How to Make and Engrave a PVC Ring

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Plan how wide you want your ring to be

   You may need assistance holding the rest of the pipe from moving around while cutting.
   
   You should end up with the piece that you will sand down to your final product. , Place the side you just cut from the pipe on the sandpaper and rub in a back and forth motion, applying slight pressure.
   
   If the pipe was too tight on your finger, sand out the inside of the ring until it fits properly. , Remember, the sandpaper is rough, and PVC is not, so it does not take much time to sand it down too far and mess up.
   
   Make sure the ring is as vertical from the surface as you can get it to ensure there are no high or low spots on the ring. , Sand down the edges, so they are gently curved and look like a real rings' edges. , It will not be glossy like PVC pipe unless you polish it, so don't worry if it looks dull.
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   Step 2: and mark it with a Sharpie or other marker.

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   Step 3: Place pipe segment on table or another edge

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   Step 4: and using a hacksaw

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   Step 5: cut vertically down your mark.

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   Step 6: Take a sheet of #150 grit sandpaper and place on a table or other flat surface

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   Step 7: rough side up.

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   Step 8: Sand until desired thickness.

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   Step 9: Once the side is smoothed

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    Step 10: hold the #150 grit sandpaper and ring in your hands.

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    Step 11: Once you have the ring in the desired size and shape

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    Step 12: take the #220 or finer sandpaper and gently sand the entire ring

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    Step 13: so it is very smooth.

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