Why buy jump rings - when you can make your own? You don't need any special kind of metalsmithing skills and they are so easy to make. Also, if you are beading in the middle of the night (yeah, it happens) and you run out - no worries; just pull out your pliers, some wire, a hammer, a small file and VOILA! - you have jump rings. Best of all, you can make them any size or shape, for that matter.
Check out the video tutorial at
Magpie Gemstones by clicking
HERE.
If you do happen to own a jeweler's saw, I would recommend you
saw through the coil - for a much cleaner, straighter cut that might not need to be filed.
Have fun and go bead something.
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