 2: k2, kfb (4 stitches)

Row 3: k3, kfb (5 stitches)

Row 4: k4, kfb (6 stitches)

Row 5: k5, kfb (7 stitches)

Row 6: k7

Cut the working yarn, leaving a tail of 6 inches.

Step 2: Knit the right lobe

Slide the left lobe to the center of your needle and cast on 3 new stitches. Repeat rows 1-6 but do not cut the yarn.

Step 3: Join the two halves

Row 7: Join by knitting across, k6, k2tog, k6 (13 stitches)

Row 8-11: Knit carefully, going slowly to avoid overstretching the two stitches you need to knit together.

Step 4: Decrease towards the bottom

Row 12: k11, k2tog (12 stitches)

Row 13: k10, k2tog (11 stitches)

Continue decreasing in this manner until you have 3 stitches left. Cut the yarn, leaving a tail of 6-8 inches. Thread the tail onto a tapestry needle and pull the yarn through the last 3 stitches, dropping them off the needle.

Step 5: Weave in the tails

Weave in the 4 tails at the bottom of the heart. If you want your heart to be reversible, weave in the ends through the edges. If you prefer to have one nice side, use the standard method for weaving in ends.

Fabric Heart

To make a fabric heart, you will need fabric of your choice, a needle and thread, stuffing, and any desired embellishments. Cut out two heart shapes from your fabric, leaving a margin of about 0.5 inches around the edges. Sew the two pieces together, leaving a small opening for turning and stuffing. Turn the heart right side out, stuff it lightly, and hand sew the opening closed. Embellish the heart as desired, perhaps adding a ribbon or lace for a romantic touch.

Whether you choose to crochet, knit, or sew a fabric heart, you can add your own creative touches to make it unique and special for your wedding.

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