How to make a basic twisted silver wire link chain. 

Thanks! Most practical, economical advice ever. Beautiful designs. Tips not found anywhere else.

I love that you go the extra mile to solder everything. That's a lot of work. Thank you for showing us every step. Great video, Nick!

Gosh dang it I don't need another hobby....

Wow I like the method for cutting the jump rings. I'm new to this so I hadn't seen too many ways other than a dowel, or putting the same in the vice, putting the blade thought the coil and moving the coil up and down the blade. I like the sticks though. More universal than having the exact size dowel.

Thank for this video Nick, you are so talented.Can I ask what the tools are called that you are using to hold each hook and spin while twisting your links (@ 4:14)

THE NAME OF THE PLYERS AN WHERE TO GET THEM PLEASE YOUR WORK IS OUTA THIS WORLD FANTASTIC... I ALWAYS WONDERED HOW WIRE HEADS COULD GET ALL THEIR LIKES THE SAME SIZE; THANKS FOR THE INFO.... [[NICE JOB]] MAYBE SOME DAY I WILL BE ABLE TO DO THIS... [[IM JUST STARTING OUT IN WIRE WRAP]] TY TY TY

Hi Nick. Another nice chain. Always nice to see different variations . What was the total length of the chain please? Cheers Jim

the popsicle sticks for sawing out the rings! i'm a hobbyist, so not sure if that's an industry thing or not, but i'm here for it.

I'd want one bigger Guage, like 12. Clothes hanger size.

I don’t have a vice. Is there a work around this part? I have made jump rings and used pliers but the ends are never as nice as yours came out. Any suggestions?

Thanks Nick, about what gauge wire are you using here?

I so enjoy AND love watching you work!!. It is so clear that you love what you do and feel the need to go the extra mile by being so thorough with every step of each creation. You are amazingly talented and, as I have said before, would love for you to make your art a full time fulfillment. I pray that your desire comes true, let us help you!!!. 🎃🥰

Hey just wondering what size wire do you use for most of your chains?

Does anyone know what size mandrill he used??

I'm ever so glad and grateful to have found your channel, Nick. After returning to the love of jewelry making - in earnest - after many years absent from it, I had started to set up a studio, and begun to acquire "stuff" I thought I would need to buy; however, you've made me realize (just in the nick of time) that so much of that can be wrought on my own. That enables me to buy more of the precious metals than I thought I could afford. Not to mention the satisfaction that I have gained from making and customizing so many of my own tools, and developing a deeper understanding of the "WHY" & "HOW" they work as they do! It has me thinking about some elusive hack to contrive, to keep from having to purchase an expensive, rolling mill now! HA! Ha! Ha! I really can't thank you enough for the simple, common sense approach to making that you share so willingly. Peace!

Whats is that device used to twist the jump rings??

Do you sell the chains and how mach the prices?

Que hermosas quedan ese diseño pulseras

As usual Nick, great job!!! Really nice chain. Gonna gave to try it👍 Yes, I made the rings! Thank you😁

02:50 it looked like you put pancake syrup on that brush.

Wow....what a gorgeous piece! That's a lot of work! It's nice to see dedicated craftsmanship and artistry.

Super thanks video

You are an artist! Such fantastic work. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. In my book you are a legend!

Marvelous, Thank you very much for your teaching.

Nick, what gauge wire did you use?

Why do you chose to clean up (sand) the links after you twist them. Wouldn’t it be easier to clean up after making them oval, but before twisting. I’m new to this, so I’m asking so I can better understand steps in processes. Thanks!

Amazing work

That is SO beautiful, Nick! You have created an heirloom there. I would love to have such a necklace 😍

I love these links! Such time and detail! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️Yummy!

