https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/diy-jump-ring-tool • Posted by KMOM14
I has purchased jump ring ring tool off of E-Bay and couldn't locate it when I went to work on a project so I decided to DIY my own using the top off of a 20 oz soda bottle. To use, you put the jump ring in the opening and twist to open. Same thing to close it; put it in the opening and then twist back.
I has purchased jump ring ring tool off of E-Bay and couldn't locate it when I went to work on a project so I decided to DIY my own using the top off of a 20 oz soda bottle. To use, you put the jump ring in the opening and twist to open. Same thing to close it; put it in the opening and then twist back.
Rinse out the bottle and pry off the plastic ring (red on this bottle)
Use a hot knife, or a box cutter the top off of the bottle just above the wider ring before the body of the bottle starts,
Take you time and don't force it as you could cut yourself.
Use the hot knife or box cutter and cut a rectangle between the ridges (I highlighted in red where I cut as it is hard to see.). I cut vertically on each side, then horizontal at the ends.
Use a hot knife or a candle and box cutter to smooth out rough edges.
Use a piece of clear tape to tape over the opening on the inside in case there are any rough edges left so you don't scratch your finger.