Rings in Motion: Flower Power Instruction Sheet (downloadable)

(Note: This instruction sheet is a downloadable PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to open it.)

Movement in jewelry always has appeal. There is something alluring when earrings flutter with the movement of the head and when necklaces with articulation and dangling drops move with the body.

As one of many baby boomers, and a flower child to a certain extent, the 1970’s were a time of change. I went right along with the crowd and embraced the freedom of expression in clothing and hair styles, got into the music and loved the cars, so why not embrace the change in jewelry?

Spinner or swivel rings were very popular in the ’70’s and ’80’s. These rings were usually made from fine metals set with diamonds or other precious stones. They had moving parts that spun on bearings as the wearer moved.

Rings in Motion: Flower Power was inspired by the 1970’s jewelry movement offering a contemporary beaded approach incorporating the power of the flower! A flat Peyote stitched base is created as the band for this fun ring. The top of the flower is embellished with a CZ center and a series of fringes. The petals are 2-drop flat Peyote stitch with decreased edges and attached to a ring, so that the petals revolve while being worn. Quite a conversation piece!

NOTE: This instruction sheet contains step-by-step instructions.

Supply List
All supplies available here have been linked below.

Materials
3 grams 15° seed beads for the petals (A)
1 gram 15° seed beads for edge-stitching, flower center base and embellishing (B)
1 gram 15° seed beads for the flower fringes (C)
1 gram 15° seed beads for the tips of the flower fringes (D)
3 grams Delica beads for the band and bezel of the CZ (E)
1 gram 11° seed beads to match (A) for the CZ embellishment & petals (F)
1 gram 11° seed beads to match (B) for embellishing the flower top (G)
1-6mm round CZ
1-6mm round, 6 prong gold-filled or sterling silver setting
One G Thread or K.O. Thread to blend with the Delica beads (E) and 15° seed beads (A)
Size 12 beading needles in Pony and Tulip
Microcrystalline beading wax in 1 ounce with a plastic case or the 2 ounce cup

Tools
Small sharp scissors and a Zapper
1 needle case or a ½" by 3" piece of wooden doweling
Jewelry grade chain nose pliers
1 stepped gauge or small dowel for starting a Peyote stitch tube (optional)
1" x 1.5" of template plastic (for stenciling)
1" x 1/2" piece of Red Tacky Tape
1 regular hole-punch (needs to have a 6mm hole)
1 awl (optional, but helpful)
Work surface of choice
Lighting and magnification