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Step 11:  Connect all six chain components together into a single chain using a wrapped bead link and 6mm beads.  Instructions for making these links are provided here and are included in our online book "Wire Design Basics".
 

Wrapped Link Wire and Tahiatian Pearls Beads Bracelet jewelry making project

Step 12:  On one end of the chain, make the loop in the end of the wrapped bead link larger than normal so that it can be used as the loop for the clasp.


Wrapped Link Wire and Sapphire Crystal Glass Beads Bracelet jewelry making project
 

Step 13:  On the other end, connect the clasp to the last wrapped bead link.  With a spring type clasp like the lobster clasp used in the bracelets above right, you do not need a guard chain.  If you choose to use a magnetic clasp, use of a guard chain made of 2 1/2 inches of fine chain is recommended. 

Once you become comfortable making this chain component and the wrapped bead link, you should be able to make a bracelet like the ones shown in about 30 minutes.

In the following pages we will show alternatives for making this same link in smaller and more delicate sizes.
 

Wrapped Link Wire and Burgundy Crystal Glass Beads Bracelet jewelry making project

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This WigJig jewelry project is provided as part of WigJig University - College of Jewelry Designs.  We try to provide interesting jewelry projects using beads, jewelry wire and other jewelry supplies.  We hope that these pictures will provide you enough information for you to complete this project.  Some of the skills and techniques shown have not been discussed here.  For beginners, we suggest that you visit our Beginners Start Here pages. These pages discuss the skills necessary for making jewelry in the detail that beginners need. We also suggest that beginners to making jewelry might also need to visit the WigJig University College of Jewelry Techniques for additional information about some of the skills and techniques shown. 

 Most, but not all of the jewelry supplies shown here can be purchased in our WigJig store.  We try to have a complete selection of jewelry supplies in our store including chain, wire, glass beads, findings, watches, tools, etc.