Hocus Pocus Chainmaille Bracelet
Create this Hocus Pocus Chainmaille Bracelet for a Halloween jewelry project that is more than just a simple tutorial. Use the European 4-in-1 chainmaille technique to make a bracelet that takes orange and black to a whole new level. This DIY jewelry project is perfect for honing your chainmaille skills and creating a holiday jewelry accessory that is both elegant and fun at the same time. Give it a try with this full step-by-step DIY bracelet tutorial. You won't be disappointed by this spooky pattern made from jump rings!
Project TypeMake a Project
Bead TypeMetal
Time to CompleteIn an evening
Bead Technique UsedChainmail/Wirework
Bead Project TypeBracelet
Materials List
- 2 - 4mm Matte Black Plated Brass 18 Gauge Open Jump Ring (BM4043)
- 92 jump rings - 5.6mm Amber 18 Gauge Open Jump Rings (AW8139)
- 138 jump rings - 6.6mm Black 18 Gauge Open Jump Rings (AW8214)
- 1 - 21x11.5mm Black Enameled Copper S Clasp (AW8700)
- Chain nose pliers
Instructions
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Make a 7-inch (or desired) length of European 4-in-1 chainmaille. Use 6.6mm black jump rings for the outer two rows and 5.6mm amber jump rings for the connecting jump rings.
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Make the bracelet two rows wider.
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Attach one 6.6mm black jump ring to the two amber jump rings on one end of the bracelet.
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Repeat Step 3 on the opposite end of the bracelet.
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Use one 4mm black jump ring to attach one 6.6mm black jump ring to the black jump ring attached in Step 3.
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Use one 4mm black jump ring to attach the S clasp to the black jump ring attached in Step 4.