3 Chain Links for Jewellery Making

Learn how to create 3 types of chain links for jewellery making with this step by step tutorial.
These links can be connected together to make necklace chains and bracelets, or you could use them individually in, say, earrings or one either side of a focal necklace element. The only limit is your imagination!
Twisted Bar Link
Materials: Copper wire 2mm diameter (12 gauge), Jumprings.
Tools: Wire cutters; Hammers and block; Centre punch; Drill; File; Polishing tools.
Wrapped Bead Link
Materials: Copper wire 0.4mm diameter (26 gauge), Beads, Jumprings.
Tools: Round nose pliers, Wire cutters, Flat nose pliers (optional).
Double Link
Materials: Copper wire 0.9mm diameter (19 gauge), Jumprings.
Tools: Wire cutters, Bail-making pliers, Hammer and block.
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  • @wendyannh
    @wendyannh4 жыл бұрын

    I especially like that third link; I don't think I've seen it anywhere before! Very nice video; you teach well! I also really appreciate that you don't repeat the same things over and over again, that your videos are a good length for an attention-challenged person, LOL! It makes it easy to go back and review steps if necessary, too. Some other people's videos just go on and on and on, and I get so bored with them.

  • @KatHalfaker23
    @KatHalfaker232 жыл бұрын

    I love the double link - gorgeous shape, ephemeral. Thank you for putting these tutorials up, they're so helpful.

  • @conniebaileywilks8633
    @conniebaileywilks86336 жыл бұрын

    LOVE how you post a small picture of the item in the corner. So helpful!

  • @ananimason8744
    @ananimason87445 жыл бұрын

    So beautiful and simple, a real treat. I've been looking for something like the third one. Thank you

  • @sabrinacharles477
    @sabrinacharles4778 ай бұрын

    Thank you soooo much I’ve been trying to figure out one of these techniques for like a week. Can’t believe it was so simple lol 😅

  • @dhqbrandi
    @dhqbrandi2 жыл бұрын

    You make this look so easy but it requires a great deal of technique! Great job

  • @TheValSawyer
    @TheValSawyer4 жыл бұрын

    That was great. I'm getting reacquainted with beads after a long break and you're definitely helping. Thank you.

  • @comesatime796
    @comesatime7965 жыл бұрын

    Theresa, I so enjoy your videos! Thanks for the clear instructions!

  • @msharno1
    @msharno1 Жыл бұрын

    Don't know if I'm up to all that banging and drilling yet, but the other 2 techniques will be incorporated into my wirework immediately! Thank you for the easy explanation and demonstration...quite helpful.

  • @lynnstratton2890
    @lynnstratton28905 жыл бұрын

    So glad I found your channel! I love your designs, and your instructions are first-rate!

  • @karenw8929
    @karenw89292 жыл бұрын

    Excellent - you're a good instructor and answer all questions. Much appreciate the mm and gauge information!

  • @mariabooth8104
    @mariabooth81044 жыл бұрын

    Love, Love Love it! Thanks so much.

  • @kristibbradshaw
    @kristibbradshaw8 ай бұрын

    Love these. Thank you for sharing your talent and knowledge with us.

  • @hilloreeheselgrave8448
    @hilloreeheselgrave8448 Жыл бұрын

    Love this tute, can’t wait to try it myself! Thanks so much for sharing. 👌👍

  • @LallyCo2
    @LallyCo22 жыл бұрын

    I love your very clear descriptions of every step, very creative, thank you for posting these videos

  • @RoeRoe123
    @RoeRoe1233 жыл бұрын

    You're one of the best teachers on KZread. Thank you so much ❤

  • @purnishiv
    @purnishiv6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video!! I liked the twisted bar link very much. Thanks!!

  • @christinachurch8929
    @christinachurch89296 жыл бұрын

    So pretty!!! Thank you for sharing.

  • @lyndajohnston6218
    @lyndajohnston62184 жыл бұрын

    Fabulous video/tutorial !!! I love the full instructions you give. You answer all the questions I generally have while attempting others videos. Thank you for sharing your talent

  • @consueloyoung4484
    @consueloyoung4484 Жыл бұрын

    I appreciate your method of making your tutorial. The side picture is very effective. Quite familiar with the first two links but not so much with the third. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!!. 🙏🏼❤️

  • @duncandixon6203
    @duncandixon62037 жыл бұрын

    I love the metric system, except for thickness of wire, and croquet. Thanks for putting the gauge size up too! I'm really learning a lot from your videos

  • @LilyTree

    @LilyTree

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, and you're welcome! Gauge conversions still confuse me a bit, but I'm getting the hang of it. I don't know why measurements had to get so complicated!

  • @MatuszDawn
    @MatuszDawn2 жыл бұрын

    These are all so pretty!!!

