Copper chain building

Also known as jump rings, these little copper links are as useful as they are attractive. This video will take you through the process that I use to make high quality, cut copper chain. This is great for decoration, jewelry, or even chain mail.
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I use a variety of tools in this video, so I don't expect you to have every single one. You can certainly find simpler tools to make many of the fixtures that are demonstrated in this video. I just wanted to show the most pain-free process that I've been able to come up with. The wood-work is on such a small scale here that the entire jig could be made using only a hand-saw, so don't give up just because it may seem as though I have every tool that I could want for this! There still are certain things that you simply must have for this process; I would list chief among the necessities here a vice. A designated needle-nose tool is also a must, but you don't have to use rawhide- just dipping the tips of the pliers in epoxy will work for awhile. You will also need a hacksaw with a fine (32 tpi) blade.

Oh, and one more tip, in case you plan on actually doing this: Don't underestimate how quickly this process will give you blisters. Each link requires around 20 lbs of force to set, so a few feet of chain is lots of wear on your hands. Sand the edges of your bending-block, and be sure that the rubber on your pliers is secure. My needle-nose tool has handles that were wrapped in rubber bands until they were squishy, and then they were wrapped in hockey tape and covered in baby powder. Comfort is important, and if nothing is bothering you while you are doing this, it is quite enjoyable. Get a thought-provoking podcast and a cup coffee- you will look down and see a foot of chain before you know it ;)
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I have also made the following videos, which all relate to using copper wire:
-Platonic solid wireframes:
   • Platonic solid wireframes  
-Copper wind-charm:
   • Copper wind charm (gift for mom) Gyro...  
-Copper and ornaments:
   • Copper and ornaments  
-Copper wire astroid plaque:
   • Copper wire astroid plaque  
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Music:
"Finding Movement" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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