A Jump Ring or connector is used in making jewelry. If you love the look of the Wire Work Jewelry making, you must know all there is to know about the Jump Ring.
Materials such as sterling silver, silver tone, gold, brass, silver plated, base metal, copper and all colors which are coated to get that special color can be used to make a Jump Ring.
You can make your own Jump Rings and many jewelry makers do. Most people buy their Jump Rings because they are not expensive to purchase if you buy 100 or more in one package.
Here is a photo to show how to open a Jump Ring.
Always use the correct tool to work with. To open a jump ring you will need two Flat Nose or Chain Nose Pliers. Using the correct tools helps to prevent tool marks while working. If you manage to make a tool mark you can use steel wool to rub them out or if the mark is deeper into the surface of the metal use a #2 Jeweler's File filing in one direction. You will then end up smoothing the surface with the steel wool.
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