How to make a basic twisted silver wire link chain.
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
- A simple twisted link chain can be quick and easy to make.
This video is to show how to twist a chain link for making a basic silver chain.
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Thanks! Most practical, economical advice ever. Beautiful designs. Tips not found anywhere else.
thanks Spotted Dog Designs, really appreciate that. it’s inspiring to think one day I may be able to earn a small living working from home doing this sort of thing … much gratitude for supporting my channel … cheers … Nick
You really deserve a jump ring maker 😎
Cheers Guideline, i’ve been tentatively thinking of making chains to sell so scaling up a few processes maybe necessary … thanks for your encouragement … N
@@Nickscreativestuff well I wish you all the best I recommend the one from Dustons and get the multi block:-)
thanks for the suggestion. I’ll keep it in mind … N
I love that you go the extra mile to solder everything. That's a lot of work. Thank you for showing us every step. Great video, Nick!
Thanks for Sandi, endless variations on a theme with this one … would make a nice wider wrist chain … cheers … Nick
Idk how I'd be able to do this without soldering since you have to reshape the rings. I'm so new to this. I don't know what to order for learning to solder. I see some people using paste or something, and some people using the little strips. I'm on a very tight budget so I don't wanna end up using the wrong thing for soldering. I have a proper torch, I have borax for flux, idk what pickling or quinching is, and I don't know what solder to order if my main focus is jump rings.
I would highly recommend learning how to silver solder, once practised it opens up huge possibilities making jewellery and chains.
Silver solder strip comes in a variety of temperature melting ranges this is to allow the fabrication of complex pieces. However a lot can be done with one grade say “ medium” and is a great place to start. it can be hammered out thin and cut into tiny pieces the only other thing you then need is a flux … borax is great and as long as you have a tight fitting clean joint the process is very satisfying.
For convenience when chain making I now use silver solder paste a lot, it’s very quick and easy to work with especially for small items.
Work is normally cleaned after heating in a hot acid bath called pickle some people use hot vinegar mixed with salt for this job … good luck with it … N
@@Nickscreativestuffis it possible to solder silver plated copper wire like this with normal silver solder? I worry about ruining the plating, but real Sterling silber is just so expensive for a beginner.
Amazing work
thanks for that Tracie … N
Super thanks video
Thanks K SURENDRA … N
I'm ever so glad and grateful to have found your channel, Nick. After returning to the love of jewelry making - in earnest - after many years absent from it, I had started to set up a studio, and begun to acquire "stuff" I thought I would need to buy; however, you've made me realize (just in the nick of time) that so much of that can be wrought on my own. That enables me to buy more of the precious metals than I thought I could afford. Not to mention the satisfaction that I have gained from making and customizing so many of my own tools, and developing a deeper understanding of the "WHY" & "HOW" they work as they do!
It has me thinking about some elusive hack to contrive, to keep from having to purchase an expensive, rolling mill now! HA! Ha! Ha!
I really can't thank you enough for the simple, common sense approach to making that you share so willingly. Peace!
thanks for your lovely comment Phil, having always been a maker and thoroughly enjoyed creative spaces. I’ve always believed money should not get in the way of creativity. i’ve always dreamt of a big expensive rolling mill but settled for buying a budget one instead and find it very rewarding. Making tools is more satisfying than what they’re designed for sometimes … good luck with your adventures … have fun … Nick
the popsicle sticks for sawing out the rings!
i'm a hobbyist, so not sure if that's an industry thing or not, but i'm here for it.
Hi R. Jonas, there are many ways to cut jump rings and it’s all about finding something that works for you. I recently ran a chain maker workshop and all seven students well grateful for me showing them the stick technique … a simple and quick way for neatly cutting an abundance of jump rings … cheers … Nick
A well documented, with some great tips Nick. I'm intrigued by the pliers you used at minute 2.22... great idea to use flat sticks to support the inside of the rings while sawing. Thank you for sharing your ideas and process!
Thanks for that Lynne, the pliers are called External Circlip Pliers. I modified this pair with an adjustable stop. I made a video showing them here’s a link if you’re interested ua-cam.com/video/WK07YpEdMpA/v-deo.html.
