Make your own chain jewelry — Linda Augsburg

Instructor Linda Augsburg covers the basics for building amazing chain jewelry, one jump ring at a time. She then shows you how to make a 3+3+2 chain necklace and a box-link chain bracelet, from start to finish. The class includes:

• Demonstrations for making an easy chain necklace and a basic bracelet using simple jump rings as building blocks
• Step-by-step instructions of the basic techniques used for opening and closing jump rings, as well as tips for choosing materials and using various size jump rings for different effects
• Easy-to-follow downloadable written instructions for two different chain patterns

You’ll also learn how jump rings are made, what materials are used, and other options for creating a variety of looks.

Jewelry Classes on Demand is brought to you by Bead&Button, BeadStyle, and Art Jewelry magazines. Each class includes a downloadable PDF with complete written instructions and illustrations, and a list of all the materials and tools you’ll need. Download a class now, and you’ll be able to watch and learn at your own pace.

Linda Augsburg has been designing and making jewelry for 10 years. She’s spent her 20-year career helping would-be creative folks learn new skills so they can make their own fabulous jewelry, quilt, and craft projects. She is the senior editor of online content for BeadStyle, Bead&Button, and Art Jewelry magazines.