Cross Jump Ring Chain Instructions and Bulk Jump Ring Supplies from thebeadman.com

STEP 1: The Starter

For this example we are using 20ga 3.5mm ID rings for the body of the chain and 20ga 3.0mm ID rings for the cross link.

We are going to start this project by making a simple 2 - 2 chain. A very straightforward beginning that consists of 2 rings connected to 2 rings.

Close (2) 20ga 3.5mm ID rings and attach of piece of wire to make a handle.

STEP 2: Add 2 Rings

This is a classic 2-2 Chain. Open (2) new 20ga 3.5mm ID jump rings and add them to the starter ring.

STEP 3: Add 2 more

Open (2) new 20ga 3.5mm ID jump rings and add them to the previous rings.

STEP 4: One More Time

Open (2) new 20ga 3.5mm ID jump rings and add them to the previous set.

At this point you should have 4 sets of rings. The starter rings with (3) sets of rings attached.

STEP 5: Add 2 more rings to the starter

Open 2 new rings and attach them to the stater ring.

STEP 6: Add 2 More

Open 2 new rings and attach them to the previous ring.

STEP 7: Add 2 More Rings

Open 2 new rings and attach them to the previous ring.

At this point you should have two identical 2-2-2 chains connected from the starter ring

STEP 8: Link the Finish Ring

Open (2) new 20ga 3.5mm ID jump rings and connect the (2) rings from the left chain and (2) rings from the right chain to form a diamond shape.

STEP 9: Attach Smaller Ring to Center

Open (2) new smaller 20ga 3.0mm ID and connect the center rings [(2) rings from the center of the left chain and (2) rings from the center of the right chain] This will firm up the diamond or cross shape.

STEP 10: Next Cross, Left Chain

Add (6) new 20ga 3.5mm ID jump rings (2-2-2) to the bottom ring of the chain.

STEP 11: Next Cross, Right Chain

Add (6) new 20ga 3.5mm ID jump rings (2-2-2) to the bottom ring of the chain.

At this point you should have two sets of chain connected to the bottom ring.

STEP 12: Complete the Diamond