DIY Jewelry-Make Your Own Chains-My 3 Favorite "GO TO" Styles

In jewelry making, I like to create my own wire wrapped chains for my jewelry pieces. There are many styles of chain that can be made. In this video I show you my 3 favorite chain styles that are easy and I use the most.
Materials used in video are:
18 Gauge Round Copper Wire
20 Gauge Round Copper Wire
Tools needed are:
Round nose pliers
Chain nose pliers
Flat nose pliers
Flush Cutters
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  • @ZurickDesigns
    @ZurickDesigns4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching! Let me know in the comments if you found this video helpful or have a favorite chain design that you go to!

  • @ginagerace8127
    @ginagerace8127Ай бұрын

    Thank you for all your wonderful videos , I’ve learnt a lot . I love the doggo!! 🐶

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!! ☺️ 💜

  • @sandieross2923
    @sandieross29235 ай бұрын

    They’re beautiful and a fantastic way to save chain and make different sizes and gauges. Great idea!! I’m new at this and this is the first time I’ve seen someone do this. Thank you for sharing

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    5 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! ☺️💜

  • @yvettecintron3988
    @yvettecintron39882 жыл бұрын

    Love all three, very beautiful

  • @gailgwood
    @gailgwood3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Love it!

  • @marypaquet3372
    @marypaquet33722 жыл бұрын

    Just came across this tutorial. Thanks so much! 😍

  • @Dwinn10055
    @Dwinn100552 жыл бұрын

    Love them thanks 🙏🏽

  • @jillschmidt
    @jillschmidt4 жыл бұрын

    I love watching you do this! I need to make time to play with jewelry making, it's always been something that I've been interested in.

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    4 жыл бұрын

    Do it!! It’s very relaxing for me! 💜

  • @BrieKirbyson
    @BrieKirbyson4 жыл бұрын

    Really neat process! I really like the first chain with the different length links!

  • @MerriMagda
    @MerriMagda8 ай бұрын

    Oh hey Melissa, nice name! I like it so much its actually mine 😅. Thank you for sharing!

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    8 ай бұрын

    Hey!👋🏻 That’s awesome! 😎

  • @lulyrodewald6034
    @lulyrodewald60344 жыл бұрын

    I love watching you create! It inspires be to get creative and try making something new ❤️

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    4 жыл бұрын

    That’s wonderful! I hope you do!!

  • @gavinb84
    @gavinb84 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful tutorial, bit frustrating to be out of shot when showing how to do the wrap until it was done. But i get the general idea. Thankyou. Saved it. Xxx

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I was still learning how to work under a camera back then. Very hard to get used to!! 💜

  • @TrishLee
    @TrishLee4 жыл бұрын

    Really great content! ❤️ Thanks for sharing! 😘 Looking forward to your next video! ❣️

  • @Gizapowerplant
    @Gizapowerplant4 жыл бұрын

    Excellent tutorial! Keep up the great vids!

  • @natalieharrison4318
    @natalieharrison43183 жыл бұрын

    Really love these wire chains. I can't wait to try these lovely chains on for some of my creations. Thanks for sharing this beautiful jewelry creations with me. This was very helpful 🙂

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    3 жыл бұрын

    So glad to hear!! ☺️

  • @FionaFlyte
    @FionaFlyte4 жыл бұрын

    I just LOVE handcrafts. Thank you for helping me with my understanding of how to use wire well!

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    4 жыл бұрын

    Glad to help!! Thanks for watching!! 💜

  • @GameDesignWithChris
    @GameDesignWithChris4 жыл бұрын

    Looks beautiful, and and art by itself! Thanks for sharing!

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!! 💜

  • @consueloyoung4484
    @consueloyoung44842 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!, the finished product is so much nicer with a hand made chain!!. 🙏🏼

  • @christhompson4270
    @christhompson42702 жыл бұрын

    Awesomeness, thank you for sharing 👍👏

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Thanks for watching!! ☺️💜

  • @YesToTech
    @YesToTech4 жыл бұрын

    This is awesome! Thanks for sharing your favorite go to styles!

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!! 💜

  • @CaryjHedrick
    @CaryjHedrick3 жыл бұрын

    Great video! I had missed this and then learned about it in your second chain video. Terrific information!

