From booklist as its name suggests, links focuses on the possibilities in connecting and attaching beads to wire, wire to wire, beads to beads. Though not as sophisticated a portfolio as campbell and company,yates does provide satisfactory, wellstyled earrings, bracelets, and necklaces. These 25 nontraditional designs showcase an array of metals in dazzling combinations of sterling silver, gold, copper, aluminum, brass and bronzealong with a range of finishes and textures. Chain making books jewelry discussion ganoksin orchid. Get the best deals on oval linkcable jewelry making chains and find everything youll need to make your crafting ideas come to life with. Cindy wimmer is a jewelry designer with a passion for combining vintage elements with modern wire design.
Available by the inch or by the foot with a selection of finished chain necklaces and bracelets also available. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. Also included is a photographic artists gallery providing further ideas and inspiration, a bibliography of contributing designers, a wire gauge chart, and index. Unlike pendants and charms, links and connectors have 2 or more connection points. Sep 30, 20 for jewelry makers who want to branch out into wire working, this is a book about making decorative links, which can form chains, or become decorative elements between beads that sort of thing. How to create a basic link chain ganoksin jewelry making. Links and connectors can be used to add length in jewelry designs, create multiple strands, or can even be used as dangling details.
Discover hundreds of styles in traditional and trendy styles including cable chain, rolo chain, figaro chain, snake chain, and more. These 40 fun projectsrings, bracelets, earrings, necklaces, cuffswill inspire wire workers, beaders, and all types of creative crafters. A handy overview to make the right choice if you want to buy a link chain, bracelet or other piece of jewelry with links. See more ideas about chains jewelry, jewelry, jewelry inspiration.
Jul 25, 2014 youll find the wire chain bracelet tutorial right here on craftsy. Jewellery chain glossary a to z big bead little beads. Jewelry making chains wire jewelry wire wrap tutorials. A really good tutorial on chain making jewelry projects. Create your own chains for necklaces for bracelets with these wire and optional bead chain links. The 48 best jewelry making books, such as fashion jewelry, simple soldering, the missing link and wire wrap jewelry. Bulk chain and readytowear chain for jewelry making in sterling silver, gold, goldfilled, aluminum and more. Boston link chain is named after the american city. Wire jewelry wire wrap tutorials jewelry making wire. See more ideas about chain, chain maille jewelry, chainmaille. Dec 22, 2020 explore lins board wire chains and links, followed by 199. Dec 26, 2007 from booklist as its name suggests, links focuses on the possibilities in connecting and attaching beads to wire, wire to wire, beads to beads. Making a simple or basic link chain to display your pendant designs is a great way to add further value to your work, and it can be a fairly easy process.
Learn to create your own links and chain using wire. Guide to jewelry chain a buying guide for the bench jeweler anchor anchor chain features oval links that are bisected across the center. Jul 30, 20 get started making 30 truly unique wire links plus 15 wire jewelry projects using them, created by cindy and five other accomplished jewelry designers when you order the missing link. Just a few tools and wire in various gauges are all you need to make this stunning jewelry. There are styles for everyone, from the intricate and detailed focal pieces, to the simple pieces full of functionality.
Check out our free online jewelry videos and wire wrap jewelry patterns. Jewelry makers will build confidence as they move through the projects from simple to more complex techniques. This gauge of wire makes a good medium weight chain that can be used for a necklace or a bracelet. Embue your creations with quality using components from top brands, including zola elements, vintaj, nunn design, tierracast, gita jewelry, and more. Dont ruin a cutter thats not made to handle 14 gauge wire. They make wonderful and innovative accents in necklaces, bracelets, and earrings.
Aug 02, 2011 this is the best book available on making fabulous jewelry chains. This gauge of wire makes a good medium weight chain. In chain and bead jewelry creative connections, chain mail expert scott david plumlee shows jewelry makers, beaders, and crafters at all skill levels how to incorporate beads into a variety of chain mail weaves to create showstopping. Unsoldered chain links open unsoldered chain links the same way you would a jump ring. The great thing about chains is you can attach your wire or jump rings to any link in the chain if the links are big enoughand here at wire sculpture, weve found large link chains just for wire jewelry. Discover the ultimate techniquebased guide for one of the top trends in jewelry making chain maille. This is a great book for anyone who loves jewelry and creating things with their hands. Over 50 wire projectsfor all skill levels to dazzle your every crafting desire.
