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Incorporating
chain into jewelry making is not a new concept, but it is particularly trendy
right now. Here are some designer tips for using chain.
Silver-plated chain looks like real silver at a fraction of the cost
and makes it easy to create designer pieces that fit your budget. Use
chain to add a bit of metallic flair to necklaces, bracelets and earrings.
There are many different styles of chain. To choose the one that's best
for your design, think about the overall look you're going for. You can
use figaro chain for a classic look, curb chain for a funky look, elongated
chain for a contemporary look or very thin cable chain for an understated
look.
To make an easy pair of earrings, cut two equal lengths of chain about
2" long. Always cut chain with heavy-duty shears. If the chain you're
using doesn't have soldered loops, you can use chain nose pliers to open
the links instead of cutting them.
Next, connect a piece of chain to an ear wire. You can just open the
ear wire loop and slide the chain onto it. String a bead onto an eye pin.
Make a basic loop above the bead. Attach the beaded head pin to the last
chain link.
Figaro
Curb
Elongated
Cable
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