Thank you so much for a very informative tutorial on understanding jump rings and how you should do them. This is truly one of the best tuts I have found on the internet for this particular item.
Thank you Amy! After struggling to get the jump ring closed perfectly with no luck....Now everything makes much more sense!! I believe I can do it now! Great tutorial!! Now if you could just improve my eyesight as well that would be wonderful! LOL
It's difficult to close 12 gauge brass jump rings without damaging them. Most anyone would hold the pliers too tightly causing flat marks on the jump rings or too loosely causing the rings to slip and get scratched. The only thing that has helped me greatly is to use clear plastic tubing - a small piece slid over each jaw of the pliers using the tubing as a sort-of insulator between the pliers and the brass jump rings. It's not ideal, but it works. The tubing I use is a little stiffer and a bit larger than aquarium airline tubing.
This is a very informative video-even if it was posted in 2012! I was able to practice along with -You! You did not rush through your demonstrations; and Your Camera was also self-focusing (What type of Camera were You using?!!!). Great Video! So Thankful.
HI there!! I am struggling to get my 20 gauge 4mm jump rings to close tightly- the chain that I use just slips right through the jump ring with a light tug! Any tips/suggestions? :(
You need to make either the gauge bigger for that size or use the 20 gauge with a smaller mm size. 20 gauge is a very thin wire size generally with 20 gauge I make 3mm sized jump rings. The best thing to note is the bigger size your jump rings are the thicker your gauge wire needs to be.
Thank you, but how do you close the rings that are open with a gap - say for when you're making earrings and you have to bend it down to close it? Do you squish them together or put pliers inside and pull it closed? I can easily close jump rings, just not sure exactly how to close the ring when attaching to an earring.
I'm afraid I'm not sure what you mean, I use the same method every time. Feel free to email me and we can work through what you mean! (email / contact form on website, website listed above)
I've always been taught that you should have your dominant hand come toward you makes it easier to attach another ring to it. And as far as grip you have to be careful that your tools don't Mar the jump rings they could catch on your clothes.
I don't think it matters which way you open the ring, the most comfortable for the user and the ability to get it closed flush is most important. Also, I find that a tight grip where the ring doesn't slid around in the plier jaws is less marring than too loose a grip. Finding the sweet spot takes practice.
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Thank you so much for a very informative tutorial on understanding jump rings and how you should do them. This is truly one of the best tuts I have found on the internet for this particular item.
Thank you Amy! After struggling to get the jump ring closed perfectly with no luck....Now everything makes much more sense!! I believe I can do it now! Great tutorial!! Now if you could just improve my eyesight as well that would be wonderful! LOL
Thank you so much I am just starting and you made it very clear.
It's difficult to close 12 gauge brass jump rings without damaging them. Most anyone would hold the pliers too tightly causing flat marks on the jump rings or too loosely causing the rings to slip and get scratched. The only thing that has helped me greatly is to use clear plastic tubing - a small piece slid over each jaw of the pliers using the tubing as a sort-of insulator between the pliers and the brass jump rings. It's not ideal, but it works. The tubing I use is a little stiffer and a bit larger than aquarium airline tubing.
This is an excellent suggestion! Thank You, J Levesque!!!!
This is a very informative video-even if it was posted in 2012! I was able to practice along with -You! You did not rush through your demonstrations; and Your Camera was also self-focusing (What type of Camera were You using?!!!). Great Video! So Thankful.
Thank you for this really great tutorial!
A trick : you can watch series at flixzone. I've been using them for watching loads of movies lately.
@Keegan Karsyn definitely, have been watching on flixzone} for years myself :)
@Keegan Karsyn yup, been using flixzone} for months myself :)
@@keegankarsyn7080 it's still a great tutorial.......I've been using your method for years!
HI there!! I am struggling to get my 20 gauge 4mm jump rings to close tightly- the chain that I use just slips right through the jump ring with a light tug! Any tips/suggestions? :(
You need to make either the gauge bigger for that size or use the 20 gauge with a smaller mm size. 20 gauge is a very thin wire size generally with 20 gauge I make 3mm sized jump rings. The best thing to note is the bigger size your jump rings are the thicker your gauge wire needs to be.
I have thick pliers I keep dropping rings or not getting them open what should I do? I have poor hand strength too
Thank you, but how do you close the rings that are open with a gap - say for when you're making earrings and you have to bend it down to close it? Do you squish them together or put pliers inside and pull it closed? I can easily close jump rings, just not sure exactly how to close the ring when attaching to an earring.
I'm afraid I'm not sure what you mean, I use the same method every time. Feel free to email me and we can work through what you mean! (email / contact form on website, website listed above)
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Hi Amy..What type of pliers do you use? The ones I have seem to be longer...Cheryl
I use Lindstrom RX pliers - love them, but they can be pricey!
Thank you Amy!
Hello! Yes, I do cut my own jump rings, you can find them on my supplies website, which is listed in the video description. Thanks!
I've always been taught that you should have your dominant hand come toward you makes it easier to attach another ring to it. And as far as grip you have to be careful that your tools don't Mar the jump rings they could catch on your clothes.
I don't think it matters which way you open the ring, the most comfortable for the user and the ability to get it closed flush is most important. Also, I find that a tight grip where the ring doesn't slid around in the plier jaws is less marring than too loose a grip. Finding the sweet spot takes practice.
Parallel pliers one skinny one wide ! Sorry only work with gold silver 35yrs 3rd generation jeweler !