Ring Too Big Hack {How To Make A Ring Smaller With A Rubber Band}
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How To Make A Ring Smaller And Tighter At Home
Ring sizing is a tricky business. It can be almost impossible to get a perfect fit. Your ring that fit great during the summer, may be too loose now that it’s winter.
Which is why you might find yourself desperately in need of a quick temporary fix to make your ring smaller. No one wants to worry all day about losing a too big ring!
That’s where this how to guide comes in. I will walk you through step by step on how to stop a loose ring from falling off (with only a rubber band!)
Today’s loose ring hack is the easiest at home way to temporarily fix a ring that is too big.
Loose Ring Hack {DIY Version}

I am using a regular yellow rubber band but if you happen to have a clear one like this, it will be a more subtle look.
As the example, I will show you how I use a rubber band to tighten my engagement ring enough that it fits securely on my pinky finger.
MATERIALS
rubber band + ring
TIME NEEDED
2 Minutes (or less!)

How To Tighten A Loose Ring With A Rubber Band

STEP ONE – LOOP
Thread the rubber band through the center of the ring halfway. Leaving a top and bottom loop.

STEP TWO – TIGHTEN
Reach through the top loop towards the bottom loop. Grab the bottom loop and pull it back through the top loop to tighten the rubber band around the shank of the ring.

STEP THREE – COIL
Carefully wrap the rubber band around the bottom part of the ring like a coil. Leave a small “tail” and work carefully so it doesn’t unravel on you!

STEP FOUR – SECURE
Stretch the “tail” all the way back to where you started wrapping the rubbwr band from. This will keep everything from coming undone.

STEP FIVE – CHECK
Now, give your hand a good shake to check the fit and make sure our ring too big hack was a success.
Why use a rubber band to tighten a loose ring?
The reason I recommend using a rubber band to temporarily stop a loose ring from falling off is simply convenience. It’s so quick and easy to put on and take off.
Other at home methods, like hot glue, require more materials, prep, and clean up.

What are the downsides to the rubber band ring too big hack?
Loose Ring Hacks {Fancy Pants Version}
What is a ring adjuster?
✅ A RING ADJUSTER is a small clear device that is easy to put on and take off, reusable over and over again, and an elegant solution when you need a non-permanent way to make a ring smaller.
a ring adjuster is the professional and more discreet version of my rubber band ring too big hack.
It is an easy and subtle way to tighten the fit of a loose ring! Unfortunately, it’s not as cheap as a rubber band. Luckily, you can still get it from amazon at a very affordable price.
What does a guard ring do?
A guard ring is an extra ring you put an after a ring that is too loose. It’s an easy hack to prevent a ring that is too big from falling off!
This can work in 2 ways:
- stacking multiple rings together, even if they are all the same size, will fit a lot tighter than if you wore them individually.
- After putting on your ring that is too big, stack a smaller sized ring on top. This will act as the guard ring and keep the loose ring securely on your finger.
You may even have rings already in your jewelry box that you can use as a guard ring!
But if you’re looking for something new, here are my recommendations –