By Wire Jewelry Artist - Suzi Campbell
Lock Link Chain Tutorial
This tutorial has 52 steps 65 photos and 16 pages jam packed with information and measurement charts and will teach you not only how to make the Lock Link Chain – but also how to make a locked Clover link for the Pendant. The locked Clover link can be incorporated with the Lock link to also create beautiful Chains or Bracelets as well.
I will also show you how to make what I call a “Pelican” hook and some variations of the Lock link using different lengths of wire and how you can alter the whole effect of a Chain or Bracelet.
Whether you wish to use Square wire, ½ Round wire or Round wire – the choice is yours.
This chain works up quickly – looks elegant either plain or embellished and will definitely add sparkle when worn. Whether you just want something casual or even for a Wedding - this will definitely give you some scope to play around with.
Above all – have fun with it!
* Some knowledge of wrapping loops helpful.
This tutorial contains 16 pages 52 steps 65 detailed photos
File size: 1202.25KB
Material List:
- Approx. 80"(205cm) 20g(.8mm) wire of your choice
- Approx. 3"(7.5cm) 18g wire for Hook
- approx 48"(122cm)26g(.4mm) wire
- 1 Headpin
- 1 10mm~12mm Bead
- Approx 30~4mm Beads
- 4~2mm Beads
- Find a Materials' Kit
Tool List:
- Round Nose Pliers
- Mandrel or Large pliers to open loops to accommodate 4mm
beads - Flush Cutters *see notes in Tutorial
- Needle Nose Pliers
- Nylon Nose pliers
- Ruler
- Sharpie™ Pen
- Files
- Hammer (optional)