I struggled to cut jump rings neatly until I discovered this technique using sticks for support, I now have a huge variety to choose from for cutting any size links … N
You are an artist! Such fantastic work. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. In my book you are a legend!
hi Anna thanks for your encouraging comment. I thoroughly enjoy making this sort of thing and it’s great being able to share … cheers … Nick
Thanks Nick. Looking forward to working my way through the different style chains. Cheers.
cheers Allan, the only problem being the amount of wire you can work your way through … i’m always in need of making more … N
Marvelous,
Thank you very much for your teaching.
Thanks Niyas, glad you enjoyed it … N
I always love your handcrafted chain tutorials! Thank you for sharing ❣️
Nice to hear that Amber … always good to share … N
Loved this tutorial! I've been looking for something like this for quite a while!
Thanks for that Elizabeth, I hope you find my simple vids useful … N
Another great looking chain, after seeing the process I think it’s so versatile, and open for variations, thanks for the lesson Nick !!
thanks for that Hector, so so true … I had to keep it simple for the sake of filming but could get carried away with variations galore … N
Thanks for sharing this awesome video.
Glad you enjoyed it Polo … N
Beautiful
When we were kids in the 80s, we made similar chains from copper wire from an electrical transformator. They just didn’t solder the rings, but twisted them using a small handmade machine
thanks for that Andrill, funny that … I thought about making a basic twisting tool … would be good if I was gonna make a lot of these chains … cheers … Nick
@@Nickscreativestuff Yes. You can search in inet " станок для плетения цепочек " on cyrillic letters
those tools look great … just the sort of thing I had in mind … N
i learned two new things from your video! Thanks for sharing! Jean
Nice to hear that Jean … cheers … Nick
Thanks so much, I learned something new!
thanks Jackleen, glad it was helpful … N
You have a creative mind
thanks Nazli, it’s easy to doodle with silver instead of a pen … cheers … Nick
Thats awsome love the slot in bench peg to hold the tweezers idea gona have to pinch that idea
thanks Richard, that slot comes in useful for all sorts … so many tips and tricks across UA-cam to be had … N
You’re brilliant!
thanks for that Joseph … N
Beautiful and complete
Well done
Thanks for that Ivette … N
I always enjoy when whatch your videos 👌👍 so great job 💯
thanks for that Kajenoghrei, A simple but sweet chain, surprised how light weight it turned out… cheers … Nick
So many wise solutions ,thanks , 😎🤗
Thanks for that Canela … N
I love your work! 👋from San Juan Puerto Rico!
thanks for that Nitza in Puerto Rico, my videos seem to travel a lot further than I ever have … N
Another great idea. Love your ideas 💙👍👏👏👏👏
thanks for that Kera, endless variations on a theme with this one … N
As usual Nick, great job!!!
Really nice chain. Gonna gave to try it👍
Yes, I made the rings!
Thank you😁
i’m sure it was a special moment and he loved them. surprisingly quick chain to make once you get going … cheers … N
Always a pleasurable learning experience. Handsome chain.Thanks mate! =M
thanks for that Monty, A quick simple chain to make with endless variations to play with … cheers … Nick
@@Nickscreativestuff P.S. Love the music!
good to hear that Monty, it’s getting harder to find something that sounds new, i’m starting to repeat stuff from older videos, hope it doesn’t get too noticed … cheers … Nick
Merci bien
thanks Matinala … N
You are very creative ❤❤
thanks for that Autumn … N 👍😎👍
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Incredible how a chain that’s real silver can be made so affordably.
yes this one turned out very lightweight and delicate for a change … N
I would say that the extensive amount of time in making this has great value. There is quite a bit of work that goes into the many parts. That does not make this affordable, unless you have lots of free time to make for yourself.
