[Jewelry making - Article 00144] - Re: [Orchid] Unsoldered jump rings unprofessional?

[Ian W. Wright]

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Hi,

    One thing you should do if you are not going to solder jump rings
    closed is to give them a nip with pliers to deform them slightly.
    Span the jump ring with a pair of pliers so that the joint is midway
    across one jaw and gently close the pliers so that the ring becomes
    slightly oval. This will ensure that, in use, the joint will stay
    midway between the two adjoining rings and that the open ends of two
    rings cannot simply pull through each other. 

Best wishes,

Ian
Ian W. Wright
Sheffield UK
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