Thanks to the skill and patience of many talented people, it is now possible to make and purchase bracelets and also necklaces made from chain maille. Boring? I don't think so.
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| Byzantine Bracelet |
Does this colourful Byzantine bracelet look boring to you?
Best thing is, you can use whatever colours and design you want.
You can keep your work flat and more 2D or you can jazz it up as you will see down the page.
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| Japanese 12 in 2 Diamond Cuff |
Need a new pair of earrings but nobody has quite the style you want?
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| Japanese 12 in 2 Flower |
Why not make your own pair?
Be as colourful ....
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| Luna Eclipse |
Or as simple as you like, it is completely up to you.
Like beads? ...
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| Mobius Flower |
Add some beads, the world is your oyster when it comes to creating jewellery with chain maille.
How about a pendant to go on a necklace?
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| Japanese 12 in 2 Pendant |
There you go, don't like it? Ok, how about this one ...
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| Helm Flower Pendant |
Elegant and eye catching.
There really is no limit when it comes to chain maille, if you can imagine it, then you really can create it.
Three wonderful weaves to learn include ...
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| Full Persian |
The Full Persian, did you know you can also do a Half Persian?
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| Byzantine Rose |
The lovely Byzantine, which we also showed in the first bracelet.
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| Vertebrae Bracelet |
Lucky last is Vertebrae.
All three are very different and are probably not for beginners but they are a glimpse of what you can create if you try. There are a range of stockists around Australia where you can buy bags of these beautiful links from in all kinds of materials including sterling silver, stainless steel, copper, aluminium and even gold. They can also provide you with all the tools necessary to get you well on your way to creating some very fine jewellery with some ready made kits to teach you the basics when it comes to chain maille.
The photos on this blog are thanks to Aussie Maille, their website is well worth a look.
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