Jewelry Tutorial: Basic Chain

After many requests, I will be showing you how to make my go-to chain. This chain yet basic can go with any almost design! I hope you enjoy this tutorial if you have any questions please let me know by leaving a comment and I'll try my best to respond. Thank You❤️-Tanya
Tools Used:
Round Nose Pliers
Chain Nose Pliers
Side Cutters
Materials Used:
18 Ga Wire
My Website:www.4girlsjewe...

[@teritjs5381]

Tania, you are fabulous artisan. 😊I thank you so much for sharing!

[@jeanwilcox3464]

There is so many tutorials on youtube but no one can compare to yours. You take your time explaining every step slowly so we can all learn something new. I so appreciate you.♥

[@4girlsjewelry]

I appreciate that! THANK YOOOU SOOO MUCH!!!!!!

[@acraftyginger3086]

This chain looks so nice. I struggled a bit getting it right consistently but I get it now. Practice practice practice. Thank you for sharing your work.

[@jannapackard3910]

I tried it and it works wonderfully. The smallest and third smallest on my bail making pliers works great for a larger chain. My roundnose pliers, marked as you suggested, work great for a smaller, more delicate chain. What a wonderful skill addition. Thanks.

[@4girlsjewelry]

I’m sooo happy to hear that ♥️♥️♥️♥️ YAY!!!! Now u can make cute chains

[@krazeekatladee]

Thank you for the info using the bail making pliers! I'll be trying those next!

[@consueloyoung4484]

Oh my gosh Tania, what took you so long to share this amazing secret of yours?!?!. This is a real game changer…really!!!. I love this secret of yours, makes me wonder how many more you have up your sleeve?!. lol 😂. Thank you so much, I REALLY REALLY appreciate it, I just finished a large moon stone pendant and I am going to make this chain. 🙏🏼❤️🥰

[@4girlsjewelry]

YAY! Please let me know when u finish:) it is not really complicated, just need little practice

[@cherylmcintosh]

Another INCREDIBLE! Faster than my chainmaille and looks just like you bought the chain from a dealer. Thank you so much!!!

[@annhopy2220]

I had seen this chain in another video as you were showing items you had made with the pattern you were going to show us that day. I tried to figure it out, got close but still didn't get it right. Thank you for showing us how to do it, I was getting frustrated, LOL! Have a great weekend :)

[@4girlsjewelry]

I KNOW!!!! Sometimes its hard to figure it out, u have to see HOW it is made

[@kimberie]

I had tried many times to figure it out! Now we know! Thanks!

[@4girlsjewelry]

@@kimberie ♥️ yes, u have to see how it is done

[@jeanwilcox3464]

Fascinating!! I am going to make them tonight. Thank you so much for sharing. God bless.❤

[@4girlsjewelry]

Hope you enjoy:) Please let me know

[@jeanwilcox3464]

@@4girlsjewelry it was easier than it looks. I loved it

[@dinekeoosterbeek]

I like this chain it's very beautiful simple and looks good with everything 😊

[@kathy4950]

Wow again what great technique and great close up on your camera shots! All my questions are being answered. Kathy from Cali.😎

[@wonderwoman8894]

Thank you so much! I love this chain so beautiful I will try with smaller links to make a more delicate chain. So beautiful thank you for sharing!

[@4girlsjewelry]

You are so welcome!

[@kristibbradshaw]

You are an artist that is magnificent.

[@4girlsjewelry]

Thank YOOOU ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@katiewildes54]

You are really blessed!!! Thank you for sharing this.

[@4girlsjewelry]

🙏🙏🙏🙏thank you

[@karencrosetto1649]

You are extraordinarily creative! I am so glad I stumbled on your channel!!

[@joburrows9210]

Excellent! Yes, it looks commercially made. Thank you!

[@4girlsjewelry]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@dawng5653]

I love this chain- its texture . Thank you!

[@danielt.4343]

Read thoroughly enjoyed this video. You are my new favorite KZbin channel. When my hand heals I will be trying this out and sending you a video of the results

[@TheWolfpack2184]

Oh Ihave been looking for this tutorial. I love this style, thank you so much for teaching us!

