Quick Tip Tuesday: Cutting Perfect Chain Lengths

Have you ever become cross-eyed trying to count the links on a length of chain? I know I have. Certain projects require chain sections which are the exact same length. Counting links can quickly become a frustrating endeavor when you need multiple sections, especially if they require a lot of links each. 

Here is a solution:

Count out the number of desired links for the first piece of chain and cut. Through the end link of this cut piece, thread a piece of straight scrap wire. 

Now take the end link on the remaining part of your chain and thread that onto the piece of wire as well. Hold horizontal, above your beading table. You should be able to easily see where you need to cut the second piece of chain to match in length, without having to count. 

Repeat this step over and over until you have cut as many lengths as needed.