Astraea
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Registration date : 2007-08-11
 |  Subject: Jump Rings :: how-to Fri Nov 23, 2012 4:45 pm | |
| http://www.beaducation.com/vids/detail/23FREE: Making Your Own Jump Rings Instructor: Lisa Claxton Technique(s): Wirework Level: All Levels Price: Free Making your own jump rings is an economical alternative to buying pre-made rings. This class focuses on the most common way for cutting jump rings. Making your own jump rings allows you to have more control over the size of your rings. Join Lisa and learn how to shape, cut, and clean up hand made jump rings. This class has a run time of 23 minutes. http://www.beaducation.com/images/classes/btn_playnow.gif?1329778180Tools And Materials Tools Tronex RAZOR Flush Cutter- Short Handle, #5223 Xuron Maxi Shear Flush Cutter Jeweler's Saw Frame Saw Blades - "2" cut Pepe Cutting Lube V-Slot Bench Pin and Clamp Painter's tape Assortment of mandrels: metal, lucite, and wood in different millimeters. Kate uses a 5/16" wood dowel in this class. Materials 18g Sterling Silver, round, dead soft wire-1/2 oz (~6 ft) - You'll need several feet. In the video Lisa uses 16 gauge, but 18 gauge is a really nice size to learn on. Optional Jump Ring Maker | |
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