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Product Reviews
Chain Stä
This is the one tool every beader should have! Chain Stä allows you to securely clamp your chain in place while you attach charms and beads so that your design is precise and beautiful every time! Note: Necklace and beading materials in the picture are for demonstrative purposes and are NOT included with the Chain Stä set. Simple assembly required.
Average Customer Rating:
(27 Reviews) 27
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19of21(90%)reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Chain Stä
Review 1 for Chain Stä
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Tracy01
Great!
Date:April 2, 2013
Pros: Size, Price, Versatile, Unique, Ease of Use, Quality, Color
"This works like a charm, love it! Makes beading a whole lot easier and saves time. Would be nice if it came in more colors. ;-)"
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Review 2 for Chain Stä
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Quality:
4
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Value:
5
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4
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creativemind
Location: Freehold, NJ
About me: I design and sell at home parties and craft fairs
My beading emphasis is: Jewelry Making
helpful tool
Date:May 21, 2012
Pros: Price, Unique, Ease of Use, Quality
Cons: Size
Creation: several necklaces and bracelet sets
"The Chain Sta is a helpful tool easy to put together, easy to use. I wish it was longer to hold more chain then the 8 inches it holds between the two poles and I also would improve the design with a weighted bottom so it would not move while I'm using it. I use a G clamp and attach it to my work table, so it's stays in one place."
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Review 3 for Chain Stä
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Quality:
4
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Value:
5
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Deedee757
Great Idea
Date:February 6, 2012
Pros: Size, Price, Unique, Color
Cons: Ease of Use
"The item is a great idea but easily slides around and falls over. I modified mine with suction cups on the bottom and now it sticks to the table top and works great. The little clips on the top hold the string/wire very tightly with no slippage. I would definitely buy it again."
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.
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Review 4 for Chain Stä
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Quality:
4
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Value:
5
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Caro
About me: I design and sell online
My beading emphasis is: Jewelry Making
This is even handier than I expected!
Date:September 21, 2011
Pros: Price, Versatile, Unique, Ease of Use
Cons: Quality
"I'm so glad I bought this product. Now that I have it, I would not be without it.
I gave it 4 for quality rather than 5 because while it is beautifully made, I find it a bit light. I feel that if it had a heavier base it would be more stable and even more useful.
Having said that - I just love it! I use the little indentation in the base as a storage space for beads and jump rings I'm working with...I even store jump rings on the two little spikes at the top of each post!
My best feature is the two 'clamps' which don't just work as clamps...they also have the little spikes so you can drape your chain if you don't want to clamp it. I also use these clamps for holding items off the surface while my resin is drying.
It's also great for photographing pendants. If you want to get the effect that the pendant is just hanging in the air. (Obviously I crop the posts out of the picture).
I have found so many uses for this tool, but oddly enough I seldom use it for its real purpose - attaching charms. I prefer to do that on a flat surface."
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Review 5 for Chain Stä
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Quality:
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Value:
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LynnZee
Location: Memphis, TN
About me: I am a hobbyist
My beading emphasis is: Jewelry Making
My Third & Fourth Hand!
Date:August 29, 2011
Cons: Price, Ease of Use, Size, Quality
Other beading styles or techniques: Trying a few other techniques like wire wrapping, Kumihimo, etc.
Creation: Bracelets & necklaces.
"Great for those of us who are not the most coordinated. Makes stringing and assembling so much easier."
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Review 6 for Chain Stä
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Quality:
5
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Value:
5
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Beee
About me: I am a hobbyist
My beading emphasis is: Jewelry Making
My Awesome Helping Had
Date:July 5, 2011
Pros: Size, Price, Versatile, Unique, Ease of Use, Quality, Color
Other beading styles or techniques: Stringing
Creation: Bracelets, Bookmarks, Earrings
"Who said three is a crowd. Having the Chain Sta is like having a third hand and that sure comes in handing...not just with beading crafts, but all crafts."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 7 for Chain Stä
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Quality:
5
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Value:
5
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Zelle
Very Helpful
Date:May 26, 2011
Pros: Size, Price, Versatile, Unique, Ease of Use, Quality, Color
"I finally used my new chain sta to work on a chain necklace. It was a big help keeping the chain straight so I could add beads to the links. It felt sturdy and kept the chain from moving so I could place the beads where I wanted. I would definitely recommend this item. Wish I would have discovered it sooner and can't wait to use it again."
