What can I use instead of a jump ring?
One thing that might help is making sure you’re opening/closing them properly. Never pull the ends directly apart from each other, but turn them open like a door on a hinge. Alternatively, you could use a split ring or you could use a bail instead. They’re more secure and add a decorative touch as well.
What kind of wire do you use to make a jump ring?
The most common shapes of wire are round, half round and square. I make jump rings from both round and square wire. Half Round wire is commonly used for wire wrapping in the thinner gauges and in bangle making in the thicker gauges. I make jump rings in 10-24 gauge, with 18 gauge being the most popular.
What is the best wire to make jump rings?
18 gauge jewelry wire is used for making sturdy clasps, jump rings and other findings. Solid (not plated or filled) 18-gauge wire can be used to make rivets.
Do jump rings need to be soldered?
Ideally, all jump rings should be soldered shut to prevent components in your designs from unhooking from each other. In practice, it can be time consuming and expensive to close every jump ring in your creations, but if you select the right size and thickness of open jump ring, it may not be necessary.
What is a soldered jump ring?
Soldered jump rings are secure attachments that will not pop open when stressed. Closed jump rings are frequently used to make jewelry chain, wirework, chain mail and more.
How do you keep jump rings closed?
The only way to permanently secure jumprings is to solder them together. Some jumprings are already soldered closed; others are solder filled and can be soldered closed with the use of a butane torch. You might also consider using split rings (think of key rings) which are very secure.
Do you need jump rings to make earrings?
But what is a jump ring? And why do so many jeweller’s rely on them? Jump rings are an essential finding for jewellery making, allowing you to connect different components – such as clasps, pendants or earrings – to your jewellery pieces.
