This is a beginner wire tutorial that shows you how to make jump rings.
By making your own jump rings, you can make them when you need them, in whatever size you want.
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LEVEL: BEGINNER
Materials & Tools
- Wire of your choice (I’m using 18 gauge)
- 6-Barrel pliers
- Flush cutters
- Needle Nose pliers
Step 1
Pick what size jump ring you want to make. I’m using a pair of 6-barrel pliers for this. If you don’t have a pair, you can use round nose pliers but it make be trickier to keep the jump ring size consistent.
Step 2
Grasp the wire at the very end as shown.
Step 3
Rotate your wrist away from you to start forming a loop.
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Step 4
Using to wrist, keep twisting wire around the pliers.
Step 5
Keep going until you have a coil.
Step 6
Using your finger nails, try to space the coil apart. This makes it easier to cut.
Step 7
Place the flush cutters on the wire as shown. Make sure the flat side of the flush cutters is facing the side you want a flush cut. This is the first cut (for the first side of the jump ring end).
Step 8
Flip your flush cutters so they are facing the other way and cut the opposite side.
Finished Jump Ring
How to close a jump ring
Using a set of pliers for each side, wiggle ends back and forth.
Closed Jump Ring
If you’re a newbie, check out Wire-Wrapping for Beginners for lots of resources.
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