These DIY Copper Napkin Rings Are A Perfect Holiday Project

Family gatherings, holiday get-togethers, dinner parties for friends it doesnt matter the time of year or the event, customizing your dining table can be both a challenge and a lot of fun. Or, better yet, a fun challenge! You want to be creative and unique but not over-the-top kitschy. As far as I am concerned, napkin rings set the stage for any table. As I pondered how to create a one-of-a-kind napkin ring, I settled on copper etching and a patina solution for just the unique touch I desired. Handmade, warm, rustic, and fun to make using pre-cut copper pipe.

Once you gather all the elements required to make this project, it can be done in less than an hour and a half. The other benefit is that once you figure out how easy it is to do copper etching, you will want to do it repeatedly. The technique is easily applied and can be incorporated into many shapes and forms. I promise these napkin rings will serve as a wonderful topic of conversation. Don’t forget to say, “Yes, I made them!”

Prep the copper pipe

To ensure that the napkins fit easily in the DIY napkin rings and to give you enough room to draw the design you desire, use copper pipes with at least 1/2-in. diameter by 2-in. length.

The copper must be free of dirt, oil, and fingerprints before etching. Oil residue is often left behind on pipes during manufacturing. Even oil on your fingers can compromise the etching process. To ensure your copper is free of oil and fingerprints, wipe it down with alcohol and a cotton rag. Packaged alcohol swabs also work great.

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