How to Make Napkin Rings

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Cut an empty toilet paper roll into thirds.You can also use a paper towel roll instead; in that case

   Many people find a serrated bread knife the easiest for this, but you can also use a pair of scissors instead; be careful not to squish the roll too much.
   
   Sometimes, toilet paper rolls will have little bits of paper stuck to them.
   
   Try to peel these off as best as you can.
   
   For sturdier napkin rings, use the cardboard tube that comes inside a container of plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
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   Step 2: cut the roll into rings as thin or as thick as you'd like.

   If you don't have any hot glue, you can also use fabric glue instead, as it dries fairly quickly.As a last resort, you can also use tacky glue, but you'll need to hold the string in place using a paper clip or clothespin until the glue dries.You will need about 95 to 120 inches (2.413 to
   3.048 meters) of jute string per napkin ring.
   
   You might find it easier to cut it in half first., Pull the string around the outer edge of the ring, then bring it through the center hole.
   
   Keep wrapping and winding the string, all the way around the ring.
   
   Gently push the loops of string against each other so that you don't see any gaps., If you have a lot of string left over, trim it until you have about an inch (2.54 centimeters) or so leftover, then tuck the excess inside the ring, and secure it with glue.
   
   At this point, you can also snip off any loose or fraying bits of string.If you cut your string in half, now is the time to cover up the other side of the ring! , Starfish, sand dollars, and flat seashells work great for the rustic, seaside look.
   
   For a rustic, country look, try fake flowers instead.Flowers that go well with this rustic theme include mini sunflowers, daisies, and poppies.
   
   You can also use fabric glue for this, but tacky glue is not recommended, as it will take too long to dry, and your decoration may slide off. , If you used hot glue, this should only take a few seconds.
   
   If you used fabric glue, this may take several minutes.
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   Step 3: Hot glue the end of a long piece of jute string inside the cut toilet paper roll.

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   Step 4: Start wrapping the jute string around the cut toilet paper ring.

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   Step 5: Continue wrapping until the entire ring is covered

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   Step 6: then glue the end of the string inside the napkin ring.

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   Step 7: Hot glue a rustic or natural decoration onto the top of the napkin ring.

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   Step 8: Let the glue set before using your napkin ring.

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