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STEP 1: The Starter A
This project uses small jump ring (18ga 3.5mm ID) and large jump rings (16ga 5.0mm ID)
Close 2 small (18ga 3.5mm ID) jump rings, (pair A). Attach a small piece of wire to the end pair to create a handle. [For faster chain making, open jump rings and organize in piles of six rings.]
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STEP 2: The Starter B
Attach 2 new jump rings to pair A.
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STEP 3: The Starter C
Attach 2 new jump rings to pair B.
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STEP 4: The Grip
Hold the starter by the wire and let the jump rings hang. Use your thumb and finger so that you pinch Pair A & B. This isolation technique will make it easier to build your chain. If you move your hand, only pair C should move back and forth.
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STEP 5: The Flip
Turn you hand so that you are pointing the starter at the ceiling. (C is now on top). Flip pair C open like the petals of a flower.
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STEP 6: The Separation
Using an Awl or pointed tool, separate the rings of pair B. If you lose your place start over (step 4: the grip) and focus on pinching pair A/B to keep the rings from moving too much..
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STEP 7: The Push
Push the awl into the chain. The link should appear like the photo. You have used all 6 rings and the pattern now repeats.
Are your six rings open and ready?
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STEP 8: The Push
Should look like this. |
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STEP 9: The Hold
Grasp the chain firmly. Prepare to remove the awl.
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STEP 10: The Hold
As you remove the Awl, maintain a firm pressure. This will keep the chain from collapsing while you pickup and add your next set of jump rings.
The Red shows the placement of the next ring.
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STEP 11: Insert New A
Insert a jump ring (new Pair A) onto the spot that was occupied by the awl. This may feel awkward at first, but you will quickly become proficient. I use a sweeping motion like setting a hook.
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STEP 12: Insert New A
Don’t put down the chain just yet. Reinsert the awl to hold your spot open. Whenever I need to put down my chain I always put the awl back in.
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STEP 13: Close A and Add Another
Close the jump ring with a second plier. Work it back and forth with a slight inward pressure so there is no opening on the ring.
Don’t put down the chain just yet. Reinsert the awl to hold your spot open. Whenever I need to put down my chain I always put the awl back in.
Pick up another jump ring and place it next to the first.
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STEP 14: The New A
The pair of jump rings that you inserted in step 13 is now the new pair A (step 1)
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STEP 15: The New B
Add two new jump rings to pair A. |
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STEP 16: The New C
Add two new rings to pair B.
REPEAT: Steps 4 - 16 and Repeat until desired length.
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STEP 17: The Nut
REPEAT Steps 4 thru 13
The nut is a small byzantine chain made up of 14 jump rings. You will need to make 16-20 of these to build a bracelet.
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STEP 18: Go Nuts
Start creating a supply of byzantine segments (nuts) in preparation.
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STEP 19: Make A Bead Link
Place a 6mm Round Bead (faceted crystal shown) on to a eye pin. Cut to proper length and create a loop at the end.
Note: We are assuming you know how to make a loop using round nose pliers. Look here for a future link for that instruction.
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STEP 20: Make A Poppy
Open a Large Ring (16ga 5.0mm ID) and attach a nut. |
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STEP 21: Add A Bead
Open up the Large Ring and Attach the prepared 6mm Bead |
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STEP 22: Add a second Nut
Open the Large Ring and Add a second Nut.
Note steps 21, 22 and 23 can be performed in a single step.
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STEP 23: Tie up the Ends
Open up a new Large ring (16ga 5.0mm ID) and link it to the bottom of the:
First Nut
Loop at the End of the Bead
Second Nut
The chain should encircle the bead.
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STEP 24: Keep Adding Segments
You can link together the byzantine flowers to one another. For a necklace, separate the poppy links with additional jump rings. |
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STEP 25: Add a Clasp
When you reach your desired length. Simply connect a clasp to the last large Jump Ring. |
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