A chain is an indispensable attribute for any girl and woman. Chains can be different: long, short, thick, thin, full-bodied or lightweight. When choosing a chain, most people are guided by the type of weaving and whether they will wear it with a pendant or not.
Snake is a jewelry alloy chain that resembles a tightly twisted rope. There are also other names: thread, tonda, tourniquet. This is a lightweight chain, beautiful, elegant. Snake is a type of armor weaving, i.e. consists of tightly connected elements of one plane. The snake chain can be matte or shiny due to diamond notches. Also, the thickness of the snake may vary: some options are thin, almost invisible on the neck, while others are more voluminous.
A chain of this type of weaving can be square, round or flat.
pros
Snake has a lot of advantages. You need to choose a chain based on several characteristics.
Firstly, age. A snake chain is suitable for a person of any age: small children usually do not buy gold and silver chains, but teenagers and young people are happy to choose snakes for themselves.
You can choose round or flat, depending on your taste. Older people can also easily choose a snake chain for themselves, but only the classic model. Those. The advantage of Snake is that such a chain is suitable for every age.
Secondly, the snake chain is universal, suitable for different outfits and clothing styles. It all depends on the situation. For example, if you decide to shine at a concert in a chic floor-length dress, then feel free to complement the look with a snake with an elegant pendant.
There is also an unspoken rule: the larger a person wears a chain, the more noticeable the chain should be in order to look harmonious.
But such an effective and versatile chain also has disadvantages; you need to know about them before purchasing in order to weigh the pros and cons in advance.
Lace weaving
Below are ways to weave various laces, varying in complexity and functionality.
How to make a simple chain of loops
The result here is very interesting - the cord itself is very dense and strong, looks like a chain and
braid Of course, thick wool threads are also suitable for this method. However, the advantage of this method is that it allows you to weave a chain even from the thinnest sewing threads.
An additional advantage here is that the chain is woven directly onto the product, unlike other weaving methods.
- The thread needs to be secured to the back of your product.
- Then transfer it to the front and make a small stitch.
- Then pass it through again and bring it to the front side, in this way a loop is formed.
- You need to take the working thread and carefully tighten it into the resulting loop.
- After tightening, you need to intertwine, thus making a new loop.
- The further sequence of actions is the same. We don’t stop until we get the lace of the required length.
Important! Try to create tension in the fabric and secure it. Complete stillness and tension will greatly help you in your work process!
How to quickly make a twisted cord
The twisted version is one of the simplest elements that can be done quite quickly. Advantage
It is also believed that you can make it of any thickness, and also weave threads of different colors. This gives a rather interesting result.
- One side of the thread is fixed, on the other we begin twisting. The stronger the twist and tension, the more turns there will be.
- After this, we connect the sides and bend everything in half, causing the cord to twist on its own.
- The matter remains small. We need to straighten out various bruises and rough spots, and also tie up the knots at the ends of our work so that nothing comes undone.
How to make a cord from elongated loops
In this method, it is better to use only thick threads, preferably made of wool.
The meaning here is extremely simple. You need to fix the ends and make loops that will need to be threaded into each other.
Important! Always tighten the loop that is on top!
The algorithm is extremely simple, the main thing is not to get confused.
How to make a two-color lace
The result of the work will be impressive - both strength and aesthetics. To work you will need 4 identical threads
thickness, quite large, two colors. The main thing in this method is not to panic at the very beginning of work, when some nervousness appears. After a few steps it will become much easier.
You need to take two threads of a contrasting shade, tie them together and fix them to something to make work easier.
The weaving order is as follows: dark threads in front and back, and light threads on the left and right sides. Gradually we twist the dark and light threads in opposite directions.
It turns out that we will weave lighter shades into dark ones. We repeat the process cyclically until the work is completed.
How to make a spiral cord from 2 colors
There are some similarities with the first method.
Here our lace will be twisted more tightly, it will be more flexible and durable. 4 threads are also used, the work begins in the same way.
In the first method we interlaced the threads, but here we will need to knit knots, alternating dark and light. As you work, your cord will gradually twist on its own.
It would be great if these tips help you in your crafting! Create, fantasize, everything will work out for you!
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Flaws
The main problem with tourniquets is that they easily form creases. It is better not to bend such a chain, and you absolutely cannot sleep in it! You need to be very careful with the snake. Before purchasing, be sure to carefully inspect the product to make sure there are no creases. Be carefull!
Creases form easily, and this is the weak point of such a beautiful and versatile chain. Moreover, the thinner the chain, the more susceptible it is to this “disease”. Moreover, on chains with a small weight, it is unlikely that they will undertake to fix the creases even in workshops. In addition, many girls note that hair gets tightly wrapped around the chain-braids, so much so that it is impossible to untangle them.
These are, perhaps, all the shortcomings that are more than compensated by the beauty, advantages and careful handling of the jewelry.
Snake silver chain
A cheaper metal compared to gold is silver. Therefore, if you love and wear silver, or if it is not possible to buy a gold chain, but you want to become the owner of jewelry, feel free to buy silver. There are more and more snake chains in this metal on the market.
If you buy a snake chain made of silver, it is advisable to have it rhodium-plated, so it will last much longer.
