DIY Wire Jewelry Ideas For Beginners - How To Make Beaded Chain Links
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ต.ค. 2024
- Hello, lovely friends ❤️
Welcome to this beaded chain link tutorial - a perfect DIY jewelry project for beginners. I will take you step by step through the process of making these beautiful wire links for necklaces etc., and how to add beads to elevate your jewelry pieces.
Hope you enjoy the video.
Materials you will need:
1mm (18g) copper wire
Flush Cutters
2 x chain nose pliers
6 step pliers (or round nose)
6/0 seed beads
1mm x 5mm copper jump rings
Rule
Have a wonderful week
Sam x
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Thanks! I was very impressed how you taught this segment. It was explained and demonstrated so well.
Thank you so much for your generous support 🥰
I love this and I can't wait to try it out.... and I'm glad to see I'm not the only person who has to chase after my beads lol
It’s so funny isn’t it! My kids are ALWAYS finding beads where they shouldn’t! Haha 😀
I use large resin coaster molds as my "cups." The big ones that make huge coasters with curvy sides....theyre nearly flat with enough border to hold the rollies; making pick up easy, with or without long nails. A set of 4 isn't much on Amazon. While not the intended purpose of the purchase, I use em every day for this. 99% more than I use em for making resin coasters. 😂
@@yvette_is_Mamacado oh that is GENIUS…! I will have to go get some of those 😍😍
I love this link…so pretty! Thank you very much for sharing!
You are so welcome! 🤗
Thank you for sharing!🤗💖
It's FUN learning new ways to make little pretties!😊👍
My pleasure 😊
I love this chain link! So so pretty especially with the beads. So many combination possibilities!
It’s lovely isn’t it? 🥰 I just love how versatile it is 🙂
Can’t get enough of your videos. Your awesome. Thank you and I hope you have a great day!
Ah thank you! ☺️ That’s such a lovely thing to say 😍
I love this link design! It would also be great as a base for a ChaCha bracelet. To date I haven't needed anything less than 20gauge wire. Obviously I was incorrect. Tomorrow I will oorder 18 gauge in a few colors. I recently broke my predominant shoulder. My Orthopedic Surgeon and my Physical Therapist said working with wire and pliers could be beneficial. My right arm is definitely weaker than ever. Wire-wrapping is fun and not boring as many of the PT exercises. I can work on creating links while writing for various appointments and tests. Lightweight and portable. As always - thank you Samantha!
❤I subscribed and you are amazing with wire. Thank you for sharing these videos. I've learned so much from you.
Ah thank you so much for your support. And for your kind words 🥰
Fabulous. I have so many size six beads so it's great to have something pretty and different to use some up on. Thank you Samantha
Ah that’s great! These guys are the perfect way to use some of your stash ☺️
You explain beautifully!
Thank you! ☺️
I love this . Just the right size beads and the chain style is so sweet .I hope I can do this .😊😍
You definitely can! Have fun 🤩
love this chain !!! so cute n elegant at same time !!! ty for sharing your talents with us and making it look so easy!!
You are so welcome! 🤗
This is a fun component. Thank you!
You’re very welcome ☺️
So beautiful and easy looking !!!🎉
Thank you so much 😊
Oh my goodness. This is beautiful work❤️
That’s very kind of you, thank you ☺️
Something so simple looks exceptional……love it!😊❤❤❤
I love that, don’t you! When the simplest of things looks so amazing 😍
@@samanthalatimer1
Simplicity is my best friend❣️
Perfection, you amaze me…keep keeping on, Sam, you are extraordinary!
That’s so very kind of you ❣️ Thank you ☺️
So unique. Thank you for sharing. I would definitely make that.❤
You’re very welcome. Hope you make it sometime ☺️
You've done it again. You keep amazing me. I never get tired of learning from you. I'm still making the Egyptian Coil bracelets. I am so hooked on them, and now this. Again, I'm going to be hooked. Thank you for keeping my brain and hands active. Oh, and it's gray and gloomy here, too. Hasn't started raining yet, but I expect it will. It just has that feel to it. Have a wonderful day.
