Jump rings and split ringsLearn how to open and close a jump ring or loop, and how to work with split rings for your jewelry project. Opening a jump ring or a loop
1. Hold the jump ring or loop with chainnose and roundnose pliers or two pairs of chainnose pliers. |
| 2. To open the jump ring or loop, bring one pair of pliers toward you. |
| 3. The open jump ring. Reverse the steps to close. |
Split ring
Proper position of split-ring pliers. |
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