Chain Jewelry Projects

Chain Jewelry Projects<br /><br />Chain is a wonderful component for making jewelry. This section includes projects for both making your own chain and also using prefabricated chain in a number of easy to make jewelry projects. Some are all metal, using sterling and gold filled metals, while others are a mix of beads and wire.<br /><br />Fine Silver Link, Pearl, and Crystal Earrings<br /><br />Incorporate a fine silver metal link as the focal piece for these elegant hand crafted pearl and crystal earrings.<br /><br />Make Sandals from Chain and Crystals<br /><br />Make some fun jewelry for your feet by using some gun metal chain and colorful crystal beads. You may have heard these referred to as bottomless or bare foot sandals.<br /><br />Silver and Crystal Autism Adjustable Puzzle Necklace<br /><br />This necklace is adjustable, so it can be shortened if you want to wear it a few different ways. The puzzle piece represents autism awareness and was made as a special request for a close friend of mine.<br /><br />Stars Stripes Lampwork Earrings<br /><br />Hematite stars dangle from fragments of chain and red, white, and blue lampwork beads top off these earrings which have a patriotic flair.<br /><br />Spacer Bar Dangle Earrings<br /><br />Spacer bars are usually used for stringing multiple strands in a necklace or bracelet; however, in this earring project this component is teamed up with chain, wire, and beads.<br /><br />Rose Quartz Love Pendant<br /><br />Rose quartz symbolizes love. So what better stone to include along with some chain and a few findings to create this pretty pendant?<br /><br />Crystal Freedom Necklace<br /><br />The theme for this wire, chain, and crystal necklace design came from the idea of freedom and starting a new life.<br /><br />10 Tips for Working with Chain<br /><br />Prefabricated chain is a handy component to include in your jewelry creations. Here are some tips to consider when working with chain.<br /><br />Wire Wrapped Stick Chain<br /><br />Make a chain using all wire, your choice of gold filled or sterling, using pieces of straight wire and the wrapped loop technique.