Gold Ancient Chain Making

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Yes, the "Loop in Loop" ancient technique can be made in GOLD.  In fact, it was more commonly made in gold in ancient times.  We make chains in silver today because it is less expensive to use during the learning process.  Gold is attempted when an individual becomes more confident in his or her skills. 

I found two things today.  First,  the loop in loop and chain making process are far more popular today than 2009 when I started this blog.  That is based on a google search revealing 2 full pages whereas there were 3 hits when I started!

Second, I found an awesome one page illustration of the complete process of making a gold ancient chain necklace.  It is a MUST see link!   http://reherbakeryproject.org/necklace_flyer.pdf
Be patient to allow loading after you click this link.  It is a 3 MB file, but it is worth it.

2015 Update -- I don't know what happened to that resource, but here is a good online explanation with photos of the ancient gold chain making process.  http://www.patrickburt.net/archive.php?ID=4

Modern Silver Fused Chain

I had the pleasure of taking a fine silver fused chain  class from Lisa Claxton to produce this stylish bracelet.  It was great fun and I learned a new technique, fusing with a micro butane torch!  It took more time, but I had far less scrap silver.

This bracelet has two textured, flat rings joined by a single slightly hammered ring.  All rings have been fused closed.