I so enjoy AND love watching you work!!. It is so clear that you love what you do and feel the need to go the extra mile by being so thorough with every step of each creation. You are amazingly talented and, as I have said before, would love for you to make your art a full time fulfillment. I pray that your desire comes true, let us help you!!!. 🎃🥰
thanks for your support and encouragement Consuelo, I do thoroughly enjoy what i’m doing and now having a digital wage trickling in is very inspiring. inevitable. for sure one day I’ll be trying to sell stuff just need to find the time in space in life … all the best to you … N
I'd want one bigger Guage, like 12. Clothes hanger size.
hi Jay, me too … this was to see how fine a chain I could make … more of a challenge and saves money on production costs … cheers … Nick
Beautiful 😍
thanks for that Malika … N
Stunning piece 💯🙂
Thank you … Cheers … N
Great!
thanks for that … N
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thanks for that Frances, The tools are called circlip pliers used in the car mechanics industry. I got mine from Halfords A very useful tool for all sorts of projects. good luck with your adventures into wire work … N
Gosh dang it I don't need another hobby....
can never have too many happy hobbies … have fun … N
Thnx...
👍😎👍… N
Krasna práca.
thanks for that Olivia, simple but sweet … cheers … Nick
Hi Nick. Another nice chain. Always nice to see different variations . What was the total length of the chain please? Cheers Jim
Nick, sorry if I’m asking more than what you already showed us, but do you think you could walk us in the soldering process, it looks so essential but also mind boggling to the uninitiated. Like the solder and the liquids that you use. I hope I’m not putting you in a bind with this since we know that you already have a full time job at the foundry.
Thanks again 👍
i’ve been meaning to do a video about how satisfying soldering can be.
I use a lot of paste solder that’s very quick and easy to use. however there’s a bit more to it with traditional silver solder. would make an interesting video with lots of close-ups … thanks for the suggestion … Nick
02:50 it looked like you put pancake syrup on that brush.
Hi Shojo, cleaning silver with soap and a brass brush is quick as making pancakes … however don’t put the soap on your pancakes … N
Thank for this video Nick, you are so talented.Can I ask what the tools are called that you are using to hold each hook and spin while twisting your links (@ 4:14)
Thanks Monica, I use mostly what’s called locking pliers or mole grips to hold bent nails for twisting wire. I also use a Jacob’s Chuck on a Morse Taper for holding small tools like in the video … cheers … Nick
Wow! Another awesome POV. Not taking it to your grave as many Metal Smith's had.
What type of solder paste did you use?
I noticed you elongate the soldered links with the soldered point always part of the loop. Your using circling pliers and a digital vernier. Recreating the tear drop hole to a circle using the tapered pin to a circular opening...sheer brilliance..but as I am a Toolmaker, I too would have done that. It may sound as I'm a know it all. Believe I am not. I have on my Mother's side a Great Great Grandfather who was a Monument Stone Engraver. I was given a rock of Mintaro Slate. 2 letters an R & an O were drawn upon the flat face. The master Stone Engraver said..the O must rotate to the left by 4 degree's. No more.
I did both letters in 4 hours. He looked at them. I apologised that my O rotated 5 degree's. I had never engraved anything before but it came naturally to me. My serifs at the end of the letter...obviously not on the O...went into a fading line. He looked at me and said...I can't teach you anything. The finish I gave to the line's of the R were typical of the early 1800's funeral Grave Stones.
Typical of my Great Great Grandfather.
On my Father's side of the family were Metal Smith's, Machine Buildung engineers, Toolmakers, Fitters..and a Railway Administrator. I've got the best of both family tree's.
Sadly no children to pass my skills onto. But I've help train many apprentices over my 49 years as a Toolmaker and Specialist Welder.
Now I want to make some Jewelry. Thank you Nick..I really admire your gift of silent teachings.
Thanks for your heartfelt comment Michelle, I mostly use assay quality silver solder paste comes in 3 different temperature melting points for sequencing assembly processes. I tend to position solder joints where they can be hidden if at all possible. The stone work sounds fabulous … I can imagine it’s very unforgiving. One of the reasons I love working with metal, if you make a mistake you can reach for the welder and get it sorted. It’s great how creativity can get passed on through family and education. Good luck with your endeavours … all the best to you Nick
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А у кого нет станка, то им как делать колечки🤷♀️
Thank you for the video! Could you say me the name of this kind of pliers, please! Thank you so much!
hi Susanne, these pliers are called external circlip pliers used in the car mechanics industry … very useful for jewellery making … cheers … Nick
@@Nickscreativestuff Thank you so much for your reply! Definitely have to find some!
