Jewelry Findings: Opening Jump Rings

Jump rings are important jewelry findings. They are essential to your finished pieces and need to keep their circular shape. If you need a technique for opening jump rings here is one. First, using two needle nose pliers, hold both sides of the jump ring with a pair of pliers. Pull one side of the jump ring to the front and the other side to the back. Move gently so that you don't put too much stress on the jump ring. Now your jump ring is open. To close the jump ring, move both pliers in the opposite direction. When you close the ring, you should hear a soft clicking noise, indicating that both ends of the ring are touching.