Chain Link (Connector) to Chic: Transforming a Link into Earring Elegance | Beginner Friendly

Description: Welcome to my DIY tutorial where we explore turning a simple chain link into a stylish earring component! In this video, I'll show you step-by-step how to transform a freeform chaos chain link into a unique and trendy piece for your earrings collection. Get ready to unleash your creativity and elevate your accessory game with this fun and easy project. Let's dive in and learn how to add a personalised touch to your earrings using a simple chain link.
Tools and Supplies:
6 step or round nose pliers
Flat or bent nose pliers
Bench Block
Rubber mallet
Smallish round mandrel
20g wire
24g wire
Small link chain (18 links per earring)
2 focal briolette beads or beads of your choice
2 - 3mm round beads
ear wires
Link to video tutorial for making the chain link component: • Super Easy DIY Chain L...

[@LilyB361]

Just gorgeous Linda! The topaz drops are stunning with the tiger eye!!!! I would never have thought to turn the chain link connector into an earring component, amazing! 🤩🥰

[@GumnutLaneJewellery]

Thank you so much Lily, I hope you enjoy making them! xx

[@Maria.D.Velazquez]

So pretty! Have a happy day!

[@GumnutLaneJewellery]

Thanks Maria! I am having a happy day, the rain finally stopped after 2 weeks, I actually got to hang my washing out in the sunshine and fresh air! Lol☀🌻👍

[@jillgrit]

Cute earrings Linda... Thanks again...

[@GumnutLaneJewellery]

You are so welcome Jill!❤

[@jennifermelvin8038]

Hi Linda… love the earrings!!! Hope you had a great Mother’s Day!!! Big hugs

[@GumnutLaneJewellery]

Thanks so much Jennifer, I did have a lovely mothers day, hope you did as well!?🌹❤

[@jennifermelvin8038]

@@GumnutLaneJewellery I did, thank you!! Have a great week!!

[@avondahightower5965]

That would be so cute with a bird, it looks like a pretty birds nest to me❤ 😍 Love it!

[@GumnutLaneJewellery]

I never thought of that Avonda! I think it would look pretty cool!

[@KimMichaels]

Hey Linda...Love these ear-rings alot... ive always loved the messy chaos look...thank you so much for sharing these...hugssss💜💜💜

[@GumnutLaneJewellery]

You are so welcome Kim! Well I guess you have realised by now, how much I love the freeform chaos look as well!!! hahaha hugsss back atcha ❤🌹😘

[@avondahightower5965]

Linda these are BEAUTIFUL ❤

[@GumnutLaneJewellery]

Thanks so much Avonda 😊I am doing a Live next week, I hope you can make it, I would love to see you there!

[@sharenreyes7324]

Hi, Linda. Great idea!

[@GumnutLaneJewellery]

Thank you Sharen😊How was your mothers day? 🌹

[@sharenreyes7324]

@@GumnutLaneJewellery Fine, thanks.

[@sharenreyes7324]

@@GumnutLaneJewellery by the way, I did not get a video last week, either. I waited and watched, but nothing.😢

[@avondahightower5965]

I am going to give this a try! So pretty and different than anything I’ve seen before ❤

[@GumnutLaneJewellery]

Have fun with it, I try to bring different to the table to help people make something unique!

[@DebHerzog-mp3jk]

Do you have a tutorial for the ring on your middle finger?? Very nice!!

[@GumnutLaneJewellery]

Hi Deb, No I don't have a tutorial for that particular ring as yet! I will get to making one in the near future!💍👍

[@koteshyaguidry6327]

Very nice.

[@GumnutLaneJewellery]

Thank you! Cheers!🌹❤

[@avondahightower5965]

Do you have a video on how you clean/ polish these pieces after you finish them?

[@GumnutLaneJewellery]

Yes I do, but it needs updating as I do a few things differently now, you can find that video under miscellaneous in my playlist!

[@Maria.D.Velazquez]

P.S. I did not receive a notification nor did the new video appear in my feed. 😢

[@DebHerzog-mp3jk]

Your style is so similar to 4girlsjewelry! Have you ever seen her work? You two must think alike!! 🥰

[@GumnutLaneJewellery]

Yes I am familiar with 4girlsjewelry! I had a couple of comments left, basically accusing me of copying her! I absolutely love her work and I have learnt a few ideas from her as well. I have no idea how long she has been wire wrapping though. I started doing this technique about 16 years ago when I was trying to learn traditional wire wrapping and just couldn't get my head around it! I was at a place called Byron Bay where an older hippie lady was demonstrating freeform wire wrapping (I had already started doing freeform bead weaving at that stage). So I went home and set about developing this wire technique to suit me! If you look at some of my earlier videos you will find my freeform bead weaving tutorials there! Freeform has always been my thing! I hope you are having a lovely day!

[@sharenreyes7324]

Aw, Linda. So sorry you’ve been accused of copying. Your work is very similar in some instances, but it would be since it is in the free form style for both of you. I subscribe to both of you and can’t say you’re copying. This beautiful technique is so much fun! I delightedly copy both of you!😜

[@paulasands6639]

Hi linda i hope you had a good weekend ,thank you for making the earrings ,❤❤❤(just sent you an email too xx)

[@GumnutLaneJewellery]

Hi Paula, I just read your email and will reply when I get a chance! so sorry, I'm just so busy lately too much going on ATM! whheeew!❤