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HOW TO - Make a five-cent wedding band

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Dan shows you how to make a wedding band from a nickel - "Tired of gold and diamonds? Perhaps you're a bit cool on that whole "diamonds are forever" bit? Maybe you're reluctant to prop up the De Beers cartel? Gold is nice, but doesn't it leave a bad taste in your mouth to be such a conformist consumer? Well this is the project for you, the progressive, self-sufficient DIY'er! Show your love and lasting commitment in the way you know best: by making your own wedding band from a Genuine US Nickel! (or other coinage of your choice)." - Link.

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Posted by: TitaniumFrog on May 11, 2006 at 5:11 AM

Please be careful if you do this. The alloy in of Metals in nickels (ie: nickel) can be very dangerous and irratating to your skin. In the UK it is actually a jailable offense to sell jewelry with nickel content. If you want to make a coin ring try a silver coin. It is a bit more expensive, but much safer and wearable.

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