I think the jewellery tool supply companies are missing a trick not selling these … maybe too cheap for them … N
@@Nickscreativestuff Ah, that´s why I never saw these! Was looking already some times for them!
I first found these in an outlet called Halfords in the UK … N
Does anyone know what size mandrill he used??
Hi Tyler, The first mandrel I used was 6.5mm diameter and the second was 2.4mm … N
Whats is that device used to twist the jump rings??
Hi Brittnee, one of the bent nails was held in locking pliers and the other was held in a Jacobs chuck tool that I made in this video ua-cam.com/video/HeuwrlBzxXI/v-deo.html … N
What type of solder are you using to connect copper chain segments?
Hi Just Me, I mostly resort to silver solder paste because it’s quick easy and convenient to use … N
Incredible, a question how long is the chain
Thanks Neuvillate, this chain ended up being 19 inches long … N
@@Nickscreativestuff Thank you, one more question, the stick that you used that says 6 1/2 mm is for knitting?
yes I use knitting needles a lot as they are cheap, readily available and come in a large variety of sizes … N
@@Nickscreativestuff Okay, I apologize if I ask several questions, but I want to make a chain like yours. Did you buy silver cable that was 1750 mm, did you use all of it for this project?
I don’t mind answering questions, It’s nice to be able to help if I can.
I tend to make my own wire so end up reducing stuff down to size and using odds that I have around. weighing the chain at the end gives me the opportunity to estimate how much wire I would have used and how much it would have cost if I had bought it in one piece … N
Hi Nick, what dia was the initial twisted ring?
hi Tony, The initial jump ring before twisting was 6.5mm diameter made from 1mm wire … cheers … Nick
@@Nickscreativestuff thanks Nick.. nice work, going to give it a try.. 👍
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ok thanks … N
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I feel like you have done this before
Hi rhaven, I tend to make it up as I go along somewhat … cheers … N
Great vidio but skip the music
hi Eric thanks for that, I try to state in most of my videos … “being a voiceless video If you don’t like the music you turn the sound off” … cheers … Nick
🙂True but then I can't hear the sounds of you working, sawing, hammering ect
May need to upload two versions then … recording a quality work sound is difficult sometimes especially when some of it is filmed on the dinner table with all the household clatter going on around.
“You can please some of the people all of the time, you can please all of the people some of the time, but you can’t please all of the people all of the time” ― John Lydgate
The work sounds are good the way they are
thanks Erick, I’ll keep it in mind … N
Hi Nick. Another nice chain. Always nice to see different variations. What was the total length of the chain please? Cheers Jim
hi Jim thanks for that, endless variations in style to play with … it ended up being 19 inches long … cheers … Nick
@@Nickscreativestuff Thanks for the info. Cheers Jim
Thanks Nick, about what gauge wire are you using here?
Hi PaPa, I used about an 18 gauge wire for this chain … N
I don’t have a vice. Is there a work around this part? I have made jump rings and used pliers but the ends are never as nice as yours came out. Any suggestions?
hi Christine, locking grip pliers sometimes called mole grips and a clamp might work for this process. I know it’s only possible to work to your limitations so tools and work space can be a major factor for some people. my favourite vice I use the most came from a discount store and it will clamp to most tabletops. About £10-£15 on Amazon … good luck with it … Nick.
Hey just wondering what size wire do you use for most of your chains?
Hi Andrew, I prefer to make fine delicate neck chains these days so my preferred wire size is normally about 0.8mm which results in an elegant and detailed chain … N
Wow I like the method for cutting the jump rings. I'm new to this so I hadn't seen too many ways other than a dowel, or putting the same in the vice, putting the blade thought the coil and moving the coil up and down the blade. I like the sticks though. More universal than having the exact size dowel.
hi magic paint, I struggle to cut jump rings until I figured out to use wooden dowel. now I have a huge collection of different size sticks, pegs and all manner of wooden things to use. I have an early video that goes into more detail although it has a terrible VoiceOver attempt.
here’s the link if you’re interested ua-cam.com/video/LyrKln7rzw0/v-deo.html … cheers … Nick
Do you sell the chains and how mach the prices?
