Silver Ball And Socket Chain Tutorial

In this video tutorial I share my process of creating a Ball And Socket Chain. Thats what I call it, anyway. If you know the actual name of this type of chain, let me know!
This is how I do it. If you do it differently, thats cool, I welcome your kind input.
If you found this video at all helpful, I'd be so grateful if you tapped the thumbs up button and subscribe to my channel. Thank you for stopping by and as always, may you be safe, happy, well and free.

[@kristibbradshaw]

I love love love this chain.

[@TracyGrossDesign]

@@kristibbradshaw thank you!

[@KayGasnerKGDESIGNS]

How nice!!

[@annjessup1670]

Beeeautiful!!

[@TracyGrossDesign]

Thank you!

[@NobleArtDimensions]

So cool! Thanks for sharing your process!! I think It's awesome when we collectively "create" things without knowing its been done before! 😊💕❤

[@TracyGrossDesign]

I know it’s like the hive mind! Thanks for watching and happy smithing!

[@kennethrichey8143]

This is an awesome chain

[@TracyGrossDesign]

Thanks so much!

[@jpnevin6619]

So happy you like the apron and it looks great. Love your shop, very jealous

[@TracyGrossDesign]

Haha! It’s a mess right now! Thanks again Jim!

[@MrsLeguyader]

Really good tutorial! Thanks. And love the bail for the lamp work bead.

[@TracyGrossDesign]

Thank you, And thanks for watching! Happy smithing!

[@aussiemachandmadeeverything]

Aww I really love this chain & the other one, I've been watching a lot of silversmiths & metalsmithing lately & I love it, I do stained glass art & I make jewellery, this will take my jewellery to a whole other level, Thankyou for sharing ❤

[@incantationsbykaryn]

New subscriber! I love your style of working and your personality. I've had my own jewelry business for 10 years and have been making pieces for 30 years. I do mostly wire wrapping and am self-taught metalsmith, so I live learning from experts like yourself. Thanks for the videos. Namaste 🙏 K

[@TracyGrossDesign]

Hi! Thank you for subscribing! Wire wrapping is how I got started too! Happy smithing!

[@annjessup1670]

What a lovely gift from Jim!

[@TracyGrossDesign]

Yes, and completely unexpected 😌

[@miekemanders6598]

This is exactly what I was waiting for. So good to see how you make this chain. Would you mind telling me what kind of torch you are using please ? Is it with oxygen? Thank you so much. 🍀

[@TracyGrossDesign]

Awesome! I’m so glad you liked it. I’m using an oxy propane Smith Little Jewelrs torch that I got from Rio Grande. Don’t get it off Amazon as some are not authentic Smith Littles and I’ve heard nightmare stories about them. Thanks for watching and happy smithing!

[@jennifersmith3959]

Thank you. Great video. Cannot start until I have enough 18G ran low!!

[@TracyGrossDesign]

Do you have a rolling mill that does wire? I processed what I had from my scrap. Thanks for watching and happy smithing!

[@jennifersmith3959]

Sadly no money for one nor space. I am just a hobbyist as very slow. Love new ideas and designing.

[@TracyGrossDesign]

@@jennifersmith3959 yes it is a very expensive hobby!

[@kjirstenboucher9682]

Beautiful!❤ Great tips throughout the video too. I think I need those solder cutters,...too cool. Thanks for sharing!😊

[@TracyGrossDesign]

Thank you! Here’s the link to the cutters a.co/d/6bDV0Pr Thanks for watching! Happy smithing!

[@kjirstenboucher9682]

@@TracyGrossDesign Oh, that's awesome! Thank you! 😀

[@jennifersmith3959]

But cheaper than medication and mental health care! Dogs and playing with jewelry. Copper wire 18g at lowes is cheap!!!