You will need:
2 pairs of jewellery pliers {to open and close the jump rings}
75 jump rings {i use sterling silver ones to prevent allergy issues}
Toggle clasp
7 small glass beads
7 silver head pins
How to do it:
Creating a basic chain mail chain like this one is actually very simple...and endlessly satisfying! ;0) Firstly use your pliers to open one jump ring and thread 4 more onto it, before using the pliers to close the ring again.
You should then have 5 rings that look like this:
Next, open another jump ring and hook the two end rings over it, and add 2 more jump rings, then close the ring. Repeat this, hooking the end two rings and adding 2 more each time, and your chain will look like this!
Once you've got the technique, its surprising how quickly the chain grows so keep a ruler handy to make sure you don't make the chain longer than you need! Add the toggle and bar onto the ends on a double link for extra strength.
If you want to, you can leave the chain at this stage...i think this is really *grown~up* and stylish for a subtle jewellery piece.
I have added simple glass charms to my chain mail chain. This was done by creating a wrapped loop charm with each of my glass beads and attaching them to my chain with a jump ring at regular intervals:
I love how pretty and girlie this is...but understated too...although you could use bolder, bigger charms for a more chunky look if you should choose to!
As always, i do hope you've enjoyed seeing my make and if you do fancy giving this a go...i'd love to hear how you get on...and see the finished creation! :0)
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