Hi Jeanetta 🥰 It’s so good to keep the hands and brains working, isn’t it 😊 I’m happy you loved the video. Let me know how you get along with the coils 🙂
@samanthalatimer1 at first the Egyptian coils were a bit hard, but the more I do, the easier they get. It's a matter of not giving up. Even if you think you can't do keep trying because before you know it you're doing it. Just something I learned from my dad. He says, " I can't), isn't in our vocabulary. And I'll let you know how I do with the new links too. They look so beautiful!!!!!
I love that. Your Dad is wonderful and he’s quite right. Perseverance wins out in the end ☺️
I love you he recipie way you teach.... definitely beginner friendly- I can't wait to get started with this one💜
Hope you have lots of fun making it ☺️
Really dainty and glamorous all at once, thinking to make a few to wear to my daughter’s wedding. Thank you for sharing!
Oh that would be gorgeous! And you’re so very welcome 🤗
First time to your channel, you are magical!!!♥️
Ah thank you so much! That’s such a sweet thing to say ❤️
I'm always looking for something repetitious to do while sitting in front of the telly at night. Not one who can sit still so making something to put together later is always excellent. Thanks for such a cute idea! 😊 Im using the tiny chip beads that come in the bunch & it's looking BEAUTIFUL! ❤️
So glad you enjoyed the video. It’s such a cute link 🥰🥰
Awesome, thank you!!!
You are so welcome 🙏
That is beautiful and the way you explained it made it easy to understand. Thanks so much.
You are so welcome! 🤗
Ooh, love this….I used to make simple earrings, but I think I could handle this….and it’s so pretty. 🤩 Thanks!
Yay! I hope you have lots of fun with it 😍 Such a versatile link 🥰
Grazie per i tuoi tutorial perfetti sotto ogni aspetto.
Sei il benvenuto. Grazie mille 🥰
this is beautiful!!!! Subscribed!
Thank you so much ☺️
I'm so glad I came across your tutorial , I'm a new subscriber
It’s so lovely to have you here 😍
Love this chain! A new subscriber. Very clear instructions! Thank you!
Oh that’s lovely! So nice to have you here and thank you ☺️
Thanks so much and you're a wonderful teacher !
That’s so very kind of you, thank you ☺️
very pretty chain
Thank you! 😊
Beautiful necklace! Thanks so much for sharing with us!!!
You’re so welcome 😍
Your channel came up in my feed last night, and these chains' prettiness really caught my eye. Thank you for your concise directions. You have a new subscriber from Montana!
Ah you’re so very welcome 🤗 Thank you for subscribing 😍
Absolutely beautiful.
Thank you so much ☺️ That’s very kind of you 😍
This is lovely...and you make it look so easy to do. Thank you!
You’re very welcome ☺️
These are so pretty.
Thank you so much ☺️
Me ha gustado muchísimo este diseño. Es precioso. Lo voy a poner en práctica
Es hermoso, verdad! Gracias ☺️
Thank you! Very pretty design.
Thank you 🙏
Very lovely style of wire work
Thank you so much ☺️
Thank you, that's beautiful!!!
You’re very welcome 😊
Hi Samantha. I hope you and the family are doing well. I've made the links and I love them. My only problem was that I didn't have any little beads that would fit on the jump rings. I came up with putting them on head pins and making mini charms out of them and hooking them onto the jump rings that way. It's not near as pretty as yours, though, but I had fun doing it. Can't wait for your next video.
Hi Jeanetta. Hope you and your family are doing well, too. We are doing ok 👍🏻 And this is what I love about making jewellery! You can take a design and make it your own! I’m sure your piece look s beautiful with the little charms and I may have to try that myself 🤗
Hi Samantha, I just subscribed to your channel and I love the way you made the necklace. As I was watching I knew I had to remember how I was to link the component together with the jump rings. I noticed that the links looked like a little fish. Then I knew how to do it. The tails hook up to each other, and the heads link up together. Easy pezzy. 😊
@@clairebacchi360 yes they do look like little fish! I love that 😍
Amazing, you made this look so easy, definitely off to try this…now…Thank you for sharing.
