How To Make A Silver Wire S-Link Necklace With Beads by Ross Barbera
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- Опубликовано: 6 окт 2011
- How to make a beautiful silver "S - Link" necklace that also incorporates wooden beads. In this video I demonstrate how to create this unique necklace in easy to follow, step by step instructions. The S-link design is derived from nature, and has been used by artists for 1000s of years. The wire that you see me using in the video is 20 gauge nickel silver; when I make this piece in sterling silver wire, I use .035 sterling silver wire, soft, round. For the bridging link that I use to attach the s-links together, I use a piece of wire that is at least 4" long. The video also demonstrate how to construct the bridging link, and this link has the additional function of providing a way to add beads to the "S-Link" necklace.
The construction of the "S-Link" necklace requires the use of three pliers, round nose pliers, chain nose pliers and diagonal cutters. Each individual S-link is constructed from exactly a 2 inch length of silver wire. 
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Made a ton of hammered copper S links the other night just to practice with a different gauge wire. Now I can actually DO something with them. Never occurred to me to bridge them with a bead this way. Thanks so much!!
Love this Teacher..
Love how he swooped in with the necklace
I'm ditching the necklace I started, and am going to make one like this gentleman is making. This is a super looking necklace and you make it look so simple. You really made the bead portion so much easier to make. Thank you for doing this!
Hello in NJ! Glad you enjoyed this video! Have fun with the project, and thanks for watching!
I've just had another attempt at making this necklace. The first time, as with any new technique, wasn't too good. This time it is coming together beautifully - thank you so very much Ross.
I enjoy learning from your videos.
Eileen
Scotland
I love all your video's. I have learned so much from them. You are a great teacher. Thank you so much for taking the time to make these tutorials
You're welcome! - Thanks so much for your kind comments! I hope you enjoy the project!
This is a great tutorial. I really appreciate that you go slow, speak clearly and re-demonstrate each technique more than just once. this was very helpful.
Thanks a lot for watching!! :)
Thanks for watching and commenting!
That's the way to do it - practice until you feel you have a consistent form each time. Hope you're enjoying the project! If you like, consider joining my Facebook group Realisticart, where we post photos of jewelry and paintings we create. We talk a lot about tools and technique and would love to have you. Thanks for watching!
Bravissimo! That was so much fun to watch. Thank you so much for sharing this. Your instructions are wonderful and easy to follow. I'm very grateful!
Thank you so much. I make the necklace and it turned out real pretty.
The problem you are having is not an uncommon experience with the S-link & is easily addressed in my live class. I will, within the next month dedicate a blog article with photos that will explain this in detail. But, to try to help now, what causes this problem is a wide space in the center of the S-link. You need to bend the central inner part of the S against the outer curve of the S. This will eliminate the opening in the S-link. Keep watching my blog for more details & thanks for watching!
Please keep posting videos!!! Your patient explanations are great for anyone who needs clear, concise, step-by-step instruction with someone who has an obvious enthusiasm for the craft. I am indeed a fan!
another beautiful necklace .. you have taught me a lot.. thanks so much
Excellent as always, thank you very much!
Would love to see it, Eileen ! :)
-Ross
@YESWEVEGOTAVIDEO You're welcome. Thank you very much for your comments!
Thanks so much, I never thought of cutting the wire from inside the loop..so much easier. Very pretty necklace!
Very pretty necklace, thank you so much for your clear teachcing. I am going to try it today!!
YOU ROCK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THANK YOU !!FOR ALL YOU VIDEO S .I TRY TO DO THIS TOO !! LOVE FROM N.J.
Hi Claudia - if you are curious about how to make an octagon, I will address this and other shapes in my blog postings. Please check back there from time to time, and thanks for your feedback!
Great video. This necklace is gorgeous
@SuperFudge24 You are welcome - I'm glad you like the project!
That's great - I am glad they help, as they have also helped my own classroom students! Thank you for watching!
@Rusty8277
Thanks for your comment and I'm glad my videos are helpful!!
For the necklace that you saw me create in the actual video, I used 20 gauge wire. Some of my students in class (that is ongoing right now) are making it in 18 gauge wire and actually prefer the heavier wire, but others had difficulty, and have switched back to the 20 gauge.
Thanks so much. Tantissimi grazie!
I love your videos. You are un excelente profesor. Thanks, gracias.
You are the Best! Great job!
what a neat sorry on spiral jetty, very cool thanks
Ive been looking for something like this...........thank you much
@nvrba
Thanks for watching my video! I used 18 s-links and 18 bridging links to make the necklace that you watched me make in the video.
great video, clear presentation of the project from start to finish. I made about 5-6 in copper now moved onto a silver project ( birthday project). The finished item looks great; made with crystal, antique wood and bone, and glass beads. Also learned plenty from your other projects...GS8
Hi - I was not very concerned with the direction of the spirals. Their random placement was not an issue for me. The diameter is a little under 1/8", as it is formed with the tip of my round nose pliers. Glad you decided to do this project - hope you enjoy! Thanks for watching and for your questions!
