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Can I use glue on jump rings?
Loctite® 454 Gel is the ideal glue to close a jumpring because it is made to adhere to smooth surfaces, dries clear and quick, and is in a gel form that fills gaps.
Do you need to solder jump rings?
Ideally, all jump rings should be soldered shut to prevent components in your designs from unhooking from each other. In practice, it can be time consuming and expensive to close every jump ring in your creations, but if you select the right size and thickness of open jump ring, it may not be necessary.
Do I need pliers for jump rings?
You need a plier with a flat section so you can get a good grip on the jump ring (I have used round nose pliers in emergencies… no biggie). It’s also pretty useful if you have two pairs (one for each hand) which gives you added control and keeps your nails intact!
What is used to create loops or jump rings?
Round nose pliers are mostly used to make eyes/loops and to open/close jump rings.
What size jump rings do I need?
Size of Jump Rings for Pendant, Necklace and Earrings We recommend 18G, 6mm jump rings for most pendant and necklace constructions, while a 3.5mm to 4mm jump ring with a 20G wire is more appropriate for earrings. The larger and heavier the project, the bigger the diameter and the thicker the metal should be.
What are closed jump rings used for?
Soldered jump rings are secure attachments that will not pop open when stressed. Seams may be visible. Closed jump rings are frequently used to make jewelry chain, wirework, chain mail and more.
What is needed to solder jewelry?
What you need to get started soldering jewelry:
- Kiln brick, charcoal block or a ceramic honeycomb block.
- Microflame butane torch.
- Cooling cup with tweezers.
- Soldering pick.
- Silver solder paste.
- Penny Brite, pickling components.