How to Make a Chainmaille Link for Beginners | Easy DIY Chain Jewelry

Learn how to make a **chainmaille link for beginners** in this **easy DIY wire jewelry tutorial!** Perfect for new makers, this chain link design is beautiful, beginner-friendly, and totally doable with basic tools. If you're looking for wire jewelry tutorials, chainmaille for beginners, or chain link wire jewelry projects, you're in the **right place!** In this tutorial, I guide you through a super simple chainmaille link—ideal for **necklaces, bracelets, or earrings** all by itself, but we're going to add some extra flare with **handmade jump rings!** And here's the fun part: while filming, I stumbled into a **spontaneous surprise design** that turned out so pretty, I ran with it! I love sharing these kinds of successful experiments, because real creativity happens when we let the process lead. Today, you're getting both the original plan and an unplanned twist that really works! 👉 Stay tuned for the **blooper reel** at the end — because who doesn’t love a little behind-the-scenes fun? 💬 I’d love to see what you make! **Tag me on Instagram or Facebook** @carriefoscatodesign so I can cheer you on and maybe even feature your work in a future video! 🛠 **Tools & Supplies** Tweezer nose pliers https://amzn.to/40ejGWw Flush cutters https://amzn.to/3NyDj4n Double Flush Cutters https://a.co/d/iKRXTi6 Copper wire https://amzn.to/3Ch7ytU Bail pliers https://amzn.to/4dZk9iO Tumbler https://amzn.to/4eZ0L6Y High-grade Steel shot https://amzn.to/4hh9dzl Protectaclear https://shop.everbritecoatings.com?a_aid=CarrieFoscatoDesign Jump Rings https://amzn.to/4b5xoyu Polishing Cloth https://amzn.to/4h74rUi Nylon Hammer - mine’s from Harbor Freight Chasing Hammer Bench Block **Measurements** 16g wire - 1 1/8" per link 18g wire.- 4 jump rings per link 20g wire - ear wires 22/24 - wire wrapped beads 🎯 **Skills You'll Learn** * How to open and close jump rings securely * Creating a basic chainmaille link * Adapting your design on the fly * Bracelet/Necklace Hook * DIY French Ear Wires * Wire Wrapping Beads ⏱️ **Chapters** 00:00 Intro & Welcome! 03:00 Tools & Materials 05:16 Preparing Our Wire 10:20 Making the Initial Infinity Link 11:51 Making The First Link of Chainmaille 17:29 Making Handmade Jump Rings with Bail Pliers & Flush Cutters 23:42 Assembling Our Links and Jump Rings 27:30 Surprise Design Twist 30:00 Second Surprise Design Twist!!! 35:44 Bracelet/Necklace Hook DIY 40:11 French Ear Wire DIY 42:30 Finished Look & Final Thoughts Until Next Time! 44:24 Blooper Reel 🎬 #diyjewelry #wirejewelrytutorial #chainmailleforbeginners #jewelrymaking #handmadejewelry #beginnerjewelrytutorial #wirewrapping #carriefoscatodesign