Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Learn How to Properly Open and Close Jump Rings


In order to create great chainmaille, you have to be able to open and close jump rings properly. This video shows you the proper techinique for opening and closing jump rings. Using the correct techinque keeps your jump rings nice and round and keeps them from becoming distorted when you work with them.

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Centipede Bracelet Tutorial Now Available

If you have been interested in chain mail but afraid to try, this easy variation of the European 4 in 1 is fun to learn and will give you stunning results. As a bonus I have thrown in an easy earring pattern you can create with your left overs! You can get the tutorial for this and many more wonderful jewelry projects on the website www.jewelrylessons.com . The specific link for this tutorial is: http://www.jewelrylessons.com/tutorial/centipede-chain-mail-bracelet-bonus-earrings .