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SubscribeQ.
Do you have instructions how to make a chain extender out of wire that is secure, to add an inch or so to a bracelet? It is gold plated. Thank You, Best Regards,
- Betty
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There are a variety of techniques that can be used for this purpose.
- Michelle Wood, Jewelry-Making Expert
MaterialsTools for making your own jumprings:Resources
- Create links out of wire with the double-wrapped loop technique and connect the links with jumprings
- Cut a length of chain and connect with jumprings or wire finished with wrapped loops
- Create chain sections with jumprings. You can purchase jumprings or create them from wire. Then, add a lobster claw clasp.
- You can also add a pre-made chain extender and lobster claw clap
- Michelle Wood, Jewelry-Making Expert
MaterialsTools for making your own jumprings:Resources
- ''Making a Wrapped Loop and Double-Wrapped Loop'' how-to video and illustrated instructions
- ''Opening a Jumpring'' how-to video and illustrated instructions
- ''Using EURO TOOL® Coil Cutting Pliers'' how-to video and illustrated instructions
- ''How to Make Wire Coil with Variable Speed Power Drill and Twirl-a-Ring Jumpring Maker'' how-to video and illustrated instructions
- ''Forming Wire Coils'' how-to video and illustrated instructions
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