So I want to attempt something like this. I made the inner spiral already using 10mm jump rings. Now my only issue is guessing what size jump ring to get for the surrounding part. Any advice?
And discovered a passion for chainmailing. Definitely gonna rework this in the future, but learned soooo much. Already thinking of future things to make!
And yes, she glows! If only I could find rings that glow...
I've tried do do a bysantine weave to start as I read that is a biginner weave but I just have no idea what I am missing. It looks nothing like it's supposed to and if i let it go it just floppes. What am I doing wrong??i tried to follow this tutioral and also a new youtube videos but i think i'm doing it right then it end up like this
I know my rings are not the best but it's all I could find in my country.
This is my first time making/learning chainmail! I want to connect the two pieces to make a wrist/hand cuff, but I’m unsure how to do so and am struggling to find any videos or tutorials! Any help would be much appreciated!!
Hi all,
I posted 11 days ago with an ambitious project to finish a coif by the end of September. I have made considerable progress, however, I’ve made some mistakes and need advice.
First, I foolishly ordered the Chainmail Joe kit thinking it would be 4 pounds of the same size rings.
Then, I didn’t realize I was using 16 SWG 1/4” ID rings until after I had made a 6 triangle crown piece. I finally figured that out after trying it on my friend with a small head and it was still too tight. Six hour fix and now it fits with 8 triangles.
Now, I have about a third of the bag left, so I start looking on Amazon for more rings….There aren’t any listings with the same 1/4” ID nor are there any on the CMJ site.
My question now is, Could I use 18SWG to finish the neck part or will the gauge difference be too noticeable?
It took me 3 tries but I got it!!
Been trying to experiment more with chainmail for jewelry making! I’m really happy with how these pieces came out
connected by a wolfweave choker
It's all anodized aluminum except for the clasp
Basically it's WGM small scales joined by 16 awg 4.75 AR rings, with exceptions for the Byzantine segment and the joining of the sides at the bottom
Really loved making this one! Was a bit worried it looks too much like a dreamcatcher, which was not what I was going for haha. Just wanted something adorned in these beautiful lavender pearls I have.
Using all stainless steel + a nickel plated macrame hoop and freshwater pearls. Rings are 18g AWG/4mm ID (about 3.9 AR) with 14g AWG/7mm ID rings inside the Byzantine diamonds as the base.
I'm obsessed with making these cute headpieces! Here are my newest ones!
Politics aside I heard about new tariffs being levied against Canada tomorrow and was wondering if anyone knew if this would effect chainmail prices from Canadian suppliers to the US market?
Looking for advice. How do you guys avoid killing your back? My current setup is sitting at a coffee table while in the floor, so there's plenty of room for improvement, but I'm having a hard time finding a position I can work without hurting myself.
hi! i’m just starting out making chainmail. i’ve gotten the concept of different weaves down, but i was wondering how you actually shape those into specific things, like armor for example? i’m specifically looking to make a shoulder piece/coif but for time purposes, i’d like to just make the shoulder part of the coif. are there patterns people follow, are you just free handing it? if so, how do you freehand without a mannequin? thanks so much!!
I've been preoccupied with a bikini top and dice bag lately. It's nice to be getting back to my favorite bracelet / necklace weave!
Planning on making a necklace out of silver, so making up some AA chain as a reference for how much silver to order (Ya boy is broke ^^)
New to chainmail, finished my first coif last night!!! But am considering expanding around my shoulders… Thoughts?