  • @mjremy2605
    @mjremy26052 жыл бұрын

    I love these chains, so unique. Just what I needed for some pendants I bought on Etsy! On the first one I thought, how is she going to twist that flat wire? Then saw that you hammered on different sides to create the illusion it was twisted, ha ha! Neat trick! I like all 3 chains and will make each of them in turn. Your videos are so good, Theresa, many thanks!! Greetings from Northern California Bay area.

  • @grannyjclay-joannieholdhus925
    @grannyjclay-joannieholdhus9255 жыл бұрын

    You’re amazing! Thank you!❤️

  • @jewelryuluv2853
    @jewelryuluv28533 жыл бұрын

    Bravo. Really like the last one!

  • @annmarie4867
    @annmarie48672 жыл бұрын

    Love this tutorial! And, I'm in live with the last chain link in the video. Thank you for sharing!!

  • @dianafleetwood6154
    @dianafleetwood61547 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your knowlege and artistry.❤

  • @Virginia6779able
    @Virginia6779able4 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate your videos. Thank you!

  • @Scarladawn
    @Scarladawn5 жыл бұрын

    Loved your tutorial! You make it so easy to try new things.

  • @user-bh6mz7xk4g
    @user-bh6mz7xk4g3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing! Love your tutorials.

  • @jamiconroy7841
    @jamiconroy78417 жыл бұрын

    What a great instructor you are. Very clear and precise direction! Thank you!!

  • @LilyTree

    @LilyTree

    7 жыл бұрын

    Awww, thank you! 😊

  • @bevpugliese6039
    @bevpugliese60395 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Thanks for this!

  • @svetlanabarrow6026
    @svetlanabarrow60263 жыл бұрын

    Lovely. Thank you for your tutorial.👍👍

  • @deenacastleberry8838
    @deenacastleberry88387 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic! Thank you for more instruction for chain making.... I love them all... can't wait to try them!

  • @LilyTree

    @LilyTree

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, and you're welcome!

  • @nancyjanethmantillam.6193
    @nancyjanethmantillam.61936 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful job! I suscribe. Thanks for your teachings. A hug from Bogotá Colombia.

  • @jacquelinehill6560
    @jacquelinehill65605 жыл бұрын

    Always looking for new ideas. Thank you.

  • @lucys.6386
    @lucys.63863 жыл бұрын

    Great video with clear and simple instructions. 👍

  • @nefertitikmb4091
    @nefertitikmb40914 жыл бұрын

    You are Freakin' Amazing in nothing but the best way! Your Copper Creations are Beautiful and Inspiring!... Thank you for such a Wonderful Tutorial!....Peace Love and "Light"!...

  • @joannclupper7902
    @joannclupper79023 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. This was marvelous period I learned a great deal from you in this one video.

  • @elizabethsawyer9013
    @elizabethsawyer90136 жыл бұрын

    Very good video, easy and clear instructions. Love the links, they are durable too, I'm going to try them in a few minutes. Thanks

  • @beverlyharrison7949
    @beverlyharrison79495 жыл бұрын

    This is my first video by you & I so pleased. Easy to follow. I'm so excited to use these ideas in my jewelry making. Thxs.

  • @arundhatisonker
    @arundhatisonker4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for the video.

  • @andrealacaze
    @andrealacaze6 жыл бұрын

    Aloha from Maui, I love love love your tutorials. You are a great teacher. I like that you go at the right speed and don't fill time with lots of unnecessary chatter. I just love it!

  • @LilyTree

    @LilyTree

    6 жыл бұрын

    Aloha and thank you! I'm glad you like the tutorials and its great to know that I'm getting the pace and content about right! 😃

  • @happylablady
    @happylablady4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing.

  • @Bettina257
    @Bettina25711 ай бұрын

    I love your tutorials! Makes me want to try wire!

  • @stlounsbury
    @stlounsbury7 жыл бұрын

    Love it! Thank you!

  • @LilyTree

    @LilyTree

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you and you're welcome!

  • @susane945
    @susane9453 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Fantastic! Thank you for sharing 😊 💖

  • @lindylittleton4183
    @lindylittleton41837 жыл бұрын

    Great ideas and easy to follow tutorial, thanks for sharing

  • @LilyTree

    @LilyTree

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Lindy!

  • @dianejohnson1238
    @dianejohnson12387 жыл бұрын

    Thank you,I love all these.

  • @LilyTree

    @LilyTree

    7 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome, I'm glad you like them!

  • @nadiaburtniak4441
    @nadiaburtniak44412 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful and excellently done tutorial. I will be making some chain to lengthen an existing necklace I have. Thank you!

  • @carianin5293
    @carianin52935 жыл бұрын

    Very nice. Learned something new today.

