Jump Rings
Polymer clay jump ring guides for selecting wire gauges, hole margins, pliers work, and link swing clearances.
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Best Jump Rings for Polymer Clay Jewelry (2026): Sizing, Metal, and Open vs Closed
Pick polymer clay jump rings by gauge, diameter, metal, and open vs closed, then use a two-plier twist so the ring keeps its circle shape.
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Polymer Clay Pendant Holes, Bails, and Jump Ring Placement
Pendants hang crooked or the hole tears through the top edge because the hardware was placed from the side instead of the visual center. Mark the real balance line, leave enough clay margin, and choose drilled hole, bail, or short jump ring from the finished front view.
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Polymer Clay Stud Toppers, Flat Pads, and Connector Rings
Choose the top connection from the front view first, then keep the attachment short and balanced. Compare visible loop-tops, flat pads, short ring paths, and balance-line marks on a sample before you make the final pair.
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Leave enough room for the ring to move.
Using jump rings that are too thick or too small will pinch your clay, causing the earring to twist or the edge to chip. These guides suggest how to select wire gauges that clear your drilled holes, open and close rings with pliers without distorting the circle, and leave enough margin from the edge to help prevent tearing. Dry-fit your rings on a cooled sample first.
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