13. Upcycled Rhinestone & Brooch Decorative Napkin Rings
What This Idea Means
Add glamour to wedding receptions and holiday tables with jeweled napkin rings. Plain wooden, acrylic, or metal ring bands layered with vintage rhinestone clusters, enamel flowers, and pearl earrings create upscale table settings sold in sets of 4, 6, or 8.
How to Make It
- Prepare Ring Bases: Obtain plain wooden or blank metal napkin rings (approx. 1.5 inch diameter). Paint or wrap in satin ribbon if desired.
- De-Pin Jewelry: Remove backs from medium-sized matching or color-coordinated vintage brooches and clip earrings.
- Center Focal Piece: Center a flat brooch or cluster earring on top of each napkin ring base.
- Adhere Sturdily: Apply two-part clear epoxy glue between the ring base and the flat back of the jewelry piece. Clamp with a soft spring clamp while drying.
- Clean & Polish: Wipe away any excess glue squeezed out from edges and polish metals with a jewelry cloth.
Tips & Variations
- Tip: Create curated thematic sets—such as all-floral enamels for spring tables, or all-crystal clusters for winter holiday dining.
- Variation: Wrap the napkin ring in rustic burlap twine before mounting the vintage brooch for a popular rustic-glam wedding style.
What You Need
- Plain napkin ring bases (Wood, Metal, or Acrylic)
- Color-coordinated vintage brooches or clip earrings
- Two-part clear epoxy adhesive
- Burlap or satin ribbon (optional)
- Soft spring clamps & polishing cloth