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Home » Beading Resources: How to Open and Close a Jump Ring
Home » Beading Information » Techniques & Guides » How to Open and Close a Jump Ring

How To Open And Close A Jump Ring


Never pull a jump ring apart!
Following these steps to open and close jump rings will put the least amount of stress on your rings.



  1. Grasp the jump ring from the side with flat nose pliers.


Get a firm grip on the jump ring using pliers.



  1. Using your fingers or another set of pliers, gently push one side of the loop away from the other.
Use your fingers to pinch the other side of the jump ring and pry open
  1. Your jump ring should look like this when opened. Now slip on your chain, charm or other finding.
Situate the pliers to allow for placement of jewelry elements
  1. Your pliers can be used to close the jump ring once again.
When you're finished close the jump ring by pinching the pliers
 

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