Aluminum Bling Bling
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I was taught this by a gentleman who wears this in copper. I'm not into turning green so, I thought to use Aluminum wire. I've been wearing this for some time and sell lengths of this chain at my local swap meet for various projects.
Materials
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This is the type of aluminum wire that I use. The size of the wire has a lot to do with the link size. I acquire this wire at my local scrap yard by the usual "buy back" policy. A foot of this wire is not worth much. Its been free and I paid as much as a dollar...... real high end stuff! This black wire here is as big around as my index finger. That would make almost 10 feet.
Tools
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A razor knife to strip the wire.
Needle nose or chin making pliers.
A pair of wire cutters.
Needle nose or chin making pliers.
A pair of wire cutters.
First Bend
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Almost bend it to a figure 8.
Second Bends
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More like wraps back around on itself. The number of wraps is determined by how big the link is.
Next....
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Hook your first link on the eyelet of your next loop. Then just repeat your link.
And Again and Again And........
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Its a repetitive process and very time consuming.
Clasp
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I simply cut a link and bend it back on itself. That's just my style. but people also use aluminum clasps like the other photo.