How to Attach Split Rings

Split rings are a common sight on necklaces and keychains.

Split rings are the universal attachment hardware for craftwork, fishing and jewelry making. A split ring is constructed of a spiraled wrapped wire. The spiral wrapped wire is opened and a hasp or other object is then slid into the split ring. After the object is installed, it will not fall from the split ring, unless you open the split ring to release the object. A a tool is designed for the sole purpose of opening a split ring, reducing the amount of time it takes you to fasten a hasp or other object with the split ring.

Things You'll Need

• Split ring pliers
• Hasp

Instructions

1. Open the jaws of the split ring pliers and slide the bottom jaw of the split ring pliers into the center of the split ring. Align the end of the top jaw of the split ring pliers with space between the spiral wire wraps of the split ring, near the end of the split ring wire facing outward.

2. Close the jaws of the split ring pliers to open the split ring.

3. Slide the open end of the split ring into the closed circle of the hasp. Push the hasp around the split ring, while moving the split ring pliers around the split ring until the hasp enters the interior of the split ring.

4. Remove the split ring pliers from the split ring to secure the hasp in the split ring.

References

• YouTube: How to Use Split Ring Pliers
• Art Beads: How to Use Split Ring Pliers

Resources

• Tool Guyd: How to Use Split Ring Pliers