[@4girlsjewelry]

You are so welcome❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@habitualforeigner]

So cool, so fast! Thank you!

[@4girlsjewelry]

Thank You 🙏

[@geansanders1233]

Great tutorial .hope to make some of these chains as Bracelets

[@4girlsjewelry]

Yes! Bracelets will look fantastic

[@jeanwilcox3464]

Hello! What a wonderful surprise!!

[@4girlsjewelry]

Thank you 🤗 LETS MAKE SOME CHAINS:))))

[@sharenreyes7324]

How wonderful! A bonus video. I will be trying this chain for sure.

[@4girlsjewelry]

Yay!!!! Let me know:):):)

[@melissaw9093]

OMG I love this! Does not look difficult and will make some tonight! Thank you!!

[@4girlsjewelry]

Hope you enjoy! Please let me know when u finish:)))))

[@crystalyork3794]

Thank you so much for showing us the chain. It's such a treat to have two videos this week. I will be putting this technique to good use. Take care Lady xx

[@4girlsjewelry]

Thank You!!!!!! I hope u will have a chance to try ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@friedagilmer8360]

Yeah, bonus tutorial! Trying this tomorrow, you are a true gem 💎 Thank you for all you do.

[@4girlsjewelry]

Thank You 🙏 soooo much ♥️

[@planetjazzy]

It's wonderful... Thank you so much... Making chain for 5 hours now😅

[@4girlsjewelry]

😂😂😂😂 hope u wont hate my channel 😂

[@cinziadiluce]

Wow!!!i love this chain!thank's for this video(two video this week😍!)you are very generous!

[@4girlsjewelry]

Thank You!!!! I hope u will get a chance to create chain:):):)

[@kade1987]

It’s beautiful, and very interesting! Thank you Tania!

[@4girlsjewelry]

Glad you like it!

[@karenmurphy7066]

😊 Fantastic looking chain! Thank you for sharing! And thank you to my friend, C.McIntosh for resending the Link to this Amazing tutorial! Thank you friend, and Thank You Tanya😊😊😊

[@pathubbard6934]

Thank you for sharing. You inspire me to learn more.

[@4girlsjewelry]

You are so welcome!

[@lynnkeller8187]

Thank you so much for this. LOVE THIS TECHNIQUE

[@4girlsjewelry]

Thank You ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@veraharrison5897]

Looks so easy for a professional but I will try this because it is a beautiful chain so different thankyou x

[@teresapugh6113]

Love this chain link! Love all your designs!🥰💖

[@4girlsjewelry]

Thank You 🙏♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@carolecaro4466]

Wow!!! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us 😍 ❤️

[@4girlsjewelry]

🙏🙏🙏🙏I truly appreciate it ♥️

[@lishal1625]

I have always wondered how you made your chains! Thank you for sharing!

[@4girlsjewelry]

U are VERY , VERY welcome!!!!

[@valeriethomas5126]

Tanya i love all your chain links, thanks for the lessons, show more link video 😊🇯🇲

[@4girlsjewelry]

Will do! I am actually working on new links

[@yvettecintron3988]

So nice and simple. Thanks

[@4girlsjewelry]

U are very welcome 🙏

[@jude1515]

That chain looks great! Thank you for showing this.

[@4girlsjewelry]

U are very welcome ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@jude1515]

@@4girlsjewelry 👍

[@lianefehrle9921]

Thank goodness someone showed me how to make a simple chain. ❤

[@4girlsjewelry]

😂😂😂😂

[@sandranielsen4951]

I love this chain! Thank you.

[@4girlsjewelry]

U are very welcome!!!!!♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@jeanwilcox3464]

I gotta tell you. I successfully completed a chain bracelet. Im so thrilled. Thank you so much. Your awesome!! God bless

[@4girlsjewelry]

Yay!!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏 I’m soooooo happy

[@kellylong2598]

Love this chain!! And your tutorial is so easy to follow. Thank you!

[@4girlsjewelry]

Thank YOOOU! Happy New Year!!!!!

[@appleholic1553]

I know how to make new chain links! Thank you ✌🏼️ The only hard part is my fingers don't work like they used to but I think bending wire is slowing the stiffening of my hands and fingers and also reducing the pain

[@4girlsjewelry]

JUST DONT OVER WORK.... I LOVE UR USER NAME:))) VERY CUTE

[@gratefulvivi3894]

You are most kind and generous to share your talents with us! Blessings to you!

