How to Cut Ball Chain and Attach a Clasp

[@MAT-xh3cl]

Thanks for doing this quickly! Sometimes tutorial videos can be frustrating when something can be demonstrated in two minutes and they stretch it into a 30 min video! I really appreciate videos like this!

[@PrincessCierra]

Thank you so much. I have been watching videos to try to figure out how to fix my pool chain. I wanted to put an extender on it.😁 You were the only one that knew what they were doing😊

[@RRSS2009]

Thank you! I am replacing an ugly wire with a pull chain for a closet light. I bought a chain that is too long and was afraid of cutting the chain to shorten it. Now I know how! Thank you, thank you!

[@abdulmajeedalmohnna7579]

oh , you make it very easy ... i am struggling for 30 min and i could not do it

[@kezadrone]

Nail clippers work great as well.

[@nonenone2669]

Taping your fingers to your mouth works aswell.

[@terrybear5398]

Thank You, Thank You, THANK YOU!!! for suggesting scissors ✂️

[@RobinYork123]

Thanks, nail clippers did the trick.

[@clashwithmi2681]

Bud this is the best thing I've seen! Thanks a lot. Fixed my dog tag :)

[@aintkittenround]

Thanks for the subtitles! Simple easy tutorial. :)

[@starhopper4587]

woah, that was easier than I thought :0 thanks!! I was able to shorten a necklace I didn't like because of the length.

[@Trymr]

Thanks for this video!! I really love a pendant of mine but despise the chain and clasp due to the difficulty to put on in a hurry and the clasp scratching my skin when wearing. Had a dog tag chain and thought that would work better but was much too long. Thanks to your help I will now be wearing my favorite pendant much more often!

[@Asmrjojiwolfi]

Thank you. Also scissors work. I didn’t have any pliers or clippers and I had to put a lot of pressure on them for it to clip off

[@beadaholique]

Scissors can often work in a pinch, we've also used nail clippers. But I've ruined a few pairs of scissors this way, so don't use your good pair if you're doing more than a single cut now and then

[@Fancylooks]

I love Ball chains, they are so "pop"

[@bakoty6571]

this is so calming

[@beadaholique]

Hi! Where are you getting the numbers #6 and #3? I don't see reference to them anywhere on our website. Please let me know and I will try and answer your question.

[@dsmdallas2466]

Excellent video. TOP NOTCH. Thank you!

[@ItsKimOlson]

Thank you.

[@basterd54]

thank you for that very informative as i was thinking how the heck do i get this chain to connect

[@kmbyrne27]

i love this stuff, use it all the time

[@minnieboo1312]

Can I cut with regular scissors or no?

[@beadaholique]

It is 2.4mm ball chain in the video.

[@iiamkn1ght121]

I simply tied a "magic knot" to adjust the length since I didnt want to cut it. Also works but It may just pop open again

[@wafic3563]

Thanks! you hellped alot

[@devidasi5206]

I have a weird thing going on with a fan pull ball chain. It keeps breaking at the clasp up near the ceiling. I have even switched the clasp from another chain which does not break when it is pulled, to the place where it keeps breaking and it breaks there again! Mystified and tired.

[@massiveonigiri]

any tips on cutting the bigger ones?

[@beadaholique]

Cutters will usually list the gauge of wire you can cut with them, so a heavier pair of cutters might be in order. What exactly are you trying to cut and then I can try to make a suggestion.

[@ACityofBooks]

i have scissors that are very sharp will they cut through it too

[@beadaholique]

The Ball Chain Connector is a clasp. You can open and close it.

[@sarahsworld-2240]

Thank you do u have a video how to attach a pendant to the ballchain? I'm new to making jewellery so I have no idea what's what but it's fun learning :)

[@neilsutschek8475]

I thought the other balls might fall out 😂 Thx for the vid

[@beadaholique]

I used to think that too! There is a very nice little metal bridge between them that keeps them in place.

[@ronin9804]

I needed to short my dog tags chain and this help me out so thanks.

[@HarosOfStyx]

awesome. It's very difficult to find ball chains in Toronto. Especially stainless steel version for my military issue dog tags. If you know of any stores here that have those kind of chains, let me know, please :)

[@beadaholique]

Johnny Marvéll Give us a shot, we ship to Canada and we've got plenty of stainless steel ball chain www.beadaholique.com/p-12625-genuine-stainless-steel-ball-chain-24mm-bulk-sold-by-the-foot.aspx

[@HarosOfStyx]

Beadaholique i saw you guys sell on amazon as well while looking for ball chains. I'll look at that as well. Thank you :)

[@jchrisvaldes]

Look in the hardware store. :). Also Used on window blinds a lot.

