Description
8mm LOCKING Jump Rings OPEN Jump Locks, 16 gauge, 14k Gold filled or Sterling Silver, great for chain maille jewelry Choose either 14k gold filled or 925 sterling silver Also choose total number of pieces Strong "locking" jump rings. Get secure closures without the hassle of soldering!! Best jumprings for finishing jewelry. These work hardened thicker jump rings close much tighter than other jump rings in the same size. 16 gauge jumprings are great for: - finishing heavier charms that need a larger jumpring for balance & strength - finishing our larger chains - chain maille designs - anywhere you need a large & strong jumpring! USA made.. Lead & nickel free. We carry locking jumprings in 3-4 mm ... 22/24 ga for finishing thin chains or attaching gems & dangles on earrings 3-6 mm ... 20/21 ga for finishing small / medium chains, attaching small pendants 4-8 mm ... 18/19 ga for finishing medium chains, attaching medium/large pendants 8-10 mm .. 14/16 ga for finishing large / x large chains, attaching heavy or large pendants See some of the sizes in last pics Buy all finishes & sizes here .. http://www.etsy.com/shop/FabulousRocks/search?search_query=ool SIMPLE TO USE .. allow a little bit of practice :) position two flat chain nose pliers at 10 & 2 o'clock open jumpring by sliding one side 1/4 turn towards you past the closed position add clasp, charm, chain, etc. to jump ring hold left plier steady slide right side away from you 1/4 turn past the closed position slide right side towards you back to closed position WHILE PUSHING ENDS in TOGETHER gently wiggle both sides to align ends. you will hear a "locking" of the jump ring or feel it snap into a "locked" state once activated. when held up to light you should see very little light pass where the jump ring closes together Use with our extensive selection of: chains 8mm Locking Jump Rings Open Locks, 16 Gauge, 14K Gold Filled Or Sterling Silver, Great For Chain Maille Jewelry USA Jr8 Ool Fc.l