[@4girlsjewelry]

Thank You for blessings!!!! I DO need it 🙏

[@sandrasimpson3924]

Thanks Tanya. Love it. 😍

[@4girlsjewelry]

Thank You ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@lynnseresin8305]

I LOVE this chain!!!! Thank you, Tanya, as always.

[@4girlsjewelry]

♥️♥️♥️♥️ thank you! Glad u love this chain

[@pamelaharris9681]

I love the tutorial.. The chain is beautiful I love to make all of my component..you give wonderful ideas. Thanks so much for all of your tutorials. I look forward every week to see them ..❤😃

[@4girlsjewelry]

Thank YOOOU!!!!! I almost done with my component for Tuesday:) see u soon ♥️

[@Behereandlove]

Thank you so much for all that do and teach.

[@4girlsjewelry]

:}}}}

[@amyking1164]

I looked all day for an easy simple way to make a chain and then I stumbled onto your channel. OMG I love this chain and how simple it is. I have made 7 links in like 5 min! So simple! THANK YOU!

[@4girlsjewelry]

Awwwww! I’m SOOO happy to hear that:) thank YOOOU ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@alicerosa6766]

Oh no, you are out of league, this are sooooo beautiful chains, you connect different shapes together and looks adorable and that patina color make them look gorgeous. Definitely you have been blessed. God bless you always🙏🙏🙏.

[@4girlsjewelry]

Thank you so much !!!!!! Truly appreciate it

[@tonyatoepfer1320]

Thank you Miss Tanya,I already made the chain ,so I had to make your bracelet for the chain.they turn out nice.but not as nice as yours...thanks again.. I'm Tonya as well 🙂

[@4girlsjewelry]

👏👏👏👏 it is wonderful, Tonya!!!! U just need some practice ♥️

[@tbilly6201]

A double this week, very cool! I like this link still haven’t found the right jig to make that elongated link yet…but I will lol. Look forward to trying this out. Thank you for sharing ✌️❤️

[@4girlsjewelry]

Please try!!!! Let me know what u think

[@tbilly6201]

@@4girlsjewelry for sure I will be trying this one, maybe even tonight (I get migraines that f with my circadian rhythm) So it’s an all nighter. Do you ever use cotter pin links in your chains? Would you consider the elongated links to be cotter pin…. Nope just went back to other video? I have to go back and watch again. Now I think I can use that clothes pin.✌️❤️ Update: this is a fun link dots take a bit of practice. I’m on it though.

[@judithwatkins3262]

Beautiful! 😊❤️

[@4girlsjewelry]

Thank you! 😊

[@tarneybellthompson1395]

Oh I must admit I did a little happy dance when I see this video! Thank you so much for sharing and it’s not even Tuesday!! Happy days! Your work is amazing Tanya, have a fab weekend! 😘❤️🙂 x

[@4girlsjewelry]

Thank YOOOU!!!! Yea, I thought second tutorial would be nice this week, because I have extra time 🤗 have a beautiful weekend too❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Hereandlearning]

Thank you SO MUCH!! I was thinking of ordering some copper chain for my pendants but now I can make my own gorgeous link chain!! Much thanks ❤

[@4girlsjewelry]

Glad I could help! Please let me know how u like ur chain after u finish

[@cherylchurchill2768]

I made several chains using your technique and I absolutely love it!!!!!! So easy to make and so easy to make adjustments for different sizes of the links. You are so talented and I just love your tutorials. Keep up the good work!!!!

[@4girlsjewelry]

👏👏👏👏👏 Yey!!!!! Sooo happy u did!!!!! I will try to create something fantastic for next Tuesday Please SHARE about my channel 🙏

[@Mary_D.]

Beautiful chain. Thanks a lot!

[@4girlsjewelry]

You are very welcome!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@ellehansen7224]

Amazing! Thank you for sharing your skills. Two videos in one week, such a treat!

[@4girlsjewelry]

Thank You!!!! Yes! I have extra time this week

[@dawn8542]

Awesome to do with pieces from my scrap pile.

