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Stretching Jump Rings Into Ovals With Pliers

A tip from @maggiejjewelry for stretching soldered jump rings into ovals with reverse action bow opening pliers.

Posted almost 6 years ago • 3,426 likes • 52 comments

Here is a technique to make your jump rings oval from @maggiejjewelry - “After soldering my jump rings closed, I stretch them into ovals with a pair of Reverse Action Bow Opening Pliers made by Mazbot.” It is simple techniques like this that I love! Thanks for letting me share! I love seeing creating ways people form metal! Send me yours: corkie@metalsmithsociety.com #pliers #chainmaking #makingchains