Make Your Own Chains 2: A Silversmithing Tutorial

This tutorial shows how to make 3 different unique simple chain styles. I have found that I occasionally need a short length of chain for my pieces, and making your own isn't too hard. There are tons of variations possibilities with these, so have fun experimenting! I would categorize these as mostly beginning or intermediate level. The materials for these can vary, but for these ones, I used 14 gauge sterling round wire, 18 gauge sterling round wire, and 12 gauge sterling half round wire. As always, I use hard silver sheet solder and My-T-Flux from Rio Grande.
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[@carleyconemac5339]

Thank you for these videos. You are a fantastic teacher!

[@chadssilversmithing]

You're welcome! Thanks for the nice compliment Carley:)

[@rippy4freedom]

Chad you always have an inspiring project. I have been creating my own chains this week!!! This is a great ❤ly appreciated!

[@chadssilversmithing]

Thanks Rippy! I kind of like the repetitive nature of making chains:)

[@Gazz_R]

Beautiful work as always Chad. I like the last one the best, it reminds me of anchor chain. Thanks for sharing and take care.

[@chadssilversmithing]

Thanks Gazz. I like that one too, although that’s the most laborious of the three:)

[@Gazz_R]

@@chadssilversmithing It was worth the extra effort.

[@jimbartley9125]

Thanks for your videos. Enjoyed this one. Cheers. Jim

[@chadssilversmithing]

You’re welcome Jim!

[@bees5461]

Very nice chains. I especially like the double twist one, very quick and easy to make. I want to make some of the hair kabobs and I like the idea of putting chain on them, those pick pieces can so easily get misplaced.

[@chadssilversmithing]

Thanks Bees! My wife used to always lose the peg part on kabobs she used to buy, so I added a chain whenever I made one:)

[@civilizationkills3138]

Glad I found your channel rad

[@chadssilversmithing]

Thanks Civilizationkills! I’m really glad you like it:)

[@susanmcneil5159]

Nice vid as per usual. I have made 2 of these links before, so I will now try the third example. I tend to use a third hand when I need to protect a chain link while soldering. These links are also nice if you want to add another element like a bead, if you are in to those sorts of bracelets.

[@chadssilversmithing]

Thanks Susan!

[@krautgirl65]

what an inspirational video...i am now going to make a chain for a pendant i JUST finished and was going to hang on leather cording...what was i thinking?...do i have to solder the "eight" link chain? or can i get away without having to?...

[@chadssilversmithing]

Hello Krautgirl:). You could probably do it without soldering, but 18 gauge is pretty easy to bend, and it may not be as secure as you’d like.

[@krautgirl65]

got it!...@@chadssilversmithing

[@DianneCulbertsonJacques]

Got a challenge for you! Instead of soldering your rings and chains, try fusing them!

[@chadssilversmithing]

I've tried that in the past without much luck in consistency; perhaps it's time to revisit it:). Thanks for the good idea Dianne!

[@cherokeecowboy7558]

Thx again Chad!

[@chadssilversmithing]

Sure thing Cherokeecowboy!