How to Do Captured Bead Chain Maille

[@tammygurl64]

For a newbie, it is overwhelming to decide which size rings and beads to use. This is a really good tutorial and your bracelets are lovely. ❤ Thank you for the lesson! 🙂

[@YaHayatiMajnoon]

I had always thought this was so hard to do, but the way you've shown it... It's just sooo easy! :D Thank you!

[@JuliehPeglegs]

This was so easy to make! I made a cute bracelet with bright silver 8mm rings, and seafoam colored 6mm rounds. It's spring-like and adorable! Thank you for the wonderful tutorial.

[@lauriec4434]

My boyfriend makes a lot of pretty complicated chain maille projects, and after watching the video together, while I was reading comments to him, he immediately said "Cowgirl and Antonietta both probably need to use a thicker gauge jump ring". In the video, they were talking about using a 19 gauge. You would be surprised how thick a 19 gauge is. Remember too, the larger the gauge #, the thinner the wire. A 24 gauge wire is quite a bit thinner than a 19 gauge wire. Good luck! Hope this helps.

[@babadeedee214]

Megan I just want to tell how much I enjoy your video tutorials. You're an excellent teacher! I try& watch all of them. I've learned so much. Thank you!

[@beadbabe50]

i strung my beads in the middle up the chain and they worked great! no loss of beads no matter what size. this is an awesome look and saves on bead use. thankyou for posting the vid.

[@beadaholique]

If your beads are falling out, you may need to try slightly smaller or slightly thicker gauge jump rings. I haven't used this technique on pieces that small, so I can't say for certain what will work. You'll just need to experiment with the sizes.

[@Lady_of_Ishpeming]

Thanks for sharing and the clear instructions! I am starting a new adventure working with jump rings and this looks like fun :) The part where you open the rings to add the bead makes me think of a four petal flower. So in my head I can help but think: "open the flower, insert bead, hug the bead, add a flower" You might think it's weird, but an analogy like this might help someone younger learn this. :)

[@jackiec4065]

Niccole Fales .

[@fayecorreia6184]

Niccole Fales v. U

[@lizmisner1100]

I agree with you I have so many jump rings I haven't used yet

[@miamobeachgoddess]

So easy thank you! I’ve been out of my jewelry loop for a while and this gave me the confidence I needed again thanks! 🙏🏽🧡

[@dreamchaisr1]

thank you for clear easy instructions! (and no annoyingly loud music!

[@trubluecrafter1060]

I agree! some of these videos drive a person up the wall with their irritating background music.

[@barbarasmith6414]

Yes

[@HAPPYBEADER9591]

Lol. I will have to agree. I ask one woman who played very loud Christmas music, I asked very nicely if she could lower the sound because could hear nor see what she was making. :( She came back with the nasty oh! you don't like Christmas music! Which Yes. I love music but not at 75 percent sound.

[@beadaholique]

I've usually found that if I'm using a thick enough jump ring, I don't really have a problem with them coming apart. Try to make sure that you are using a thicker gauge (especially with a larger jump ring) and they should be a little more sturdy.

[@jacquilynne]

Thanks, I've never done chainmail jewelry before, but this didn't seem terribly hard, and your instructions were clear, so I dove right in and made this! I can't show you a picture of the result because KZbin doesn't allow URLs in comments, alas.

[@KidJayjay]

This was the first piece of Chain Maille I have ever made & I love it lol I did mine with 8mm & 6mm red glass pearls ...so classy :) thank you xxx

[@elainewhite9361]

Hi,I so enjoyed this video,you explain everything so well and show everything slowly,so that newbies like myself can follow without getting lost.I am so looking forward to trying this out,just waiting on jump rings .Thanks again for sharing this video xx

[@btheps063]

I just made this w/ 4mm beads and 6mm jump rings and out turned out nicely! Thanks for the tutorial!

