How to Make Wine Charms
It’s no secret that I love to entertain. As any good hostess would, I stock up on party supplies quite frequently, with one of my favorite items to purchase being wine charms. If you aren’t sure what a wine charm is, it’s basically a wire ring that slips around the stem of a wine glass to help identify whose glass is whose (because, let’s be honest after a glass or two of wine, you might not remember exactly where you left you glass!). The last few times I’ve used wine charms, I’ve thought, “hey, I could make these!” so I did. I promise you guys can make them too, check it out!
First of all is the fun part. Shop for supplies! You can find these in your local craft store, but I’ll link to a few online sources as well. For this project you will need copper wire (found in the jewelry-making section), jewelry charms (I like this one and this one), round metal blanks (make sure you get the kind with a hole punched in it!), a jewelry stamping kit, a metal stamping block and a jewelry hammer. You’l also need a pair of wire cutters if you don’t have them already.
Start by using your stamping kit to stamp your guests’ names on the metal blanks. Of course you could skip this step, but it’s so easy and so fun—and adds the perfect personal touch! If you haven’t jewelry stamped before, you’ll be amazed at how simple it is. Simply place your blank down on the stamping block and use your hammer to make an impression with the jewelry stamps. I recommend using tape to hold your blank down until you get the hang of it—it helps keep your line straight. 🙂
Next you can shape your wire. The wire will wrap around the stem of the wine glass. I didn’t want to use the delicate stem to make the wire shape with, so I used my finger instead! I cut off a piece of wire and carefully wound it around my finger. I then trimmed off the ends to make a complete circle.
Now it’s accessorizing time! Thread your metal wire through stamped metal blank and add the jewelry charms to jazz it up!
Aren’t they so cute? Serve them up with some cheese and nuts and you have the perfect party snack!
Toast yourself to your fabulous wine-y style! 🙂 Cheers friends!
Tania Griffis is an accomplished writer, blogger, and interior designer with a Journalism degree from the University of Oklahoma. She started her popular blog, Run to Radiance, in 2011, demonstrating her design expertise through the personal remodeling of six houses to millions of readers across the globe.
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I’ve always wondered how these are made!! Loved this DIY!!
Thank you Ashley! Easier than I thought for sure. 🙂
This is such a great idea! I plan on doing this with my wine-loving aunt during a girls’ weekend this winter! Thank you! 🙂
Oh that sounds so fun and like my kinda aunt! 😀 I want to see what you all make! 🙂
Love it! I never thought of making my own wine charms. Perhaps I might need to get a little crafty!
Joelle you should, it was so much fun to work on. 🙂
tania, these are more gorgeous than anything i’ve seen in the shops! great ideas/creativity, as always 🙂
Aww thanks! Maybe I should start selling haha!
These are great! I love that you used wire for the part to put around the stem of the glasses. I’m not a fan of the pre-made circle ones. I think yours look so much better! Love them. And thank you for the step by step photos. I’ve never tried stamping on metal, but maybe I will now! Thank you!
Thank you gigi, that’s so kind!
That bee charm is adorable! I love it! Pinning to save for later!