[Jewelry making - Article 01656] - Re: [Orchid] Jump Rings - annealing the wire?

[Ray Grossman]

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Dear Susan,

    I'm glad you are enjoying using your Jump Ringer. Regarding your
    questions about annealing wire or finished jump rings ----- don't do
    it. We recommend using half hard wire for jump rings, not dead soft
    and not annealing. There are two reasons for this: 

    1. Anything made from half hard wire is stronger and will last
    longer than if made from dead soft or if annealed (and not
    soldered). 

    2. Everything being equal, harder wire (any material) will saw
    cleaner than soft wire will. It will produce fewer and smaller
    burrs. Of course any burrs that are produced may be eliminated by
    tumbling but why not try to avoid them in the first place? 

    I hope this answers your questions. If you have any others, please
    post them and I will respond. 

Ray Grossman
Ray Grossman Inc.
Inventors and Manufacturers of Jump Ringer systems

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