Create a STRONG Infinity Link Chain without Soldering by Jem Hawkes

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2 жыл бұрын

Hello Lovelies ... for today's free wire tutorial, I want to share a technique than even absolute beginners to wire jewellery can utilise.
My Infinity Link Chain is super accessible using minimal tools and NO fire! You don't need soldering skills to create a strong linked chain that will last for years.
I've worked in raw copper round wire in a 1mm (18g) but it works beautifully in much heavier wires too. I show you in the video what it looks like in 1.5mm (14g) wire.
This is a totally accessible design; you need a round form (I used the 6mm side of some bail making pliers), chain nose pliers and good flush cutters. You CAN hammer gently on heavier wires if you want, but you don't even need a block and hammer to create this chain.
Hope you love it as much as I do (mine has very fond memories).
Love, Jem xxx

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@kate4121 4 ай бұрын

Love, love, love these!

@JemHawkes 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for your kind comment xxx

@virginiagarcia2802 Ай бұрын

THANK YOU. I'm very interested in that tech. I've wanting something more secure for the Infinity and YOU got it.THANKS FOR SHARING!

@JemHawkes Ай бұрын

Thank you so very much. I'm incredibly proud of this one, thank you for watching xxx

@JemHawkes Ай бұрын

Thank you so very much. I'm incredibly proud of this one, thank you for watching xxx

@rodicaiancu8953 6 ай бұрын

Foarte frumos și foarte bun profesor! Minunat! ❤

@JemHawkes 6 ай бұрын

multumesc mult pentru cuvintele tale amabile xxx

@dawng5653 5 ай бұрын

Great video

@JemHawkes 5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much xxx

@laurel1854 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@JemHawkes 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching :-) xxx

@arionelion8018 5 ай бұрын

quite interesting links ✨👏, thank u

@JemHawkes 5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for watching. I adore this chain, it's tough on the fingers in 1.5mm 14g but so worth it. Have a great day! Jem xxx

@yomama8873 2 жыл бұрын

Love it 🤩🤩🤩💖💖

@JemHawkes 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much xxx

@natalieharrison4318 2 жыл бұрын

great idea marking your tool the size of the bail making.

@JemHawkes 2 жыл бұрын

I'm Super forgetful otherwise ;-) xxx

@natalieharrison4318 2 жыл бұрын

@@JemHawkes lol me too.

@laurel1854 2 жыл бұрын

a new subscriber!

@JemHawkes Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much xxx

@robandjeannettabradshaw1289 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you once again for a wonderful tutorial and especially showing not everything is as difficult as it may look. Your tutorials are always easy to understand which I am grateful for. Xx

@JemHawkes 2 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU Cissie for every single ray of light you shine xxx

@natalieharrison4318 2 жыл бұрын

thanks Jem for this wonderful lesson. I forgot about the figure eight ♾️ connection. so much fun and yes very versatile.

@JemHawkes 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ever so much for watching xxx

@gailgwood 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! This is exactly what I’ve been looking for!

@JemHawkes 5 ай бұрын

I'm so pleased that my design tutorial is useful, thanks for watching xxx

@michelletanner948 2 жыл бұрын

I love this. I'm going to use this method a lot. And by the way you're so dang cute and bubbly. Your always giving us smiles.

@JemHawkes 2 жыл бұрын

You're so kind thank you, I Hope you love making up the chain xxx

@pureintentionsbeads 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Jem! Thank you for this demonstration. It is a great option when adding a chain extender to our creations.

@JemHawkes 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for watching. It's versatile and can be scaled down, but a lovely way to finish jewellery if you want a totally handcrafted piece xxx

@amberm2777 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice! I love making my own chain and this looks nice and solid without being too bulky, love it

@JemHawkes 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Amber, it is super strong even at an 18g (1mm) wire level, but so lovely to wear - happy creating xxx

@wanetahenderson6762 6 ай бұрын

Love, love, love it ! Love all your work!

@JemHawkes 6 ай бұрын

You're very kind thank you ever so much xxx

@lianefehrle9921 2 жыл бұрын

You are a very happy person. I thank you.

