Bubble Chain - A great beginner jump ring chainmail for those that want a little more challenge. In this example we are using 14ga 6.0mm I.D. for the large jump rings and 18ga 3.0mm ID for the medium jump ring and 20ga 2.5mm ID for the small jump ring connector rings. The Bubble chain is the basic chain used for the more advanced Double Bubble.
This project uses the following size jump rings.
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STEP 1: Materials
We are going to start this project making a simple 2 - 1 - 2 - 1 chain. Slightly more difficult because we are changing up sizes throughout the project. [Change up the sizes from this pattern to create different looks]
For this example, use 14ga 6.0mm ID - large jump ring, 18ga 3.0mm ID - medium jump ring, 20ga 2.5mm ID small jump ring |
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STEP 2: Start with a Medium Jump Ring
This is a classic 1-2-1-2 Chain. The aspect that makes this a little more difficult is the ring changes.
Close one medium (18ga 3.0mm ID) jump ring.
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STEP 3: Attach 2 Small Jump Rings
Attach two (2) small rings (20ga 2.5mm ID) jump rings to the closed medium ring. |
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STEP 4: Add Medium Jump Ring
Open a medium ring and attach it to the two existing small rings. |
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STEP 5: Attach 2 More Small Jump Rings
Open two (2) small rings to the new medium ring.
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STEP 6: Add Medium Ring
Open a medium ring and attach it to the two small rings.
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STEP 7: Attach 2 More Small Rings
Open two (2) small rings to the new medium rings.
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STEP 8: Add Large Ring
Open a new large 14ga 6.0mm ring to the (2) small rings.
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STEP 9: Attach 2 More Small Rings
Open two (2) small rings to the new large ring.
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STEP 10: Continue Pattern
Continue the 1-2-1-2 pattern until you reach your desired length.
Reminder of the pattern Med•Sm•Med•Sm•Med•Sm•Lg
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STEP 11: Attach Clasp
Use small rings to attach clasp. You can use a single or double ring depending on the clasp.
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