All posts tagged "chain"

  • pattern_101_copper-braided-chain-maille-bracelet
    Free Pattern: Copper Braided Chain Maille Bracelet

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Pattern for May 15th, 2017 Copper Braided Chain Maille Bracelet by Kylie Jones This bracelet uses the 4 in 1 chain maille weave in a thin band with a decorative plaited...

    • Posted May 15, 2017
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  • New Year – New Ideas

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip January 2, 2015 New Year – New Ideas Well, now that we’ve made it through our New Year’s resolutions, let’s take a look at a few New Year’s Strategies for making the...

    • Posted January 2, 2015
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  • Necklace Length Styles

    by Judy Ellis, Wire-Sculpture.com Wire Jewelry Inspiration for Sept 30, 2014 Necklace Length Styles I’ve found another great post that I think is well worth sharing again – what’s old is new again! Today I wanted to...

    • Posted October 1, 2014
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  • About Jewelry Chain: Chain Reference Sheet

    by Rose Marion, Wire-Sculpture.com Wire Jewelry Resource for November 28, 2012 Shop for Jewelry Chains Jewelry Chain: Summary and a Free Download Over the last several weeks, we’ve covered about 15 different types of jewelry chain! In...

    • Posted November 28, 2012
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  • About Jewelry Chain: Bar Chain and Peanut Chain

    by Rose Marion, Wire-Sculpture.com Wire Jewelry Resource for November 21, 2012 Shop for Jewelry Chains Bar Chain Bar link chain is typically made of long tubes or wires with links at the end, which may be connected...

    • Posted November 21, 2012
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  • About Jewelry Chain: Infinity Chain and Anchor Chain

    by Rose Marion, Wire-Sculpture.com Wire Jewelry Resource for November 14, 2012 Shop for Jewelry Chains Anchor Chain Anchor chain is an unusual jewelry chain, that can be fairly heavy and is a nice choice for men, as...

    • Posted November 14, 2012
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  • About Jewelry Chain: Figaro Chain

    by Rose Marion, Wire-Sculpture.com Wire Jewelry Resource for November 7, 2012 Shop for Jewelry Chains What’s Figaro Chain? Figaro chain may look very similar to curb or cable chain. That’s because it’s made in the same way,...

    • Posted November 7, 2012
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  • About Jewelry Chain Oct. 17: Snake Chain and Omega Chain

    by Rose Marion, Wire-Sculpture.com Wire Jewelry Idea for October 17, 2012 Shop for Jewelry Chains What are Snake Chain and Omega Chain? Snake Chain and Omega Chain are similar types of jewelry chain that aren’t really chain...

    • Posted October 17, 2012
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  • About Jewelry Chain Oct. 10: About Ball Chain

    by Rose Marion, Wire-Sculpture.com Wire Jewelry Idea for October 10, 2012 Shop for Jewelry Chains What is Ball Chain? Ball chain, sometimes called bead chain or pelline chain, doesn’t have links made completely out of wire lik...

    • Posted October 10, 2012
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  • About Jewelry Chain: Venetian Chain and Box Chain

    by Rose Marion, Wire-Sculpture.com Wire Jewelry Idea for October 3, 2012 Shop for Jewelry Chains What is Venetian Chain or Box Chain? Venetian chain, box chain: in most cases, they’re the same thing. This chain is sturdy...

    • Posted October 3, 2012
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  • About Jewelry Chain: Curb Chain and Gourmette Chain

    by Rose Marion, Wire-Sculpture.com Wire Jewelry Idea for September 26, 2012 Shop for Jewelry Chains This week in our series on chain, we’re discussing gourmette and curb chain. My trick for remembering what curb chain looks like,...

    • Posted September 26, 2012
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  • Wire Jewelry Resource Sept 12: Introduction to Chain

    by Rose Marion, Wire-Sculpture.com Wire Jewelry Idea for September 12, 2012 Shop for Jewelry Chains We take it for granted and buy it, or we make it ourselves; we buy by the foot, or with clasps already...

    • Posted September 12, 2012
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  • Wire Jewelry Idea April 18: Make Handmade Neck Cords on a Dime

    Wire Jewelry Idea April 18: Make Handmade Neck Cords on a Dime by Rose Marion, Wire-Sculpture.com The other day, I had just made a bucketload of pendants and I was getting ready to photograph them, then either...

    • Posted April 18, 2012
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  • Daily Wire Tip August 22: Making Viking Knit Chain a Certain Size

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for August 22, 2011 Question: Where do I find a chart for Viking weave to correlate dowel size, number of loops, and wire size to get a specific finished size piece? Such...

    • Posted August 21, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip July 26: Make a Soft Chain with Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for July 26, 2011 Question: Hi Dale! I love your Beginner Series Part 6 DVD! I noticed your necklace you are wearing on the video and was curious what gauge and temper...

    • Posted July 25, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip May 5: How to Use a Wooden Draw Plate

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for May 5, 2011 Question: What is a wooden draw plate for, and how do I use it? -Slava in Tucson, Arizona Answer: Slava, you’re not alone – we’ve received several questions...

    • Posted May 5, 2011
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