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Adding Safety Chain to a Wire Wrapped Braceletby BobbiWired on December 2 2009

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Author BobbiWired 2

License Attribution No Derivatives (by-nd) 2

Intro Adding Safety Chain to a Wire Wrapped Bracelet 2

step 1 Step 1 2

step 2 Step 2 3

step 3 Step 3 3

step 4 Step 4 4

step 5 Step 5 4

step 6 Step 6 5

step 7 Step 7 5

step 8 Step 8 6

step 9 Step 9 6

step 10 Congratulations ) 7

Related Instructables 7


Author BobbiWired

Author BobbiWired My Wired ImaginationMy name is Bobbi and Ive been making jewelry for over 20 yearslonger if you count the paper mache and plastic-straw beads I made in grade schoolThough I am primarily self-taught - and some of my best work has come from older wire wrappers who said well you cant DO that I am truly inspired byJim Fowler Ed Sinclair Perri Jackson and Diane Karg Baron - True Masters of their artI am thoroughly addicted to wire wrapping - It is not a hobby it is My Passion My Love My Living

httpMyWiredImaginationArtfirecomhttpImaginations-JewelrycomhttpMyWiredImaginationEtsycomhttpfacebookcomMyWiredImagination

License Attribution No Derivatives (by-nd)

Intro Adding Safety Chain to a Wire Wrapped BraceletThis step by step tutorial was written to add safety chain to my Swarovski style bracelet but can easily be adapted to many styles of bracelets The techniques shown inthis tutorial work for any bangle where the ends are wrapped with or without a clasp Techniques show are for adding the chain only it doesnt cover creating the entirebracelet This tutorial assumes you have the Swarovski Crystal Bracelet tutorial or know how to make this style The tutorial for the Swarovski Crystal Bracelet tutorialcan be found in my shop My Wired Imagination

Materials suggested1 frac12 inch scrap wire 14 to 16 gaugeOr a 14 to 16 gauge nail2 inches thin chain any style but box chain2 - 5 or 6mm jump rings1 small clasp of your choice

Tools neededRulerCleaning clothChain nose pliersFlush wire cuttersThis step by step tutorial was written to add safety chain to my Swarovski style bracelet but can easily be adapted to many styles of bracelets The techniques shown inthis tutorial work for any bangle where the ends are wrapped with or without a clasp Techniques show are for adding the chain only it doesnt cover creating the entirebracelet This tutorial assumes you have the Swarovski Crystal Bracelet tutorial or know how to make this style The tutorial for the Swarovski Crystal Bracelet tutorialcan be found in my shop My Wired Imagination

step 1 Step 1Well start with adding chain to the beginning of making your bracelet It can also be added to a completed bracelet (Well cover that in a bit)

After you have placed 2 wraps on the bracelet end take the scrap piece of wire and hold it parallel to the side of the bracelet under the wrap wire Note If you dont havea heavy gauge piece of wire you can use a smaller gauge folded in half


step 2 Step 2Make one full wrap over the scrap wire and the rest of the bundle

step 3 Step 3Remove the scrap wire and finish wrapping the end of the bracelet The scrap wire has left a loop to fasten to

Youll finish your bracelet and wrap the opposite end in the same fashion Pay close attention that both loops are on the same side of the bracelet so the chain doesntcross under the clasp when fastened


step 4 Step 4If youre adding chain to a previously finished bracelet carefully remove the existing end wraps (Its not scrap - its potential Old-Fashioned Chain )

Place 2 full wraps and line up your scrap wire or nail as shown in step 1

step 5 Step 5Wrap over the nail the same as in Step 2


step 6 Step 6Remove the nail and finish the wrapping as in Step 3

step 7 Step 7Open one of the jump rings attach it one of the loops and close it


step 8 Step 8With your chosen clasp on one end of the chain open the other jump ring and attach it to the free end of the chain

step 9 Step 9Attach the jump ring with chain and clasp to the other loop formed on the other end of the bracelet


step 10 Congratulations )Congratulations ndash Yoursquove added a professional looking safety chain to your bracelet Even if you donrsquot actually need the extra security the safety chain adds an extralittle touch of class

I hope youve enjoyed this tutorial

You may use this design to make jewelry for sale ~ If you do please link back to wwwImaginations-Jewelrycom or My Wired ImaginationblogspotcomIf you have any questions or comments please feel free to e-mail me at custserviceimaginations-jewelrycom

copy 2009 Bobbi Maw httpMyWiredImaginationetsycomhttpImaginations-JewelrycomYou can also find me on Twitter wwwtwittercomBobbiWiredand on Facebook wwwFacebookcomMyWiredImagination

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Author BobbiWired

Author BobbiWired My Wired ImaginationMy name is Bobbi and Ive been making jewelry for over 20 yearslonger if you count the paper mache and plastic-straw beads I made in grade schoolThough I am primarily self-taught - and some of my best work has come from older wire wrappers who said well you cant DO that I am truly inspired byJim Fowler Ed Sinclair Perri Jackson and Diane Karg Baron - True Masters of their artI am thoroughly addicted to wire wrapping - It is not a hobby it is My Passion My Love My Living

httpMyWiredImaginationArtfirecomhttpImaginations-JewelrycomhttpMyWiredImaginationEtsycomhttpfacebookcomMyWiredImagination

License Attribution No Derivatives (by-nd)

Intro Adding Safety Chain to a Wire Wrapped BraceletThis step by step tutorial was written to add safety chain to my Swarovski style bracelet but can easily be adapted to many styles of bracelets The techniques shown inthis tutorial work for any bangle where the ends are wrapped with or without a clasp Techniques show are for adding the chain only it doesnt cover creating the entirebracelet This tutorial assumes you have the Swarovski Crystal Bracelet tutorial or know how to make this style The tutorial for the Swarovski Crystal Bracelet tutorialcan be found in my shop My Wired Imagination

Materials suggested1 frac12 inch scrap wire 14 to 16 gaugeOr a 14 to 16 gauge nail2 inches thin chain any style but box chain2 - 5 or 6mm jump rings1 small clasp of your choice

Tools neededRulerCleaning clothChain nose pliersFlush wire cuttersThis step by step tutorial was written to add safety chain to my Swarovski style bracelet but can easily be adapted to many styles of bracelets The techniques shown inthis tutorial work for any bangle where the ends are wrapped with or without a clasp Techniques show are for adding the chain only it doesnt cover creating the entirebracelet This tutorial assumes you have the Swarovski Crystal Bracelet tutorial or know how to make this style The tutorial for the Swarovski Crystal Bracelet tutorialcan be found in my shop My Wired Imagination

step 1 Step 1Well start with adding chain to the beginning of making your bracelet It can also be added to a completed bracelet (Well cover that in a bit)

After you have placed 2 wraps on the bracelet end take the scrap piece of wire and hold it parallel to the side of the bracelet under the wrap wire Note If you dont havea heavy gauge piece of wire you can use a smaller gauge folded in half



























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