I always love your handcrafted chain tutorials! Thank you for sharing ❣️

Wow! Another awesome POV. Not taking it to your grave as many Metal Smith's had. What type of solder paste did you use? I noticed you elongate the soldered links with the soldered point always part of the loop. Your using circling pliers and a digital vernier. Recreating the tear drop hole to a circle using the tapered pin to a circular opening...sheer brilliance..but as I am a Toolmaker, I too would have done that. It may sound as I'm a know it all. Believe I am not. I have on my Mother's side a Great Great Grandfather who was a Monument Stone Engraver. I was given a rock of Mintaro Slate. 2 letters an R & an O were drawn upon the flat face. The master Stone Engraver said..the O must rotate to the left by 4 degree's. No more. I did both letters in 4 hours. He looked at them. I apologised that my O rotated 5 degree's. I had never engraved anything before but it came naturally to me. My serifs at the end of the letter...obviously not on the O...went into a fading line. He looked at me and said...I can't teach you anything. The finish I gave to the line's of the R were typical of the early 1800's funeral Grave Stones. Typical of my Great Great Grandfather. On my Father's side of the family were Metal Smith's, Machine Buildung engineers, Toolmakers, Fitters..and a Railway Administrator. I've got the best of both family tree's. Sadly no children to pass my skills onto. But I've help train many apprentices over my 49 years as a Toolmaker and Specialist Welder. Now I want to make some Jewelry. Thank you Nick..I really admire your gift of silent teachings.

Thats awsome love the slot in bench peg to hold the tweezers idea gona have to pinch that idea

I feel like you have done this before

Another great looking chain, after seeing the process I think it’s so versatile, and open for variations, thanks for the lesson Nick !!

A well documented, with some great tips Nick. I'm intrigued by the pliers you used at minute 2.22... great idea to use flat sticks to support the inside of the rings while sawing. Thank you for sharing your ideas and process!

Nick, sorry if I’m asking more than what you already showed us, but do you think you could walk us in the soldering process, it looks so essential but also mind boggling to the uninitiated. Like the solder and the liquids that you use. I hope I’m not putting you in a bind with this since we know that you already have a full time job at the foundry. Thanks again 👍

Loved this tutorial! I've been looking for something like this for quite a while!

😍😍😍😍😍

👌👌👌👌🇮🇳

Thanks Nick. Looking forward to working my way through the different style chains. Cheers.

Really impressive! Excellent video, thank you 😀

I always enjoy when whatch your videos 👌👍 so great job 💯

Do you sell them?

I just love yuor videos, so much to learn so many tips❤ Thank you!

You really deserve a jump ring maker 😎

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Another great idea. Love your ideas 💙👍👏👏👏👏

I love your work! 👋from San Juan Puerto Rico!

Great video. I love the variety of tools you use to make the chain. Please can you tell me was it hard, medium or easy solder you used?

Hi Nick, what dia was the initial twisted ring?

i learned two new things from your video! Thanks for sharing! Jean

Terrific video Nick 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Thanks! Keep it going!

Thank you for the video! Could you say me the name of this kind of pliers, please! Thank you so much!

Thanks so much, I learned something new!

А у кого нет станка, то им как делать колечки🤷‍♀️

What type of solder are you using to connect copper chain segments?

Hi Nick. Another nice chain. Always nice to see different variations. What was the total length of the chain please? Cheers Jim

Merci bien

Thanks for sharing this awesome video.

I really enjoyed watching this video 😌 thank you so much!! Can you explain about total amount. Is it a price for a chain?

Always a pleasurable learning experience. Handsome chain.Thanks mate! =M

Beautiful When we were kids in the 80s, we made similar chains from copper wire from an electrical transformator. They just didn’t solder the rings, but twisted them using a small handmade machine

So many wise solutions ,thanks , 😎🤗

Incredible, a question how long is the chain

You wowed me again! Thx so much!

Love the tweezer slot on your bench pin

Beautiful and complete Well done

Wow! Superb work! 💖

You have a creative mind

🎯👌💯

You’re brilliant!

Thanks

You are very creative ❤❤

Ok ok

Hi

Beautiful 😍

Krasna práca.

Thanks!

Great!

Thnx...

Incredible how a chain that’s real silver can be made so affordably.

Great vidio but skip the music

Stunning piece 💯🙂