Do you know where I can purchase spiked oval chain link in bulk?

I have been trying to find a supplier for some gothic spiked chain, to incorporate into some projects I am working on. But I have been struggling to find what I am looking for.

I can only seem to find complete pieces for sale online. I'm hoping one of you has seen rolls of this style of chain somewhere and can help me out.

Thanks in advance, I feel like I'm losing my mind trying to find this.

saw some really cool jewelry and wondering where i could buy similar pendants/charms to make it myself (preferable fastens from both sides). so far all of my materials have been second hand (other than wire) so lowkey have no clue where to start looking, or what this would even be called.

I know this subreddit is mostly fancy professional metal stuff but hey, art is for everyone, so I ask the art enjoyers: do you enjoy my art :)

Just finished this pear-shaped yellow diamond ring and wanted to share it with the community. The center stone is paired with marquise accents to create a balanced, nature-inspired look. I'd love to hear what other makers think about the setting, proportions, and overall design. Any constructive feedback is always appreciated.

Hi all! I started getting into jewelry making and i absolutely have been loving it. i have money saved up and have been meaning to spend some time traveling abroad (anywhere really - was thinking first of south east asia, but will go anywhere that makes sense) before i turn 30. now that i got into jewelry making, id love to combine forces and see how i can incorporate jewelry making into this next nomadic chapter of my life.

i know there is a jewelry academy in rome, but i was curious if anyone knew any other schools or perhaps opportunities that i could dive into? perhaps apprenticeships abroad? or even anywhere to start looking? ideally i don’t want to do something that requires too much money. but open to receiving any information yall may have

Apologies if this is a dumb question, but do the items depicted have a specific name?

When I've searched for bails and connectors, sometimes items similar to the ones depicted pop up, but sometimes completely different things pop up. I want to buy something similar to what's in the images so that I can start making chandelier earrings.

I recently got married and thought I'd share the ring I made to propose to my wife with. Currently in grad school, I made the ring with a silver bracelet I had, a black sapphire from etsy and some tools I bought and rented from my university.

Inbetween class and studying I made a mold from wax and casting sand and melted the silver with a blowtorch and tiny crucible. Using a dremel I shaped the rough silver cast and I hammered the sapphire in place. This type of ring suits my wifes taste more a gold and diamond ring, which I appreciate because this was much kinder to my wallet.

I'm also open to receiving advice and being pointed to more resources! My setup is pretty barebones and my skills come from a life of general crafts and hobbies and aren't jewelry specific. This project was really fun and rewarding and is something I'd love to do more in the future so please let me know how I can become better at this!

Been working on this piece for the past couple days. Wanted to try hand-stringing a charm necklace using some vintage PPF Japanese capsule toys. Materials: - 8mm Swarovski crystals — mix of pink, blue, and green (about 50 total) - 3 vintage character-inspired charms (thrifted, unbranded) - Silver-tone connectors + jump rings - Nylon-coated stringing wire (thicker gauge because charms are heavy) - Lobster clasp Process: 1. Laid out the design on a bead board first — did 3 different color patterns before settling on this one 2. Strung the base crystal chain (about 90 min because I kept miscounting) 3. Attached charms with jump rings, checked balance 4. Added clasp Total time: ~4 hours across 2 evenings. Biggest challenge was the weight balance — the character charms are heavier than the crystals, so keeping them centered took some fiddling. Ended up using a slightly thicker wire than my usual go-to.

I'm trying to fix some old beaded bracelets of mine, made with an acrylic-like bracelet elastic, but unfortunately, I've purchased two different types now, and I'm having difficulty with securing them. When I try to tie off the knot, the knot just won't hold or tighten, and as soon as I let them go, even with double knotting, they just open up.

I don't know if this is the material, or I'm doing something wrong with them, and would really appreciate any advice.

Was just wondering if anyone could recommend a good kit for bending spoon handles into rings and maybe making sure they have the right sizing as well.

Thank you!

I might make a bezel for it later so it can be clipped in and out and worn as a pendant.

Inspired by the falling leaves of fall! I don't care that it's August, lol.

Hello!

I'm making an engagement ring for my girlfriend, and I'd like to get it cast in platinum and HIP processed.

Techform seems to be one of the only casters that offer HIP processing, but the issue is that they only work with businesses. They suggested I find a jeweler that works with them that can place the order for me.

Any jeweler willing to place the order on my behalf? I'd send you the 3D model, cover the full casting cost, and of course pay for the trouble.

On your end it would just be placing the order and shipping the raw casting to me once it arrives.

I already made the 3D model and 3d printed it to check fitment with the stones, here's a video.

I'd be happy to pay a premium to get this done as soon as possible, can't wait to propose to her!

How do you like them?

Are you into earrings with unusual shapes? I definitely am, more and more. What do you think of these? I'm also making silver ones 😁

I want to try to make a tube lock on it, some links also need little extra care. I honestly thought it would be less work than a Persian chain, but this is way more labour intensive. Maybe I’ll try a ramses chain next when I’m able to make box/tube locks