Make chains out of 3d printing filament without 3d pen or printer using a few common household items. Ideal for making jewelry and chainmail, this video covers how to make jump rings, split rings, basic chain, split links chain, as well as more complex variations of the process allowing you to make unique combination chains known as chainmail jewelry. Great information for artists, STEM teachers, art teachers, homeschooling parents, crafters, and all 3D pen enthusiasts.
Music: Rusu Mihai

CONTENTS:

0:00 Introduction
0:48 Function of a jump ring
1:24 Making jump rings and split rings
7:00 Closing jump rings
7:43 Basic chain
8:48 Split ring chain
10:13 Chain variations

TOOLS AND MATERIALS:
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3d pen patterns:
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3d pen:
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PLA Filament:
OVERTURE PLA: https://amzn.to/3v1LkXl
HATCHBOX PLA: https://amzn.to/3JBRWQ5

Working surfaces:
Plexiglass 12” x 12” Square Panel 1/8” Thick (3mm): https://amzn.to/3H3rvBo
KRYLON Matte Finish Spray: https://amzn.to/35c6WWd
3Dmate Base - Transparent 3D Pen Mat 18 x 12 Inches
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Heat tools:
Heat gun with adjustable temperature and heat flow: https://amzn.to/372ogyb
Hotplate https://amzn.to/3LEMSw4
Heat tools for smoothing and soldering:
Wood Burning Kit: https://amzn.to/3F2j9KG
Walnut Hollow wood-burning tool: https://amzn.to/36eWr4M
Replacement tips set 1: https://amzn.to/3plHuov
Replacement tips set 2: https://amzn.to/3gZjeE0

Other useful tools:
Teflon sheets for ironing, baking, and embossing 3 Pack: https://amzn.to/3H3yMRs
Cooling tile marble 12x12: https://amzn.to/3s1KRTe
Wire/filament cutter pliers: https://amzn.to/3IkTe1S
Fiskars scissors: https://amzn.to/3hi76Ox
Fiskars sharpener: https://amzn.to/3F2xG9i

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