Learning The Ropes. This lovely Italian chain is machine made by weaving rows of metal links together to resemble rope. You will need to solder end caps in place to create custom finished neck lengths from chain footage. Or, choose from our ready-to-wear necklaces finished with lobster claw clasps. Footage Chain Note: Bulk chain is priced per inch. All chains are sold in 12 inch minimum quantities unless a 10 foot minimum is noted. We may use segments of 7 inches or longer to fulfill your order if continuous lengths are not available. Spooled lengths are segmented at the factory so we cannot guarantee continuous lengths of any specific measure.