It is a Beautiful lil Thing
@julissimo1 Thanks for your comments - good luck!
Excellent video.
@askmisscris Thank you - I am glad you liked the way it turned out!
Thank you for watching and for your kind feedback!
The instructions in your videos are wonderfully precise and easy to follow. Thank you for sharing your amazing talents =^]
@theinnercreative
Thanks! I’m glad that you continue to view my videos. At this time I don’t offer my jewelry for sale.
The bridging link that I demonstrated in the video can be used to incorporate very large beads into the S-link necklace. I would experiment with the size of the bead to determine what looks good. A bead as large as the s-link itself, might not work as well because it might compete with the s-link. I’ve always have thought of link as the main theme of the necklace
beautiful has ive just started a jewllery course this was very intresting thank you, you make it so easy to follow will be watching more of your videos.
That's great to hear! Beads can open up many new design possibilities. Let me know how you do, and thanks for watching!
Thank you.
@nvrba I am very happy you enjoyed it!
You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed the project!
Lovely!
Beautiful! Thankyou
WOW, very nice, Thank u
Just found you! That is so pretty. Thank you for your expert tutelage.
@00honey000 You persevered and succeeded! You don't have to be locked into just one kind of tool - use whatever you are comfortable with that works. Thanks so much for your comments.
@bomberblue1 Thanks very much for your kind words!
Love it
Thanks for the video. Very detailed, I enjoyed watching it. :)
I love this so much but I can't make that S link for nothing, oh well, thanks for the video....
I love your videos. I'll say it again, you are the best instructor on RUclips! Only wish I lived in your area so I could take your classes. Thanks for posting!
Are you using 18 or 20 gauge wire for this project?
I agree it does look like Robert Smithson Spiral Jetty
Hi KauaiKuuipo G - thanks for your kind feedback! I appreciate it! Best wishes! -Ross
@jamarabee Thank you so much. Have been thinking about offering classes.
@viria70 You are welcome!!
Ross I made this today - Christmas - and while it is pretty, it is falling apart even as I hold it. Think maybe I should try this in 18 gauge, tighten up the S-link, and maybe wire wrap the bone pieces. Plus mine is getting tangled on itself. I'll try again, post it on my FB page, and tag you if it works. In the meantime, thanks for your great videos - you are an incredible artist - jewelry maker and watercolorist. Best.
Awesome work...can't wait to give it a go....but what gauge wire would you suggest.
Very nice
Thanks for watching!
@00honey000
Keep on practicing! You will eventually get it. My students in class have the most trouble with this link, but they all eventually get the feel of it, and make great necklaces.
This is a great video as are all your videos. Thanks Ross!! I do have a question regarding a octagon shaped jump ring for your expert opinion...
For the necklace in this video, I used 20 gauge wire. Some of my students have made it in 18 gauge wire, as they prefer the heavier wire. Other students have difficulty with the heavier wire, and make the necklace with 20 gauge. Hope this helps!
@rosaelvira14 Thank you very much!
Thanks very much for this video. I began beading and chainmaille a little while ago, but I started out using cheap wires which usually make me break out in a rash. I really want to start working with sterling silver but I don't know a lot about it. I have a question I would like to ask you. When using soft sterling silver, how can you strengthen the bridge link without hammering it as you did with the s-links?
hi, I do love your videos, you are about the best teacher I have ever seen on a video, I have tried 2 pairs of earrings and they were great. I have tried the S link necklace but the bones keeps on separating because of the open part of the S. What am I doing wrong? Thanks
I made them yay me, but i can't use the round nose to make them.... U need to come on down to east TN and teach some classes! i WISH!
Okay - 8 months later and I'm ready to try this. A couple of questions, though. It looks as though you connected your links without regard for the direction in which the spiral goes. Is this intentional, or an oversight? Also, what diameter do you suggest for the eyes on the bones? Too small, no movement, too large might look funny? Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful knowledge so freely. You really do inspire!
THANK YOU ............IS GREAT
Hola ame tu trabajo. Me puedes decir que tipo de alambre usas?
Hi RossI'm new to this and a bit stuck what size round nose pliers do I need as the ones I have are mini ones, also what sort of hammer do I need. Thank you love your video I am in England
I really want to harden my links but I don't have the proper tools... can I just use a normal hammer? or do I have to have a special hammer and anvil?
I use a chasing hammer and steel block to harden the links. The smooth surface gives the links a nice look.
Thanks for watching my video Tina. Glad you like it! Also snowy in NY.
How many do you make to make the necklace?
very nice proyect, do you still posting video?
Hi Dominica, Yes, I resumed posting new videos last spring. Thanks for asking and for watching my video!
@00honey000
Thanks!
you sound like a wise guy...... yous better make this necklace !! lol.... thanks,
I mean I can only use the round nose!