Personalize a Chain Maille Bracelet

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Qageek — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 01:28:00 GMT

I learned to make chain maille before learning to use needle and thread for beading. I find it very relaxing and fun. I just wish I had more room so I could make my own jump rings and even solder my work.

Do not be intimidated by the intricate look of chain maille. Remember, it was armor and needed to be made in LARGE projects, so it had to be quick & easy!! =)

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JuliaG — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 05:57:12 GMT

I also got bitten by the bug a few years ago and also make my own rings. Use only Syerling Silver as when I make something I really want it more valuable as the cost of time is the same. I love so many of the patterns it would be hard to choose. The Koil Kutter was the best thing I have bought for chain maille. Love to read your posts and don't give up on a pattern be like the little train and say I think I can I think I can I know I can. That is my help so many times. Spider has some good cd's. Julia G

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KarenR — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 07:29:37 GMT

I took a class on chain maille. I really enjoy making the beautiful designs from my books and magazines. I even make my own jump rings now. I had one pattern that I could not follow so I just copied what I had been doing instead of following the pattern. It turned out to be my favorite bracelet. What are some good websites for new patterns and help?
Karen R.

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KarenR — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 07:29:31 GMT

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Aussie Heather — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 07:02:31 GMT

All I can do is add my recommendation - go ahead and try it. I love doing chain maille. It's quick and therefore satisfying, compared to some other jewellery making. I've done about five or six things now and reckon anyone can do it. ;-)

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DawnR — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 00:57:40 GMT

I started doing chain maille during the summer. I tried the earring in the fall 2007 issue of Step by Step Wire Jewelry. It looked hard to do at first, but I decided to try it anyways. What a surprise!! It was much easier than I thought. I started trying to figure out other shapes and patterns that would look nice.

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Yvraine — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 16:06:54 GMT

I love chainmaille, I've been doing it for a while now. I particularly love to try out new patterns - I scrounge the Maille Artisans website all the time for new things to try. In fact, as I type this, I have the four bracelets I made this week laid out in front of my keyboard. :)

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Arachne54 — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 15:37:01 GMT

I love chain maille because it's so scientific. I've never been able to "do" freeform anything so maille gives me a way to create without stress. As for beginners, definitely! Every mailler was a beginner at some point. I always recommend Euro 4-in-1 for beginners.

Kate

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JoAnnA — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 15:05:58 GMT

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JoAnn Allard, The Bead Tree

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NB — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 15:02:05 GMT

I learned to make chain maille last year at a bead show. It is versatile - I'm particularly in love with the Byzantine weave. What I like is that you can make a full chain, or small sections to use as links between beads. Of course, there's the added benefit of impressing friends and customers when they learn you crafted the chain yourself.

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Jcbeadsinfo@gmail.com — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 05:37:29 GMT

Noreen N: You can buy Tool Magic at several online and local bead stores. Just peel off any the damaged coat that remains on your pliers, redip, and you'll be back to work in a few hours! How often I have to strip and redip depends on what sort of work I'm doing. Sometimes it makes sense to have a couple of sets of coated pliers to switch between so you don't have to stop in the middle of a project for several hours while another coat cures.

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CarolL — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 03:23:11 GMT

I made several chain maille bracelets and earrings with jump rings and found it quite daunting. Holding on to the rings without their jumping to the floor or across the room took pliers and hemostats. Not at all fun for me, and the people for whom I made the jewelry know that they are the only ones who will ever receive them from me.
Carol Lindsey

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BuddyF — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 01:39:07 GMT

have just been bitten by the bug...can't wait to try something new. some patterns come easy and others I am still trying to learn. Really excited about any and all new patterns. I have ADD and this I can do and be proud of what results.
Doug Shook

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BuddyF — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 01:39:06 GMT

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Lkonrad — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 01:37:24 GMT

I struggled with wrapped loops for TWO YEARS before mastering them, yet I was able to make the three chain maille bracelets in the beginner kit from Urban Maille in about one hour. Yes, making chain maille is easy!