From basic to beautiful wire jewelry or take advantage of our great book and ebook bundle and instantly download the ebook. Regardless of the wire gauge you choose, i recommend. The introductory section has great information on wire, rings, making rings, and everything you need to. Jewelry file or cup bur for smoothing and rounding your wire ends. Tecunite 33 feet antique red copper chain link necklace with 30 pieces jump rings and 20 pieces clasps for diy jewelry making 1. As well as a superior resource for educational support to help build your jewelry making skills and techniques. This necklace takes advantage of the new larger link oval chain in sterling silver that is now available in bulk lengths from many popular jewelry suppliers. The great thing about chains is you can attach your wire or jump rings to any link in the chain if the links are big enoughand here at wire sculpture, weve found large link chains just for wire jewelry artists. Chart jewelry chain styles fire mountain gems and beads.
Cut a piece of wire for your link and file the ends smooth using the emery board or file. Square wire is used to create the rectangular links that are tightly fitted together in a fashion similar to cable chain. You dont need his first book if youre new to the craft. As a result, this chain offers a heavier, more substantial appearance than many types of jewelry chain.
Check out our wire jewelry book selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our reference books shops. Sterling silver wire for wrapping the briolette beads and attaching the pendant to the bottom link. Each of my wire links use 1 inch or 25 mm of 18g copper wire. There are beautiful photos along with complete and welldocumented howtos. Wide range of books for jewellery making on sale at reduced prices. These links can be connected together to make necklace chains. Lauren andersens chainmaille projects use only one size ring. Sterling silver bulk chain rectangle link, silver bulk chain 2.
All levels with basic wire wrapping knowledge cost. Shop by chain style to find the perfect chain for your design. Jewelry making supplies and wire wrapped jewelry supplies we carry a complete line of jewelry making tools, wire wrapping supplies, jewelry wire, cabochons and much more. Wire links and chain jewelry design originals published by cando crafts softback 19 pages pamphle. When i make my own chain, i like to use 16 gauge 1.
Shop by chain style to find the perfect chain for your. Oval linkcable jewelry making chains for sale in stock. The best in wire, tools, cabochons, gemstone beads and more. Apr 12, 2017 this really cool book teaches you to make chain links from wire in a variety of designs. Create bracelets and earrings with silver wire or paper clips. Check out our wire link necklace selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our chains shops. Chain is a great way to change the look of your jewelry, and its a classy addition to a pendant or necklace. The projects teach popular weaves with easytofollow instructions found right on the project pages. I will also show how to make it into a delicate bracelet. I use 2426 gauge halfhard sterling silver wire, but use whatever wire you prefer as long as the wire diameter fits through your bead holes. See more ideas about wire jewelry, jewelry making, chains jewelry. Chain mail jewelry belongs in the personal library of any jewelry maker and will be especially appreciated for its beautiful projects and excellently executed stepbystep diagrams.
In addition to the whirligig links the ones that first snagged my attention, there are tons of others like bowtie, classic hoop, lightbulb, owl eyes, and curlicue links. Far from its original utilitarian useto create armorthe chain mail technique has been adapted over time to create beautiful, unique jewelry. When making wire jewelry, i love using coils and spirals. Learn how to create 3 types of chain links for jewellery making with this step by step tutorial. The chain links are made from flat or halfround wire, which makes them flatter and wider than regular wire links. I have for you a very basic yet fundamental technique. A good book to expand your horizons and build your skill set. Chain when you shop the largest online selection at. All skill levels books are shrinkwrapped and are returnable if unopened. Types of jewelry chain link styles halstead bead, inc. Oval linkcable jewelry making chains for sale in stock ebay. Shop chain for beading, jewelry making, and crafts.
The premier place for all your jewelry making needs. In chain maille jewelry workshop, youll find more than two dozen techniques for making todays most popular chain maille weavesfrom simple chains to beaded wonders to intricate dragonscale. Use links and connectors as design elements in earrings, bracelets, necklaces and more. Coiled links harmonize with textured lampwork beads. In this jewelry making video we show how to connect multiple wire components into a chain using the wrapped bead link. Chain enough to make a necklace of your desired length. Classical loop in loop chains and there derivatives by jean stark. Making a wrapped link chain wigjig jewelry making video. Learn how to make chain with loop and coil links in this jewelry chain making tutorial.
However, depending on this size link you make, you may need a smaller or larger piece of wire for each link. She is the cofounder of artbliss, hosting jewelry and mixed media workshops in the dc area. See more ideas about wire wrapped jewelry, jewelry tutorials, wire wrapped jewelry tutorials. Rolo chain the links in rolo chain can be round or oval, but they always alternate creating a very 3d effect. See more ideas about wire jewelry, jewelry making, wire wrapped jewelry. This type of chain is most often associated with chainmaille jewelry making techniques.
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