I started with 20 gauge fine silver wire (all I had) and made the chain. Aren't these cute? they are like figure eight's. What I like about these is that you will never loose a flower. A good thing!
I thought about adding all the flowers before closing my loops but I wanted the loops to be perfect and knew the flowers would be in the way.
After I made the chain I selected all the flowers and crystals I was going to use and put them on sterling silver 1.5" headpins. This step of threading them all at once saves time.
Next step I did was to make a loop in all of the flowers. Again this saves time.
Next step I did was to add 1 row of flowers. I like adding the flowers one color at a time so I am not too overwhelmed by little sticks poking out all over the place.
Thanks for stopping by. I hope you'll try making your own.
~Shannon
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12 comments:
That is super cute! I never think to make my own chain - so smart!
Very cute. I like your figure 8 chain -- I might have to try that idea.
When I saw the title of your post, I thought, "How can Shannon make jewelry while she naps?" Then I realized what you were talking about! The bracelet is gorgeous! I love that you explain how you put it all together ... I'm inspired!
This is so cute! Where did you find such pretty flowers all in one package?
Thanks for sharing your process on making a wire looped chain and bracelet. It would take me longer than an hour and a half to make it though, but like you I also do the assembly line type of construction.
I really like the end result, the little flowers are so pretty on the silver chain.
Therese
Very nice tutorial! And I'm so impressed with the fact that she still naps :) And jealous. Very.
Great! I love your hand made chain and your photos showing all your steps!
What a great project!
That chain is great and all the little flowers too! Thanks for sharing it.
Lovely. Great chain. Thanks for the directions.
Very pretty. The tip on working with one color at a time is a good one as it ensures even distribution.
Flower beads are one of my favourite. Great tutorial too.
What a cute bracelet! And thabks for the tut. So glad to back, missed guys!
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