Introduction to Chain Making

This two day course teaches you several different chain making techniques. You will learn 5 types of unique chains including Byzantine (also known as Idiots Delight); which can then be finished into your own bracelets and necklaces. This is also a great course for practicing your soldering! Previous knowledge of Silversmithing is recommended but not required.

Required  Tools and Materials :

• 1 – jeweller’s sawframe (4" depth)
• 1 doz – saw blades size 3/0
• 1 – 4 cut needle file
• 1 – round nose pliers
• 1 – nippers
• 1 – flat nose pliers
• 1 – 1/2 round pliers
• 1 – rawhide mallet
• 1 sheet of each – emery paper (#1/0)
• Project specific silver

Recommended  Tools and Materials :

• 1- Butane Torch
• masking tape

To use as mandrels for making jump rings:

• metal rods (ex.: knitting needles etc.), various sizes
• hard plastic dowels (ex.: chopsticks etc.)
• wooden dowels of various sizes

Additional materials may be required