Chain Maille

Chain Maille is a type of jewelry where small metal jump rings are linked together. This quick guide will show you what you need know to get started and links to free tutorials on chainmaille.

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Basic Tools Needed:
- Basic Pliers Set: The basic set includes a Chain Nose Pliers, Round nose pliers, Flat Nose Pliers and Cutter Pliers.
- Jumpring tool, opener/closer: this is great tool to have when your work is mainly with jumprings. You wear this tool on your finger and use one of the four sizes of slits to open and close different sizes of Jump Rings with ease.
- Jump rings Basic Findings: Findings are components, usually made of metal, used to finish, connect, space, or embellish jewelry. To learn more about the different types of findings, please click here (this link is for subscribers only, but subscription is free).
- Optional - Jump ring maker: If you would like to save money (not time) you can make your own jump rings in any size you like with a jump ring maker.
Learn the basic How-To's:
How to use the Jumpring tool, opener/closer
How to use jumpring maker
Make your own jump rings with your round nose pliers
Make twisted jumprings: (this link is for subscribers only, but subscription is free)
Start Creating Basic Chain Maille Projects: start practicing with the following free tutorials I have found online...