Re: ring chain instructions

[nanettel]

I just received the fixins' to make the ring chain bracelet, and to my dismay, for the life of me i can't figure the pattern out, i scanned and enlarged picture to see if i could, but no go, can anyone help me?

[marym]

Do you mean this one??  This was crafted by an employee named Tracy- I'm sure she would be happy to discuss with you the pattern or method used.  Just confirm that this is the one and I will pass your request on to her.  '>

Let us know if you need anything else.

Thanks.
-Mary

[nanettel]

yes, thank you....exactly the one....would appreciate instructions....like i said, got the stuff, need the instructions...by the way, nice doing business with you.

[marym]

Thank you!!  I have passed your request on to tracy- it may take her a bit to write and/or illustrate a pattern for you.  We will get it posted as soon as she is able.  Thanks for your patience!  

-Mary

[nanettel]

I keep checking for instructions...still have fixins' and no pattern...Nan

I tried to dig up the issue number of The Wire Artist Jeweller that I saw this chain pattern in but I was unable.  I have made a number of variations of this chain I enjoyed it so much!  

It is a two part construction which is why it might be a bit hard to figure out from just a pic ! : )  
  - The underchain is a just the jump rings with the two rounds on them attached with double jump rings.  
  - Then there is the "sandwich" that you attach over the double jump rings so they sit between the beads.  
To make the sandwich you take the two rings that will sit on the top and bottom of the chain and connect them with double jump rings, then you place them over the link and close them on the other side with double jump rings as well, and it holds itself in place over the desired link.  

I will make up some link examples and the base chain without addition if my directions are still fuzzy.  I was trying to get all my links in one basket before I "cybertaught", sorry I kept you waiting, let me know if I can be any more help. '>

I just spotted this bracelet & would love to have the instructions. Any luck in finding them or coming up with your own?

checked the Wire Artist Jeweller magazine website & they are no longer publishing '>
here's a link to the magazines & what month the article was published. If you recognize the pattern name, let me know & I'll order a back copy of that issue. http://www.wag.on.ca/backissues.html
thanks!

I believe this is the "Empressa Chain" bracelet from the July/August 2004 issue of Wire Artist Jeweller, I'm looking at it right now.................

thank you very much!!!!!!!!!

One more question please. The website gallery indicates that there are 3 different size jump rings in this bracelet. I can only distinguish 2 different sizes, but I'm not good at eyeing the size of things. Can you tell me which rings in the bracelet are which sizes? Thanks!

i have the copy of the wire artist jewellers magazine and they have only 2 sizes of jump rings listed- 4mm & 5mm.

[grandmotherwind]

Yes.I only see 2 sizes as well.

grandmotherwind

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[PrairieGal]

It is a Helm Chain Maille weave with embellishments. Here is a tutorial - just make one row and you have Helm Chain. Helm Chain

[BeadHappy]

More about Helm Chain (conundrum, helm weave) here: http://www.chainmailstore.com/ubb....=008497