[@beadaholique]

The shape and uniformity of the beads and rings can make a big difference in this technique. A round bead versus a faceted bead can require a completely different size or gauge ring. If the beads are falling out, I'd suggest experimenting with smaller rings or with a slightly thicker ring gauge.

[@sandytillotson]

You make this look so simple and explain it very well. Thank you for sharing, I can't wait to try this.

[@beadaholique]

Happy to help Sandy! We'd love to see what you make, if you're following us on Facebook or Instagram that's a great place to share picture with us

[@beadydani]

Wot a fab video, I have never seen chainmaile like this. Very clear and concise videos as usual.

[@IAMGiftbearer]

The earrings are all done. I hung some copper washer shapes at the bottom and they came out really cool! This technique is so fun I wish I had more 8mm beads so I could make a whole bunch of things. I would do a necklace next! These segments have a really nice drape to them.

[@MichellesHandmadeCreations]

Great tutorial. Really pretty design. Looks fun and like the pattern is basic Byzantine, except with large jump rings to accommodate the bead. I love and ah ha moment when I'm learning something new. Gonna make one of these bracelets tonight while I watch TV! TFS! Tip: When I do chain maille, I attach a jumbo paperclip onto the beginning rings. It gives something to hold onto in the beginning, esp. if the first couple are a smaller size like in this project.

[@Loriel13]

LOVE this design...so delicate and elegant. Thanks for sharing.

[@leah3084]

Made it and I am getting many compliments, wish I could take a picture and paste here, but cant paste here. Thanks for the video.

[@FireMountainGems]

Very nice tutorial and design; always fun to go out and see what other folks are doing well.

[@SneakyNinjaSistas]

Wow it's really simple! Before the tutorial even started I saw how to do it myself i saw the Pattern of the jump rings

[@hanon3875]

thanks please try to make more techniques with jump ring very soon i loved working with jump rings and the outcome was marvelous

[@franciscojavier5730]

I'm Fabiola, thanks for to teach ours this tecnique, you say very good how to make this beatifull bracelet. To much thanks , I'm from México. That God give to you a lot of creative and intelligent .You're a great person.

[@marysloan2310]

Simple but beautiful! Can't wait to try it. Thanks.

[@kimwehrman]

this is so much easier than I thought it would be THANK YOU

[@CathiiD]

Great tutorial ...I am sitting here on this beautiful Sat afternoon, making bracelets..i decided to experiment with spaces between a number of the beads, and that works too. Thankyou:)

[@jpitzner1951]

Thank you so much for this video.. you explained it so well.. I've tried this in the past because I love the look, but, had such a hard time, I gave up. I think I was using jump rings that were to small.. ready to give it another go!!

[@192021michilindo]

You did it again! This tutoriales was the best!

[@beadaholique]

Thank you! : )

[@janiewarre9941]

Great teaching video

[@beadaholique]

14 gauge is quite a bit thicker than what I've used for this. That will mean you will need a smaller bead, yes. If the 8mm bead is working for you, and they aren't falling out, then that should work just fine. If you'd like to fit larger beads in there, you'll need to use a thinner gauge, maybe something closer to an 18.

[@beadaholique]

I would recommend using a caliper to determine the size of the beads you're using. Then you'll have a better starting place for jump ring sizes to try. We carry jump rings in many sizes, and should have large enough ones for your beads. It is not only the ring diameter, but also the gauge (thickness) that can affect how the beads and rings work together. You could try using a thicker ring to see if that helps the beads stay in place.

[@RinTetsuki]

Awesome and elegant. Never tried anything like this before.

[@LissaKellum]

Amazing! I always wondered how the Chain Mail bracelets got started....thanks so much!

[@sherrylscraftandcooking]

very nice u make something so complicated to look at so simple to make thank u

[@EVELINA-style_2303]

Как же мне нравятся такие украшения !!!👍👍👍🥰🥰🥰

[@beadaholique]

Thanks! 💖

[@IAMGiftbearer]

This is great! Thanks so much for this clear tutorial! I never realized it was so simple! Now you got me inspired! I'm going to make some things with this technique right away!

