Showing posts with label Chainmaille. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chainmaille. Show all posts

Monday, June 27, 2016

Chainmaille Project 103: Byzantine Rose Bracelet

Chainmaille  Project 103: Byzantine Rose Bracelet



Cost: $25 plus Materials

Length of Class: 2 Hours


Chainmaille AR: 
      Tight: 3.00
       Best:
       Loose: 4.1

Rings that Work:
Michaels 7mm Jump Rings and 9mm jump rings 14 rings per 1.25" and 3 rings per inch
Ring Lord 18g 5/32" and 1/4" 16 rings per inch and 3 rings per inch



Class Description:


In this class, we will take the Byzantine stitch and use a different type of connector to connect the flip portions of the weave. Knowledge of Helm is a must for this class. 













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Chainmaille 117: Elf Weave


Chainmaille 117: Elf Weave


Cost: $25 plus Materials

Length of Class: 2 Hours


Chainmaille AR: 
      Tight: 3.5
       Best:3.7 (ideal)
       Loose: 4.8

Rings that Work:
Michaels 7mm Jump Rings
Ring Lord 18g 3/16"



Class Description:

Elfweave is part of the European weaves and a variation of the 4 in 1. Ring selection and Aspect ratio are very important because the weave can end up compressing forming a box.  














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Saturday, January 30, 2016

Chainmaille 116: Scales


Chainmaille 116: Scales



Cost: $25 plus Materials

Length of Class: 2 Hours


Chainmaille AR: 
AR does not really come into play because of the Scales.

Rings that Work:
Michaels 7mm Jump Rings 12 rings per inch
Ring Lord 18g 3/16" 12 rings per inch



Class Description:

Metal Scales have been round since ancient times but they were not popular until recently in chainmaille jewelry. This has changed mainly due to new materials and finishes that were not available until recently.




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