Chainmaille Jewelry Master Class 1: Spiral Chain 3 Ways

Want to learn to make your own chainmaille jewelry but not sure where to start? Learn to make Spiral Chain in three variations; the first variation is great for complete beginners, the second variation is slightly more complicated, but still very do-able, and the third variation introduces a bit of bead stringing, but don't let that scare you off ;) Its still pretty beginner friendly! As always, please leave a comment or sent us an email if you have any questions!
The ring sizes I am using here are, from smallest to largest: (Listed in SWG -standard wire gauge-)
18ga 1/8" or 1.2mm wire with an inside diameter of 3.2mm
18ga 3/16" or 1.2mm with an inside diameter of 4.8mm
18ga 1/4" or 1.2mm with an inside diameter of 6.4mm
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[@margiebrown7436]

You are an awesome teacher. Thank you. I think this is one of the best tutorials I have ever seen on a spiral weave. 🥰

[@johnmills1164]

I love watching your master classes as you talk us through it, John uk 🇬🇧

[@glowbug4322]

"Well that's gone forever" I felt that!! lol! great tutorial, thank you.

[@backtoearthcreations]

I'm glad you like it!

[@Marie-fg7qk]

I loved this tutorial. It's the first time I've seen how chainmail was actually made

[@delawright7508]

I am currently attempting to do a spiral chain earing. Once I got it figured out ish it is working. The rings I am using are 18 guage 9/64 in ring. When I place my order at Weave Got Maille I messed up and got Itty bitty rings. How ever I am loving how cute it's turning out. Yvonne you are a great teacher thank you very much!

[@heatherurven2573]

Love this!! When I saw that necklace in a livestream, I really wanted to try that beaded spiral chain. So beautiful! Thank you for always being so informative and inspiring!

[@elisabethperdue9667]

I usually have a very heard time following along w/you with chain mail projects, but this one is not too bad at all & I love the results! 🥰

[@cinnamongeeksout]

I am SO happy to have found your channel!! I love the way you explain things for us beginners. I appreciate the close ups and how you really show us what you are doing. Plus your voice is super calming!

[@jeanwilcox3464]

Im so excited to tell you that im making a bracelet and have about 3 inches so far. My first try. You were right it is easy. I want to do a double like you did with the necklace. Thank you do very much. Your awesome!#

[@ginnybullock9627]

Oh those are beautiful. Love the blue one and the red orange and gold one. Oh copper and silver sounds pretty too. Love watching your videos. Take care

[@roamingcelt]

Make an initial 4in1. Separate 2 of the outer rings. Run a new ring through them. Flatten the weave. Add 2 to the new center ring you just created. Continue until you have you width. For widening, pick a side of your strap and snag 2. Close and repeat down the side. Repeat to length. Less fighting the chain.

[@backtoearthcreations]

Right on! I've never heard of this way of weaving spiral chain!

[@roamingcelt]

@@backtoearthcreations Sry. That comment was for a different channel. KZbin was acting up yesterday. That was for a 4in1 where the creator was fighting the chain.

[@maxinee1267]

Wow I want to learn this so badly, I have to gather the supplies first. thanks for listing the supplies at the bottom of "show more"! I have a couple of twin girls i would like to make both a mermail color and Unicorn bracelet and necklace motiff.I will have to watch this several times to be able to get it. Your hands are so deft at this. Thank you so much for the tutorial your so generous with your teaching. I notice in the stores even the plastic jewels have gone up in price about 10 percent, and one of my favorite craft stores here in our state that was close to me has closed its doors. Inflation! it will affect everything.

[@bobbiebrian6927]

Chainmail Joe has a book with all the weaves on the back of the card that can be purchased with a kit or as just the book. Love it!

[@SparkleByMonica]

Very cool. Thanks for sharing with us all! Sparkle on! ✨

[@backtoearthcreations]

hehe, thanks Monica!

[@jeanwilcox3464]

Yay! I found the tutorial you sent me to. I pray I can do this.thnx again

[@Aineb1039]

You are so clever and I took your advice and got mine.

[@cinwes1963]

My husband just came in he told me that hell ya shes awesome Cat

[@backtoearthcreations]

lol! thanks, Cat!

[@cinwes1963]

Im very exciting to see this you are so creative i love to watch u and try everything u show us so thank you 😊 💗

[@backtoearthcreations]

Right on!!

[@paulahardenburg9987]

I am so excited for this class. I learned chainmail by watching your tutorials. Will you be doing any chainmail kits to go along with the class? Love all of your tutorials! 😄

[@myrtlesmith432]

I only just got some toold & kits yesterday

[@texasceechelle]

Brilliant silicone ear nut tip!

[@asmrscriptures6808]

Nice tutorial video and some unexpected, and likely unintentional ASMR.

[@backtoearthcreations]

Hee, hee! Thank you!

[@j9brandedjewelry-janinebro397]

Love the spiral. ubu!

[@gigicarman1368]

Awesome thanks, your very good at teaching 😊

[@danareed1656]

i just got the chain mail joe kit! to get started!

[@needmoresilver3677]

Awesome video you really explain it well

[@aricelperezhernandez60]

Thanks!!!!

[@GustavoVegliaVicO.M.]

you're great. Thank you very much

[@Gulma68]

Brava e grazie! 😊 Il 1° tutorial 👍🏻 il 2° tutorial 😳 ahahaha. 😊

[@danareed1656]

that is so pretty

[@pamoramawest1845]

I just did my first wire wrapping to on of your tutorials. Loved it! Can you talk about wire? Why use enameled wire or why use pure copper?

[@shaunasilver9545]

Thank you for explaining that it doesn't stay spiraled on its own. I can't tell you how many times I've made and remade it thinking I was doing something wrong 😡 lol

[@backtoearthcreations]

That can be so frustrating! I am glad to be helpful to you!

[@shaunasilver9545]

@@backtoearthcreations thank you

[@Waterhousesmuse]

Technique question, if you have the time to answer this (I know it's an older video!): have you ever tried stabilizing the ends of spiral chain with the bead stringing material, a crimp bead, and just a small spacer bead or two? I'm looking for a minimal way to end spiral chain without having to re-twist the necklace, and I think this could work?

[@adelaidehuskey6791]

I hope everyone is doing well. If not I hope everything gets better soon!

[@2degucitas]

I really like the cork on the bent nose pliers handles! Did it come that way, or did you add it yourself? Also, have you or someone else tried to solder shut aluminum links? Thanks!

[@serapiopereziii3741]

Would you have a video on Speed weaving the Spiral Chain? I saw a video where the person is able to add 3 rings with each pass. Would you know how this is done or have a video on it?

[@marievalle1091]

Hi Yvonne I purchased a large bag of 9/32 ID. I was wondering if I could make the bracelet with those jump rings? I am fairly new with chainmaille. Thanks

[@user-ib7vu4id1r]

great 😍

[@visionsabbat]

where can i buy the pieces to try by myself??

[@mariale-bron9034]

This is a great idea to do a DNA bracelet. I'd wonder how that would turnout.

[@KellyNsGrotto]

Sorry I missed yall. My AC unit has died and I had to price a new one. Joy. Catch y'all Friday!

[@myrtlesmith432]

I have a kinda odd ? How do i choose the wire on parawire site? Im trying to just start but im so overwhelmed trying to figure it out, & in the live when i asked u about nickel free i wasnt able to write it down.

[@kristibbradshaw]

Is this what most people call a rope chain????

[@appleholic1553]

You had my interest until you thought you could insult my intelligence ✌️

[@jenniferavenoso7162]

@yvonnewilliams To all his kits come with the chart TIA