Paul Murray, Graphic Designer

This brush was created to speed up and simplify the process of drawing a chain. Using a pen and tablet you are able to adjust the chain’s size on the fly simply by altering the pressure with which you’re drawing it.

Of course you can also use it with just a mouse but the thickness of the chain will have to be defined by you before you start drawing with it. Try and avoid sharp turns to prevent the chain ‘breaking’.

If you like this, you may also be interested in my rope brush, which works in exactly the same way, but allows you to draw a rope instead! Or if you fancy creating your own version of this brush but aren’t sure how to go about it, take a look at my tutorial on how to create your own chain in Photoshop.

Free for all uses, including commercial use. Credit isn’t required but a link back to this page and a comment are appreciated on a grand scale.

Not sure how to install it?

Simply extract the brush_name.abr file to your Photoshop brushes folder, for example;

Windows: /Program Files/Adobe/Adobe Photoshop/Presets/Brushes

Mac OS: /Applications/Adobe Photoshop/Presets/Brushes

In Photoshop, from your brushes panel, click the little arrow and choose ‘Load Brushes…’. Simply select the brush file and it should load into your palette.

Enjoy!