Comments on: Need Ideas – a Ring for Painful Finger that Swells?

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 15:17:24 +0000

In reply to amanda thompson. Amanda, thank you for sharing these tips that will help other jewelry artists too. :)

By: amanda thompson

amanda thompson — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 04:55:39 +0000

I couldn’t tell how long ago you posted, but I wanted to say that I have Lyme disease, which results in severe fybro symptoms. I used to wear a size 7 ring and now I’m up to about an 11. I have also gained some weight from the medications I am taking. I had to have my wedding ring cut off and I have a permanent indentation where it was that has never gone away.

I have noticed that rings are not as comfortable as they used to be. I made myself three soldered stacking rings and made them large so that they are a bit loose some days, but they stay nicely above my knuckle. I also wear an adjustable ring that is made from thicker wire . I hammered the wire and used letter stamps to make abstract shapes. If you have stamps the letters I, O, t, U, V and X make interesting designs and patterns.

By: Carla

Carla — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 20:48:12 +0000

I made a ring recently with elastic and seed beads (#8 I think) with a small stone bead as an accent…just a smaller version of an elastic bracelet. I am not a huge ring wearer, but this one I like because it doesn’t pinch and is very comfortable. Just a thought…

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 16:29:55 +0000

In reply to Julie White.

Julie, thanks for your lovely comment – I’m thrilled to hear how well this tute has worked out for you! 🙂

By: Julie White

Julie White — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 16:22:33 +0000

Go to Rena's Easy Folded Wire Ring tutorial! I made a bunch of these and they are elegant and magical! They don't look like an adjustable ring but can be stretched open or squeezed shut at will to fit over an arthritic enlarged knuckle or a swollen finger. They are also safe as they will pull open if caught on something. You can make simple ones of a 3" length of wire, or very elaborate ones with a 10" length, doubled. One of the simplest and most striking is a 10" length doubled and each end turned into a spiral in opposite directions. Made with " nu gold" or " red brass" they look like 14k gold! You can of course make them in precious metal wire or " filled" wire too. I have actually made them in colored craft wire and tumbled them to increase hardness. I am crazy about these rings.They are very fun and quick to make and can sell very affordably yet with a high profit margin. They can be made while you're watching TV. Each ring invents itself! Thanks, Rena for a fabulous idea.?

By: Lorian Rivers

Lorian Rivers — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 14:47:05 +0000

Great ideas! I have a lot of swelling myself, and a friend with fibro and am hoping I can make us each a nice ring!

By: Catherine

Catherine — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 13:46:06 +0000

I’m all for Soham Harrison’s tutorial. I have fibro also and it really solves the problem. I have also made the ring size with the swelling size and then added an adjustable piece that can be added to the ring when the finger isn’t swollen. They sell those on Amazon.

By: Lezlie Russell

Lezlie Russell — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 11:24:35 +0000

Soham Harrison has a great tutorial on YouTube for making a hinged ring for people with arthritis or painful joints. It might give you some ideas for your ring.

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 07:14:37 +0000

Thanks for those helpful suggestions, Connie! Robyn, here are some thoughts I have about rings for your friend: Unless you're trying out a wide copper ring as Connie mentioned above, you might want to consider making a thin ring (I'm thinking less coverage of the finger might be less painful?). Also you might start by making some experimental rings from less expensive materials for your friend, until you find the style that works best for her. I have several adjustable ring tutorials here on JMJ. If you go to Ring Projects you'll find all of them, plus a few other interesting posts about making rings. I hope you'll be able to find a ring design that works comfortably for your friend! I'd love to see what you make for her.

By: Connie

Connie — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 18:11:51 +0000

I've heard that copper jewelry helps with arthritis. One of Rena's adjustable rings might be the perfect answer. Her Rugged Adjustable Ring or Adjustable Class Ring (leave it plain or stamp her initials) could be opened bigger when needed, or when she needs to remove it. Rena also has adjustable wire rings.