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Natalie Patten's Fall Into Chainmaille, Chain Maille Jewelry. Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, Beads, Chain Maille, chain mail, chainmaille, chainmail, . Natalie Patten captures the warmth of the season with a beginner-friendly project that blends autumn-inspired beads with classic chain maille technique.

Fall Into Chainmaille

by Natalie Patten
  • Category: Chain Maille
  • Technique(s): Making Loops, Beading, Chain Maille
  • Skill Level: Beginner
Natalie Patten captures the warmth of the season with a beginner-friendly project that blends autumn-inspired beads with classic chain maille technique. Perfect for newcomers or seasoned makers looking for a quick, colorful project, this design makes it easy to wear the beauty of fall on your wrist.

Materials

6mm Beads - Variety to choose from
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Variety of 21 Gauge Wire
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Optional Materials
Sterling Silver Eye Pin (.027) 22GA 1 1/2 inch - Pack of 10
K8-12
  • Lesson Quantity: 10.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $6.44
  • Gold Club Price: $4.83
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Tools

Flat Nose Wire Pliers
G2-506
  • G2-506
  • Lesson Quantity: 2.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 2.00 each
  • Price: $32.95
  • Gold Club Price: $24.71
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Round Nose Wire Pliers
G2-507
  • G2-507
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $32.95
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20 X 15 Inch Padded Work Mat
MAT-620.00
  • MAT-620.00
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $14.95
  • Gold Club Price: $11.21
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Optional Tools
WireJewelry - Ultimate Wire-Pliers Jewelry Pliers with Case, Set of 5
G15-20
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $170.72
  • Gold Club Price: $128.04
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Jump Ring Opener/Holder - Pack of 1
G10-39
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $3.47
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The Quad Jump Ring Former
DUR-1312
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
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  • Price: $388.00
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Wire Looping Wubbers
G2-1350
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
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Instructions
Step 1
Create an eyepin using about 40mm of 0.7mm (21AWG) wire.

Turn a small loop at the end with your round nose pliers.
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Step 2
Tilt the loop around the pliers to straighten and centre it.

Position the loop so it sits centrally at the top of the pin.
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Step 3
Add a 6mm bead to the pin and bend the wire at the other side of the bead.
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Step 4
Cut off the wire, leaving approximately 1cm from the bend.
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Step 5
Use round nose pliers to form another loop at this end.

The bead will now have a loop on each side, allowing it to connect from both points.
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Step 6
A one-step looper tool can be used as an alternative.

It trims and loops wire to create eye pins in one easy motion.

Simply cut the wire to length, position it in the tool, and squeeze the handles to form consistent loops.
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Step 7
Make double ended connecting eye pins for each of your beads.
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Step 8
Add two small jumprings to your larger jumpring.
Pro Tip: Jump Ring Sizes
  • Small Jump Rings - 4 mm inner diameter (6 mm outer diameter)

  • Large Jump Rings - 10 mm inner diameter (12 mm outer diameter)
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    Step 9
    Slide another large jumpring through one of the smaller jumprings attached.
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    Step 10
    Add one of the bead's connecting loops onto the large open jumpring.
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    Step 11
    Slide the larger jumpring through the other smaller jumpring.

    Ensure the pin from the bead sits in the centre.
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    Step 12
    Position the loop on the opposite side of the bead onto the large open jumpring.
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    Step 13
    Close this large jumpring.
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    Step 14
    Add two small jumprings, positioning them on either side of the pin that loops through the larger ring.
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    Step 15
    Take an open larger ring and pass it through the smaller jumpring on the right-hand side.
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    Step 16
    Attach the next bead by sliding the large jumpring through one of its eye pin loops.
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    Step 17
    Pass the large jumpring through the smaller jumpring on the left-hand side.

    Then thread it through the opposite loop on the eyepin.
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    Step 18
    Close the large jumpring fully.

    Add another small jumpring on one side of the pin to start the next link section.
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    Step 19
    Attach another small jumpring on the opposite side of the eyepin.
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    Step 20
    Each large jumpring should pass through one of the smaller jumprings first.

    Next, thread it through the loop from the next bead pin.

    Finally, pass it through the other smaller jumpring so the pin sits between the smaller jumprings.
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    Step 21
    Flip the bead up so the large jumpring can pass through the loop of the pin.

    Then close the jumpring.
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    Step 22
    Continue creating the next section of the bracelet in the same way.

    Add two small jumprings on either side of the last pin to link the next large jumpring and bead.
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    Step 23
    Remember to pass the large jumpring through one of the smaller jumprings first.

    Next, thread it through the bead pin, then pass it through the other smaller jumpring.
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    Step 24
    Having smaller jumprings positioned on either side of the pin will keep the bead central.
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    Step 25
    Slide the loop at the top of the eye pin through the large jumpring.

    Then close the large ring fully.
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    Step 26
    Continue adding links in the same way to increase the bracelet's length.

    Attach two small jumprings on either side of the pin on the link below.

    Slide a large jumpring through one of these small jumprings, then through one of the eye pin loops.

    Bring the large jumpring through the remaining smaller jumpring, flip up the eyepin, and catch its loop through the large jumpring.
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    Step 27
    When you reach the desired length, you are ready to attach the clasp.

    Attach two small jumprings, one on either side of the last bead pin.
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    Step 28
    Use another small jumpring to link through both of these jumprings.
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    Step 29
    Add your lobster clasp to this connecting jumpring before closing it up.
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    Step 30
    The lobster clasp hooks onto the first large jumpring to close and fasten the bracelet.
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    Step 31
    And now your Fall Into Chainmaille Bracelet is complete!
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