Ancient Elements Chapter 6
13.With two pair of chain nose pliers pointing
up, hold the jump ring with the opening at
the top. Roll one of your wrists away from
you and your other wrist toward you, open-
ing the jump ring only as much as necessary.
(To close the jump ring, hold it the same way
and roll your wrists in the opposite direction.)
Never pull the jump ring ends out as this will
weaken the metal, and it will be difficult to
close the jump ring.14.Using chain nose pliers, open the 5.3 ×
3.2 mm 16-gauge sterling silver oval jump
ring, add the clasp and one of the textured
silver rectangles, and close the jump ring.
Alternate as follows: textured silver rectangle,
jump ring, textured silver rectangle, jump
ring, textured silver rectangle, jump ring,
textured silver rectangle, jump ring, textured
silver rectangle jump ring, textured silver
rectangle.15.When you have the clasp and five textured
silver rectangles all connected with jump
rings, add four oval jump rings and one
16-gauge 6 mm round jump ring onto the
end of the bracelet.11.Apply liver of sulfur or oxidizing solution to
the textured silver rectangles, clasp, and
jump rings. It is very important to follow any
safety recommendations the manufacturer
suggests when working with any chemicals.
12.After oxidizing the various pieces, use fine
steel wool to remove the darkened areas on
the raised surface of the silver rectangles,
leaving some of the textured areas dark. Rub
the fine steel wool over the clasp and jump
rings to remove some but not all of the dark-
ened areas. Rinse with water, dry, and rub
with a polishing cloth.