[@cathymilson4515]

Wow you explained something that looks so complicated so easy to do! Awesome! Going to try this with smaller beads! Thanks for the great videos, you explain things so great! :-)

[@lauranwebb4248]

I love this idea!

[@lauriec4434]

We are also considering stringing the beads up the middle with a thin piece of semi translucent fireline cord. This would be so that the beads don't wiggle around and show their holes, not so much to keep them in, although it could help in that regard, too!

[@brighteyes6585]

Thanks for the tutorial! This looks very doable after watching 😊👍

[@beadaholique]

Thanks for watching!!

[@kellystinton6098]

Deff giving these a try for this years xmas gifts. Love it! thanks.

[@cintita72]

Excellent video, very useful!! Thank you very much!!! Greetings from Argentina.

[@pjb31apb]

Super cool! Thank you.

[@beadaholique]

As I said in the video, different beads and rings will have different results, and you may just need to try a few before you find the right fit. First, make sure that you're ring measurement is the outside diameter and not the inside diameter. Also, keep in mind that this will probably only work with round beads. After that, if your beads are falling out, try a slightly smaller ring.

[@marsimoon5381]

and I have almost lost my nerves till I ve found the matching size of my pearls with the jumprings. gosh.

[@MF-xs2hv]

Beautiful design!

[@kateskate17]

Thank you so much for uploading this video!! I nearly drove myself crazy trying to figure out how to do this on my own - it's so much simpler with your explanation!! I also think I was using the wrong size of beads and jump rings, which wasn't helping. Thanks again!

[@BibiLoviesYou]

Wowow this is really pretty and explained very well! I hope to try this sometime when i get the materials

[@cherylwiddiss9032]

Beautiful design, looks like something I can do! Thank you!

[@beadaholique]

Glad you like this, it's a wonderful project for starting out with jump rings and chain maille. The necklace is one of our older projects so we don't carry all the materials for it anymore but we do have some more information on it here: beadaholique.com/products/retired-retired-captured-crystals-necklace

[@laydeedesigns]

I love this design!!

[@beadaholique]

Yes, it is basically captive inverted roundmaille using beads in the middle instead of the double rings.

[@WelcomeToMichellesWorld]

I really like this tutorial. Looks hard but I see that it is not. Thank You

[@AnziaParks]

I have wanted to try chain maile, but I think may be an easier beginner project for me, Thanks

[@vivianschannel1922]

Thank you for your wonderful tutorial!!!

[@missvicky9652]

This is very nice. I think I will try it. Thanks for sharing.

[@billieb]

Excellent tutoria.

[@Jmoneygirl]

This is simplistic yet beautiful. I ant wait to try it!! Thanks for the video!

[@helenculwell8726]

I love this design and it is so easy. Thanks you!

[@merryclicker]

wonderful! Might be a nice time to make your own jump rings to fit... and maybe your own beads, too!

[@J_Isak]

Image a dress with this technique 👀 Absolute luxury

[@thatfeelgoodfeeling]

Very cool project (11 years ago?!)! Looks like a test in patience but I think I might give it a go!

[@beadaholique]

Go for it! The look is really unique.

[@beadaholique]

Yes, gauge is very important in chain maille techniques. For the 8mm beads, I used 10mm jump rings in 18 gauge. For the 6mm beads, I used 8mm jump rings in 19 gauge.

[@kaerbutik2567]

Hello, how many mm rings should I use for 8mm beads?

[@HAPPYBEADER9591]

Great tutorial. You always have great explanations Thank you.

[@beadaholique]

Thanks so much! : )

[@deborahbriseno9087]

Eres genial, ya realice la pulsera el collar y los aretes y quedaron divinos. Gracias por compartir.

[@IAMGiftbearer]

Oh, I almost forgot to ask if you could do a tutorial for captured oval beads when you get a chance. That would be really pretty!

