The video in this blog post is to be used as a supplement to my Staggered Sense of Humor Sheet Jewelry Tutorial. The weaving path of the 2nd connecting jump ring in the unit is tricky. This video demonstrates how to weave a chain of […]
I had a few requests for instructions for this “Snowball” Christmas Ornament, so here they are. Happy Weaving! Karen Supplies: 30 rubber rings: white, 15mmOD, 10mmID, 2.5mm WD 12 Bright Aluminum (BA) jump rings: 18swg, ¼” id Instructions: Instead of photos, I have included color-coded […]
Below are additional photos and instructions to supplement the instructions provided in Advanced Chain Maille Jewelry Workshop for the Interwoven Stretch Cuff. Supplies used are 16swg, 9/32”id bright aluminum (BA) jump rings and 12 x 8 x 2mm rubber rings. Open all BA jump rings […]
Recently, a reader who was trying to learn Hilt/Quad Hilt, asked me if I had a tutorial available. I had to admit that this weave was still on my “To Learn” list. The reader’s inquiry provided the incentive for me to give it a try. […]
What is Aspect Ratio? Aspect Ratio (AR) is a number that represents the relationship between the thickness of the wire (wire diameter) used to make a jump ring and the inner diameter of that jump ring. Each chain maille weave has an ideal AR, or […]
Recently, I was contacted by a reader who was unable to get the Reversible Double Half-Persian 4-in-1 (HP41) Collar from Chain Maille Jewelry Workshop (pages 116-117) to drape as she desired. Differences in batches of jump rings over time could be the cause of the […]
Recently, a reader of Advanced Chain Maille Jewelry Workshop asked me for some clarification on how to construct the Dragonback Ring. I prepared some additional information to go along with the instructions in the book. I’m sharing it here, hoping other readers may also find […]
Recently, a reader of Advanced Chain Maille Jewelry Workshop asked me for some clarification on how to start the Elfsheet Ombre Ring. I prepared some additional information to go along with the instructions in the book. I’m sharing it here, hoping other readers may also […]
Here is a guide to making my Tiny Scale and Chain Maille Santas. You’ll need to know the following weaves – European 4-in-1 (E41), Jens Pind Linkage (JPL), Hoodoo Hex, Shaggy Loops and Mobius– to complete them, as the weave instructions are not included in […]
Maillers often make modifications to the jaws of their pliers to suit their specific needs. I work in jewelry metals and use jump rings that are medium-sized to micro. I find that thin plier jaws can be very helpful when weaving in tight spaces (this […]
