Chain is a wonderful component for making jewelry. This section includes projects for both making your own chain and also using prefabricated chain in a number of easy to make jewelry projects. Some are all metal, using sterling and gold-filled metals, while others are a mix of beads and wire.
The Aurora Borealis finish on a Swarovski crystal starfish component is intense, so I decided to keep the design of this necklace on the simple side and let the sparkle do all the work.
Incorporate a fine silver metal link as the focal piece for these elegant hand-crafted pearl and crystal earrings.
Make some fun jewelry for your feet by using some gun metal chain and colorful crystal beads. You may have heard these referred to as bottomless or bare foot sandals.
This necklace is adjustable, so it can be shortened if you want to wear it a few different ways. The puzzle piece represents autism awareness and was made as a special request for a close friend of mine.
Hematite stars dangle from fragments of chain and red, white, and blue lampwork beads top off these earrings which have a patriotic flair.
Spacer bars are usually used for stringing multiple strands in a necklace or bracelet; however, in this earring project this component is teamed up with chain, wire, and beads.
Rose quartz symbolizes love. So what better stone to include along with some chain and a few findings to create this pretty pendant?
The theme for this wire, chain, and crystal necklace design came from the idea of freedom and starting a new life.
Prefabricated chain is a handy component to include in your jewelry creations. Here are some tips to consider when working with chain.
Make a chain using all wire, your choice of gold-filled or sterling, using pieces of straight wire and the wrapped loop technique.
This Celtic inspired chain pattern incorporates beads as well. Make it with a pair of round nosed pliers or use a jig to help make each jewelry component consistantly sized.
Though there are as many ways to make jump rings as there is to cook chicken, here's yet another technique to try.
No soldering is required, but this wire chain is pretty hefty. It can be made into a necklace or bracelet.
Practice your soldering technique and make a chain using wire.
Here's another cool chain project to add to your repertoire. This chain uses soldering and some bending techniques.
Use both soldering and wire wrapping techniques to make this cool chain.
Make a double wire hook to finish off some of those chains you've been making.
Incorporate beads with wire to make a chain that looks good on it's own as either a bracelet, anklet, or necklace.
