Chevron Chain - In this example we are using 20ga 3.0mm I.D. for the large jump rings and 20ga 2.0mm ID for the small jump ring connectors. If you are new to chain making, we suggest increasing the jump ring sizes to 20ga 3.5 and 20ga 2.5.
This project uses the following size jump rings.
STEP 1: The Starter - Add A In this example the close a Large Jump Ring, [A] is 20ga 3.0mm ID and attach a piece of scrap wire as a handle. I find that attaching a piece of scrap wire to the beginning of the chain makes it easier to manage. This step is not required. |
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STEP 2: The Starter - Add B Small Jump Ring. [B] is 20ga 2.0mm ID. Attach a Small ring [B] to the first jump ring [A]. Note: 2.0mm ID jump rings are very small, if you are a beginner try 20ga 3.5mm ID - Large; and 20ga 2.5mm ID - Small.
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STEP 3: The Starter - Repeat Continue building the chain Large ring + Small ring + Large ring + Small ring. |
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STEP 4: Build the Chain to Length Build the chain to length: Average Necklace: 16"-18" inches For best results, lock down the chain to a board, (piece of cardboard, or necklace display holder) to prevent the chain from twisting. You want all of the large jump rings to line up facing the same way. Attaching new jump rings to the proper edge is important. |
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STEP 5: Find the Middle of the Chain [Row 1] Find the approximate middle of the project. Open a Small (20ga 2.0mm ID) Jump Ring and add it to Large jump ring A on the existing chain. |
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STEP 6: Add Small Connector Rings Add the first row of Small Connector Rings to Row 1 Ring A - add 1 (you did this in step 5)
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STEP 7: Start Row Two
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STEP 8: Complete Row Two Open and Add 3 more Large rings. Each new large ring attaches to two connector rings from the row above. Ring A attaches to 1st and 2nd Small ring |
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STEP 9: Connect Large Rings to Each Other Each large jump ring in the row should be connected to ring next to it. Open a new Small ring and connect A to B. |
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STEP 10: Finish Connecting the Large Rings Open 3 new Small jump rings. Connect A to B (performed in step 9) Connect B to C Connect C to D |
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STEP 11: New Row of Small Connectors Just like we did in step 5 - 6. Open 6 new small jump rings. Add 1 to Large Ring A |
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STEP 12: Add Row Three Open 3 new Large jump rings. Connect A to the first pair of Small connector jump rings. Connect B to the second pair Connect C to the third pair
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STEP 13: Add Small Connectors Just like we did in step 11 Open 4 new small jump rings. Add 1 to Large Ring A
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STEP 14: Connect the Large Rings in Row 3 Open 2 new Small jump rings and connect the large rings to each other. Connect A to B (performed in step 9/10) Connect B to C
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STEP 15: Add Row 4 Open 2 new large rings. Attach large rings to the small connector rings. . |
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STEP 16: New Small Connectors Open 2 new small jump rings. Add 1 to Large Ring A |
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STEP 17: Connect the Row Open new new small ring. Connect A to B |
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STEP 18: Last Row |
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STEP 19: Add a Bead Hang a bead, charm or pendant from the last ring. |
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