The piece of glass that has the jagged pieces within is a glass called, "fractures and streamers" and was purchased through our wholesale supplier, but lately it has been difficult to come by. Thanks for your question.

No, it doesn't have to be copper. Most standard ball chain is zink coated so it will adhere, just be sure to flux it.

It can also be nickle plated.

Hi Lori, thanks for your comment. The ball chain that's availible through retail outlets, like Hobby Lobby or Michael's Craft Stores are Nickel plated steel and will accept solder when fluxed, so the type of metal should not be too much of an issue for you. As for the tools used to curl the wire, basic pliers or needle nose pliers will work. The pliers Linda uses in this video are rounded pliers used in jewelry making. They were purchased at Hobby Lobby a number of years ago. Here's a link I found through a recent Google search: www.riogrande.com/product/slimline-round-nose-pliers/111902. Let us know if you have any other questions. Thank you.

No, it just has to accept solder. Zinc coating is usually what hobby stores carry. Brass will work as well. Good luck and thanks for your questions.

@@jalimager brilliant. Big thanks

We get large rolls from our wholesale supplier, but you can find it at Hobby Lobby in smaller quantities. I believe Michael’s craft stores carry it too. Thank you for your kind words as well. It’s very much appreciated.

@@johnlombardo8472 I assume this is pre-tinned copper?

@@alishaandersondesign6453 no, it’s not pre-tinned copper. I believe it to be nickel, which solder will adhere to. Always use flux.

Love this idea and would like to try it. Will nickel plated steel take patina?

@@maureenchorny6299 When it comes to ball chain, the answer is yes. We get good results using Novacan Patina. With that said, I would think the quality of the nickel plating may be a factor.

The chain is nickel and I have not experienced it tarnishing.

@@lindalombardo3309 Thankyou so it does make a difference what it's made out of 😁 it gives a really nice effect

I use 2.4mm chain

@@lindalombardo3309 thanks…just ordered it!!…it was so beautiful around that heart..how creative!

This was 2.4mm. It comes in various sizes

Did you remember to use flux? If you are and it's not adhereing try resting the soldering iron on the chain to get it a little hot before attempting to solder it. If that doesn't help I suspect it may indeed be stainless. The stuff we get at Hobby Lobby or Michael's Craft Store has worked fine for us. Hope you resolve the problem.

@@thecuttingedgestainedglass4894 the stainless didn’t work..so I ordered Nickel plated and it worked perfectly!