To create supple, tapered earrings that drape like fabric, you’ll weave fine-gauge jump rings in the European 4-in-1 chain mail pattern. You can change the length of the earrings by adding or removing five-ring rows. For an alternate look, try adding a top-drilled bead on the bottom jump ring.
SUPPLIES
Earrings 1 1⁄2 in. (3.8 cm) or 2 in. (5 cm)
- 140 or 190 22-gauge jump rings, 2.4 mm inside diameter
- 2 top-drilled beads (optional)
- pair of earring wires
- 2 pairs of chainnose, bentnose, or flatnose pliers
- tumbler, stainless steel shot, and burnishing compound
INSTRUCTIONS
To make it easier for you to understand the pattern, the photos show colored jump rings that are larger than the size you’ll actually use. For the actual earrings, you’ll likely want to use jump rings in all one color.