Chain Maille Jewelry
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Chain Maille Jewelry
Welcome to Chaine Maille Jewelry!
Chain Maille or Maile as it was known in the old days, has been around for years. Maille dates back into the 500 BC era. Chain Maille is most notably known to come from Europe and Japan. Most of the weaves and patterns come from these areas and time, while a few hybrid weaves have come about lately.
While chaine maille was used for protection against sword swinging enemies in the medieval times, today it is used for reenactments by groups such as the SCA or is used to make jewelry.
The last use of chain maille, jewelry making, is the one that we will primarily be attending to here. My favorite site for learning new weaves and for finding any answer you may need about chain maille is M.A.I.L. where membership is free and it is a fun group to be around.
Once you learn about how chain maille is made and how to do it, you will need a place to get your supplies. The Ring Lord is "the" place to get all of your supplies. You may be able to get a few things cheaper somewhere else, you cannot match the quality or the customer service that they offer anywhere else.
I hope I have helped you a little in your quest to learn more about chain maille and chaine maille jewelry, if not shoot me a question you may have and I will get the answer for you. Off to make more chaine maille jewelry!
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Robin Hood
The 2010 movie "Robin Hood" is chock full of examples of chainmail used in that period. If you haven't seen it, Robin Hood should be out on video soon! It is a definate must see.
Very nice Earring tutorial
This tutorial shows you how to make a nice set of earrings similar to the ones I have displayed above. This video really shows opening and closing a ring very well. So enjoy feel free to contact me with any questions.
Weave Tutorials
The following tutorials will demonstrate how to make certain chainmaille weaves. For a very basic lesson in chaimaille, then watch the videos below to get an idea on how to weave chainmaille.
Your comments on these tutorials would be great. If you know of a weave you want that is not listed, then please let me know and I will try to add it.
Chaine Mail iPhone Case
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Chain Maille Stuff on eBay
Trizantine Weave
Full Persian Weave
Chainmaille Store
Half Persian 3-1 Weave
Japanese 6-1
Japanese 4-1 Cube
Awesome Chainmaille Shirts
What Is Hot In Jewelry Making Today
How to make Chaine Maille video (part 1)
These two videos show the basic of chainmaille. They will show you how to make rings and join them together in a European 4-1 weave. I have listed links to other tutorials for different weaves above. I hope you enjoy them and stop by frequently as I will be adding more and more chainmaille stuff.
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gemsstone May 28, 2012 @ 1:58 am | delete
- This is really nice one. but this is now ancient. now this era is totally different in the context jewelry like ">sapphire jewelry, emerald jewelry jewelry
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theonering1
Apr 17, 2012 @ 9:50 pm | delete
- Love TheRingLord, definitely the place to get supplies!
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HeartBroken62 Feb 6, 2012 @ 1:20 pm | delete
- Nice work here on an interesting art form.
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squidooposters
Dec 8, 2011 @ 2:08 pm | delete
- Cool! I really enjoyed this introduction to chain maille jewelry - what a neat art :)
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jvillekid
Dec 8, 2011 @ 2:34 pm | delete
- I am glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping by! Send all your friends over too!
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JoshK47
Oct 20, 2011 @ 9:55 am | delete
- Fantastic jewelery! Great work!
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jvillekid
Oct 20, 2011 @ 10:23 am | delete
- Thanks and thanks for stopping by!
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PatchworkMM Jul 9, 2011 @ 4:34 pm | delete
- Great article! Not many people know that it was commonly referred to as maille and to say "chain maille" is a bit redundant. lol
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Tipi
Nov 20, 2010 @ 12:35 am | delete
- What a cool subject for a lens, I really enjoyed learning about chainemaille. It looks like fun to make and to wear.
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jvillekid
Jun 17, 2009 @ 1:52 pm | delete
- Well good luck with it Donna. Chainmaille is a labor of love for sure, but is very rewarding![in reply to donna rasmusen]
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donna rasmusen
Jun 14, 2009 @ 12:03 pm | delete
- I got started in chainmaille at a Renassance Faire here in washington and thought it looked pretty easy but it took me a few hours and the help of a good friend who has been doing chainmaille for years I really enjoy your help I am now doing the 4 in one pattern and loving it keep up the great work
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Feb 15, 2009 @ 4:50 am | delete
- Very informative lens - 5*. Feel free to visit my new lens Everything About Easter
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Twobit
Feb 1, 2009 @ 5:42 pm | delete
- Nice lens! I knew this one guy that made chainmail stuff out of pop can tabs too. :)
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roysumit
Aug 29, 2008 @ 10:42 am | delete
- Thanks for this great lens Scott. As I have a textile background, I enjoyed your topic and also learned quite a few things. Five stars to you.
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LisaPark Aug 23, 2008 @ 10:30 pm | delete
- Hi Scott..^^ glad you've liked my dress up games site..by the way, these are really awesome jewelries.
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Margo_Arrowsmith
Aug 23, 2008 @ 7:28 am | delete
- I love the feel of this stuff. While I have done peyote bead work, this just seems so much harder! Blessings to you for this.
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Susan52
Jul 24, 2008 @ 9:39 am | delete
- Brings back great memories of when my boys were going through their knight and chain mail phase. :-) Very interesting lens!
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rms Jul 23, 2008 @ 7:10 am | delete
- This great lens is today's feature at the Giant Squid Community Showcase!
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Amanda_Blue
Jun 17, 2008 @ 1:42 pm | delete
- This is an exciting lens on an interesting subject that I knew little about. Thank you!
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jvillekid
Apr 15, 2008 @ 8:12 am | delete
- Thanks Amber. Chainmaille is a challenging and rewarding hobby. You will not be disappointed.
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beeobrien
Apr 14, 2008 @ 4:49 pm | delete
- This is a wonderful lens. I definitely want to try some of these. You are going on my favorites list.
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amber
Nov 26, 2007 @ 8:56 pm | delete
- great instructions.
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LisaJesse Aug 19, 2007 @ 10:31 am | delete
- Hi! This is a great lens. I appreciate all the useful info.
Please visit my
2008 Jewelry Trends lens.I look foward to seeing more
from you! Thanks...... ~ LISA ~
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Vivian
Jul 20, 2007 @ 11:24 am | delete
- I just clicked into your site, and I will be trying one of the chainmaille projects. I am new to jewelry making, but was intrigued by the way you can transport your project to waiting rooms at the Doctors office, or watching T.V. Thanks for the start. Hope I can understand how to implement instru
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Margaret_Schaut
Jul 5, 2007 @ 10:16 pm | delete
- I am permanently featuring your page on the Featured Mall on Squidoo Jewelry page! Congrats!
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