Does anyone know where I can find jump rings or some sort of continuous ring in high temp wire? It would be so nice to not have to make these things everytime I need them.....Thanks..
Did you ever think about making them yourself? I make jump rings all the time by winding the wire around something like a pencil or what ever is about the size I want. Just snip one off as you need it. Works for me. Nanc
Nanc....yes, I have been making them but they are really hard to get uniform sizes....I just wondered if they were for sale anywhere in larger quantities.....thanks...
I bought a 22 ga nichrome coil from a heating supply store on the internet. MOR Electric, I think. You can cut rings from it with wire cutters and bend them slightly so the ends match up.
Knitting needles make good, long dowels to wind wire on for jump rings. Lots of different sizes. Just put the pointed end in the chuck of a drill, stick the wire in between the teeth of the chuck and guide the wire with one hand, while holding the drill with the other hand on a table, chair arm, etc. Start the drill on slow and speed up as you get the hang of it. I have wound 3 ounces of 18 g. wire in less than 15 minutes. You end up with long coils, then cut off what you need. Fast and easy.
Diane Trepanier
Solfyre
Designer, glass, wire, beads, etc.
You are welcome! I work with wire and make jewelry besides fusing glass. Any time i can think of a way of doing something with a power tool, I go for it. Saves time and wear and tear on my hands and wrists. Have fun!
Diane Trepanier
Solfyre
Designer, glass, wire, beads, etc.
