https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/jump-ring-jewellery • Posted by Beads Unlimited
This set uses a simple technique to create a gorgeous finish. Hammering is not essential but I like the matt finish that it gives to the jump rings. Set some time aside though as it is not the quickest jewellery set to make! All materials for this project can be found at www.beadsunlimited.co.uk
This set uses a simple technique to create a gorgeous finish. Hammering is not essential but I like the matt finish that it gives to the jump rings. Set some time aside though as it is not the quickest jewellery set to make! All materials for this project can be found at www.beadsunlimited.co.uk
Use a hammer and bench block to flatten five of your jump rings. Skip to step 3 if you are not going for a hammered finish.
Use a pair of multi pliers to gently squeeze back into the round. Skip this step if you are not going for a hammered finish.
Open four jump rings and put one rocaille on each one, alternating the colours and close the ring again.
Next open one jump ring and hang the previous four on it and close the jump ring.
Open four more jump rings, add a rocaille to each and then close. Open another jump ring and hang the four from it. Attach this jump ring to the previous cluster ensuring you attach it in the middle of the four with rocailles on. Continue in this way until the piece is the desired length. My necklace is approximately 45cm
Attach a jump ring to a trigger clasp and join to one end of your necklace and a chain of three hammered jump rings to the other.
Make a cluster of four jump rings in the same way and attach a second cluster of four. Add a cluster of three, then two and a final one to create a tapered effect. Attach a long ballwire to the centre jump ring of the first cluster of four.
Make the bracelet in exactly the same way as the necklace. Mine is approximately 18cm including the clasp.