In jewelry making, autonomy is a luxury. Being able to create every component, down to the smallest link, is immensely satisfying. The jump ring, that tiny piece that connects everything, is the first step toward this mastery. Making your own rings ensures you always have the perfect size and thickness for every project.
At La Fille du Sud, we give you the techniques of the professionals.
1. The Shopping List: The Right Thread and the Right Tools
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The Golden Thread (Your Raw Material):
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Our Recommendation: The beauty of this technique is that you can use any diameter! For standard rings, our 0.8mm Annealed Gold Wire is perfect. For thinner rings, opt for 0.6mm .
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Essential Tools:
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Wire cutters.
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A triboulet (or a metal rod of the desired diameter for your rings).
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A jocfil (jeweler's saw) with a very thin blade. This is the key tool.
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Two flat pliers.
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2. The Tutorial: Perfect Rings in 3 Steps
Step 1: Create the Spiral (The Winding)
Take your annealed gold wire and wrap it very tightly and evenly around your mandrel, like a spring. Each turn of wire will be a future ring.
Step 2: The Cutting (The Precision Stage)
That's the jeweler's gesture.
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Gently slide the spiral of wire out of the mandrel.
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With your Using a jeweler's saw , cut the spiral along its entire length, following a straight line. The saw blade will pass through each turn of wire.
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The rings will fall one by one, perfectly cut and already slightly open.
Step 3: The Finishing Touch
Your jump rings are ready! They have a perfect opening for use. To close them, use your two flat-nose pliers. hilarious (never by separating them) to obtain a perfect joint.
Conclusion: The Power of Autonomy
Congratulations! You now know how to make one of the most essential components of jewelry making. By mastering this skill, you are no longer limited by standard sizes. Your creativity is the only limit.