How to Make the Viper Jump Ring Chain

MATERIALS

This project uses 16ga 8.0mm ID jump rings [LARGE] and 16ga 5.0mm ID jump rings [SMALL] for this project.

STEP 1: The Starter

Close a SMALL jump ring. I recommend attaching a piece of scrap wire to help hold onto your project.

STEP 2: Add a New Ring

Attach a new SMALL jump ring next to the first ring.

Jump rings should be side by side.

STEP 3: Add a New Ring

Attach a new small jump ring through both existing rings.

STEP 4: Add a New Jump Ring

Attach a new small jump ring through the initial two rings from step 1 and 2. This is the start of a 2-2-2 chain.

STEP 5: 2-2-2 Chain

Continue adding 2 jump rings to form the length of your chain. 80 rings makes approx 7 inches of chain. Estimate 12 rings per inch of chain. You can always add more before you finish to get the ideal length.

STEP 6: Add a Large Ring

Open a LARGE jump ring and insert it through a pair of rings entering from the right side.

Skip a pair of rings and go through the next pair from the left side. You should have a large ring attached through two pair of small rings. Middle pair of small rings skipped.

STEP 7: Add Large Ring to Next Pair

Move up one pair of rings from your starting place. Add a new LARGE ring entering right to left. Skip a pair and connect to the next pair left to right.

STEP 8: Repeated Task

Locate the next open pair of small rings. Open a Large ring and insert it from the right side. Be sure to be on top of the previous large ring.

Each large ring will sit on top of the previous ring.

STEP 9: Skip a Pair

Skip the next pair of rings. Continue the path of the large jump ring through the next pair, from the left side moving right.

STEP 10: Close the Ring

Close the jump ring. Notice how the large rings overlap. If you set the project down and lose your place, turn the chain over until it matches the picture.

STEP 11: Add a Clasp

From here, it is repetition. Add a clasp at the desired length.