You’re so very welcome 🤗 Hope you enjoy making them
Wow !!! So beautiful. ❤ thank you
🎉🎉🎉
You’re so welcome ☺️
Thank you for sharing! This is very pretty and I can't wait to try it!
You’re very welcome ☺️
Beautiful ❤I enjoyed your video because I love wire working that is a unique wire working
Thank you so much ☺️
Wonderful tutorial as ALWAYS🤩
Sam you are an absolute JoY to learn from 💜🩷🩵
That’s so very kind of you to say 🥰
Muy bella y super vien exolicado gracias
eres muy bienvenido ☺️
I love this design! Thank you so much for sharing. 💝🥰🤗
You’re welcome 😊
This is great Samantha, thanks again!
You’re so very welcome 🤗
Love this. Have your tried it with square wire? Thanks.
I haven’t yet but it would look gorgeous I think ☺️
This is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing. Can't wait to try it ☺️
Hope you love making LOTS of these little beauties 🥰 I know you’ll have fun 🤩
Muchas gracias por este tutorial claro y conciso. Me encantó el engarce. Saludos
Muchas gracias. Gracias por sus amables palabras
Just found you and im loving your tutorials!! Thanks so much for the explanations and ideas!!❤
You’re very welcome ☺️
Thank you, I love your link, and will give it a try x❤
You’re so very welcome 🤗 I hope you love making the links ❣️
Beautiful 💗👏🏻🌟🥰 thank you for teaching this, great tutorial 🌟
Thank you so much ☺️
I really like this chain
Thank you 🤩 It’s lovely isn’t it
I love these! Great tutorial!
Thank you so much ☺️
Большое спасибо за мастер-класс. Цепочка очень понравилась, я очень люблю делать цепи из медной проволоки! 🎉🎉🎉
Thank you so much ☺️ I’m really happy you enjoyed the video ❣️
That’s beautiful. Thank you for sharing. I’m going to try this. 😀
I hope you enjoy making it. It’s so pretty isn’t it? 🥰
@@samanthalatimer1 thanks too you 💖
Love the video! Can’t wait to try and make a bracelet
A bracer will be just lovely 🥰 Enjoy ☺️
Really pretty ❤
Thank you 🙏 They’re lovely aren’t they 🥰
Hello from Australia..I just found your lovely channel and your relaxing sweet voice..I've had a break from jewellery making but you are very inspiring
Hello 👋 I’m so glad you like my voice 🤩 I always think my voice is awful lol 😂 It’s lovely you’re feeling inspired too so I hope you enjoy making some beautiful things ❣️
Wow Samantha I love these bracelets..not seen links like these they are so beautiful. Inspired me to do a neckless. Hugs from Sussex😍💕❤️🐶👏🏼👏🏼👍
Ah that’s lovely 🥰 Hope you enjoy making them ☺️
Very nice, thank you SOOOOOO much!!! ❤
You’re sooooo welcome 🤗
Thank you for sharing you make it look so simple and that makes me want to try again. 😂 Thank you for teaching us
You can do it! ☺️
Very beautiful. I love it
Thank you for your lovely comment ☺️
Great tutorial and i love this link TFS
You’re very welcome ☺️
Oh! Lovely 😊 Thank you so much❤❤❤❤❤
You're welcome 😊
Beautiful link chain! Love the options to create it with or without beads. I'm new to your channel. Fantastic tutorial and so easy to see and understand. Thank you for sharing! ❤
Thank you so much! ☺️ It’s lovely to have you here and I’m so glad you found the video useful 🥰
I love your way you did the chain and love the beets with it and you give me an idea to make one like that but i have beets bigger i have size 08 i think. Thanks again and i will watch your videos to see what you get
Thank you so much ☺️ I’m so happy you enjoyed the video 🤗
Very nice and pretty, great tutorial 😀!! ❤ thank you for sharing your talent ❤ 😊
You’re so welcome 🤗
Beautiful idea thank you so muac I love it.😍
I’m so glad you like it 😍
Lovely❤
Thank you so much ☺️
Thank you ☺️💋
You’re welcome 😊
Hello Samantha. Hope you're well. Thank you for this wonderful video tutorial and sharing your lovely ideas with us. If I had to use 20 gauge instead of 18 gauge... Do you think it would be too thin / too light? Not sturdy enough?
