[knotty panda]

Originally Posted by jerin

Hi Knotty,
what does it mean "chaine maille" the jump rings?
Is it just putting together the rings thightly?

Sorry Jerin. I'm slow on the uptake, I guess. Yes, chain maille joins rings without soldering. I have a good tutorial if you are interested.

Originally Posted by knotty panda

Sorry Jerin. I'm slow on the uptake, I guess. Yes, chain maille joins rings without soldering. I have a good tutorial if you are interested.

Hi Knotty,
yes, i am very much interested, thanks.

[knotty panda]

Here's a link to Urban Maille's tutorial on closing rings. http://urbanmaille.com/articles.asp?id=122 Aislyn is to chain maille what we are to pearls. The only time I use a soldered ring is if the ring will be the catch point for a clasp. Any other time, I always use her 20 ga. 4MM rings. They are very strong and hold well. I also frequently use her method of attaching two rings, side by side, for a very secure cold connection. Here's something I made. http://pearl-guide.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1721 The bead is wire wrapped (don't look to close) and then they are connected with two chain mailled jump rings. It makes a piece a bit more flexible and it doesn't kink up.

[pernula]

Very nice pendant and earrings!

Pernula

Originally Posted by pernula

Very nice pendant and earrings!

Pernula

Thanks Pernula. I had them "in my head" for a few months before I finally got around to making them. I'm glad they look good with the brass. It's nice that we can bounce ideas off each other!

[Acksim]

I cannot take my eyes off the pearl in the pendant, how gorgeous! I love the set. Thanks for sharing!