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Karen Meador, Ph.D.'s Infinity Link Bracelet, Contemporary Wire Jewelry. Findings, Clasps, Components, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop. These simple wire links are super strong because of the rings through the middle.

Infinity Link Bracelet

by Karen Meador, Ph.D.
  • Category: Contemporary
  • Technique(s): Making Findings, Making Loops
  • Skill Level: Beginner
These simple wire links are super strong because of the rings through the middle. Try it with mixed metals for a whole different look!

Materials

16 Gauge Round Half Hard .925 Sterling Silver Wire
H8-16H
  • Lesson Quantity: 2.00 feet
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 5FT
  • Price: $41.58
  • Gold Club Price: $31.19
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18 Gauge Round Half Hard .925 Sterling Silver Wire
H8-18H
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 feet
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 1FT
  • Price: $4.93
  • Gold Club Price: $3.70
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African Turquoise 12mm Coin Beads - 8 Inch Strand
A1-740
  • Lesson Quantity: 6.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $14.70
  • Gold Club Price: $11.03
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Tools

Premium Steel Bench Block 2 1/2 X 2 1/2
G17-9
  • G17-9
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $15.97
  • Gold Club Price: $11.98
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Chasing Hammer - Flat Faced with Polished Wooden Handle - Pack of 1
G3-13
  • G3-13
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $11.97
  • Gold Club Price: $8.98
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Wubbers Small Bail Making Pliers
G2-1301
  • G2-1301
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $24.95
  • Gold Club Price: $18.71
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Wubbers Medium Bail Making Pliers
G2-1302
  • G2-1302
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $27.95
  • Gold Club Price: $20.96
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Wubbers Large Bail Making Pliers
G2-1303
  • G2-1303
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $27.97
  • Gold Club Price: $20.98
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C.H.P Milano Italian Flush Cutter, 5 1/2 Inches
PLR-487.00
  • PLR-487.00
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $16.97
  • Gold Club Price: $12.73
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Chain Nose Wire Pliers
G2-508
  • G2-508
  • Lesson Quantity: 2.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 2.00 each
  • Price: $32.95
  • Gold Club Price: $24.71
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Instructions
Step 1
Flush cut 4" of 16g wire and using the smaller tine of the medium Wubbers, create a loop on one end of the wire. Then create a similar loop at the other end turning it in the opposite direction.
Karen Meador, Ph.D.'s Infinity Link Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Findings, Clasps, Components, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, infinity link bracelet
Karen Meador, Ph.D.'s Infinity Link Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Findings, Clasps, Components, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, infinity link bracelet
Step 2
Hammer both end loops, but do not hammer the straight part of the wire since you want this to remain flexible.
Karen Meador, Ph.D.'s Infinity Link Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Findings, Clasps, Components, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, infinity link bracelet
Step 3
Position the larger tine of the large Wubbers next to one loop, but not touching it as shown in the photo. Bend the straight part of the wire around this tine ending as the wire crosses behind the loop. This may seem as though you are turning the wrong way. Repeat for the other end.

Photo 4, 5, 6 & 7

Karen Meador, Ph.D.'s Infinity Link Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Findings, Clasps, Components, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, infinity link bracelet
Karen Meador, Ph.D.'s Infinity Link Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Findings, Clasps, Components, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, infinity link bracelet
Karen Meador, Ph.D.'s Infinity Link Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Findings, Clasps, Components, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, infinity link bracelet
Karen Meador, Ph.D.'s Infinity Link Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Findings, Clasps, Components, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, infinity link bracelet
Step 4
The link will likely look askew at this point; therefore, use your fingers to position the crisscrossed wires side by side.
Karen Meador, Ph.D.'s Infinity Link Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Findings, Clasps, Components, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, infinity link bracelet
Step 5
Gently hammer the link taking care not to hammer where the wires cross as that can weaken the wire.

Karen Meador, Ph.D.'s Infinity Link Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Findings, Clasps, Components, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, infinity link bracelet
Step 6
Create your own jump rings with the 18g wire using the circumference of the larger tine on the medium Wubbers. You will need one ring for each link and two to connect a link to another. For my six-length bracelet, I needed 6 + 2 x 5 or 16 jump rings.
Karen Meador, Ph.D.'s Infinity Link Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Findings, Clasps, Components, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, infinity link bracelet
Karen Meador, Ph.D.'s Infinity Link Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Findings, Clasps, Components, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, infinity link bracelet
Step 7
Put the jump ring through both loops in your link to prevent the link from opening.
Karen Meador, Ph.D.'s Infinity Link Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Findings, Clasps, Components, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, infinity link bracelet
Step 8
Follow steps 1-7 to create the number of links required for the wrist size, recognizing that the clasp will add 3/4 to 1" in length. Connect the links with two jump rings between each link pair.
Karen Meador, Ph.D.'s Infinity Link Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Findings, Clasps, Components, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, infinity link bracelet
Step 9
Create the hook end of a clasp starting with a 2 ½" length of 16g wire. Make a small loop at one end with the smaller tine of the medium Wubbers.
Karen Meador, Ph.D.'s Infinity Link Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Findings, Clasps, Components, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, infinity link bracelet
Step 10
Place the larger tine of the same Wubbers 5/8" above the bottom of this loop and turn the wire back upon itself.
Karen Meador, Ph.D.'s Infinity Link Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Findings, Clasps, Components, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, infinity link bracelet
Step 11
Finally, use the smaller tine again to create a loop facing away from the wire at the other end. You only need to create this hook end of the clasp since it will connect to one of the links.
Karen Meador, Ph.D.'s Infinity Link Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Findings, Clasps, Components, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, infinity link bracelet
Step 12
Hammer the clasp.
Karen Meador, Ph.D.'s Infinity Link Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Findings, Clasps, Components, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, infinity link bracelet
Step 13
Connect the clasp to an end link ( I do not use jump rings here, but you can if you need slightly more length) and try on the bracelet. If it is too large, just hook it into another link. The extra link becomes a dangle.
Karen Meador, Ph.D.'s Infinity Link Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Findings, Clasps, Components, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, infinity link bracelet
Step 14
You can create a different version of this bracelet by substituting beaded links in some places.
Karen Meador, Ph.D.'s Infinity Link Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Findings, Clasps, Components, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, infinity link bracelet

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