What pliers do I need to open jump rings?

Snipe nose pliers, also known as chain nose pliers are a great universal plier to have. Use them for opening and closing jump rings, holding small items and shaping wire. The tapered nose helps get into awkward places and is ideal for using with crimps. Read our advice page on opening and closing jump rings.

Why Does My ring leave a green mark?

When a ring turns your finger green, it’s either because of a chemical reaction between acids in your skin and the metal of the ring, or because of a reaction between another substance on your hand, such as a lotion, and the metal of the ring. Acids cause the silver to oxidize, which produces tarnish.

What tools do you need to make a ring?

Ring mandrel: for making rings to size or measuring existing rings. Ring gauges: for measuring fingers for ring size. Metal ruler, Scribe, Compass, Dividers: for layout, design and measuring. Hand drill and small drill bits: for drilling.

How do you change a captive bead ring?

Captive Bead Ring Removal

Grab the jewelry by ring with the index and thumb of one hand.
Grab the bead or ball with the index and thumb of the other hand.
Pull and apply force in opposite directions causing the tension that the ring has on the ball or bead to break.
Once the ball or bead is free, rotate the jewelry out.

How to use a captive ring tool for turning wood?

That is, your tool rest should be slightly higher than the mid point of the blank and you should be using the ring tool / scraper just above the mid point as well. This way the turning of the wood pushes the tool down and you push up a little bit in order to scrape the wood. This tool makes it very easy to turn a captive ring.

What’s the best way to put on a captive ring?

Position the tool so that its opening lines up with the bead or ball of the captive ring. Apply a slight amount of pressure until the captive ring is no longer moveable. Specialty pliers labeled for use with captive rings are your best option, followed by generic ring expanding pliers.

Can a honey dipper be turned with a captive ring?

On the honey dipper and crochet hook the ring is small and delicate to add interest to the utensil and not get in the way of proper use. You can turn a captive ring with regular turning tools. Skew chisels and spindle gouges would work. However to reach the underside of the ring you would need room to manipulate the tool.

What kind of pliers do you use for a captive ring?

Specialty pliers labeled for use with captive rings are your best option, followed by generic ring expanding pliers. If you have no other option, needle nose pliers will also work well enough. Consider covering the pliers with cloth medical tape before using them with your captive ring.