This is my first attempt at making an item with chain maille. I chose a very simple pattern for my first piece. Now I had to learn how to make my own jump rings, I used the link
here . That's right I never made my own jump rings before! The larger rings measure 10 mm, they are made using 14 k gold filled twisted wire, the smaller rings are 4 mm I used argentium sterling silver twisted wire. I really did enjoy this project and look forward to making more chain maille. I handcrafted the toggle clasp for the bracelet. Wrapping and cutting the jump rings is time consuming but assembling the bracelet goes pretty quickly.
This pattern is called the
Helm/Parallel Chain click on the link to view.
Here is a link to a really great site to learn some of the different
chain maille weaves.
Here are the matching earrings, finished!
Until Next Time
Jean9
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12 comments:
It looks good- one would never know you just started out...
This is absolutely gorgeous!
I've wanted to try chain mail, but was always intimidated...
Maybe I'll give it a shot, if mine can look anything like this one, I'll be happy!
So the bug bit ya??!! Watch out! Chainmaille is a deep dark hole from which you may never emerge.
:0)
Seriously, welcome to the club. One of the leading chainmaille artisans who co-authored a popular book is on Etsy and he has a lot of good patterns listed. Dylon Whyte ... you may want to check out his shop.
Looks great for your first piece -- I know this technique must be very time consuming and needs loads of patience -- hats off to you!
that is lovely - I love chainmaille and would love to try it - even bought a kit a couple years ago to make a bracelet - just haven't had the time.
Thank you all so much for your encouraging comments. Designing Hilary thank you for the info and lead on Dylon Whyte I checked his site out and will visit again for sure.
What a beautiful job. Just love this piece.
I really like the rings made from the twisted wire. That gives it so much more depth.
Good job for your first time!!
Looks great! It's fun trying something new, at times annoying haha, but always fun. ;)
that is just Gorgeous. I'm going to have to look into this and try it out. My Mom would die to have something like that.
Excellent job on your chainmaille.
I make my own rings (bought a jumpring maker) and I also buy them as well!
Be prepared, it's addicting- have fun!!
See? I did try it!! Thank you so much for being an inspiration! I love how my bracelet is comeing out and I can't wait until it is finished!
Thank you again! :)
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