On the hunt for something else now!

[JBJB]

I'm wanting to make my bracelets out of stronger silver plate chain than I am currently using.

I don't seem to ever buy any that can't be broken with a strong yank. There's no point me asking an ebay seller "can this be broken if you pull it?"

When I make my watches I use really big link chain, but that's because I want them to be quite chunky.

I want to make some of my delicate stuff knowing that the chain will hold together.

Does anybody have any suggestions as to what I need to buy / stockists?

Cheers!

[goldy1]

I think your probably looking for something with solderd links.

[zebra]

What goldy1 says :)

[JBJB]

Sorry for being thick ... what do I need to search for then?

"Soldered chain" ? Will that get me somewhere?

[naomi]

I don't know but I've just had a look at your website and I might aswell give up now - your items are SO beautiful, mine are totally rubbish by comparisan

[JBJB]

I don't know but I've just had a look at your website and I might aswell give up now - your items are SO beautiful, mine are totally rubbish by comparisan

Thanks for the compliment - but don't be so hard on yourself!!! We have different styles is all.


Having done some research into the soldered chain business, it seems it only comes as a precious metal option and is v. expensive. I think I've managed to find a few different sources so I shall be ordering some and testing it when it arrives. If anybody else has the same problem with chain breaking too easily PM me for stockists ;)

[Seahorse]

Id be interested in any sites of fine link sterling silver chain you find.

Have to say I did my own type of experiments with the sts chian I use, these include holding onto the end of a chain Ive decorated and swirling it round my head to see if it breaks.
Also I have tried to pull the chain apart, cant recall it breaking under a small amount of strength but I think its only fair to say that chain/jewellery should not be treated badly(fair enough accidents happen)my work is quite delicate,fine chain and glass beads, if they are treated badly I dont feel that its my fault.

[Solitaire]

Have you tried

www.mailorder-beads.co.uk (http://www.mailorder-beads.co.uk)

I buy my silver plated chain from them all the time