How to Make Your Own Jump Rings

re: How to Make Your Own Jump Rings

sarahs secrets — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:19:55 GMT

I learned to make jump rings when i kept running out to the store to buy more to complete a project,but i would really like to know how to make a snape jump rings so someone please help?. Virdena L

re: How to Make Your Own Jump Rings

robbsl — Tue, 12 May 2009 11:14:50 GMT

For a bracelet that was going to be too short, I just added an S hook, and it looked intentional. I made a few more the same way, since it looked so nice!. I do wire wrapping, but this could be done with a purchased link as well. I agree with Kokopelli Design, there are times that making your own jump rings is not worth it. Chainmaille needs specific gauges and ID to work. Just something to keep in mind!

re: How to Make Your Own Jump Rings

Kokopelli — Fri, 08 May 2009 06:19:46 GMT

But always consider, that the jump rings end up a little smaller than the chosen dowel because of the flush cutting technique. This is not really important for jump rings at the end of a necklace, but for chainmaille jewelry this can make the difference if a certain chain weave works or not.

re: How to Make Your Own Jump Rings

SmokieS — Thu, 07 May 2009 17:16:36 GMT

I appreciate knowing how to make jump rings, but when reading the description, I was also curious to know what size wire would be appropriate. Some wires are thinner than others and would not be suitable. What size would you recommend?

re: How to Make Your Own Jump Rings

AndreaM226 — Thu, 07 May 2009 15:16:39 GMT

I love making my own jumprings - using 20ga artistic wire you can make colored jumprings for wire and chain necklaces - the only thing I do differently is to wiggle each jump ring with chain nose pliers back and forth until they meet perfectly and then I whack them with a plastic mallet, hardens them and gives them a finishing touch that makes them easier to work with later - it DOES NOT flatten them for a hammered look, you have to use a different hammer for that. Knitting needles are my favorite mandrel, they come in sizes from 0000 for 3 and 4mm jumprings and and go up - I mark my knitting needles with a little piece of blue tape at the top indicating what size jump ring that particular needle makes. It's really hard for me to come up with a reason NOT to go to the bead shop - I think the only things I've ever done to save a trip to my favorite place is make my own jumprings and if I find that I don't have enough beads for a strung piece I've been know to make it long enough using chain to finish the ends - the chain can make the necklace more comfortable and has often led to a single strand turning into a multi strand with 2 or 3 to one connectors joining it to the chain. It's also a great way to use up the smaller pieces of chain you have left over from other projects.

re: How to Make Your Own Jump Rings

perennes — Thu, 07 May 2009 10:28:10 GMT

hello from France...in Touraine, the country with many castles... thanks you so much ! it's very simple ! bye !

re: How to Make Your Own Jump Rings

SallyB@40 — Wed, 06 May 2009 23:32:41 GMT

A good item to wrap the wire around is a knitting needle. You can chose the exact size of jump ring you want by the size of the needle. Works perfect for me and it is easy to hold onto.

re: How to Make Your Own Jump Rings

Kat West — Wed, 06 May 2009 22:36:34 GMT

How To Avoid A Trip To The Bead Store: After being six beads shy of finishing a beaded needle case early on in beading, my primary axiom is ALWAYS buy a minimum of two of whatever it is.(Strands, hanks,vials etc.) Although this is stating the obvious I have found that any time I strayed, Murphy reared his ugly head and I was left turning the air blue, six beads shy of finishing. Kat West

re: How to Make Your Own Jump Rings

Jean Campbell — Wed, 06 May 2009 19:20:05 GMT

Helen--that's the beauty of making your own! You can use any type or gauge of wire and any dowel size, depending on your need. The wire I used in the photos is 20-gauge. Good luck! Jean

re: How to Make Your Own Jump Rings

HelenH — Wed, 06 May 2009 18:34:20 GMT

This is great Jean. Now what size wire? 20 gauge? I read you faithfully. Helen