  • @erikapaez9156
    @erikapaez91562 жыл бұрын

    Que sencillas y a la vez hermosas. Muchas gracias por compartir tu creatividad. Desde Chile un abrazo.

  • @sandramccormick8326
    @sandramccormick83267 жыл бұрын

    So simple and elegant! I love making my own links for chains too and have made a similar chain with the third link. I yet have to try my hand at hammering and will be going shopping for a drill as well to try the first link you showed! The second is my least favourite, but only because I REALLY suck at making wrapped and open loops, they always end up wonky and uneven! Yes, I know, practice makes perfect 😝 I may have to invest in some bail making pliers I think, might have more luck with even loops then 😂

  • @LilyTree

    @LilyTree

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Sandra! It sounds like I'm going to be responsible for some more shopping! Yes, bail-makers are my 'go-to' for keeping the loops even! But with link 2 being in 0.4mm wire, you do get the opportunity to re-shape the loops if they do go a bit wonky!

  • @DebyNieto-kq2ci
    @DebyNieto-kq2ci4 жыл бұрын

    These are great ! Thank you and hope you are safe and well.

  • @celena779
    @celena7795 жыл бұрын

    LOVE. So great.

  • @carmenita7583
    @carmenita75836 жыл бұрын

    Your work is so beautiful and inspires me , thank you for sharing 😍💐💕🙋🏽🌹

  • @elijahessentials9064
    @elijahessentials90643 жыл бұрын

    Wow 🤩 so beautiful! Thank you

  • @davidsteinfeld9123
    @davidsteinfeld91234 жыл бұрын

    I am new to chain mail and wire jewlery it's a fascinating thing from nothing special to something extraordinary I found your channel thumbing for inspiration and I believe I found some in you some artists know ther stuff not all know how to teach that stuff you my friend have a special talent Thank you for sharing

  • @marisoldominguez6784
    @marisoldominguez67848 ай бұрын

    No puedo creer tanta belleza y conocimiento.. HERMOSO TRABAJO ❤

  • @katharina...
    @katharina... Жыл бұрын

    You are sooo talented! Watching your videos gives me so much joy 💐

  • @juliejelaco5208
    @juliejelaco5208 Жыл бұрын

    Great video, thank you

  • @jackieprimerano7059
    @jackieprimerano70596 жыл бұрын

    Love your tutorials. You explain everything great and that makes it easier to follow. Love your accent to.

  • @LilyTree

    @LilyTree

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I'm glad you're enjoying them and I'm glad you like the accent - I've been working on it all my life! 😆

  • @andreataylor3354
    @andreataylor33546 жыл бұрын

    I love the marquee style! ~ I will be replicating this tonight ~~~~~ thanks for the inspiration ~~~

  • @LilyTree

    @LilyTree

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you and you're welcome!😃

  • @amaliashirley2922
    @amaliashirley29223 жыл бұрын

    Thanks; great job 👏🏽

  • @yvettepugin7958
    @yvettepugin79584 жыл бұрын

    Very informative Thank you for sharing 📿📿📿

  • @behnazmohasses2280
    @behnazmohasses2280 Жыл бұрын

    I love your work.

  • @milasana6165
    @milasana61656 ай бұрын

    Truly talented!!! 🌟💖🌟

  • @reneebrownlee912
    @reneebrownlee9125 жыл бұрын

    Great teacher, easy to follow, thank you.

  • @LilyTree

    @LilyTree

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you and you are welcome! 😊

  • @amorenred850
    @amorenred8502 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful works . From Chile. Congratulations and many thanks 🇨🇱👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @kjirstenboucher9682
    @kjirstenboucher96828 ай бұрын

    Great video! Thank you for sharing this.❤

  • @jackiesmith2801
    @jackiesmith28016 жыл бұрын

    Very nice, thank you!

  • @juliew1426
    @juliew14266 жыл бұрын

    I love these ideas! I feel inspired. Thank you.

  • @LilyTree

    @LilyTree

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I'm glad you like them!

  • @pstcali7152
    @pstcali71527 жыл бұрын

    Amazingly beautiful. No need to buy chain when you can make them and be unique. I am glad I stumbled unto your tutorial. Will be looking forward to more great ideas. Thank you so much❤️🇨🇴

  • @LilyTree

    @LilyTree

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Pilar! I'm glad you like them!

  • @ElnaAngLifestyle
    @ElnaAngLifestyle4 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful jewellery

  • @tishsmiddy71
    @tishsmiddy713 жыл бұрын

    Thank you ☺️ Love your videos and jewelry ! ❤️

  • @tishsmiddy71

    @tishsmiddy71

    2 жыл бұрын

    I wish I could share all the chains I’ve made in the past from your video’s ! 🤟🏻❤️💋🥰💕 Thank you again for sharing 💋

  • @cindyharrell5544
    @cindyharrell55443 жыл бұрын

    wonderfully done

  • @celiagunson1678
    @celiagunson16787 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for this fab tutorial can't wait to try these lines out

  • @LilyTree

    @LilyTree

    7 жыл бұрын

    You are welcome, Celia. Have fun chain-making!

