how to make European 4-in01 chain maille

Step 1 Use two pairs of chain nose pliers or professional jump rings opening and closing tool to open jump rings.

Step 2 Open one jump ring and slide four closed jump ring onto it. Close jump ring and arrange the jump ringsas shown in the picture.

Step 3 Open a new jump ring (the red one) and slide through the two top closed jump rings of the first unit jump rings finished in Step 2. Continue to slide another two jump rings onto the jump ring (the red one) in the middle.

Step 4 Arrange the jump rings shown as the picture.

Step 5 Slide a jump ring (the red one) to the two top jump rings of the second unit jump rings made in Step 3. Arrange them to the right position as shown in the picture.

Step 6 Repeat Step 2 to Step 5 until the chain maille comes to your desired length.

Step 7 This step shows how to widen the chain maille. By taking a start from one side of chain maille, you need to open a jump ring (the red one) and slide through the two right sided jump rings. Slide two closed jump rings onto the jump ring in red again and closed it, shown as the picture.

Step 8 Arrange the jump rings into the right position as shown in picture.

Step 9 Continue to slide a new jump ring (the red one) through the two top jump rings and the third jump ring in the right sided. Slide a jump ring and arrange its position as the picture shows.

Step 10 Repeat Step 10 until reaching the other end of the chain maille.

Step 11 This step shows how to make a closure for the project either for a bracelet or necklace. To attach a 2 strand clasp, slide two jump rings to the end of chain maille and then attach them to the ring of clasp. Close the jump ring.

Step 12 Repeat Step 11 for the opposite end of the bracelet. Congratulations, you have completed the European 4-in-1 chain maille!

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