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Daily Wire Tip Dec. 24: Jump Ring Measurements

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Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for
December 24, 2010

Question:

What gauge wire and temper are jump rings generally made of in a 4mm size?

-Judy in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts

Answer:

Judy, the size of jump rings is usually either the inside diameter, or ID (measuring the inside of the ring from side to side, directly across the center); or the outside diameter, or OD (measuring the outside of the ring from side to side, directly across the center). Wire-Sculpture.com’s jump rings are all labeled by the OD (outer diameter).

A 4mm jump ring can be made with about any gauge wire you desire. Most folks use dead soft for larger wire gauges like 14, 16 and 18; half hard wire in gauges 20 down to 22 works well. Your choice of wire gauge and temper will depend on what you are making. Hope that helps!

Note: Tip of the Day is taking a break for December 25 & 26. Merry Christmas, and see you on Monday!

Answer contributed by Dale “Cougar” Armstrong

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8 Comments

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    Linda Overman

    December 24, 2010 at 10:24 am

    Merry Christmas Dale and all the wonderful W/S team.
    Linda O

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      dalecgr

      December 24, 2010 at 12:44 pm

      Thanks so much Linda!! All my best to you and yours : )

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    Judi

    December 24, 2010 at 12:54 pm

    Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday Wishes to the WS Team and Dale. Thanks for the great service and knowledge you bring to us. Judi

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    Judy Hansen

    December 24, 2010 at 2:04 pm

    Merry Christmas to all at WS. I look forward to your blog daily and learn so much.

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    Kathy Bloom

    December 24, 2010 at 4:47 pm

    Merry Christmas to everyone at Wire-Sculpture!

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    Pat Howard

    December 26, 2010 at 7:17 pm

    A belated Merry Christmas to all of you at WS! I have to tell you that you were my very best discovery in 2010! Thank you for all you do to help those of us who love making jewelry!

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    Charlotte Crawford

    December 27, 2010 at 3:30 am

    Merry Christmas Dale. Charlotte

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      dalecgr

      December 27, 2010 at 11:10 am

      Thanks Charlotte! May I wish the same to you and yours : )