[Jewelry making - Article 00094] - Re: [Orchid] linking loop-in-loop chain sections

[David D. Arens]

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Hi Marrin,

    A similar method works for precius metal chains. Depending on
    the pattern being made, usually 1/2 of the links can be
    closed/fused/soldered. The number that can be closed is dependent
    on the pattern of the chain. I know of several patterns that only
    1/3 of the links can be closed/fused/soldered prior to assembly.
    Then when assembling the chain an open (unclosed/fused/soldered)
    link is put through the last closed link, another previously
    closed link is added to the open link, then the open link is
    closed/fused/soldered. 

    Depending on the technique used by the chainmaker, this last
    fusing/soldering operation may be done as the links are added or
    left until the chain is complete & then the all of them
    fused/soldered in sequence. 

Dave



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