[@SusiGwynneGalfe1966]

I love this technique. very pretty. The only thing I would have to say I do not like is the bead hole thats visible with the lighter bead. It wasn't noticeable with the dark green beads. But otherwise awesome! Thanks for sharing. :-)

[@youtubejunkie8432]

I love this. ❤️ made one. Came out great. Awesome instructions ty

[@beadaholique]

Yes of course there are many possibilities. In this video for example we used a size 8mm bead, so you'll want to make sure the glass pearl beads you use are 8mm.

[@LeyLey41]

BTW..I love this video..outstanding and clear demonstration....thanks so much.

[@evelyncutler7164]

Thank you for the video and explanation! Happy New year!

[@beadaholique]

No problem. Thanks for watching! Happy new year!

[@beadaholique]

I tried this, with 4mm, 22 gauge jump rings. It didn't fit together very well, the jump rings were very tight. Going up to a 5mm jump ring, the beads fell right though. You could, of course, experiment to see what results you get.

[@tharrison0043]

That's very cool.Thanks for the video.

[@garliclover01]

Thank you, that was great and I can't wait to try it out!!!! It really was easy to follow and also will be to do!!

[@letlumbre]

AGAIN UR WORK IS BEAUTIFUL THANK U SO MUCH

[@juliebergacker5680]

Awesome 👍

[@1225197695468]

Thats awesome! Great video, very easy to follow.

[@lizzy-folksongsscottis4518]

Great Tut Thanks. Simple instruction clearly told.

[@beadaholique]

I used 8mm, 19 gauge rings with my 6mm faceted round beads, and a 15mm clasp.

[@lynnswanson851]

Is that an 8mm inner diameter or the Outer Diameter.

[@beadaholique]

@@lynnswanson851 It is 8mm outer diameter. Thanks for watching!

[@hellerose4981]

i really like that idea gonna try it out

[@craftersuzy]

Try threading your beads on some fireline or similar after putting the jump rings on. It should prevent any escapes.

[@TreeLynnT]

Excellent!!

[@dikdebruijn5101]

This works well with either drilled/undrilled crystals and stones, and undrilled pearls. It doesn't work well with Swarovski pearls as they usually have at least one ugly side to the hole that must be hidden. When I've made this with Swarovski pearls, I've used silk bead cord to string the pearls so that the hole cannot turn and be visible.

[@jess65963]

Love it!

[@rezkitty397]

fun stuff, I will have to buy rings for project 💛✌

[@patredden4557]

Nice video, love the bracelet. If I wanted to solder the jump rings how would I clean the joints? Thanks

[@Dr.najib-almaweri]

Beadaholique Your videos are beautiful and your job is beautiful Why? Maybe the answer is simple because you are so beautiful

[@ChristineSEGALAT667]

C'est trop beau. Merci beaucoup

[@beadaholique]

💖

[@dakotajones9922]

i think i will have to make this as a present for my friend.

[@beadaholique]

You can use the Closed Caption option underneath this video and click the Translate Captions option to see the CC in spanish.

[@beadaholique]

Just the end bead falls out? Are you doing all four rings in the last link? And are you securing them with a smaller jump ring at the beginning and the end?

[@cindythai5355]

How to take care of the silver plated jump rings, because they will be change color in the future? I love the tutorial & thanks.

[@kathrynjackson7130]

I LOVE this and I was actually able to follow along with the tutorial! Thanks! :)

[@daniellemarie1299]

very pretty! thanks for sharing!

[@diy3469]

Very good

[@AlexCureske]

Cool. I learned what I wanted to thanks to you. I just wanted to point out though you're doing his th long way by doing all open rings in stead of half and half connecting after each cage with two closed on one open, stitched with the last open.

[@beadaholique]

Awesome! Thanks for the feedback.

[@outlandishky]

Thanks so much for this tutorial! Extremely helpful :)

[@beadaholique]

Your jump rings are coming open, or your beads are falling out? You might try using a thicker gauge jump ring, but I could better advise you if you give me more information about what the problem is.