Thank you for your expertise.
Hello 👋 Hmm 🤔 I have a feeling it may be ok as long as you’re careful when wearing it. Try a bracelet first and see how it feels 🥰
Beatiful ❤
Thank you 🙏
Very Cool, thank you
You’re very welcome 😊
This is a pretty link. If the wire you are using is softer, what about hammering the links after they're formed? Thanks for sharing with us.
I think if you hammered them afterwards, they would distort too much. You can hammer the wire gently with a nylon hammer before you start to use it, which will work harden the wire a little. I’d probably try that with softer wire. Hope that helps ☺️
Lovely to see you. I am to from the UK s.w.
Lovely to have you here 👋😍
Fabulous!
Thank you 🤩
Love this! I just found you! Can't wait to try this and check out the other videos.
Hope you enjoy the other videos too ☺️ Thanks for your kind words
I 💕 love that there’s a measurement🤟💋
I love measurements 😍
Samantha, thank you so much for this great tutorial. I am a bead weaver, but I think I can do this. I do have a question. I am not a fan of copper. What other wire can I use, and what gauge would I need?
Ooh that’s a really good question. Is it just the colour of copper you’re not keen on? If so, you can get some beautiful gold and silver plated copper wires, of the same gauges, which look gorgeous. I’d try those. Or, you can get some lovely craft wires, again of the same gauges, but just make sure they’re half hard… soft wire will not suit the kind of pieces shown here as they won’t be stable enough and make pull apart when wearing.
I love a bit of bead weaving too! Although my eyes are starting to struggle with the Delica beads 😀
Thank you so much. That really helps!
Is bare copper wire sold through beading stores or hardware stores ?
Are you in the US? Here in the uk we can get it online at various places but I’m sure in the US, it’s available at both hardware stores and craft stores.
I hope you don’t mind but I’m enjoying trying ! Lovely ❤o
Glad you enjoy it! ☺️
Such a lovely link. Samantha what size would you say is the jump ring? Also, are you using dead soft or half hard wire? Enjoy listening to you speak, is that a York accent I hear. 😊❤️. Thank you Samantha.
Hello 👋 The jump ring is 5mm, made with 1mm wire. I use half hard mainly, as it’s better for stability. And thank you! I always think my accent is awful lol - it’s actually a west Lancashire accent ❣️
Yes, after watching your infinity link video, i have just started using the 1mm half hard wire because it is so sturdy to work with. Your accent is so LOVELY, we in the states are fascinated and could listen all day! :-D
Ah that’s so kind of you, thank you ☺️
Hi Samantha, I love this chain. Is there any thing you put on the wire to keep it from tarnishing or adoyou get wire that is tarnish resistant? Thank you.
You can use tarnish resistant wire, or you can use bare copper and treat with something like Renaissance Wax to stop the tarnish. Or, if you prefer aged copper, you can treat with liver of sulphur 🤗
Very pretty . I didn't have my sound on while watching so I thought I missed the end point, so I went to transcript and still didn't see how you finished it. Being a total beginner I am wondering how one would close it around your wrist. What do you recommend? There was nothing listed under materials need, either.
Also could i use 18 ga. Silver wire ?
I'm looking forward to seeing more of your videos.
Thank you for talking the time to read my post and for responding ( I'm sure you will ) God Bless
Hi there. I did list the materials in the description box, so I hope you can see that? You can absolutely use 18g silver wire… it would look beautiful 😍 You can use whichever clasp you prefer to close the necklace/bracelet and I have a little video showing simple clasps, if you’d like to watch that one. I will start to include the clasp part of my pieces at the end of my tutorials, as other subs have said they’d like that. Thank you so much for watching 🌸😍☺️
Samantha, thank you for your answer. Misunderstanding.. yes you did have materials listed ,I should have been clearer, there was nothing as far as clasp listed.
I will look for you simple clasp video.
Keep making the great videos. Thanks again
@@Terry-z8o you’re very welcome ☺️
I love your tutorial, the chain and beads look beautiful.