Sorry I don’t sell stuff, just make it for the pleasure … N
Why do you chose to clean up (sand) the links after you twist them. Wouldn’t it be easier to clean up after making them oval, but before twisting. I’m new to this, so I’m asking so I can better understand steps in processes. Thanks!
hi Kim, I find it inevitable with some chain designs that a few of the links will break with all the stretching and bending they go through.
I tend to leave the cleanup until the end once the links have made it that far and if any of the joints are visible and need a touchup … cheers … Nick
@@Nickscreativestuff I've been following along and making this chain. I'm making an anklet for my niece. I've had two break (both after I asked the question). So now I get it. 🙃
hi Kim, nice to hear you’re making an anklet with this chain so many variations on a theme with this sort of thing. I like how delicate it can be made allowing to be economical with silver … N
Nick, what gauge wire did you use?
hi Pamela, I used 1 mm wire for both small and large links … cheers … Nick
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Wow....what a gorgeous piece! That's a lot of work! It's nice to see dedicated craftsmanship and artistry.
thanks for that Valerie, it’s delightful to have the time and space to explore and play with a creative process … Nick
Do you sell them?
sorry malady, being a hobbyist I don’t sell stuff … N
That is SO beautiful, Nick! You have created an heirloom there. I would love to have such a necklace 😍
thanks for that MerryMac, i’ve never thought of my work as that … but being silver I suppose it will have a life long after I’ve gone. this chain didn’t weigh much i’m sure a local jeweller to you could make one easily for you … cheers … Nick
I love these links! Such time and detail! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️Yummy!
thanks Ma Wi, a surprisingly quick chain to make this one … N
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Thanks for that Ricardo … N
I just love yuor videos, so much to learn so many tips❤
Thank you!
Thanks Satyra, Nice to hear you find them useful … cheers … Nick
Really impressive! Excellent video, thank you 😀
Glad you enjoyed it Rosered, cheers Nick
Terrific video Nick 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Thanks! Keep it going!
Thanks for watching Anisha … N
Great video. I love the variety of tools you use to make the chain. Please can you tell me was it hard, medium or easy solder you used?
hi KS, I do have a great collection of tools to play with … i used hard for the large links and easy for the small links … cheers … Nick
Thanks
thanks for your contribution ivjewellery I really appreciate that.
The idea of paying my way and working from home is now more realistic thanks to UA-cam and people like you … thanks for your generosity … all the best … Nick
@@Nickscreativestuff Hi will be good to make video for problems with soldering silver because I had problems with it.I do everything what I know from UA-cam but solder still stay on ball 😕thanks
hi Iv, thanks for the suggestion, A few people have mentioned about doing a soldering video. it is on the to do list but Im saving up for a new camera that can cope with the close-ups that are needed for a nice soldering video … cheers … Nick
I really enjoyed watching this video 😌 thank you so much!! Can you explain about total amount. Is it a price for a chain?
Thanks for that Yelizaveta, I included the material cost in this video … so it would have cost about £15 to buy in the silver to make the chain with plus the price of a lobster clasp … hope this makes sense … N
@@Nickscreativestuff oh yeah. I got it now👍🏼 I have just started my jewelry making course. Your content helps me a lot 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿 Please, don't stop making so useful videos!
Nice to hear that, I love jewellery schools, i’m thinking about enrolling back on my local one soon … cheers … Nick
Wow! Superb work! 💖
Thanks for that Alison, that’s a nice colourful channel you have … N
Love the tweezer slot on your bench pin
Hi Scott, an old school trick I saw somewhere a long time ago … N
You wowed me again! Thx so much!
thanks for that Jan … N
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Thanks!
thank you Texas Gigi really appreciated, i’m hoping to be able to earn a small wage working from home one day and this sort of support is really encouraging. i’m playing with smelly cuttlefish casting for my next vid … not for everyone, especially if you work in your home … thanks for your help … all the best … Nick