Imagine that you have purchased a ring that you like very much and after a few days have passed you have finally received the ring that you have been expecting for a long time. But when you put on this ring, you realize that the size of the ring doesn't fit at all, aren't you going to feel very annoyed? It's okay, don't worry yet, this article today may help you solve this tricky problem.
How do I get a smaller ring size?
First method: contact your local jeweler
When you realize that the size of your ring is too small for you to wear at all. A typical jewelry merchant will choose to cut off a portion of the ring's finger part and then solder the ring in to its original shape. Finally, the merchant will remove all of the oxidation that was created during the soldering process and restore the ring to a look where you can't even tell that the ring has been worked on at all.
Doesn't the above process still sound quite simple, but the actual operation is quite technical. Before cutting, the metal needs to be heated to the right temperature. But the right temperature is actually very difficult to control, if the temperature is too high, the chemical composition of the metal will change; if the temperature is not enough, the metal's hardness will be very high, not suitable for processing.
This method is still difficult for people with little experience, so there is no way you can try it at home. However, if you have a big enough budget, going directly to a jeweler and letting them help you out is one of the safest ways.
Second method: resizing rings with silicone
But here's another one you'll be able to do yourself at home - resizing rings with silicone. Here's a detailed step-by-step guide.
Step 1: Clean the ring. The cleaning steps here are actually quite simple. You just need to prepare two things, one is detergent and the other is water. Just mix the two together to make a diluted detergent solution. As for the ratio, you can follow your mood, as long as it is not too sticky. Also, if your ring is a gold ring, you're better off buying a special jewelry cleaner.
Step 2: Apply silicone to the inside of the ring. Take out your leftover stirring stick from your coffee or any other similar tool you can find, dip it into the silicone and apply it evenly along the inside of the ring. Here you can choose a clear colored silicone so that the inside of the ring doesn't look too conspicuous when you subsequently wear it.
Step 3: Wait for the silicone to set. During the process of applying the silicone, it's best that you don't apply too much silicone at once. Instead, you want to apply it in small amounts and many times, and during this process, you want to wait for the silicone to solidify before you try wearing the ring. Once you realize that the ring is the right size, you won't need to apply extra silicone.
How do I enlarge my ring size?
If your ring keeps slipping off your fingertips, here I also recommend two suitable ways to help you reduce the size of your ring.
First method: using a specialized finger ring adjuster
There are specialized ring adjusters on the marketĀ that are capable of both enlarging and reducing ring sizes. If you think you will be in a similar situation afterwards, then it is not a bad idea to purchase a specialized ring adjuster. There are many different brands of ring adjusters on the market, and you can choose the right one for you based on your budget and the differences in the features of your own ring adjuster. Here, I can recommend you a good brand - Lakimi.The ring adjusters manufactured by Lakimi are a good choice both in terms of price and product quality. After you have purchased the item, you can ask the merchant for a video on how to use the product. Remember to watch it several times and after you make sure that you learn it, you can start using the finger ring adjuster independently.
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Second method: using a mallet with a ring mandrel to enlarge the ring size
Ring mandrels can be easily purchased at many hardware stores or on various shopping sites. Many people will purchase ring mandrels to resize their rings, not only because they are affordable, but also they are exceptionally easy and convenient to actually use.
Step 1: Lubricate the metal mandrel and attach the ring. Before using the metal mandrel, you need to lubricate the metal mandrel before you can easily use it subsequently. You don't have to buy professional lubricant, as long as you have soap or detergent around, it can be used as a lubricant to lubricate the metal mandrel. Once the preparation is done, you can put the ring on.
Step 2: Tap the ring with a mallet. One thing to keep in mind here is to not hit the ring too hard. Once you use too much force, the ring may deform and it will be more difficult to fix it on your own at this point. So, you'd rather take your time than damage your ring.
Also, you can secure a metal mandrel if you have the means to do so. This will not only make it easier for you to use the mallet, but it will also prevent you from hurting your hand. If you can't find a mallet, you can separate the ring and the hammer with a piece of soft-textured cloth, and then take your time with the tapping.
Article Summary
This this chapter takes you to know the four methods that can adjust the ring size. You can choose the method that best suits you according to your actual conditions. If you have any idea you want to communicate with us, you are welcome to share it with us!
