Sunday, December 27, 2009

Does anyone know the best way for a beginner to learn bracelet chain maille?

I would like to learn to make jewelry from jump rings.Does anyone know the best way for a beginner to learn bracelet chain maille?
Once you learn the technique of chainmaille, you can do anything with it: from pouches to armour to head dresses and bracelets. So there's really no special technique.





And make your own jump rings! You'll need a lot; and it's MUCH cheaper. buy silver or copper wire or whatever metal you would like. Find a sturdy metal pipe or mandrel, and wrap the wire around like you're making a spring. slide the spring off the pipe, and cut it, either using a dremel, or one at time with wire cutters, down the spring to make individual jump rings. Once you think you have enough, keep the pipe coz you'll probably need more.


i found a cute little animation on how to do the assembly. it's tedious, but have fun with it. learn the basics, and then watch all the cool stuff you can do with it.Does anyone know the best way for a beginner to learn bracelet chain maille?
one ring at a time
I used to order a lot of supplies from a findings company called Rio Grande. they might have some tips, they sell the jump rings and findings.

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