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nice! Thanks!

  • @ElizabethSampson
    @ElizabethSampson4 жыл бұрын

    I like how you trim it after you cut it. That is something I would have never thought of. So pretty!

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!! 💜

  • @DrLaraZib
    @DrLaraZib4 жыл бұрын

    It's really incredible watching how you make this! It looks awesome!

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much! 💜

  • @msharno1
    @msharno1 Жыл бұрын

    Informative and easy to do…love it!

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it! ☺️💜

  • @BWoodPhotography
    @BWoodPhotography4 жыл бұрын

    That was so fascinating and looks like it would be really satisfying. They are beautiful!

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much! 💜

  • @olia5090
    @olia5090 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful! thanks!🥰🥰🥰

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome 😊

  • @rhaven50
    @rhaven503 жыл бұрын

    I just wanted to pop by and thank you. I have been inspired by your videos.

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awwww! That’s awesome. Thanks! ☺️💜

  • @HowToTrainADreamDog
    @HowToTrainADreamDog4 жыл бұрын

    I love watching how all the pieces come together to form one beautiful finished product!

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    4 жыл бұрын

    💜 thanks for watching!!

  • @JaneThomas58
    @JaneThomas582 жыл бұрын

    Lovely work! I really like making chains.

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @SteveItMakesSense
    @SteveItMakesSense4 жыл бұрын

    I love the creativity! Your videos are so fun to watch!

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    4 жыл бұрын

    Awww thanks! ☺️

  • @PourMan
    @PourMan4 жыл бұрын

    That. Is. Beautiful. !!

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!!

  • @KrishanPatel
    @KrishanPatel4 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed your process of making chains. I didn't know there were different styles.

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    4 жыл бұрын

    Oh yea! There are so much more too!

  • @greencastle4180
    @greencastle41802 жыл бұрын

    Love your Channel Melissa, and your cute little dog !!👍👍

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! ☺️💜

  • @lahorigoldsmith8570
    @lahorigoldsmith8570 Жыл бұрын

    excelent work

  • @christines.4444
    @christines.44445 ай бұрын

    Love the video

  • @Drawing-Life
    @Drawing-Life4 жыл бұрын

    This is so informative! Makes it all seem easier - great tips

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • 4 жыл бұрын

    Great idea...

  • @Samanthawedlund
    @Samanthawedlund4 жыл бұрын

    Always wanted to learn this, thank you.

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you too and thanks for watching!!

  • @JeanneAgius
    @JeanneAgius4 жыл бұрын

    That looks so beautiful

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! ☺️

  • @candaceklein4259
    @candaceklein42592 жыл бұрын

    I like how your video is fast and to the point 👍I learned a lot without all the extended talking and nail polish

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent! I don’t have time for that! Lol

  • @sagegrayson
    @sagegrayson4 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial! I used to make jewelry many years ago. Perhaps now is a good time to restart my hobby.

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! You really should! I love it!

  • @suzanney.3023
    @suzanney.3023 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video

  • @theswcoaching
    @theswcoaching4 жыл бұрын

    Great demonstration!

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! 💜

  • @SocialConfidenceMastery
    @SocialConfidenceMastery4 жыл бұрын

    This is so cool!

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!!

  • @SymphonyKitchensInc
    @SymphonyKitchensInc4 жыл бұрын

    this was so awesome!

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    4 жыл бұрын

    Awww shucks ☺️ Thank you!!

  • @caitlingee642
    @caitlingee6423 жыл бұрын

    thank you! this was very educational :)

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching! ☺️💜

  • @leilaricciardo
    @leilaricciardo4 жыл бұрын

    I love these videos!

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! ☺️

  • @user-mv9tt4st9k
    @user-mv9tt4st9k3 жыл бұрын

    Ten minutes of simplicity. One inch and one-and-a-quarter inch for links on the first. Turn the links on the second after the wraps are completed. Four inch lengths and start the loops/wraps one-and-half inches from either end for the third (I forget to add links, too). Make sure both ends are flush cut for all links. I love it. 😁

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @RiazMeghji
    @RiazMeghji4 жыл бұрын

    Well I can now saw I know how to make a wrapped loop. Thanks Melissa!

