Paperclip Jump Rings? No way!

Step 6 That's it!

There you go, now you can make jump rings out of paperclips all day long, which you'll probably end up doing seeing how you only get 6 rings per clip.

Have fun!

Note: In the last picture you can see what I made using these clips. I put the bracelet in some Tarn-ex, and it left it black, I think it looks neat so that's why I'm sharing it with you!

A perfect companion to this instructable would be my other one, on how to make a simple jewelry clasp.

http://www.instructables.com/id/ESABVRRFQSWZTAW

Comments

[soulscour7]

Thank you for the nice, clear Instructable. Now I can't decide if I want to make a ton and create chainmaille jewelry or something larger for the fantasy enthusiast inside me.

[surrealdreams]

Start with making some chain. Start with some basics like mobius or byzantine, then try some sheets of European weaves or more complex chains. Big projects might just put you off ring mail forever. Learning the basics with some simple projects will prep you for that shirt-'o-mail.

[p0g068]

thanks for the instructable its nice and clear!

[Deathcapt]

If you're looking for a way cheaper / move efficient way of getting aluminum and straight aluminum for winding rings, look @ electric fence wire, or any kind of anodized aluminum or stainless steel wire that's at least 16 gauge. I bought 400 meters for $30 @ home hardware. It's available in 50 meter lengths for about $5-$10 also @ home hardware. Also, check out http://www.instructables.com/id/European-4-in-1-maille-chainmail-speedweaving/ for a look at making a sweet winding machine that'll let you turn out a couple feet of rings in a few seconds, I built one and it works great.

[ltla9000311]

Try Harbor Freight for stainless steel wire. It comes in a 1 pound blue plastic can. They call it safety lock wire. It is 18 gage. I can wind about 3500 rings, 3/16" inner diameter, out of a 1 pound tub. Oh yeah the tub retails for $8.99 last time I bought some.