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Byzantine Chain by Roxanne Failey From "Jewelry Making" episode DJMK-411

In this segment guest wire artist Roxanne Failey shows you a simple way to create a stunning Byzantine chain bracelet.

The Materials list and step-by-step instructions are below!

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Guest wire artist Roxanne Failey creates a lovely Byzantine bracelet.

Materials --

Jump rings

Tools --

Needle nose pliers
Chain nose pliers

FYI: Byzantine is basically a bunch of jump rings weaved together to create a link.

	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D

Byzantine Chain

1. Close two jump rings and put them on a wire or string holder (figure A).

   Note: You can buy your jump rings, or create your own. To create your own, you need a dowel and some wire. Just wrap the wire around the dowel (figure B) and then cut into individual rings.

2. Put two more jump rings on the first two jump rings and then two more on top of that so that you have a chain of jump rings: 2 in 2 in 2.

3. Flip the last two jump rings back so that they lie against the first two jump rings that you started with. Push the flipped jump ring forward and set two more jump rings in the #3 jump ring between #2.

4. Continue this same procedure throughout the desired length of your bracelet (figure D).

5. Once you have your desired length, pull it taut and add clasps to each end.

RESOURCES :

Jump Rings
Jewelry supply stores or online at: www.firemountaingems.com

GUESTS :

Roxanne Failey
Owner
Rock 'n' lo Designs
Phone: 858-583-1821
E-mail: roxyfaily@hotmail.com
Website: www.ladyroxdesigns.com/