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    4 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic! 👍🏻

  • @rramanauthor2992
    @rramanauthor29924 жыл бұрын

    wow this looks so amazing. i would definitely enjoy doing this during this quarantine time. thanks so much for sharing with us! :)

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    4 жыл бұрын

    It’s fun and rewarding ☺️thanks for watching!!

  • @PaulPeixoto
    @PaulPeixoto4 жыл бұрын

    Great stuff! Keep it up!

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! ☺️

  • @WozMarketing
    @WozMarketing4 жыл бұрын

    Great video, thanks for sharing! 👍

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you and thanks for watching!

  • @Drostvideo
    @Drostvideo4 жыл бұрын

    you're very creative

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @KristenChittock
    @KristenChittock4 жыл бұрын

    wow these are so amazing and I love that you make them by hand! So impressive -- Also your dog is soo cute at the end of the video! :)

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    4 жыл бұрын

    Awww thanks! I was hoping to add a little cuteness to the end of the videos! 💜

  • @lianefehrle9921
    @lianefehrle992110 ай бұрын

    I trielt enjoyed this video. I will share

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    10 ай бұрын

    Awesome, thank you!

  • @Souparnika
    @Souparnika4 жыл бұрын

    super

  • @TheLadyExecutiveTV
    @TheLadyExecutiveTV4 жыл бұрын

    I have tried to make my own jewelry before but I couldn't make time for it. I think I will start again. Thanks for the inspiration.

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    4 жыл бұрын

    That’s great!! 💜

  • @affiliatemarketingwithelke2420
    @affiliatemarketingwithelke24204 жыл бұрын

    I imagine the quarantine is helping you bring in a lot of new viewers!

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    4 жыл бұрын

    That’s what I’m hoping!! 🤞🏻

  • @vincenguyen_usa5844
    @vincenguyen_usa58444 жыл бұрын

    Nice work dear didn't look easy at all keep up the good work. 👍❤

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you and thanks for watching! I appreciate it! 💜

  • @kaylieghlewis2506
    @kaylieghlewis2506 Жыл бұрын

    Loving your videos so far! What brand wire and pliers do you use?

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    Жыл бұрын

    Swanstrom pliers from Rio Grande Bare copper from parawire or Rio Grande 💜☺️

  • @BlooStorm1
    @BlooStorm1 Жыл бұрын

    I really like your chains. How about a video on different creative clasps to go with them?

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    Жыл бұрын

    Good idea! 🤔

  • @lisaaashley
    @lisaaashley2 жыл бұрын

    I am loving your videos! I’m new to jewelry making and my question is how do you oxidize your chains? Thanks so much!

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    2 жыл бұрын

    I made a video! kzread.info/dash/bejne/lY6Y1ZhrdbrNYLA.html

  • @lisaaashley

    @lisaaashley

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ZurickDesigns awesome! Thank you!

  • @tishsmiddy71
    @tishsmiddy712 жыл бұрын

    Didn’t you say a lot of little adjustments and wire weaving ! 🤟🏻❤️🥰 every other day ! 💋

  • @HomeFix19
    @HomeFix194 жыл бұрын

    I like that 2nd twist best. Neat. #newsub

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! 💜

  • @artiejohnson703
    @artiejohnson7033 жыл бұрын

    New subscriber, How do you oxidize the copper? These chains are really pretty.

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I use liver of sulfur chips from rio grande.

  • @christalscott956
    @christalscott9562 жыл бұрын

    I have been learning so much from your tutorials, Question: does make a difference what tumber do you buy?

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    2 жыл бұрын

    I bought the cheapest little tumbler at Michaels and I think it’s fine. I have nothing to compare it too though. It’s small but it’s fine for what I do.

  • @christalscott956

    @christalscott956

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ZurickDesigns Thank you 😊

  • @wildorchid4088
    @wildorchid40883 жыл бұрын

    Hi! I have been watching all your tutorials and I would like to say thank you for sharing some ideas. I would like to ask question. Is it strong enough to use gauge 24 or 22 medium temper silver plated wire to make jump rings for making bracelet or necklace?

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for watching! I honestly think those gauges would be too weak for jump rings. 22 gauge you might be able to get away with a split ring (looks like double jump ring). That way it won’t pull apart. Hope that helps ☺️💜

  • @wildorchid4088

    @wildorchid4088

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much.

