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.
![](/images/jumpring/sp1460.png)
![](/images/jumpring/sp1830.png)
![](/images/jumpring/sp2025.png)
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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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![Bubble Chain Step 1](/images/bubble/bubble_step_1.jpg) |
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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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![Bubble Chain Step 2](/images/bubble/bubble_step_2.jpg) |
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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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![Bubble Chain Step 3](/images/bubble/bubble_step_3.jpg) |
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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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![Bubble Chain Step 4](/images/bubble/bubble_step_4.jpg) |
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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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![Bubble Chain Step 5](/images/bubble/bubble_step_5.jpg) |
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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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![Bubble Chain Step 6](/images/bubble/bubble_step_6.jpg) |
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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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![Bubble Chain Step 7](/images/bubble/bubble_step_7.jpg) |
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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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![Bubble Chain Step 8](/images/bubble/bubble_step_8.jpg) |
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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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![Bubble Chain Step 9](/images/bubble/bubble_step_9.jpg) |
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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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![Bubble Chain Step 10](/images/bubble/bubble_step_10.jpg) |
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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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![Bubble Chain Step 11](/images/bubble/bubble_step_11.jpg) |
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