HAPPY 2020 NEW YEAR!
Let's hope this one is full of creativity,
laughter, peaceful days and fun adventures!
As it's a 'back to school' day here in the U.K., I thought
we could also go back to school with our wires and pliers too!
Because it's possible, that after the Christmas break, you might
feel a little rusty, both creatively and physically! Therefore,
bending bits of wire into any wiggle or squiggle to create
your own unique chain links, is a good way of getting your
creative juices back on tap and your wire mojo back in gear!
Above, are some of the chain links that I like to use in my
necklaces, earring and bracelet designs. As long as you can
link into the top and base of your unit, it will work!
You can choose to link with jump rings for a monochromatic chain,
or as above, pick out an assortment of glass beads and spice up
your necklace chain with a pop of colour.
Alternatively, keep to one bead shape and colour for a more dressy look.
Any of your handmade links will also work well for
earring designs!
I have designed many chain link projects over the years, as
I love creating handmade unique necklaces...
If you prefer to design more uniform, duplicate chain links, you
could always use a jig to make each of the wire units. Below are
a few of my past jig chain link projects:
Or ... just add 2 more pegs and make the 'Elizabethan' style below:
Plus, here's another take on this version:
I hope that these chain link designs have got your fingers itchy to
play with more wire design ideas for the coming year!
