How Do You Make Curly Wire Napkin Rings?
To make curly wire napkin rings, you’ll need to create a jig for your pattern. You can make your own design – even using your initials. A jig will allow you to make matching sets of napkin rings. Draw the design you wish to make on a piece of paper. It should be the exact size you want the finished product to be. Use a 12-inch-square piece of 1/2-inch lumber to make your jig. This will give you enough space around the board to clamp it to a worktable if needed. Tape your drawing in the center of the board. Use a 1/16-inch drill bit to drill holes around the design. Follow your drawing. You’ll need to drill a hole anywhere you want the design to make a turn or a curve. Place headless nails such as a 1-inch paneling nail into the drilled holes. Leave the paper in place so you’ll have something to go by. Use a strong gauge of wire such as a 14-gauge so that your napkin rings will hold their shape. If possible, unroll about 5 inches of wire at a time to work around the jig, unrolling more
