more professional jump ring closures on jewelry-HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

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Permalink Reply by Claudia's Burning Ink on January 18, 2008 at 11:48am

Are you using those jump ring closure plier things to close it? I haven't soldered mine.

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Permalink Reply by Dawn Zaret on January 18, 2008 at 12:49pm

Yes, I am using jewelry pliers but I'm not receiving results that are up to my expectations.

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Permalink Reply by Colleen Dougherty Bronstein on January 18, 2008 at 5:45pm

If you use easy solder, it will flow quicker and faster. Use a tiny snippet, then file as necessary. One important thing to remember you are smarter than the tool. You can control what you are doing.

Good Luck, let me know if this helps.

Colleen Dougherty Bronstein

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Permalink Reply by Dawn Zaret on January 22, 2008 at 7:00am

OK, now I'm gonna sound like a dope. What's easy solder?

Dawn

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Permalink Reply by mary grace on January 19, 2008 at 3:26am

HI Dawn, I'm fairly new to handcraft jewellery myself. I found the same problem with jump rings. I dont use open jump rings anymore. I now only use closed jump rings which i connect to my jewellery by wire wrapping. I dont know if this method would limit your design potential. It does add more wire to a piece and if used with thick gauge wire might make your work look too "industrial". Hope this helps you some, if not good luck with finding a solution.

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Permalink Reply by Anna Cox on January 19, 2008 at 8:37am

i solder most of my stuff also.. takes a little extra time but at least there arent any gaps ;o)

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Permalink Reply by LostCreekCreations on January 19, 2008 at 4:10pm

Soldering is a technique that requires practice. At least, for me, it was. One important thing when you are soldering is to make sure that whatever you are soldering is clean and no gaps. I practiced soldering on copper, using various techniques, some that worked and alot that didn't work.

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Permalink Reply by ruby on January 19, 2008 at 7:00pm

also it is key to remember that the spring in your clasp is delicate, too much heat can release it, then your clasp will no longer work. so be extra careful soldering near the clasp. i don't recommend soldering the jumpring that holds the clasp, however it is possible to do.
good luck!

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Permalink Reply by wendyhumphreys on January 22, 2008 at 7:10am

Hi, I just started to solder too.Are you using flux the electric soldering a tool you can get at
the home improvement stores. You should be able to just hit the spot with the flux and tiny
piece of the coil wire. I would try a little flux cut a small tiny piece of the soldering wire. Make sure your soldering tool is hot and then just hit the spot quickly and it should give a little pop
and then melt.:)
I hope this works for you!
Wendy

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Permalink Reply by Dawn Zaret on January 22, 2008 at 1:05pm

I'm not soldering at all. I'm trying to find the easiest, least expensive and most professional way to go. What's flux?

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Permalink Reply by wendyhumphreys on January 22, 2008 at 3:41pm

Do you hate to use split rings? That would be the quickest and least expensive of all,
and it would do the job of keeping your item from coming off.
wendy

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Permalink Reply by Dawn Zaret on January 23, 2008 at 5:21am

I'm working with a lot of plastic charm pieces so I'm really wary of using the split rings. I'm afraid of snapping the plastic. I would love to learn soldering. I'm very good at catching on to things and I'd like to learn a new skill.

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