Downloadable Tutorials for Chain and Cord Making
On this page you'll find links to web pages with downloadable tutorials and guides on making chains and cords to complement your metal clay creations. All external links open in a new window.
Beading Daily - Fusing Silver
Download this pdf tutorial about fusing fine silver jumprings. Clearly shows the process for fusing.
Chain Weavers
This is a great site with a number of chain maille tutorials, many free. Lots of the tutorials are for kits that you can buy from the Chain Weavers website.
Diamond Chain Maille
Lovely tutorial to make earrings using chain maille. From Brea Bead Works
Foxtail Chain
Great tutorial on how to make this Foxtail chain using fine silver wire and fusing the rings. Lots of fabulous information about how to make jump rings and how to fuse fine silver wire. It's from Art Jewelery Magazine. You'll need to log in or create an account with them to see this tutorial but it's free to sign up. This gives you access to a large number of free tutorials. You also get access to tutorials you can buy for a few dollars.
Greek Key Chain
Brass and copper wire are used to make this Greek key design chain. It's from Art Jewelery Magazine. You'll need to log in or create an account with them to see this tutorial but it's free to sign up. This gives you access to a large number of free tutorials. You also get access to tutorials you can buy for a few dollars.
Infinity Chain Maille
This tutorial is easy to follow and has great pictures. It's from Art Jewelery Magazine. You'll need to log in or create an account with them to see this tutorial but it's free to sign up. This gives you access to a large number of free tutorials. You also get access to tutorials you can buy for a few dollars.
Maille Queen
Download guides on chain maille from beginner to advanced level. These guides are not free but the small cost is well worth it.
The Ring Lord
This site has a range of instructional pdf documents to download. They all have a small price but they're comprehensive and easy to follow. Projects range from beginner level to advanced. There are some lovely projects here.
