How to Properly Open and Close a Jumpring (and how NOT to!) - Jewelry-making Techniques
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Uploaded by eclecticdesigns on Jun 15, 2009
Jumprings come in all shapes and sizes; from a heart shape to an oval, from 4mm to 9mm. They are useful when trying to attach a clasp at the end of your piece, or when you want to make an unique chain.
Please note that this is my first video with music, so I'm still learning. Some of the audio is low (the part where I show you how not to open a jumpring) and I apologize for that. Also, I was not able to have this video in HD because the formating was all wrong. Hopefully I'll fix that in my next video! ;)
Materials list:
- A jumpring
- Two pairs of pliers (I am using a flat-nose and a long-nose)
Points to remember when opening and closing a jumpring:
- Use pliers that are smooth, without ridges. This is so you don't mark up your jumprings when trying to open them.
- Always open a jumpring sideways, not straight across. You can distort the jumpring, not only making it difficult to close again, but it won't close properly.
- Close a jumpring by moving the pliers by and forth until you hear a clicking sound. This tells you that the wire ends are touching and your jumpring is now securely closed.
Music: Heartwarming, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Disclaimer: All products used in this video were purchased by me. This video was not sponsored.
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Thanks!!!
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thank you!!
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Nice!
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Very clear instructions...thank you! You're the best!
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thank you for showing me how to properly do this!!
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Really good & clear instructions! this is great :-)
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amazing xDDD
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Wow, you put so much thought and care into this! You should make instruction manuals for a living - seriously!
mdeley2002 1 year ago
@mdeley2002 Haha, you're too sweet
eclecticdesigns 1 year ago
TANK U
XD
aimenroxursox 2 years ago
Your welcome!
eclecticdesigns 2 years ago