[@dawn8542]

I was given $100 to make a specific pendant and realized, the chains I make will not do. Thank you for this. It takes my necklace to a higher level.

[@angelashaw5731]

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing 🤩

[@4girlsjewelry]

U are VERY, VERY welcome 🙏

[@megatexification]

Just wow! I do chainmaille and love this.

[@Magdathiel]

I love this chain. It is easy and looks beautiful. Thank you for sharing!

[@4girlsjewelry]

Very, very welcome!!!!! Please try too❤️

[@rippy4freedom]

Thank you 🙏 I really like the chain !

[@4girlsjewelry]

Thank You 🙏

[@Mouse73]

I've been making links from scrap all day, and made two bracelets of different sizes. I really love making my own chain and this link is really easy and quick to make. Thank you.

[@4girlsjewelry]

That is awesome! I truly enjoy creating too:)

[@christineandrews1510]

Brilliant! I love this chain and so easy to make, you explained it well, thankyou for sharing I will definitely be making some! X

[@4girlsjewelry]

Yay!!!! Please DO

[@adriannastewart5636]

wowww i learned took about 1 hour but i would of never thought i could learn it until I tried. Thank you so much!

[@4girlsjewelry]

👏👏👏👏👏👏yay

[@myriamlezcano7491]

You are so talented👏👏

[@4girlsjewelry]

Thank YOOOU 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@kathy4451]

Another Thursday surprise!!😀 love this chain😍 thanks for sharing your secret.

[@4girlsjewelry]

You are so welcome!

[@Kera.S.]

Thank you for sharing this technique! 💙 It's such a beautiful chain and easier than I thought.

[@4girlsjewelry]

U are very, very welcome!!!! This chain is one of my favorite

[@dianafleetwood6154]

Wonderful tutorial. Thank you so very much❤

[@kennethcarmelitaenriquez3342]

Thank you for sharing your tips on how to make this beautiful and strong chain link!

[@4girlsjewelry]

You are very welcome!!!! It’s my favorite

[@kathybrigger9431]

Your work is so beautiful. I am new to wire working and I have learned so much from you. I particularly love this chain. Chain is so expensive and weak. Unless you pay a fortune for it, it breaks if you look at it. This will be fun to make and look so good. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@4girlsjewelry]

Thank You, girl! I also share in lariat necklace my other favorite chain, check, u might love that one too Please share about my channel 🙏

[@jeanwilcox3464]

Im making the links as im watching you. Building up my component stash

[@4girlsjewelry]

😂😂😂😂nice ♥️

[@terricheatham3293]

I LOVE this chain design! I make it with 20 gauge and it’s very delicate looking. Once I put it in the tumbler, it is super sturdy.

[@4girlsjewelry]

I LOVE TO HEAR THAT:))))

[@ceeceeceecee7753]

So beautiful not complicated at all. No, thanks for sharing.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@4girlsjewelry]

Thanks so much 😊

[@user-mv9tt4st9k]

I am new to your channel. Chains are time-consuming, yet your tutorial is brief and easy to understand. Thank you.

[@4girlsjewelry]

Welcome!!!!! I love to use handcrafted chains…and they r time- consuming

[@anitamitchell3452]

It looks doable. And it is beautiful, looks like it would lay well. Thank you for sharing.

[@4girlsjewelry]

U are VERY, VERY welcome!!!!! Please TRY ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@terrieperkins7672]

Thanks for the tip! Beautiful looking chain. Love everything you make!

[@4girlsjewelry]

Thank You soooo much ♥️

[@anuardelcastillo2627]

Thanks so much! Super well explained! Blessings!

[@Judithptak]

What a wonderful surprise to see this tutorial today! Thank you so much for teaching us this!

[@4girlsjewelry]

U are very, very welcome ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@shelleybraham]

Brilliance!! Pure brilliance!! What a beautiful talent you are. A huge fan!!

