COSTUMES: Rings Flying Off - any suggestions?

[loebtmc]

We have a thin actor who (while dancing up a storm) loses his rings every night. We have taped the rings, but he starts sweating and they start slipping and then go flying. He has come close to nailing fellow actors and our onstage MD. We are worried that he will get an audience members next.

Anyone have any suggestions on ways to keep the darn things on his fingers?

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[babens]

I'm going to assume that the rings are part of his costume design/are essential to his character, since the obvious solution otherwise would be to just have him not wear them on stage.

In regards to the taping, are you just trying to tape them to his fingers?  If so, I would suggest actually wrapping some tape and or moleskin around the bottom of the ring itself to serve as a size adjustor.  If it fits more snugly on his finger it should lessen the chance of it sliding off and going flying.

[Maribeth]

I'm going to assume that the rings are part of his costume design/are essential to his character, since the obvious solution otherwise would be to just have him not wear them on stage.

In regards to the taping, are you just trying to tape them to his fingers?  If so, I would suggest actually wrapping some tape and or moleskin around the bottom of the ring itself to serve as a size adjustor.  If it fits more snugly on his finger it should lessen the chance of it sliding off and going flying.

I second babens' suggestions- moleskine was my first thought. I suppose you could also put spirit gum or something on the inside of the rings. Have you tried smaller rings?

[MatthewShiner]

Here are some suggestions

http://www.amazon.com/Ring-Adjuster-Guard-Cuddler-Insert/sim/B000P1TL68/2

After I lost 150 pounds, I had to add a guard to my engagement/wedding ring.

They can be temporary, and removed.

[loebtmc]

Thanks for the great suggestions! We added mic tape to the rings, which helped, but I was looking for ideas of a way to tape the ring to his fingers or add a circle or two acting as a barrier or to thicken the rim, so YAY! thanks folks!