How To Open & Close A Jump Ring | Beads Jar UK

22/01/2018 0 Comment(s) Introduction to Beading for beginners, Tutorials and Mini-Makes,
There are various ways to open and close Jump Rings but there is one way that gets consistently neat results with no distortion. Pulling jump rings apart as opposed to twisting them apart can often result in misshapen circles and lead to wasted Findings, not to mention frustration! Use this method keep calm and achieve great results every time.

What you will need

  • Jump rings in whatever size you require for your project.
  • Two small sets of Pliers.
  • Things to attach them to such as another jump ring (to create links), a chain or a Clasp. In this case we have used the jump ring to connect a wire wrapped bead to an ear wire.

Step 1: Opening the jump ring

Take your two small sets of pliers and grip the jump ring either side of the split (try to get as close as you can to the ends of the wire without your pliers touching).

Step 2: Opening the jump ring

Pull the pliers apart in opposite directions so that one hand comes towards you and the other moves away. Only pull apart as far as is needed depending on the size of the chain or finding you are attaching it to. This will prevent any unnecessary distortion of the shape.

Closing the jump ring:

Once you have connected the jump ring to your desired component, grip it either side of the split with your pliers as before and twist back together taking care not to pull outwards or the ends of the ring will not meet.
 

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That's it!

If you use this method every time you will achieve perfect results and less wastage of your precious findings.

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