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Cutting Jump Rings on Wooden Dowels
A tip from @rachelkdunnstudio for coiling and cutting jump rings on wooden dowels so they hold their shape and brace on the bench pin.
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LOVE this technique for cutting jump rings from @rachelkdunnstudio “I cut jumprings using wooden dowels!
I use sizes between 1/4 of an inch up to 1inch. I can usually find them at any local hardware store. I like using the dowels because it helps maintain stability in the jumprings so they don't lose their shape and so I have something to hold onto while I cut, and so I can brace it against my benchpin. They don't last terribly long, but they are a very cost efficient way to cut lots of jumprings.” Thank you so much for sharing this method with us! We want to hear your thoughts, questions and whatever else you got for us! To send a tip email me@at corkie@metalsmithsociety.com I promise I respond (eventually 😬🙏🏻) #metalsmith #ladysmith #jewelrycommunity #jewelrymakingtipoftheday
I use sizes between 1/4 of an inch up to 1inch. I can usually find them at any local hardware store. I like using the dowels because it helps maintain stability in the jumprings so they don't lose their shape and so I have something to hold onto while I cut, and so I can brace it against my benchpin. They don't last terribly long, but they are a very cost efficient way to cut lots of jumprings.” Thank you so much for sharing this method with us! We want to hear your thoughts, questions and whatever else you got for us! To send a tip email me@at corkie@metalsmithsociety.com I promise I respond (eventually 😬🙏🏻) #metalsmith #ladysmith #jewelrycommunity #jewelrymakingtipoftheday
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