Ladder Chain Instructions

Ladder Bracelet Supplies - This project is very versatile and by changing the jump ring sizes, you can create many looks and textures.Varying jump ring sizes can be used. This example uses 16ga 12mm ID and 18ga 3.0mm ID.


This project uses the following size jump rings.

 

 

 

 

 

       
 

STEP 1: The Starter

This example uses 16ga 12mm ID jump rings (large) and 18ga 3.0mm ID jump rings (small). For ease, close all of the small jump rings, In most cases you will be opening and closing the large rings.

  Step 1 Ladder Chaine
 

STEP 2: Add Two Small

Close two small jump rings. Open the large jump ring and add two small rings

  Step 2 Ladder Chain
 

STEP 3: Add the Clasp

This chain can disassemble itself unless one end is secured. You can use any type of clasp, in this case we chose a ring and toggle clasp.

  Step 3 Ladder Chain
 

STEP 4: Add a Large Ring

Open a large ring and insert it through the two small rings at the end.

  Step 4 Ladder Chain
 

STEP 5: Flip on Top

Like turning a page in a book, flip the last large ring so it sits on top of the previous ring.

  Step 5 Ladder Chain
 

STEP 6: Separate

Using an Awl, separate the two small rings to make an opening.

  Step 6 Ladder Chain
 

STEP 7: The Slide

Slide the large ring on top from left to right.

  Step 7 Ladder Chain
 

STEP 8: And Repeat

This is same procedure as Step 2.

Close two small rings. Open the large ring and add them.

  Step 8 Ladder Chain
 

STEP 9: Add Two New cont.

Your chain should look like this.

  Step 9 Ladder Chain
 

STEP 10: Add a Large Ring

Open a large ring and insert it through the two small rings at the end.

  Step 10 Ladder Chain
 

STEP 11: The Flip

Flip the last large ring over the previous ring, like turning the page of a book.
  Step 11 Ladder Chain
 

STEP 12: Separate the Small Rings

Using an Awl, separate the two small rings to make an opening.

  Step 12 Ladder Chain
 

STEP 13: The Slide

Slide the large ring on top from left to right.

Continue adding links to the chain to reach the desired length.

  Step 13 Ladder Chain
       
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