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.

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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.

Make Chain Mail Earrings using Jump Rings
by AuntiesBeads | video info

181 ratings | 191,857 views
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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.

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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.

How to make chainmail, chainmaille Part 1
by kurnous34 | video info

497 ratings | 189,957 views
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How to make chainmail, chainmaille 2
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Chainmaille by Dwight
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Chris & Cassidy
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5 ratings | 2,053 views
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Shark vs. Chain mail suit

Shark vs. Chain mail suit
by TheBurnin8or | video info

13 ratings | 29,039 views
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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
  • theonering1 Apr 17, 2012 @ 9:50 pm | delete
    Love TheRingLord, definitely the place to get supplies!
  • HeartBroken62 Feb 6, 2012 @ 1:20 pm | delete
    Nice work here on an interesting art form.
  • squidooposters Dec 8, 2011 @ 2:08 pm | delete
    Cool! I really enjoyed this introduction to chain maille jewelry - what a neat art :)
  • jvillekid Dec 8, 2011 @ 2:34 pm | delete
    I am glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping by! Send all your friends over too!
  • JoshK47 Oct 20, 2011 @ 9:55 am | delete
    Fantastic jewelery! Great work!
  • jvillekid Oct 20, 2011 @ 10:23 am | delete
    Thanks and thanks for stopping by!
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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]
  • 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
  • Feb 15, 2009 @ 4:50 am | delete
    Very informative lens - 5*. Feel free to visit my new lens Everything About Easter
  • 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. :)
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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!
  • rms Jul 23, 2008 @ 7:10 am | delete
    This great lens is today's feature at the Giant Squid Community Showcase!
  • 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!
  • jvillekid Apr 15, 2008 @ 8:12 am | delete
    Thanks Amber. Chainmaille is a challenging and rewarding hobby. You will not be disappointed.
  • 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.
  • amber Nov 26, 2007 @ 8:56 pm | delete
    great instructions.
  • LisaJesse Aug 19, 2007 @ 10:31 am | delete
    Hi! This is a great lens. I appreciate all the useful info.
    Please visit my
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    from you! Thanks...... ~ LISA ~
  • 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
  • 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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