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Skull Unit Tutorial
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I used machine cut stainless steel
0.048" 18swg wire
(9)1/8", Actual ID 0.127", AR 2.6,
(2)5/32", Actual ID 0.165", AR 3.4
(1)3/16", Actual ID 0.196", AR 4.1
0.062" 16swg wire
(2)3/16", Actual ID 0.193", AR 3.1
(1)5/16", Actual ID 0.322", AR 5.1


Step 1: Make a 5 segment 1-2-1-2-1 chain with the 18swg 1/8" and the 18swg 5/32" kinged on the same side.

Step 2: Flip the chain from step one. Connect the 16swg 5/16" link under the 5/32" and through the 1/8" links on the edge.

Step 3: Connect the 18swg 3/16" between the kinged links under the 5/32" and through the 1/8" links.

Step 4: Connect four 18swg 1/8" link around the 18swg 3/16" and 16swg 5/16" in a row at the bottom. At the top connect the two 16swg 3/16" to stabilize the other links.



Enjoy making earrings or other small embellishments.

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