[@Katinnity]

I'm looking for a video to help me So I bought a tail online and it has like a ball and a metal circle above it that is use to clip onto a bag but I want to wear it. How would I make it a clip?

[@aayusharora4086]

Amazing

[@sandymclean9630]

excellent thankyou new zealand

[@spaceybaby2656]

Hi there, would this work for much bigger links?

[@beadaholique]

It should, so far every size of ball chain we've worked with uses the same basic construction technique. With larger chain you may need a stronger industrial pair of wire cutters

[@Idonthateutoo]

Can you use normal. Scissors to cut it if I didn’t have these cutting scissors?

[@beadaholique]

We only recommend wire cutters as normal scissors are not built to cut through wire/metal. Thanks for watching!

[@Idonthateutoo]

Beadaholique I did use normal scissors and they seem fine but I’ll try and get some in the near future

[@Idonthateutoo]

Beadaholique thank you for replying back

[@OhGee92]

If you wanted to put another clasp on the chain (the original clasp is too small) would you glue on a clamshell or? The ball chain I have is very fine and the original connector/clasp is almost impossible to fasten.

[@beadaholique]

Donna Faye You could definitely glue a clamshell on. I have seen this done many times and it works well.

[@OhGee92]

perfect! thanks

[@beadaholique]

@blah blah It really depends on what type of pendant you have. If it is something like a Swarovski Crystal pendant or similar style pendant with a hole at the top, then you can add a bail to the pendant which will then allow you to attach it to the ball chain. Here is a video showing how to use a pinch bail www.beadaholique.com/t-video-How-To-Use-A-Pinch-Bail.aspx but there are other types of bails available as well www.beadaholique.com/c-61559-pendant-bails.aspx. I hope this helps. Please let me know if I can provide any other information.

[@PussiesUnite]

Can the flush cutter go through aluminum? I have a very annoying bead stop that is stuck!

[@beadaholique]

Flush cutters can cut through aluminum in general, but it would depend on the thickness of the item you're trying to cut through. Our flush cutters are only recommended for use on metal up to 18 gauge. Cutting Pliers www.beadaholique.com/c-63359-cutting-pliers.aspx?KZbin&

[@mintosoup]

Hello, I've been looking everywhere for a video to help and this one was the one! I have a question, I purchased a 12mm ball chain necklace but I want to remove 4 ball beads. Will doing the same but with a bigger cutting tool work as well? I'm afraid that if I do it will mess up the entire ball chain.

[@beadaholique]

This is tricky. The largest ball chain we carry is just 2.4mm and I don't want to generalize anything about that to 12mm ball chain. Sometimes when you scale something up you have to change construction techniques. What I'd suggest is to find a piece of standard 2mm ball chain and really study them together with fresh eyes. Does the 12mm chain move in the same way as the 2mm chain? Can the bars retract to the same depth? If they behave exactly the same then you can be reasonably confident that they're constructed in the same way and can be cut in a similar fashion.

[@omen911]

Im having trouble cutting very large ball chain and cant seem to find the right tool for it... If someone could please help direct me in the right way i would really appreciate it 🙏

[@beadaholique]

Most cutters being sold for general jewelry work right now are too small and light to handle newer larger styles of ball chain. I'd recommend looking at industrial pliers used for cutting wire and chain, the sort of tool you'd find in hardware stores. Knipex is a good brand I've used for similar work.

[@omen911]

@@beadaholique 😭Thank you so very much for your quick response!! Im literally subscribing right now❤

[@beadaholique]

@@omen911 Thanks for the sub, glad I could help! We cover a wide variety beginner and intermediate jewelry making skills and we're always happy to answer questions

[@REVy_X]

Thank you! I couldn’t get the ball in the clasp after trying for like 10 minutes.

[@beadaholique]

Glad we could help!

[@kathleendelaney8127]

Thank you. What size clasp did you use

[@beadaholique]

The clasp will be the same size as the balls of the chain you are using.

