JUMP RINGS Open Jump Rings are not soldered closed. They generally come in light, medium or heavy. The following will give you an idea of the different types.Light - Usually .020-.025 inches diameter (.645mm...
Roma Buchanan's quicky jumping soldering guide. Info from the Romazone! I will have a instructional DVD on Soldering Setting available in May 08 If you find this guide useful please vote yes at the bottom of...
Never pull a jump ring apart! Following these steps to open and close jump rings will put the least amount of stress on your rings. 1. Grasp the jump ring from the side with flat nose pliers 2. Using your...
Jump Rings and Split Rings for Your Jewelry This guide will illustrate the difference between jump rings and split rings, suggest their proper uses, and instruct you in how to properly use them.Jump Rings Jump...
Vermeil is an affordable substitute for gold! Vermeil is sterling silver electroplated with 22kt gold plating. Electroplating coats the sterling with a thin layer of gold. Vermeil items have the yellow...
A bale (bail) is a finding that attaches a pendant to a necklace or other jewelry. It is usually a metal loop from which a pendant, watch, stone, or other jewelry piece may be hung from a chain or cord. It is...
Place the jumpring tool on the index finger of your non-dominant hand. Find the slot on the jumpring tool that your jumpring fits into. Place the jumpring tool into the slot positioned so the opening of...
Niobium is relatively new to the family of metals used in jewelry findings, though it has been used by artists for several years. You can find many vintage pieces at auction on ebay. Its name is derived from...
Please feel free to look at my store for all your Jewelry Finding Needs Have you ever wondered why Jewelry Findings and Beads are Measured in Millimeters~mm. Millimeters are a fine precise form of...