  • @susanalira2570
    @susanalira25705 жыл бұрын

    saludos desde santiago de Chile, muchas gracias por compartir ,estoy aprendiendo recien y tus tutoriales me estan ayudando mucho ,solo me esfuerzo en traducir ,para entender nuevamente gracias .

  • @wendyannh
    @wendyannh7 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful chains, and an excellently done tutorial! Thank you for sharing.

  • @LilyTree

    @LilyTree

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @dany5314
    @dany53144 жыл бұрын

    Sei bravissima, complimenti, fai delle cose meravigliose.❤️

  • @samburgett7309
    @samburgett73095 жыл бұрын

    I'm jealous of your cutters

  • @kristi8484
    @kristi84847 жыл бұрын

    This is awesome!! Thank you so much for sharing with us!!

  • @LilyTree

    @LilyTree

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I'm glad you like it!

  • @opinion297
    @opinion2973 жыл бұрын

    I am not sure if I can do this but you give excellent instructions easy to understand compare to any other video. Am giving this a try. Thank you for the easy instructions and how camera is always right on what you are doing at the time.

  • @susane945
    @susane9453 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Lovely! ❤️☀️🙂

  • @gabogugu
    @gabogugu2 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful chains 😍🙌🙌

  • @tishsmiddy71
    @tishsmiddy713 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😊

  • @debmacaulay1037
    @debmacaulay10374 жыл бұрын

    Just came across this tutorial and it was fantastic. Thanks!!

  • @LilyTree

    @LilyTree

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! 😊

  • @AnneAndersonFoxiepaws
    @AnneAndersonFoxiepaws6 жыл бұрын

    I really love the last one and as there's joiners downstairs I'm going to make one tomorrow while they're drilling and whatever. .I'll just blame them anyway lol!

  • @gerrybeanangel
    @gerrybeanangel7 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely gorgeous! Going to give it go right now xxxxthank youxxxx

  • @LilyTree

    @LilyTree

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I'm glad you like them!

  • @Glory.To.God.In.The.Highest
    @Glory.To.God.In.The.Highest7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Great video!

  • @LilyTree

    @LilyTree

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Suzanne, I'm glad you like it!

  • @dhqbrandi
    @dhqbrandi2 жыл бұрын

    This is amazing work

  • @sarahmodyfs269
    @sarahmodyfs2695 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much

  • @hinasaleem4205
    @hinasaleem42052 жыл бұрын

    Wow very beautiful and creative.

  • @tanyaregulus2121
    @tanyaregulus212110 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing ❤❤❤

  • @andreataylor3354
    @andreataylor33546 жыл бұрын

    I love you! Congratulations on 14k subscribers! I have been learning so much from KZread, the internet is such a fabulous place to learn from different people! In my day, there was no such thing, and so this is absolutely fabulous, and thank YOU for being fabulous enough to show us! My latest issue with jewellery making has been the storage. I will have to look at the masters, see how you do it! All these little parts, and each project makes more and more messes, how to contain and keep the room from looking like a disaster area. We appreciate you, and now, I am not going to be buying anymore clasps!

  • @andreataylor3354

    @andreataylor3354

    6 жыл бұрын

    woops- this was meant to post to your beautiful clasps tutorial on the knotted S clasp!

  • @LilyTree

    @LilyTree

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Andrea! 😊 Yes, I remember the days of searching endlessly through books to find the answer to anything! 😄 I'm glad you're enjoying the channel, and the clasps! I'm not sure I can help with the disaster area avoidance though! I'm definitely in the 'messy crafter' group! Neat craft spaces make me nervous! 😄

  • @liverbird46
    @liverbird466 жыл бұрын

    Great video, thank you. I realised when you were making the double link that you could actually make you own 'eyes' for hook and eye fastenings haha - if you had nothing better to do of course :-)

  • @mandyd446385
    @mandyd4463857 жыл бұрын

    Amazing! So happy to have found you! TFS😀

  • @LilyTree

    @LilyTree

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @user-wu6gg5ug7t
    @user-wu6gg5ug7t7 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful, thank you

  • @LilyTree

    @LilyTree

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you and you're welcome!

  • @mariagraziaterzaghi9452
    @mariagraziaterzaghi94527 жыл бұрын

    Bellissimi tutti e tre!!

  • @LilyTree

    @LilyTree

    7 жыл бұрын

    Grazie mille!

  • @tishsmiddy71
    @tishsmiddy716 ай бұрын

    Love all your videos ❤