Monthly Challenge- Chainmaking

Our October challenge was to experiment with chainmaking. This month didn't need to be a finished product but we do have two gorgeous bracelets that were completed. Chainmaking is such an intriguing challenge, there is so much that can be done. Enjoy and I hope we have inspired you to make some chain of your own.

Laura Bouton

Etsy

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This is a handmade curb chain with a little turquoise heart. Chain making is one of my favorite techniques.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elise Worman

Etsy

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 The photo is of a few sample pieces with different finishes on two different chain types I made. The double U shape sideways is a cast element from a wax I carved. I've been wanting to make this bracelet for a while, so thanks for this challenge! The second is hammered silver circles soldered together to make a unique statement chain with so many possibilities. Great challenge!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cynthia Kurth

Etsy

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I am very fascinated by chain weaving, it's so great what structures are made of wire. The second pic is a great sampler of multiple chain types.

 

 

 

 

 

Debbie Ritchie

Etsy

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Andrea Ring

Etsy

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 I tried to make some chains that would match earring designs I've been working on lately.

 

 

 

 

 

Michele Grady

Etsy

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This is actually 2 chains that are connected together at the moment. They can be worn as 1 long chain or as 2 individual shorter chains. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What's New!

What's new this week from etsymetal? 

Check these out!

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                                    Prox                                        Katheryn Riechert

                              Cynthia Kurth                              Sarah Hood Jewelry

 Amity Jewelry                                          Fenton Design

                       EMW Metalworks                         Le Chien Noir Jewelry

                           Juju By Sarah                                       betsybensen

What's New!

Some spooky and not so spooky new work from etsymetal!

Michele Grady Designs                                  simplyMegA

                           LjBjewelry                                         EMW Metalworks

Sarah Hood Jewelry                              Robin Wade Jewelry

                       Cynthia Del Giudice                      Le Chien Noir Jewelry

AmityJewelry

What's New!

A taste of this week's new work from etsymetal!

Cynthia Kurth                                             LjBjewelry

                      Sarah Hood Jewelry                       Le Chien Noir Jewelry

AmityJewelry                                      EMW Metalworks

What's New!

A lovely array of new work from etsymetal this week!

                            simplyMegA                                 Sarah Hood Jewelry

                  Michele Grady Designs                           AmityJewelry

                         Hartley Studio                                 EMW Metalworks

JuJu By Sarah

Monthly Challenge- Halloween

Happy October! We are starting the month off with a few Halloween inspired pieces, enjoy.

    Cynthia Kurth- Schmuckburg

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That´s why I love to be in the etsy metal team. I create things that I would never have done alone. In fact I don´t like Halloween so much. It's so easy to scare me.
And I´m really scared about spiders. And now take a look: I even made a spider with fat black legs on the backside - and enjoy it!

    Elise Worman- EMW Metalworks

     Etsy shop

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I was inspired by Halloween to make masks. This was so much fun! These pieces are made from sterling silver and can be worn as a pin or a pendant. Most of the metal I used came from my scrap box.

Michele Grady- Michele Grady Designs

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Black onyx skull set in handmade sterling bezel. perfect for Halloween or really anytime of the year!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Andrea Ring- Amuck

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For me the kick-off to Halloween is buying that first bag of candy corn as soon as the Halloween candies hit the store shelves!!