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Review 8 for Chain Stä
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Quality:
5
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Value:
5
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Appearance:
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AntiqueWorks
Location: Dillon, Montana
About me: I design and sell at home parties and craft fairs
My beading emphasis is: Jewelry Making
Sturdy, does the job!
Date:May 26, 2011
Pros: Size, Price, Ease of Use, Quality
Cons: none!
Creation: Braceletsl, necklaces
"I ordered this hoping it would be sturdy enough to hold chains of varying weight without turning over, and sure enough, the Chain Sta does the job. The clips firmly clasp the chain without marring it, and I can add dangles and other things without worrying that I'm going to tip over the Chain Sta if I accidentally hit or pull too hard on the project at hand. It's a great little gadget that has a permanent place on my work table now!"
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 9 for Chain Stä
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Quality:
5
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Value:
5
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knauffgal
Location: Columbia, TN
About me: I am a hobbyist
Chain Sta
Date:April 19, 2011
Pros: Price, Versatile, Unique, Ease of Use, Quality, Color
"This little tool really came in handy when I was working on a necklace for a friend. It left my hands free to work while it held my chain in place. I wish I had had one sooner. And the quality of Art Beads products never disappoints me."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 10 for Chain Stä
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Quality:
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Value:
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SpayNeuterAdvocate
Location: Denver, Co
About me: I am a hobbyist
My beading emphasis is: Jewelry Making
Too bad it didn't last
Date:April 3, 2011
Pros: Ease of Use
Cons: Fragile, Quality
Other beading styles or techniques: Polymer clay
Creation: Necklaces and Bracelets
"I like using this product and find it comes in handy. Unfortunately it is plastic and does not hold up over time. Mine was only lightly used and had been sitting on a shelf for a month or so, when one of the jaws came apart. The problem is that the plastic is not strong enough to hold up to the constant tension from the springs and it cracked right where the screw that holds the tension spring is inserted into the jaw. I wouldn't recommmend this item unless they do something to improve the quality."
13 of 13 people found this review helpful.
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Review 11 for Chain Stä
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Quality:
5
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Value:
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JanedeLyon
Location: Beaverton, Or
About me: I design and sell online
My beading emphasis is: Jewelry Making
Love the Chain Sta
Date:March 30, 2011
Pros: Size, Price, Unique, Ease of Use, Quality
Creation: Charm bracelets
"Easy to assemble, easy to use, using it often! Very satisfied with the product."
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Review 12 for Chain Stä
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Quality:
4
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Value:
5
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Appearance:
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soapybeader
Location: Melbourne, Australia
About me: I am a hobbyist
My beading emphasis is: Jewelry Making
Add charms with ease.
Date:January 16, 2011
Pros: Price, Quality, Size, Unique, Color, Versatile, Ease of Use
Creation: Bracelets
"Chain stand is an excellent aid for attaching charms to chain bracelets or necklaces."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 13 for Chain Stä
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Quality:
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Value:
4
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Appearance:
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4dogscats
Location: California coast
About me: I am a hobbyist
My beading emphasis is: Jewelry Making
What a great idea..
Date:December 14, 2010
Pros: Price, Size, Unique, Versatile, Ease of Use
Cons: Quality, Fragile
Creation: snowflake ornaments
"I am beading snowflake ornaments for gifts,and was having problems holding onto the wire frame,and trying to put beads on.This is perfect.
The clamps hold the frames tight,and I can use both hands."