[@kathleendelaney8127]

@@beadaholique thanks

[@marvinsalado9436]

thanks you for helping me fix my dog tag

[@annglamgal]

Do you know what size this is (ex: 2.4 mm)?

[@ShiaNaturesFearie]

Is it possible to open them again?

[@beadaholique]

+ShiaNaturesFearie The clasps can be opened and closed on either end by removing the ball. They can be popped out of the clasp easily with the right motion.

[@ShiaNaturesFearie]

Beadaholique Thank you! I used to break them all the time since I didn't know thy could be re openen.

[@Primo0897]

+Beadaholique Do we need that type of cutter to cut it?

[@beadaholique]

This is not a difficult chain to cut through and any cutter should work. The only cutter I might recommend against is a Lindstrom cutter just because that is such a precision cutter (and more expensive) and you might want to keep the blade and tip as pristine as possible for your detail work - but that's up to you, Lindstroms will cut this chain as well. Please note though that I am referring to the ball chain we are selling as being a fairly easy chain to cut through, I know there are heavier duty ones on the market made of tougher metals and I can't speak to how hard or easy they are to cut. I hope this helps!

[@zeroneumbana95]

how to extend it?

[@beadaholique]

You can extend it by adding another clasp and length of ball chain. So you would essentially have a length of chain, a clasp, a length of chain, and another clasp connect to the original length of chain as well as the new one.

[@nancyh9125]

Thanks so much for this - where can you find the clasps for ball chain?

[@beadaholique]

Here is a direct link to the ball chain connectors on our website: www.beadaholique.com/beading-components/clasps/ball-chain-connector Thank you!

[@Bloobles]

Using regular scissors works too guys. :)

[@jackylloan]

how to paint black chain?

[@beadaholique]

These chains are sold already enameled in black. You can find them here: beadaholique.com/search?type=product&q=ball+chain+black&_=pf&pf_t_product_type=0-Product-Type%3AAll%20Chain&pf_t_style=0-Style%3ABall%20Chain&pf_t_color_family=Color%20Family%3ABlack Thanks for watching!

[@kezadrone]

Can I ask what size these balls are?

[@beadaholique]

Carnation77 Since 1977 Hi, the balls are 2mm in size - here is a link www.beadaholique.com/p-33915-black-color-steel-2mm-ball-chain-sold-bulk-by-the-foot.aspx

[@miniextv2542]

Thx alot!

[@miraingemi461]

can i use scissors to cut them?

[@beadaholique]

We recommend using wire cutters that can cut wire up to 18 gauge. Thanks for watching!

[@nathandrake2708]

Scissors work, you just need a little more force.

[@JujulianaFan]

the way I was trying to pry it open with my bare hands and all I needed to do was pull

[@dynieciasmith8511]

I'm literally mad because I have the silver one and the I don't think I have the right one

[@beadaholique]

Almost all ball chain should cut the same way regardless of the color, styles differ a bit but not that much. If you don't have clasp we sell those in a few different styles and sizes. Here's a 10 pack of stainless steel clasps for one of the most popular small ball chain sizes: beadaholique.com/products/stainless-steel-ball-chain-connector-clasps-fits-2-4mm-10

[@dethmaul]

Thanks, I thought all the balls would fall off if I cut it.

[@beadaholique]

Nope! It's pretty easy stuff to cut once you know that, but a lot of folks don't so I'm glad we made this video. Thanks for watching!

[@kaylamccluskey4619]

Does anyone know how to extend a ball chain?

[@beadaholique]

The best way would be with a ball chain clasp and attaching a new length of chain. Thanks for watching.

[@chilldawg8846]

had to watch this vid only to make sure the balls wouldn’t fall off once i cut lol

[@noroylajaripangakubaulahke5916]

oy lajari. pang ulun membuat kekalung

[@nonenone2669]

Jeeesus. This is like one of those chinese puzzles when you dont know what you're doing. But its so simple. Lol 🤦

[@beadaholique]

We've done a lot of chain cutting videos and a lot of them are the same way; real easy but only once you know how

[@nu_metal_5569]

Mine is alot bigger than those

[@beadaholique]

For oversized ball chain we recommend using industrial strength wire cutters from a hardware store, or small hacksaw

[@bigdrilla9378]

Or to cut it yank it

[@Savage_Ryan]

So many sexual jokes😂😂🤕

[@Imyourgirlfriend]

This is new for me..thank you