Back to basics: How to correctly open and close jump rings by twisting rather than bending them.
1. Grip the jump ring on each side of the opening using pliers - either two pairs of flat-nosed, or one flat-nosed and one round-nosed pair.
2. To open the jump ring, bring one pair of pliers towards you, opening the jump ring like a door rather than pulling it apart.
3. Slide your component onto the ring, then reverse the action of your pliers to bring the ends neatly back together.
For an illustrated version of this tutorial, go here: http://www.sand-stones.co.uk/page.html?id=16
So simple! Happy beading!!
Sandy x
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