Simple Jump Ring Designs

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Start looking around on all your clothes, on your accessories, on your home decor, and keep track of all the places you see jump rings being used. For even more ideas on how to incorporate jump rings into all facets of your life, Allie shows simple designs in Better Beaders Episode 123. Remember, beading has the ability to be much more than just jewelry-making, which is the focus in this week's episode to make you a better beader!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Simple Jump Ring Designs

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Gather Your Materials: A variety of jump rings (size and gauge not crucial for these projects) Two sets of pliers Various components (metal gears, crystal cosmic rings, charms, beads) Connecting Components: Use jump rings to link different elements like metal gears or crystal rings. The size of the jump rings can vary based on what you have available. Open the jump ring by twisting it sideways (never pull apart) using the pliers, attach your chosen component(s), and close it by twisting back. Charm Attachments: Attach charms or beads to jump rings to create simple pendants or earrings. This can be an easy way to create gifts or personalize your jewelry. Beaded Jump Rings: For a more decorative look, slide larger beads (like 6/0 seed beads or cube beads) onto the jump rings before closing them. These beaded rings can be used as keychains, earrings, or decorative elements in larger pieces. Creating Chainmail Style Jewelry: Experiment with connecting jump rings in patterns (e.g., two small rings into a larger one) to create unique chains or bracelets. Add charms or larger beads for embellishment.

Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
Beading Mat - Beading Design Mat
PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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Start looking around on all your clothes, on your accessories, on your home decor, and keep track of all the places you see jump rings being used. For even more ideas on how to incorporate jump rings into all facets of your life, Allie shows simple designs in Better Beaders Episode 123. Remember, beading has the ability to be much more than just jewelry-making, which is the focus in this week's episode to make you a better beader!

Designer's Material List

Project Steps

Gather Your Materials: A variety of jump rings (size and gauge not crucial for these projects) Two sets of pliers Various components (metal gears, crystal cosmic rings, charms, beads) Connecting Components: Use jump rings to link different elements like metal gears or crystal rings. The size of the jump rings can vary based on what you have available. Open the jump ring by twisting it sideways (never pull apart) using the pliers, attach your chosen component(s), and close it by twisting back. Charm Attachments: Attach charms or beads to jump rings to create simple pendants or earrings. This can be an easy way to create gifts or personalize your jewelry. Beaded Jump Rings: For a more decorative look, slide larger beads (like 6/0 seed beads or cube beads) onto the jump rings before closing them. These beaded rings can be used as keychains, earrings, or decorative elements in larger pieces. Creating Chainmail Style Jewelry: Experiment with connecting jump rings in patterns (e.g., two small rings into a larger one) to create unique chains or bracelets. Add charms or larger beads for embellishment.