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Lip rings can add a cool edge to your outfit, but you may not want to deal with the pain and aftercare of an actual lip piercing. Thankfully, lip rings are really easy to craft, and can be made with inexpensive supplies. Take a few minutes to make your very own lip ring so you can impress your friends and spice up your look!

Method 1
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Simple Wire Ring

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  1. Grab a pen or marker that’s about 1 cm (0.39 in) thick. Loop the wire around twice, which gives you a lot of room to make adjustments later on. Once you have 2 solid loops around the base of the marker, slide the wire off.[1]
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Fake Lip Ring
    Snip the wire away from the rest of the coil, which leaves you with 2 full circles of wire. Trim along both ends of the wire until you’re left with a single ring that can fit comfortably over your bottom lip.[2]
    • It’s better to have more wire for your ring than not enough.
    • Try to cut the wire in a straight, consistent line. If you cut at an angle, your wire will be too sharp.
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  3. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Fake Lip Ring
    Push both ends of the wire towards one another, leaving a few millimeters of space in between. Don’t leave too much of a gap or your lip ring may slip and not look very believable.[3]
  4. Take your lip ring out for a spin and see how it looks and feels. You may need to tighten or loosen your ring, depending on how it fits. Enjoy going out and about with your cool new accessory![4]
    • Place the ring along the center or side of your lip for a sleek look. You can also create “snakebites” and other cool looks by wearing more than 1 fake lip ring at once.[5]
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Repurposed Hoop Earring

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  1. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Fake Lip Ring
    Pick up a pack of hoop earrings that are small enough to fit around your lip. Grab a pair of pliers and pry off the pointy earring rod that goes through an actual piercing. The earring should just be a plain hoop without anything extra attached.[6]
    • You can find inexpensive hoop earrings online, or at any store that sells jewelry.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Fake Lip Ring
    Grab a clean emery board or nail file and start buffing the edges of the earring. Focus on making both ends of the ring as smooth as possible, so you don’t cut yourself when you actually wear the ring.[7]
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Fake Lip Ring
    Use the pliers or your fingers to push both ends of the ring together, leaving only a few millimeters of space between both ends of the metal. Don’t leave too much space on your ring, or else it won’t stay put on your lip.[8]
    • It’s okay if the ring isn’t perfectly adjusted at first—you can always tighten or loosen it later on.
  4. Slip the ring around your bottom lip, so you can get a feel for how tight or loose it is. You can wear the ring along the sides or center of your lip—go with whatever is most comfortable for you![9]
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    Can I wear it to school and not get in trouble?
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    That likely depends on your school’s dress code policies. Some schools might be okay with this, while other schools may not allow extra piercings, even if they’re fake. Talk to a teacher or administrator at your school and see what they say.
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    Can I pierce my lip with a earring?
    Janice Tieperman
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    It’s always best to leave piercings to a professional. They can give you advice on safe ways to care for your piercing as it heals.
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    How long does this process take?
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    If you have all the materials on hand, it only takes a few minutes to make a fake lip ring.
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Things You’ll Need

Simple Wire Ring

  • Crafting wire
  • Wire cutters
  • Pen

Repurposed Hoop Earring

  • Small hoop earring
  • Pliers
  • Emery board

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Vanessa Stahl
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Jewelry Designer & Cake Artist
This article was co-authored by Vanessa Stahl and by wikiHow staff writer, Janice Tieperman. Vanessa Stahl is a jewelry designer and cake artist based in the NY/NJ tristate area. As the founder of Generation Next Jewelry, a star seller on Etsy, she has built a thriving brand known for its one-of-a-kind, handcrafted jewelry. Her designs—ranging from statement necklaces and beaded bracelets to silk ribbon wraps, earrings, and feather hair accessories—blend a variety of materials, including semi-precious stones, metal and glass beads, cords, and feathers. Through her @gennextjewelry social media presence on Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook, she has cultivated a dedicated community of customers and artisans, amassing over 12K followers. In addition to her jewelry business, Vanessa is a highly skilled cake artist with over 15 years of experience in the baking industry. As the lead cake artist at her current bakery, she specializes in custom cakes, cookies, cupcakes, and desserts. Her expertise has earned her a loyal following of over 62K on Instagram at @gennextcakes, where she shares creative designs, pro tips, and industry insights. She graduated from The French Culinary Institute’s Classic French Pastry Program in New York City in 2009. For Vanessa, art is more than a profession; it’s a way of life. Whether she’s handcrafting jewelry, sculpting cakes, or sharing creative insights, she remains dedicated to inspiring others through her work. This article has been viewed 338,209 times.
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