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Which chain is best for jewelry making?

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Which chain is best for jewelry making?

Top 10 Chain For Jewelry Making

  • Pandahall 82 Feet/25M Soldered 304 Stainless Steel Curb Chains.
  • Paxcoo 30 Pack Necklace Chain.
  • Outus 12 Pack Iron DIY Chain.
  • Naler Stainless Steel Necklace Bracelet Extender Chain.
  • JIAYIQI 30 Pack Chains for Jewelry Making.

What are the different types of jewelry chains?

Guide to Jewelry Chain Styles

  • Box Chains. Box chains have squared links rather than round links for a boxy appearance.
  • Cable Link Chains. One of the most popular open link chains, the cable link is made from connected round or oval links.
  • Curb Chain.
  • Flat Link Chains.
  • Herringbone Chains.
  • Rope Chains.

What thickness chain is best?

The gauge of our most popular chains ranges from 0.9mm – 1.7mm, so unless you have a particularly large pendant to accommodate, pick something within this size range. We would suggest 0.9mm – 1mm as a good starting point for most lightweight pendants.

What chain does not tarnish?

Rhodium on sterling silver is hard-wearing, non-tarnish, and has the same rhodium finish as white gold!

How do you make a simple chain?

Basic Chain Making Tutorial: Round

  1. Step 1: Annealing the Coil.
  2. Step 2: The Vice, the Dowel and Straightening the Wire.
  3. Step 3: Wrapping and Packing.
  4. Step 4: Hard Jump Rings.
  5. Step 5: Cutting the Coil.
  6. Step 6: Closing Up the Links.
  7. Step 7: How Much Do I Need?
  8. Step 8: Balling Up the Solder and Picking Up the Balls.

What type of chain is strongest?

Metal type: The strongest metals for chains are gold and platinum. White gold with rhodium plating can have added strength. Sterling silver chains are also pretty strong, but they require more upkeep to prevent tarnish.

How thick should a women’s chain be?

As a rule of thumb, average chain width for women is around 1mm and the most common styles are cable, rope, and wheat chains.

How thick is a 2mm chain?

The 2mm chain is comparable to the thickness of your headphone wire, while the 6mm chain is comparable to the thickness of a pencil.