Recommended Tools & Supplies:
Safety Glasses;
14 Ga. Round Copper Wire;
Coiling Tools;
Saw Frame & Blades;
Butane Torch;
Butane Refills;
Solder Assortment;
Solder Cutting Pliers;
Kiln Shelf;
Solder Pick;
Charcoal Block;
Pliers Set;
Paint Brushes;
Flux;
Tweezers;
Third Hand; and,
Storage Containers
Purchases made using the Amazon links on the OJA website at: www.onlinejewelryacademy.com, help to financially support the OJA. On our website you'll also find links to products from Durston Tools that we have reviewed. Or, you can access Durston's website at durston.com/oja.
In this video, Prof. John Ahr provides a step-by-step demonstration of how to assemble and solder a chain. The production method shown will help you to quickly make chains of any length, using any gauge or wire profile. The magic in the video happens near the end when Prof. Ahr shows you how to turn your simple linked chain in to a flat curb style chain.
This is an great project for beginners. It is also a good test for intermediate jewelers wanting to test their soldering abilities. You see, in order to successfully create a curb chain every link has to have a well soldered joint.
This technique is NOT how "Cuban Link" chains are made. Most Cuban Link chains are produced through lost wax casting techniques.
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