Chain making can be as easy as connecting jump rings, or as advanced as taking 15 minutes to weave a single link. These instructions are for a 16" chain. You must know how to turn a basic loop and make a spiral for this project. This intermediate project includes step-by-step photographs.
Required Materials: Round dead soft wire, copper wire, centerpiece bead. See project for complete list.
Tools Needed: Round nose pliers, chain nose pliers, flush cutter, ruler, bench block (optional), chasing hammer (optional). See project for complete list.
Techniques Used: Wirework
Originally Published: Step by Step Wire Jewelry, Spring 2008