Great question! I'm using duck-bill pliers for the large rings, and Lindstrom Rx stubby flat nose for the smaller rings. I just added links in the description.
That’s a great question. I’m not sure how much you’d like to go down when you say “a little.” I interpreted that as going down in gauge - which would likely create a significantly smaller piece as the larger rings would move from 14 SWG to 16 SWG. (15 SWG isn’t widely available, so I’m not including it) I haven’t tested this, but I plugged the 3 main sizes into the Blue Buddha Weave Transmogrifier (www.bluebuddhaboutique.com/b3/ring_sizes/) and the closest rings were: KK16 - 16 SWG 5/8” (15.9mm) V16 - 16 SWG 13/32” (10.3 mm) J18 - 18 SWG 7/32” (5.6 mm) I haven’t physically tested so I’m not sure they’ll work, but it is a starting point and then the rings can be tweaked from there.
I'm using duck-bill pliers for the large rings, and Lindstrom Rx stubby flat nose for the smaller rings. There are links in the description. The coating I'm using is Tool Magic - I'll add a link to that in the description as well. (I'm currently sold out, and hoping to have more in stock soon - the distributor has been out of stock for 4 months!)
You should be able to find the rings (as well as a titanium kit) from Metal Designz - www.metaldesignz.com/rainbow-titanium-illusion-hoop-earrings/ Blue Buddha offers aluminum kits - bluebuddhaboutique.etsy.com/listing/1262703069 In terms of other ring sizes, I haven't played around to find out, but I plugged the 3 main sizes into the Blue Buddha Weave Transmogrifier (www.bluebuddhaboutique.com/b3/ring_sizes/) and the closest rings were: KK16 - 16 SWG 5/8” (15.9mm) V16 - 16 SWG 13/32” (10.3 mm) J18 - 18 SWG 7/32” (5.6 mm) As I told another commenter, I haven’t physically tested so I’m not sure they’ll work, but it is a starting point and then the rings can be tweaked from there.
What tools are you using?
Great question! I'm using duck-bill pliers for the large rings, and Lindstrom Rx stubby flat nose for the smaller rings. I just added links in the description.
@@BlueBuddhaBoutique thank you!
Those duckbill pliers look great! I just placed my order through your link.
Nice job as always!!! It's a pleasure to work with you! Shelley from Metaldesignz
Thank you for the amazing rings!
Love those titanium rings thanks for sharing.🌷
You're welcome! The rings are stunning, aren't they?
Nice tutorial. Love the details. Can you tell me what I would need should I want to size down a bit on each jumpring?
That’s a great question. I’m not sure how much you’d like to go down when you say “a little.” I interpreted that as going down in gauge - which would likely create a significantly smaller piece as the larger rings would move from 14 SWG to 16 SWG. (15 SWG isn’t widely available, so I’m not including it)
I haven’t tested this, but I plugged the 3 main sizes into the Blue Buddha Weave Transmogrifier (www.bluebuddhaboutique.com/b3/ring_sizes/) and the closest rings were:
KK16 - 16 SWG 5/8” (15.9mm)
V16 - 16 SWG 13/32” (10.3 mm)
J18 - 18 SWG 7/32” (5.6 mm)
I haven’t physically tested so I’m not sure they’ll work, but it is a starting point and then the rings can be tweaked from there.
@@BlueBuddhaBoutiquelove that transmogrifier. Thank you
Which pliers are these please? Also what's the coating on the tips called? Is it still available now?
I'm using duck-bill pliers for the large rings, and Lindstrom Rx stubby flat nose for the smaller rings. There are links in the description. The coating I'm using is Tool Magic - I'll add a link to that in the description as well. (I'm currently sold out, and hoping to have more in stock soon - the distributor has been out of stock for 4 months!)
I can't find the 14SWG 3/4 or 1/2" anywhere. What other size would you suggest?
You should be able to find the rings (as well as a titanium kit) from Metal Designz - www.metaldesignz.com/rainbow-titanium-illusion-hoop-earrings/ Blue Buddha offers aluminum kits - bluebuddhaboutique.etsy.com/listing/1262703069
In terms of other ring sizes, I haven't played around to find out, but I plugged the 3 main sizes into the Blue Buddha Weave Transmogrifier (www.bluebuddhaboutique.com/b3/ring_sizes/) and the closest rings were:
KK16 - 16 SWG 5/8” (15.9mm)
V16 - 16 SWG 13/32” (10.3 mm)
J18 - 18 SWG 7/32” (5.6 mm)
As I told another commenter, I haven’t physically tested so I’m not sure they’ll work, but it is a starting point and then the rings can be tweaked from there.
@@BlueBuddhaBoutique thank you