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How to Make a Ring Dish: 51 Creative DIY Projects

  • Writer: Heather McClelland
    Heather McClelland
  • Jun 5, 2025
  • 5 min read

Updated: Nov 23, 2025

Looking for the perfect place to store your rings, earrings, or little trinkets?


A DIY ring dish is the answer! I've rounded up 51 of the best ring dish projects from around the web. These projects include step-by-step instructions using air-dry clay, polymer clay, resin, and even up-cycled materials. They're perfect for beginners, gift-givers, and anyone looking to organize their jewelry in style!


Collage of colorful DIY ring and trinket dishes with various creative designs and materials. Text in center reads: ‘DIY Ring and Trinket Dishes – with 50+ amazing projects – ArtsyKarma.com

Why You Need a DIY Ring Dish


Having a dedicated place for your jewelry can save you time and keep your items organized. DIY ring dishes can be both functional and beautiful. They can complement any room decor. Plus, creating your own dish allows you to express your personality and style.


Think Outside the Jewelry Dish...


These little dishes are perfect for holding jewelry, but here are some other creative uses:

  • Store your loose change.

  • Use it for your teabags.

  • Keep your keys in one easily accessible spot.

  • Use as a stylish tea light candle holder.

  • Showcase crystals and stones.

  • Serve as a holder for incense on your altar.

  • Store small tech items like AirPods.


How to Get Started


Creating your very own DIY ring dish is a fun and engaging project. You don’t need to be a crafting expert to make a beautiful piece. All you need are some basic materials and a little creativity. Here are some steps for starting your own ring dish project:


  1. Choose Your Material: Determine whether you'd like to use clay, resin, or upcycled materials.

  2. Gather Supplies: Once you've selected your material, gather the necessary tools and supplies.

  3. Select a Design: Think about what you would like your dish to look like. This can guide your crafting.

  4. Follow a Tutorial: Use one of the many available tutorials online to guide you through the steps.

  5. Add Personal Touches: Customize your dish with paint, stamps, or other embellishments to make it unique.


List of 51 Ring Dish/Trinket Tutorials


Dishes Using a Pre-Made Bowl:


Floral handmade ring dish with red and mint green flowers, holding a beaded bracelet and gold earrings, placed on a pink background with eucalyptus leaves.

Average But Inspired shares how to create your own trinket dish with minimal effort. It's perfect for beginners or anyone who loves a quick and satisfying craft!


Two DIY photo ring dishes featuring vintage-style family pictures and handwritten messages, styled on a woven placemat with a pink peony and pearl necklace.

Sparkling Charm has a fun DIY that adds personal photos to make it unique and sentimental.


Set of white ceramic ring dishes topped with colorful painted animal figurines used as jewelry holders, including a flamingo, poodle, and greyhound.

Average But Inspired shares a fun way to create an adorable ring dish that's great for handmade gifts!


Vintage floral plate turned into a ring dish with a retro ceramic deer figurine in the center, holding rings and surrounded by jewelry.

My So-Called Crafty Life gives you a chance to upcycle vintage finds into charming ring dishes, ideal for vintage enthusiasts!


Gold-painted scalloped ring dish with an ornate figurine in the center, holding chunky statement rings and a cabochon pin.

NellieBellie shows you how to make a stylish ring dish that serves as a practical gift!


Set of minimalist painted ceramic jewelry dishes with black and white hand-drawn patterns, styled with rustic wooden pencils and tree bark coasters.

Nadine Stay adds elegance to jewelry storage with this painted dish tutorial. Customize it to match your style!


Custom DIY ring dishes with names “Kristin” and “Katie” hand-lettered in gold, surrounded by Valentine’s Day cards and gift tags.

The Domestic Geek shows how to transform small ceramic dishes into custom storage!


DIY personalized photo ring dishes with images of a couple, a cat, and tulips, styled with gold rings and a small succulent plant.

A Beautiful Mess focuses on creating custom photo ring dishes using Mod Podge.


Minimalist ring dish with a hand-drawn abstract face design, placed on a terracotta tiled surface surrounded by vibrant green foliage.

Maritza Lisa provides steps for a chic boho-inspired dish.


Two square ceramic ring dishes with colorful floral vinyl decals and large monogrammed initials, styled with leather bracelet and jewelry.

Have a Crafty Day shares an easy air-dry clay ring dish tutorial for beginners.


Dishes Made with Polymer Clay


Black and white moon phase-inspired clay ring dish with a yin-yang pattern, holding three stacked rings on a marble background.

Create a unique moon phase ring dish that glows in the dark!


DIY polymer clay ring dish with a deep blue shimmer finish and gold foil stars, with “Do-It-Yourself” text and the ArtsyKarma logo

This tutorial from Artsy Karma teaches you to create a sparkling blue dish.


DIY polymer clay ring dish with a deep blue shimmer finish and gold foil stars, with “Do-It-Yourself” text and the ArtsyKarma logo

Learn to create an elegant polymer clay jewelry dish from Hill City Bride.


Round personalized floral ring dishes with gold trim and monogrammed initials, designed with a painted botanical border.

Craft beautiful ring dishes inspired by Anthropologie with MalindaKay.


Cute and quirky cactus-shaped ring holder made from clay, with rings stacked on the arms, displayed on a white hexagonal base.

Create a charming DIY Clay Cactus Ring Holder from Pop Shop America that doubles as a trendy trinket dish.


Colorful handmade clay ring dishes decorated with floral decoupage paper and metallic rims, styled with vintage-style jewelry.

Craft elegant dishes combining clay with decoupage paper in Sisoo's tutorial.