The clamps hold the frames tight,and I can use both hands."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 14 for Chain Stä
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Quality:
5
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Value:
5
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Appearance:
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MichelleH
Location: Troutdale, OR
About me: I design and sell at home parties and craft fairs
My beading emphasis is: Jewelry Making
Chain Stay
Date:October 8, 2010
Pros: Size, Unique, Ease of Use
Other beading styles or techniques: Crafts
Creation: Jade and Pineapple Jasper Chain Necklace
"Oh My, Oh My, Why didn't I find this item a long time ago. This is the handiest tool ever. It makes making chain bracelets and neckaces so much easier. I have had no problems with the base.
I just wish I could disconnect the legs again for easier transportation."
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Review 15 for Chain Stä
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Quality:
4
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Value:
4
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Appearance:
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dolphinlover
Location: Las Vegas
About me: Other
My beading emphasis is: Jewelry Making
chain sta
Date:October 5, 2010
Pros: Price, Quality, Size, Ease of Use
Other beading styles or techniques: stringing
"I like the chain sta. It is stable when working with chains while adding charms or stones, etc."
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Review 16 for Chain Stä
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Quality:
5
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Value:
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3dogmom
Location: Vallejo,CA
About me: I design and sell at home parties and craft fairs
My beading emphasis is: Jewelry Making
Should have bought this sooner!
Date:September 4, 2010
Pros: Price, Quality, Unique, Versatile, Ease of Use
Creation: Beacelets,necklaces, earrings
"Great tool for bracelets and necklaces. So easy to add components,dangles etc. without having to pick your project up and down dozens of times. Also easy to flip around to work both sides of a chain. I have also used it when making earrings..just hand them from the chain that remains tight while you are working. Great tool!!"
6 of 6 people found this review helpful.
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Review 17 for Chain Stä
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Quality:
5
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Value:
5
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None123A
About me: I design and sell online
My beading emphasis is: Jewelry Making
Excellent design
Date:August 16, 2010
Pros: Price, Quality, Size, Unique, Color, Versatile, Ease of Use
"I couldn't ask for anything better. I 'm planning on getting couple more later on has I do alot of charm bracelet & necklaces. It just the right size to hold a chain. I give The Chain Sta A+"
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 18 for Chain Stä
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Quality:
5
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Value:
5
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AJDesigns
Location: Santa Cruz, CA
Chain Sta
Date:May 13, 2010
Pros: Price, Quality, Size, Unique, Color, Versatile, Ease of Use
"Love my chain sta, wish I had purchased it earlier. I've seen them before and the price was definitely right. It's easy to use and store."
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Review 19 for Chain Stä
Overall:
Quality:
5
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Value:
5
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Appearance:
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wchick
A Saggy Solution!
Date:May 3, 2010
Pros: Price, Quality, Size, Unique, Versatile, Ease of Use
"For anyone who doesn't have a pet octopus around to hold their chains, this is the perfect solution to a task which requires multiple hands! The Chain Sta saves time because there's no juggling and positioning the project for visibility and stability while placing attachments. No more hand cramps! And unlike a buddy, it never gets bored holding the chain still while you work. Easy to assemble, lightweight portability, and very affordable. This is such a useful tool, allowing you to create beautiful things quickly and painlessly."
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Review 20 for Chain Stä
Overall:
Quality:
4
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Value:
5
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Appearance:
5
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Jennifer
Location: Kaneohe, HI
About me: I design and sell online
Where have you been all my life
Date:May 10, 2009
Pros: Price, Quality, Unique, Versatile, Ease of Use
Creation: charm bracelet
"Just made a charm bracelet with lampwork glass animals using chain sta and I can't believe how much EASIER it was to do with this device. It made placement of the beads so much easier, and I wasn't constantly trying to figure out if I had the chain straight before putting on the next bead. I just hung paperclips on the chain to test spacing, etc. I think it saved me a lot of time. I haven't tested it for durability over the long haul, but my first impression is that its durable. The price is good too, and with free shipping, you can't beat it!"
8 of 8 people found this review helpful.
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