Matrix Chain - The Byzantine Matrix chain is a variant on the traditional Byzantine weave. It is built by creating segments of chain and linking them together. The project as shown uses (250) 18ga 3.75mm ID Jump rings; (50) 16ga 5.5mm ID jump rings. Mixing metals is an interesting way to highlight this project.
This project uses the following size jump rings.
Materials This project uses SMALL jump ring (18ga 3.75mm ID) and LARGE jump rings (16ga 5.5mm ID) |
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STEP 1: The Starter Close a large (16ga 5.5mm ID) jump ring [A]. I recommend attaching a piece of scrap wire to help hold on to your project. |
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STEP 2: Add a Small Ring Attach a new small (18ga 3.75mm ID) jump ring [B] to jump ring [A]. |
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STEP 3: Add a Second Ring Attach a second small jump ring [b] to jump ring [A]. |
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STEP 4: Add New Ring C Add a new small jump ring [C] and attach it to both rings [B & b] |
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STEP 5: Add New Ring c Add a new small jump ring [c] and attach it to both rings [B & b]
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STEP 6: The Grip
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STEP 7: The Flip |
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STEP 8: The Separation Using an Awl or pointed tool, separate the rings [B] and [b]. If you lose your place start over (step 6: the grip) and focus on pinching rings [A] [Bb] to keep the rings from moving too much. |
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STEP 9: The Push Push the awl into the chain. You are picking up the inside of rings [C] and [c] and pulling the up between [B] and [b]. |
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STEP 10: The Push... cont'd Should look like this. |
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STEP 11: The Hold Grasp the chain firmly. 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. |
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STEP 12: Add New Ring Open an new small jump ring and insert in the space occupied by the AWL. |
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STEP 13: Close the Ring, Add a Second Ring Close the added ring and add a new small ring beside it. |
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STEP 14: Half way There |
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STEP 15: Add Two Rings Add two new rings to the end of the chain. |
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STEP 16: Add New Pair |
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STEP 17: Grip, Flip, Divide and Hold Grip and Flip the chain. Insert an Awl just as in Steps 6 thru 11. |
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STEP 18: Insert new Large Jump Ring |
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STEP 19: Make Segments |
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STEP 20: Link Segments |
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STEP 21: Looks like This.
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STEP 22: Link the other End |
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STEP 23: Keep Adding Segments |
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STEP 24: Connect the Other End |
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STEP 25: Balance the End |
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STEP 26: Both Ends should look like this. |
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STEP 27: Add a Clasp |
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