Yesterday, I was put to the test...I was afforded the opportunity to play assistant at a Princess Bead Party at Lapis Lane Beads with +Jane Michael Stallings. Let me tell you what an experience that was...LOL!!! Anyway, after the little princesses had picked out their charms/beads and decided on their design, we had to add split rings to some of them so that they'd be oriented the right way. Well, guess who got tasked to do this? Yours truly!!!!! Of course you know, I've avoided using split rings in any of my projects as I have the most difficult time getting them suckers open without destroying my nails. So my instruction began in how to properly use them... watch this youTube video on how to use the split ring pliers.
Some other tips from +Jane Michael Stallings :
1. After you've "split" the split ring with the tool, apply firm pressure to the "bent" side of the tool...this will allow you to open the ring a little bit more in order to insert the charm or bead.
2. Be careful with the loops on some of the charms so that you don't "mangle" them in an effort to attach them to split ring.
3. Last but not least, not every thing can be "fixed" with a split ring...you may need to practice a little wire work...
Happy Beading!!!!
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