This is a simple wire work chain to make, but very pretty. I wish I
could remember where I learned this! I hope you enjoy it, and have fun!
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| Chain from the front. |
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| Chain from the side. |
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| What you need: Round nosed pliers and a supply of wire. I have pre-cut 22 gage, copper wire into 1 inch lengths. |
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| Grab near the end of the wire with the tip of the pliers. |
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| Roll the wire around the tip, until it forms a loop. |
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| Turn the pliers around, so that they are positioned opposite of the end of the loop. |
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| Bend back the wire, forming a nice balanced "simple loop". |
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| Repeat on the other side, wrapping the loop in the opposite direction. |
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| Squeeze the loops *gently but firmly* in the flat part of the pliers. Flattening them slightly will help harden them, making them stronger. You don't want to over squeeze,and munch them out of shape. |
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| Hold the center about 1/2 down your pliers. This insures that the link will be wide enough so that the looped ends can move freely on it. |
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| Bend the looped ends back until they touch. Keep the center balanced. |
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| Place the looped ends in the flat part of your pliers. |
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| Squeeze gently until they meet. |
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| Voila! You have your first link! |
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| Add to the chain by placing the wire through the loop ends before making the second loop. Repeat! |
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