Modern hexagon ring dishes with minimalist gold geometric designs, displayed with gold rings and statement earrings.

Transform your jewelry storage with these elegant DIY hexagon ring dishes from Homey Oh My.


Delicate white heart-shaped clay dishes with gold-painted rims, holding gold jewelry and styled with soft pastel decor.

Create heart-shaped ring dishes that make perfect gifts for special occasions.


Colorful marbled clay jewelry dishes with swirling patterns in green, black, and white, featuring gold trim and bold accessories.

These unique marbled clay ring dishes from A Beautiful Mess are colorful and stylish.


Vibrant purple and blue marbled clay ring dish with ruffled edges and metallic gold trim, holding silver rings.

This project from Amy Latta Creations shows you how to achieve a marbled effect.


Rainbow-colored clay jewelry dish shaped like a child’s hand, used to hold rings and a silver necklace with a doodle charm.

Make a colorful handprint keepsake jewelry dish using polymer clay with this detailed tutorial from Rhythms of Play.


Two whimsical pineapple-shaped ring dishes painted with cross patterns and bold yellow accents, one holding a necklace.

Create a cute pineapple-shaped dish using polymer clay with Idle Hands Awake.


Two faux stained porcelain-style ring dishes with colorful, etched botanical designs in orange and green.

Make handcrafted dishes perfect for keeping rings with Jessama Tutorials.


Oven-hardened clay jewelry dish with scalloped gold rim, holding a gold chain.

These charming dishes from HelloGlow.co are customizable and decorative.


Dishes Made with Air-Dry Clay


Round white clay ring dish with small embossed coral-pink hearts, holding an ornate silver engagement ring on a white linen backdrop.

Visit Sugar Maple Farmhouse for a detailed DIY trinket dish tutorial.


Assortment of handmade air-dry clay trinket dishes in fun shapes like hearts, clouds, and circles, placed on a painted green surface.

Check out Well Crafted Studio for a comprehensive tutorial.


Simple pink and gold clay jewelry dishes with metallic edges, holding silver earrings and rings, displayed on pastel paper.

This easy DIY clay jewelry dish tutorial doesn't require special tools—learn more with The Craftaholic Witch.


Textured white clay ring dish with lace pattern, placed beside a pink camellia flower on a teal wooden surface, with DIY label.

Craft textured clay ring dishes using air-dry clay with this step-by-step tutorial from Blue Eyed Yonder.


White clay ring dishes with hand-painted flowers and black monogram letters.

Create a delightful hand-painted clay ring dish with DIY Candy.


Bright blue floral-shaped clay dish with “Mom” label, holding rings and beads.

Make beautiful clay flower ring dishes that are perfect for organizing your jewelry.


Handmade white clay dish with a raised gold moon holding a diamond ring.

Create a stunning crescent moon ring dish using air-dried clay with this tutorial.


Two handmade clay dishes with raised Picasso-style face features, holding rings.

This simple DIY tutorial from Amber Thrane guides you through making cute decorative dishes.


Clay ring dish with “Put a Ring on It” phrase stamped in the center, gold edge.

Create personalized air-dry clay ring dishes with this fun tutorial from I SPY DIY.


Rectangular light green clay jewelry tray with a pressed leaf texture.

Explore how to make a clay jewelry dish with leaf impressions using this simple tutorial.


Simple round clay dish holding white floral hair accessory and earrings.

Create a beautiful stamped jewelry dish with air-dry clay using this step-by-step tutorial.


Round white dishes decorated with colorful real pressed flowers and herbs.

This elegant clay jewelry dish tutorial from First Day of Home incorporates pressed flowers.


Dishes Made with Re-Purposed Materials


Assorted terracotta dishes and containers with white and blue painted designs, used for matches and jewelry on a pink background.

See how the Paper N Stitch Blog transforms terracotta saucers into stylish jewelry dishes.


Round clay jewelry dish with blue and orange marbled paint, displayed on a white pedestal with gold necklace inside.

Tidewater & Tulle provides a stunning marbled ring dish tutorial using terra cotta clay.


Square wooden jewelry dish painted white and pink with glittery gold vinyl text reading ‘Mom, you are beautiful’ and a silver ring inside.

5 Little Monsters shares a heartfelt way to create a ring dish for Mother's Day.


Small round and hexagon jewelry dishes with bold marbled painted designs.

Transform leftover box lids into colorful jewelry dishes with this DIY from Paper and Stitch.


Ornate vintage-style gold frame repurposed into a ring holder with plush pink velvet cushion and multiple rings displayed.

Learn to create a unique ring holder from a vintage picture frame with this tutorial from Little Vintage Cottage.


Painted scallop shells in metallic and bright colors turned into ring holders, each featuring a small sea animal figurine in the center.

Pillar Box Blue shows how to upcycle scallop shells into charming trinket dishes.


Hand holding a decoupaged oyster shell dish with a floral napkin design in red and white and gilded gold edges.

Discover how to create an oyster shell dish using decoupage techniques with Crafting on the Fly.


Dishes Made with Other Materials


Two concrete trays—one painted turquoise with a gold triangle, and the other white with gold polka dots and a ring inside.

Craft trendy concrete ring dishes with this tutorial from Giggles Galore.


Round stamped aluminum dish with black engraved text reading ‘Maker of Magic’ and decorative patterns, holding two silver rings.

Learn how to make a metal-stamped trinket dish with Beaducation.


Handmade black paper mache dish decorated with colorful circular mosaic patterns in red, blue, green, yellow, and purple.

Create a colorful paper mache dish with this tutorial from ArtsyKarma.


And there you have it! Now I challenge you to decide which one to make first.


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