Would it be possible to show us how to make clasps for the ends to close the chain necklace.
I don't like the cheap looking lobster claws.
Thank you for sharing. 🙏💖
Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I’d be very happy to make a video on clasps so bear with me. ☺️
I have had the hardest time starting out. Any leather or string I buy will never go through a bead. The hole is too small for a lot of wire but a 20 gage wire is so soft my work bends and crinkles with the slightest touch. Do you suggest making holes bigger with stone at pearls? I have endless supply’s but I can’t make one thing because of hole sizes or string not rigged enough to go through. I love the thought of making jewelry. Are there some people so bad at this they shouldn’t start. Do you tell what time of wire to use each time? I do need the help. Thanks
Hi there. I do say at the beginning of each video, the wire I use so hopefully that will help. It’s always an issue getting the right beads to fit the wire etc., but you’ll soon get the hang of it. String, and cord and leather etc., is mostly going to be a little too thick for a lot of your beads but you should be ok with 18g and 20g with a lot of beads. When buying beads, always check the hole size (which they should tell you in the description). If you want to invest in a bead reamer tool, that’s also a good idea… they work to increase the bead hole size a little and can be a great tool for you. I really don’t think some people are just bad at bead work… it’s really just a case of just keep going in the beginning ❤️ you’ll soon pick up the tricks and tips and you’ll get hooked.
Hi! How Wonderful!! Love the ebead jump ring idea!! Thank You!!! 🙋♀️🐚🤗🌷💮 -New Subscriber here!!
Ah thank you so much for your kind words. It’s lovely to have you here 😍🙏🙌
I'm going to make one today....😂🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤
Lovely ☺️ Hope you have fun making them 🥰
How do you keep the jump rings from opening after you get each made and put together? Wouldn't it come apart fairly easily.
Also I really appreciate your sharing with all of us thank so much 😊
The jump rings are made with 1mm (18g) wire and then work hardened with a tap with a nylon hammer. They tend to be pretty robust under normal conditions. Obviously, if you really tugged, they “may” open but I’ve never had that happen. Hope that helps ☺️
Awesome!! Thank you so much for responding so quickly...…. your jewelry is so beautiful ❤️😍😁
@@ninadunn5965 thank you so much ☺️
Bravissima
Grazie mille 🥰
Nice❤
Thank you ☺️
I am very new to wire and wonder if you could recommend a type of wire that would be inexpensive to learn on. Thank you so much, any help would be appreciated.
Welcome to the wonderful world of wire ❣️ Aluminium craft wire is very affordable to practice with but it’s very soft. So you could use that initially to get used to how things work and then progress to the copper wire or craft wires. Are you in the US? Here in the UK, wire from smaller craft stores can become quite expensive on the smaller reels, so I’d advise finding a store that sells larger ones, which can work out less expensive. I think, online stores like Fire Mountain Gems are more affordable. Or, I’d try and find an online company who specialise in wires for industry. I buy from The Scientific Wire Company here in the UK and they’re great. Also, try and just buy a couple of sizes to begin with. Most of my tutorials use 1mm (18g) so I’d start with just buying one or two sizes to keep the costs down. Hope that helps ☺️
Thank you. Sounds like excellent information all. Will see you on your channel.@@samanthalatimer1
And get plastic covered wire for the ones allergic or use polyurethane in spray to seal it.
Great idea 🥰
Hi Samantha, what can I do to eliminate the rough ends of my wire cuts. Am I using the wrong cutters?
Having a really good and sharp pair of cutters really helps. But for now, take a little metal file, or a nail emery board, and gently file the sharp edges flat, before you start bending your wire. Hope that helps ☺️
@@samanthalatimer1 thanks. After some more investigation I found that my cutters were not the best and invested in a good pair nippers. Biiig difference. I have yet another question.
Can I use welding copper to make jewelry?
@@tonillanes1505 ooh that’s a good question. I haven’t used electrical wire for mine, but I don’t see why not. It’s literally just bare copper wire, so I’d think it would be ok, and cheaper to buy, I’d imagine. Obviously, don’t take my word for it, and maybe have a look online for advice. But I don’t see why not ☺️
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