How to enlarge the link of a chain?

November 01, 2021

When creating your jewelry, it will happen that the ring will not fit into the link of your chain. However, there is an easy solution to fix this and save some space.

Be careful, however: the size of the ring must remain proportionate to the size of the links in your chains.

Necessary material :

You'll need

a chain
a ring
a spade
pliers

Tutorial 7 how to enlarge the link of a chain - Photo 1

Hold the link to be enlarged in your left hand (if you are right-handed). Then in your right hand the pike

With your right (or left) hand, hold the chain firmly between your thumb and index finger.

Advice: Do not put too much force into the action at the risk of injuring yourself by slipping with the spike.

To achieve a good enlargement of the mesh, 3 turns in the links are enough.

Advice, go slowly. The thinner your chain is, the more fragile it is.

At the top, the link is enlarged. Below, the beginning link.

All you have to do is open your ring with the two flat pliers; put the chain in the ring and/or thread a loop rod; close the ring.

You can continue your creation.

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