How to open and close round jump rings and C-rings

When using a finger ring

  • step 1

    Place the finger ring on your non-dominant thumb, grab the round ring (or C ring) with your flat head, and insert it into the groove. (Choose the width of the groove according to the thickness of the can)

  • Step 2

    Use a flat tool to open the ring by sliding it back and forth. When closing, shift it back and forth.
    *If you stretch the ring open, it will cause metal fatigue and break, so be sure to shift it.

When using two flat Yatko

  • step 1

    Hold two Yatkos with both hands and hold a round ring (C-ring) between both Yatkos. Open the ring by sliding it back and forth.

  • Step 2

    When closing, shift it back and forth.
    *If you stretch the ring open, it will cause metal fatigue and break, so be sure to shift it.

  • *Be careful not to open too much to the left or right as it will distort!

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