One of the most important "step-by-step-beads" is to open and close a jump ring properly.

Here, you will find infos about jump rings sizes and finishes and few explanations about how to open and close these circle metal wire.

You can also look at the video to see to see "how-to".

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So let's "talk" about these jump rings used to connect the jewelry's body to its finding (closure).

Sizes And Finishes



A jump ring is a non solder metal ring which is a link between a clasp and another finding like a bead tip, a cord tip, a loop made with a nylon coated wire…
So a jump ring needs to be perfectly close otherwise your jewelry will break !

Choosing carefully the size and finishes for your jewelry according to its style, bead's weight, length… is essential.

How To



The best is to use 2 flat nose pliers smooth inside it otherwise it may damage the jump ring.

Hold the pliers in your hands push one end forward and the other in the opposite direction. Never spread the loop side to side.

In other words, do not enlarge the diameter.



It needs some practice and never use a damaged a jump ring or use twice the same jump ring.

If you don't feel comfortable with jump rings you can use split rings.

The spilt ring does not have a gap like a jump ring, it looks like some key rings holder.

Open gently with a flat noose plier and insert a clasp, chain…



They are links between a lobster clasp and an beads (wire technique).