How to Open and Close a Jump Ring the Right Way - Jewelry Tutorial HQ

How to Open and Close a Jump Ring - Jewelry Making Tutorial

^^ See this link for more info and tips on using jump rings.^^

In this free jewelry making video I'll show you the correct way to open and close a jump ring. Jump rings are metal rings where the ends meet but are not welded or soldered together. Jump rings are the components used in making chainmaille, as well as for connecting jewelry components together such as attaching a clasp to a chain or cord.

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[ChesneyAdventures]

Thank you!! I am brand new at jewelry making and I just made some resin earrings. They are thick and I had to purchase bigger jump rings. I got a size 9.. i already ruined one. So thank you, i will try again.

[anitasapra]

Very informative video! I always mess up when I have to close the jump ring because it never seems to close perfectly. After seeing your video, I now realize I need to wiggle it instead of squeezing it from the side, something that always spoils the shape of the jump ring. Now I know better, thanks to you! 😀

[Val-duwb]

Thank you for this. I am a total beginner at this and was doing the total opposite from your tutorial! Thanks for putting me right. 

[SandraCarden]

Thank you for making this video. It shows very clearly how to open/close a ring. I have to go back to the store to buy more rings because I have one pack that's too small for the intended purpose (so I used them to practice your technique) and another pack that's the right size but made of stainless steel, which is too soft (bendy). Anyway, thanks again. I'm going to subscribe to your channel and watch more of your videos.

[elainehughes]

Thank you for the informative video.
I will now attempt to make my 1st charm bracelet 💋

[veronicaroberts]

Thanks for the direct instructions and great angles to see what you're talking about! Great video. <3

[BlackSheepStudios]

Thanks for this, and thanks for 2 minute video explaining it not 15 minutes like quick tips like this normally only need :D just 3D printed some keyrings that need these claps attaching to .Thanks

[SilmarilSam]

Whoops! I've made several pairs of earrings and have been just putting the tips of a set of pliers in the ring and opening them up. Definitely trying this next time!!

[tinytess]

thanks for sharing this simple but oh so useful tip. It helped so much xo

[jonathandance]

Excellent tutorial - clear and accurate

[AdrianBigyes]

Thank you. I didn't consider using two pliers.

[jennydale]

Very useful as I see now I have been doing this wrong. Would the same technique apply to using jump rings when adding charms to bracelets?

[lazercateyes]

I am DIY 100%. Learning everything all alone lol. Until I found you! Good vid, thank you very much. You are now my DIY Jewelry Angel.

[linranyu]

Thank you for sharing. This is helpful!

[scrappingrrl]

Thank you thank you thank you!!! Wow was I ever doing it wrong.

[lucky]

Oh wow it's now 2023 and I'm finally learning this thank u

[lashdise]

Omg u are a God send thank you so much

[jerseypooh]

Thanks for this. Can never get these jump rings right.

[owlofwisdom]

Oml, thanks you ma'am, this helped alot

[gypsydragongal]

Are there hooks that can act as a Jump Ring? I bought earrings on clearance and the hook is too thick for the hole in my ear. I am planning on buying hooks and attaching the dangle design onto the hook. The dangle design is soldered shut.