  • @darylballard307
    @darylballard3074 жыл бұрын

    Complicated process. Makes bending orthodontic wires look like child’s play. Very interesting.

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    4 жыл бұрын

    Right! I wonder what that’s like!

  • @wildorchid4088
    @wildorchid40883 жыл бұрын

    Do you use half hard or dead soft ? Thanks

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dead soft when I can but the copper dead soft is harder than sterling dead soft if that makes sense

  • @chargerchick4u
    @chargerchick4u2 жыл бұрын

    Hi there, Um why have you missed the vital step of re-tempering the wire after bending before assembly ? With out it the loops will pull apart far to easily.

  • @donnarupe1570
    @donnarupe15703 жыл бұрын

    What do you do to keep skin from changing green from patina copper?

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    3 жыл бұрын

    I think it depends on the person. I personally don’t have a problem with copper.

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    3 жыл бұрын

    You could seal it with a sealer but I don’t have any experience with that.

  • @wildorchid4088
    @wildorchid40883 жыл бұрын

    Is it okey for gauge 24 for head pins? If not what should I do to use it for? Thanks

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes! Great for bead dangles. Even bead links as long as the loops are wrapped so they don’t pull open 👍🏻

  • @wildorchid4088

    @wildorchid4088

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for replying.

  • @UnknownPerson-bo2dj
    @UnknownPerson-bo2dj Жыл бұрын

    Can u please tell me why are the other two wire colour are different...and whats the name of the other wire ?

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    Жыл бұрын

    I used all bare copper wire. Some have been oxidized and are darker in color.

  • @anandhishri1
    @anandhishri13 жыл бұрын

    How do you oxidize??

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    3 жыл бұрын

    I use Liver of Sulfer chips dissolved in hot water. I dip the jewelry until it’s the color I want.

  • @oreengalloway741
    @oreengalloway741 Жыл бұрын

    Those tools what kind are those

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    Жыл бұрын

    Swanstron

  • @birsen6261
    @birsen6261 Жыл бұрын

    💯💜🧏‍♀️Evet güzel ve Faydalı bilgiler ❤💐🙆‍♀️Emeğinize Ellerinize sağlık 👏🌹🌸🍃💕🏅💁‍♀️Sizi Takipteyim Aboneyim ❤

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! ☺️💜

  • @dianehutchins9206
    @dianehutchins9206 Жыл бұрын

    I really like this video but there were a lot of times I couldn't see what you were doing because your hands were off screen.

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    Жыл бұрын

    Still trying to master the art of recording! That’s not how I normally work. Very awkward for me. Thanks for watching! ☺️💜

  • @mjremy2605
    @mjremy2605 Жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial and very useful, but the music was unbearable. It hurt my ears. Had to watch with sound turned off mostly. This level of background noise will chase away folks. Not sure why anyone adds music to a demo video, it is a huge irritant. Try listening to a video with music from beginning to end. Most folks who MAKE the video never LISTEN to it, so don't have a realistic idea of what the music does to the ears. Its like two channels of sound simultaneously and prevents concentration as well.

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tip! I’ve toned the music down a lot since I first started this journey! Always trying to find ways to improve! ☺️💜

  • @acmefixer1
    @acmefixer12 жыл бұрын

    The video was great, but the large difference between voice and very loud music was annoying. I think the music adds nothing to the narration - it would be best if it was left out. Thank you.

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’ve learned that thank you! ☺️💜

  • @jeanwilcox3464
    @jeanwilcox34642 жыл бұрын

    Watching?? I don't see what you're doing most the time

  • @kevinbaldwin2526
    @kevinbaldwin25262 жыл бұрын

    I like where you were trying to go with this video, but A LOT of what you're doing is off camera... quite frustrating to watch. I couldn't finish it.

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    2 жыл бұрын

    Newby working with a camera there. Working on getting better.

  • @justdeann731
    @justdeann731 Жыл бұрын

    Too much of this was out of view. It was frustrating to watch.

  • @ZurickDesigns

    @ZurickDesigns

    Жыл бұрын

    Yea, One of my early videos 😬

  • @maryplewes5040
    @maryplewes5040 Жыл бұрын