How to enlarge the link of a chain?
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
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.
You can continue your creation.
