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Oval Jump Rings
by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com
Wire Jewelry Tip for February 12th, 2016
Oval Jump Rings
by Albina Manning
Today we have a great tip from Albina Manning.Take a look at this quick and easy idea for using oval jump rings instead of round ones.
Albina says:
Oval jump rings are a great alternative to round jump rings. These rings are ideal for connecting clasps, charms or beads to chains.
1. Need a mandrel to make your own oval jump rings? Use a set of two the same size knitting needles, and wrap your wire around them.
2. Carefully remove coil and cut evenly with sharp flush cutters (double- flush cutters work the best).
Voila! Now you have your own Oval Jump rings.
If you love this and want to see more tips from Albina, click to see her Chain Card and Wire Organizer tips.
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Janis Capraro
February 12, 2016 at 1:04 pm
Thank you-what a great help this will be!!!!
Roger
February 12, 2016 at 7:21 pm
I tape the knitting needles together to stop them flopping about then use a fine jewellers saw carefully between the needles. The result is a good oval and the ends of the jump ring are square ready to be soldered.
Maurine Humphreys
April 25, 2016 at 8:12 pm
Thanks for the information. that is great. I’ll be practicing this.
Terrie Bodine
May 25, 2016 at 9:46 am
I love the idea of making your jump rings around the knitting needles. However when I take them off the knitting needle they spring open and semi uncoil so that they are hard cut. Is there a secret to sawing them so all the saw cuts are on one side ?