[@4girlsjewelry]

Thank YOOOU, girl!!!! Thank You!!!!! As always, much appreciated ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@stlounsbury]

I tried it, it’s very sturdy. I used the 2nd and 3rd steps of a 6 step bail making pliers with 18 gauge wire. Very sturdy, no sharp edges if you cut exactly as you say. Thank you!! 🥰

[@4girlsjewelry]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 I’m sooo happy

[@sharioncarpenter8293]

Wow! Thanks for sharing your secrets with us! Looks easy to do, but oh so beautiful!

[@4girlsjewelry]

Thank You, girl! I hope u will try ♥️

[@sarahtuffery3697]

Ooh my goodness 😁🥰🥰 fantastic…I love your tutorials…please don’t stop

[@4girlsjewelry]

Thank You, girl! Truly appreciate it

[@llievre]

I am really in love with your videos and your jewelry work. The way you're teaching us make it so simple to learn. I have tried and everything is not as simple as it seams to be, especially this "basic chain" 😄. Thank you Tanya to show your wonderfull art! ❤

[@4girlsjewelry]

Awwww! Thank YOOOU, girl! It’s just need practice… I know u can make amazing stuff

[@Pamelakaygorman]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and talent with so many of us.

[@4girlsjewelry]

U are very, very welcome!!!! Please share about my channel, or forward my videos 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@spenglase]

It looks far more beautiful than a commercially made chain

[@4girlsjewelry]

THAK YOU!!!!

[@lindapasquali2670]

I really like this link! It took me a few times to understand how much to tweak before beginning the larger wrap, but I kept rewinding and watching your tutorial, and I got it! I now have a lovely bracelet in copper! Thank you so much for this video!

[@Bevoe]

Fantastic! Can’t wait to try it. Thank you for all the wonderful tutorials. I absolutely love your unique jewelry.

[@4girlsjewelry]

Thank YOOOU ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@azinfandellvr]

Beautiful..& so much easier than the way I had been trying to do it...see, this is why I'll need years & years of practice..even tho it's been several already...I spent SO much time opening the little round parts to slide the "horseshoe" into it, then try closing, getting them even & matching up..,lol...it was so time consuming I quit 3 halfway thru..which was 3 days wasted! Thank you!!

[@4girlsjewelry]

yay! Im happy i help

[@donnajeancampacci6684]

Love the chain!! Easier than I expected it to be. But then again you make everything look easy Tania!!

[@4girlsjewelry]

Please try and let me know ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@donnajeancampacci6684]

Good morning Tanya. Yes I’ve made the chain in both copper and silver now and once you do a little practice and get it down it’s easy to make. It looks so nice! Thank you so much for sharing this awesome chain with us!😘😘😘

[@4girlsjewelry]

@@donnajeancampacci6684 I’m very, very happy!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@shirleygonzalez142]

Beautiful chain and very easy to make. Great tutorial! thank you.

[@extrabijou]

Oh, wow. Just wow. I love making chains. This is fabulous. I made a bracelet chain with this using 16 gauge. (It's what was within reach, lol) I need to get that tweak down better, but still beautiful. Looking forward to making it in smaller gauges. Thank you SO much.

[@4girlsjewelry]

Yay!!! I also made bracelet with 16 ga, it’s looks solid 😂

[@rhaven50]

I had to play with 20 gauge just to get the jist because my 18 is in the mail. It took a bit of adjusting to get the link I like. I think I am going to love working with this chain. You are awesome for sharing your craft. Here in Canada it costs a small fortune to buy copper chain.

[@Mv-nx8es]

Ciaooooo ….. beautiful extraordinary elements to create countless jewels your creativity is inexhaustible congratulations 🤗🥰🍀

[@4girlsjewelry]

Thank You soo much!!!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@wombatbluehorse]

I love it! This is so helpful and super easy. You are a great instructor, thankyou so much for sharing

[@4girlsjewelry]

U are very, very welcome!!!! Check this Tuesday, I almost done with my component for filming

[@planetjazzy]

Love doing this link... It's my second one so watched again because it's been 2 months... Sat while waiting treatment putting links together... Thank you again

[@lullabylullaby6226]

Thanks Tania for another beautiful tutorial 😊

[@4girlsjewelry]

You are very welcome!!!! Now u can make some beautiful chains too

[@jannapackard3910]

Lovely. Thank you.

[@4girlsjewelry]

♥️♥️♥️♥️thank you