@JemHawkes 2 жыл бұрын

My Mum told me when I was a child that I could choose to light up a room when I enter it, so that is what I try to do. No matter how dark I feel inside, I try to bring the light. If I can do that for just one person then I'm doing what I should (and thank you) xxx

@juliejelaco5208 2 жыл бұрын

Always love your videos, you are an excellent teacher, thank you love

@JemHawkes 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ever so much for your very kind and much appreciated feedback xxx

@karanstirling8638 2 жыл бұрын

Another amazing tutorial, such a strong chain perfect unisex design..thank you for inspiring designs and tutorials Jem! Stay safe, well and warm..❤️💎❤️

@JemHawkes 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ever so much Karan, you take care and keep safe too xxx

@MG-ef6qs 2 жыл бұрын

Best infinity tutorial ever!!

@JemHawkes 2 жыл бұрын

That is such a lovely comment to read, thank you xxx

@MG-ef6qs 2 жыл бұрын

@@JemHawkes awe Ty! It made me a new subscriber!

@texasceechelle Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I like this! I have a square plier and it works great for this!

@JemHawkes Жыл бұрын

That's great, thanks so much for watching xxx

@lauramccauley8651 2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU! Can't wait to make this absolutely.

@JemHawkes 2 жыл бұрын

Hope you really enjoy it, thank you for watching xxx

@jude1515 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty link chain. I am going to try making it.

@JemHawkes 2 жыл бұрын

I hope you enjoy the process and the chain xxx

@annenishioka5138 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful tutorial! I always want to know how the infinity chain was made. Thank you for sharing!

@JemHawkes 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching hope you love my tutorial xxx

@trudiewarren5497 2 жыл бұрын

Love it! Thanks!

@JemHawkes 2 жыл бұрын

So Happy you like it, thanks so much for watching xxx

@Turtledove72 Жыл бұрын

I love this but I find things so much harder to make because I’m left handed. I pretty much have to reverse what I see. Lol I do love your videos and atm yours are the only ones I’m watching.🥰

@JemHawkes Жыл бұрын

Thank you ever so much for watching. I wonder if you could use an editing programme or video player software to flip the videos? I appreciate your kind feedback xxx

@Turtledove72 Жыл бұрын

@@JemHawkes I will look into that. Great idea thank you 🙏

@JemHawkes Жыл бұрын

I hope you can find something that makes life just a little simpler xxx

@janicebeadartist Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your interesting and informative tutorials. I have enjoyed them and have learned a lot. You mentioned that your copper piece was hammered then "sealed". Would you tell us what you use to seal your copper? I have tried several different products, but the copper still oxidizes. Would you tell us what do you use? Thanks so much and I am looking forward to more tutorials.

@JemHawkes Жыл бұрын

Thank you ever so much for your kind comments. I really appreciate you making the time. I often use a product such as Renaissance wax to seal copper. It will keep it at the stage that I have taken it to, so, if I have oxidised the copper, then it will stay that kind of black, or if the copper is still bright pink when I use the wax, it will stay bright pink. Hope this helps, and again, thank you for watching xxx

@OMyStarz 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much I am super inspired by this video. Do you have any instruction available for the links with the bead in the center? I've subscribed, thanks again. 😊

@JemHawkes 4 ай бұрын

Hi and thanks for watching, you can find all kinds of chain links here: Jem Hawkes Chains: kzfaq.info/sun/PLf3lFtBQg9HoHo8e2ZLC9FM9ndkHbZb1z

@natalieharrison4318 2 жыл бұрын

thank you, thank you, thank you 😊

@JemHawkes 2 жыл бұрын

Bless you and thank you xxx

@Turtledove72 Жыл бұрын

Is there a video to make the bar section hun? That with this chain is beautiful

@JemHawkes Жыл бұрын

Hi and thanks for watching, the video can be found here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nbmGnrhe2rWXaJs.html

@laurel1854 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job! but when I hammer the wire, it doesn't shine anymore! why? thank you!

@JemHawkes 2 жыл бұрын

You're changing the surface of the metal when you Hammer it, it can be put into a tumbler to polish it, or used with a rotary polisher (eg, a dremel).