Weaving "Bismarck"
"Bismarck" is also universal, that is, suitable for both men and women. But most often it is considered specifically male weaving, although previously it was the other way around. The work of performing such weaving belongs to the highest category of complexity, and the chain itself has very high strength. The chain has an aristocratic appearance, indicating the condition of the one who wears it. The principle of Bismarck weaving is the imaginative connection of links; they look like multidirectional rings. Types of weaving gold chains according to the “Bismarck” type:
- Semi-volume “Bismarck”, with this type the width of the chain is slightly less or the same as the width of the link.
- Triple “Bismarck” - a link of weaving consists of three turns in a spiral instead of two.
- "Python" - openwork weaving. It is characterized by a low price and at the same time high strength. It has other names: weaving “Pharaoh”, “Cardinal”. Light weight, only five grams, so it is affordable. Thin Python chains go well with the pendant.
- “Arabic” - this type of weaving is somewhat reminiscent of the letters of the Arabic alphabet.
- “Royal” has an exquisite shape and a complex type of weaving, universal, suitable for everyone.
- “Moscow Bismarck” is a type of ornate weaving from which women’s chains are created, each link is two soldered curls of gold thread.
Weaving "Bismarck"
Choosing a suspension
The snake is so laconic and versatile that it can be combined with different types of suspensions. When choosing a pendant, you must not forget that the snake easily breaks under the weight of a pendant that is too heavy. Therefore, choose a pendant weighing at least 1-1.5 grams. lighter than the weight of the chain. Elegant pendants with pearls, cute items with diamonds with a large ear go perfectly with a snake chain. The photo confirms that this combination is successful.
The harness is also suitable for crosses, acting as a background without distracting attention from the pendant. Another great option for pendants is the barrel shape.
We advise you to pay attention to short string chains. Optimally 40 cm, 45 or 50 cm. Absolutely any pendant for a snake is suitable; such weaving does not imply any style restrictions. The only thing is that the pendant should not be heavy.
Care and storage
You need to care for a gold snake chain in the same way as any other gold chain, but you must always remember that it is fragile, so you should not put in extra effort. Wipe the chain with a special cloth, from time to time using additional cleaning products. Do not keep your silver item in a wooden box or casket, they absorb moisture. Silver should not be cleaned too aggressively; microcracks may remain. It is better to store the tourniquet unfolded to avoid damage.
Snake is beautiful in both gold and silver, choose your option and enjoy its beauty for a long time.
Other types of gold chain weaving
Some subtypes of the main types of weaving gold chains are so popular that they deserve special mention:
- Weaving a chain “Fox tail”. Other names are “Royal weaving” of the chain or “Byzantine”. Many choose this type of weaving, as it has a fantastic connection of identical links, shimmers beautifully in the sun and looks elegant in any type of gold. This type of gold chain weaving is preferred by men.
- "Rollo." Another name for this type is “Anchor Rollo,” a type of anchor weave of gold chains. Suitable for both women and men, it is also in demand as a decoration for children. Worn as an individual piece of jewelry or with a pendant.
- Weaving "Stream". Similar in appearance to a stream of water. One link seems to flow into another and they overflow. Previously it was done manually, but now using machines.
- "Cartier". Valued by lovers of everything unusual. The peculiarity is the links in the shape of an oval or circle, connected to each other in the same plane. Three or two links in the shape of a circle alternate with one oblong.
- "Spikelet". The weave is highly durable and complex, somewhat reminiscent of a “Fox Tail”, but the links are directed in one direction, similar to a spike of wheat. Suitable for daily wear, no tangles.
- "Rope". Weaving, which can be made in a thin or massive design. It got its name from its resemblance to a rope or rope.
- "Turtle". This weaving is highly expensive, since its production requires a large amount of metal. The links are made in the form of a twisted figure eight with a plate of any shape. Men prefer them flatter, women prefer a more complex configuration.
- Thai weaving is a link-to-link type. It is not so common; chains and bracelets of this type have a massive appearance and are suitable for men.
- “Lord” is a simple but unusual weave. It consists of oval-shaped links with holes that are connected to each other using one or two small rings. It is interesting precisely because of its originality; it is used for weaving bracelets.
- "Rhombus". A species that has many varieties. The most common is the double diamond, used for chains around the neck. Very strong, since the parts of the chain are connected not once, but twice. Looks very nice.
- "Abinata." In this pattern, the polished links are assembled into a tight chain. Delicate work is done to create each element of this chain. Sometimes embodied in the idea of several interconnected ribbons, it is an expensive type.
- "Snake." Smooth shape of the product, reminiscent of a snake. It has a special feature: it is very comfortable to wear, even with pendants, because it does not cling to anything, does not get tangled and has a beautiful appearance.
- Weaving "Singapore". In appearance it is very similar to a male shell, the only difference is the twist. It is made thin and flat, allowing the edges to sparkle and shimmer in the sun. In the women's version, the chains are made thin both on the wrist and on the neck, which allows you to complement the chain or bracelet with a beautiful pendant.
- "Chamomile". Women's weaving of gold chains. It is also found under another name - “Rose”, since each element has the appearance of a flower. Thin links are arranged in an irregular pattern, which makes the chain more voluminous while maintaining light weight.
There are many more types of chain weaving. Their wide variety allows you to choose exactly what your heart desires. And even if you don’t like any of the types of weaving, you can always contact a craftsman and ask for a custom-made product.
