Making your own linking connectors out of wire creates unique chains! Just check out this lovely free copper chain bracelet tutorial by Cindy Wimmer over on Craftsy. Her idea of using 2 pen barrels to form the oval is brilliant!
Alternatively, I wonder if making a round shape first using an appropriate sized round mandrel (find one around the house) and then squashing it down will work? Must try this myself.
In order to get consistent loops, either mark your round nose pliers (see this post on how to do so easily and quickly with metal gauges) or use round bail forming pliers like this one
. Bail forming pliers come in several sizes. I've found the large and then the medium ones to be the most useful.
The designer used some contrast silver wire to decorate the chain bracelet. Consider wiring in some beads to fill the interior space of each component.
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Original Post by THE BEADING GEM
Jewelry Making Tips - Jewelry Business Tips
Alternatively, I wonder if making a round shape first using an appropriate sized round mandrel (find one around the house) and then squashing it down will work? Must try this myself.
In order to get consistent loops, either mark your round nose pliers (see this post on how to do so easily and quickly with metal gauges) or use round bail forming pliers like this one
. Bail forming pliers come in several sizes. I've found the large and then the medium ones to be the most useful.The designer used some contrast silver wire to decorate the chain bracelet. Consider wiring in some beads to fill the interior space of each component.
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SEE ALL MY PAST CRAFTSY REVIEWS ON PINTEREST
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I do receive a small fee for any products purchased through affiliate links. This goes towards the support of this blog and to provide resource information to readers. The opinions expressed are solely my own. They would be the same whether or not I receive any compensation.
Before You Go :
- 3 Tutorials on How to Make Scrolled Wire Connectors
- How to Make Coiled Wire Hinges to Connect Two Hole Beads
- Poll : Do Ball Chains Cheapen Jewelry Designs
Original Post by THE BEADING GEM
Jewelry Making Tips - Jewelry Business Tips
I like the look of this chain as it's different from what you normally see.
ReplyDeleteI would have to cover up the end of that one wire. Even though it's flush cut and just like a jump ring it would drive me nuts...like something unfinished.
I'm thinking wire wrapping around it would be my way to go.
Am I the only one who feels like this?