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Just as a second possible method for making chain other then mache I used vinyl tubing and wood dowels. Cutting the tubing to about 4-5 inches and a 1 inch stick of dowell that fits the inside diameter as a coupling, I made some 3/8's and 1/2 inch chain links. Overall cost was aprox $1 per foot. Using a garden pruner to cut the dowel and the tubing, assembly was fast and easy. The chain may hold about a pound or so and glue added to the dowels would increase the break strength. It is totally weather proof, wont break like foam, safe around kids. lite weight and should have a life span greater then yours.
That cheap 1/2 green garden hose that normally only last for one season would make excellent large size link with only the cost of the dowel for a coupler.
Mache chain, which is cheaper, would work well indoors. But this stuff you could throw into the water if you wanted to, and would be less prone to breakage during storage or use. A bit more money but a great shelf life. Just an other way to do it. Thanks for the inspiration Lily.
That cheap 1/2 green garden hose that normally only last for one season would make excellent large size link with only the cost of the dowel for a coupler.
Mache chain, which is cheaper, would work well indoors. But this stuff you could throw into the water if you wanted to, and would be less prone to breakage during storage or use. A bit more money but a great shelf life. Just an other way to do it. Thanks for the inspiration Lily.
