Now you can create wearable masterpieces for yourself and your friends using simple materials available at bead stores. Once you’ve conquered this glitzy ring, try your talents on a pair of earrings or a bauble for your phone.

What do I need?

1. Sewing pins with flat heads.

2. Beads, crystals, pearls or whatever else your little heart desires. Make sure they all have holes smaller than the heads on your pins.

3. Needlenose pliers and light wire cutters, or pliers with a built-in wire cutting blade.

4. A customizable silver ring (available at bead stores).

Now what?

Step 1. Thread your first bead onto a pin and use the wire cutters to trim the excess.

Step 2. Using your pliers, twist the wire at a 90-degree angle.

Step 3. Roll the pin in—it should make a small hook. Repeat the process for each bead you want to use.

Step 4. Hook each pin to a hole on the ring and arrange it however you like, using your pliers to close the hooks once you’re satisfied. We started with a lot of small seed beads and crystals, added a few pearls, and then finished it off with more small beads.

Step 5. Congratulations! You now have a completely unique, DIY ring. Play around with this model, using new materials and pieces in varying sizes to create different looks.