hi so im new to maille. I use a dremel EZ attachment to cut my jump rings, but I still have some jagged edges when they are cut. Would a tumbler fix that? Is that a buur? What tumbler should I get that is relatively affordable and useful and would it actually help with the edges of my jump rings?

I’m looking for either solid brass rings or riveted brass rings (both right millimetre) for an affordable price in Canada, I bought my first load of rings from ironskin in Germany mainly because their riveter comes highly recommend but I didn’t buy brass rings due to the price and I don’t want to re-pay their shipping prices. Anyone got a closer source for a decent price? (And not a full kilogram I’ll never use it).

I was given these 6mm rings. I don’t have an appropriate measuring device. Any guesses at to the AR?

Hi folks. New on here and just starting to weave more sizeable projects.

I have a dome riveter tool that I've used for ac few months. It works okay and I can close maybe 250 rings an hour (12-15 seconds, I'm getting better). BUT I have small hands and it's starting to hurt my wrists after. Even with taped handles I can't keep at it as long as I want to.

I don't have tools to drill one myself. What do you recommend as a good dome riveter that will let me work longer (and maybe faster, but right now I just want "longer")?

The one I have cost $29.99US but I can save up if I need to spend more. I love riveting rings...It's super addictive.

Braided cables definitely work better.

I'm making some scalemaille dice bags which potentially need to support several pounds of dice on ~10-20 scales/rings. Are bigger or smaller scales going to have a stronger overall weave using the recommended ring size?

Hey everyone, does anyone have any idea what kind of weave this piece is made out of? I couldn't quite tell if it was a full persian or some other weave that I haven't learnt yet. Any help is greatly appreciated.

https://preview.redd.it/am313zxu8bee1.jpg?width=336&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3923d6cf7f7472feaa892375e36e5be17d06a5d9

Hi! I live in finland and would like to start doing chain mail. My problem is that I’d like to buy a complete starter kit but there doesn’t seem to be any that ship to finland. So if you guys have recommendations of kits or what do I need to buy in order to start I’d appreciate them a lot :)

Hii!! I'm new to chainmaille, started recently motivated to do some jewelry for me and my bf. As I was creating my first byzantine bracelet I noticed the weave was loose and lost its structure easily even when finished Watching videos and photos I noticed maybe the problem was that my rings were either too big, or too thin (I used 8mmx1.2mm) I've tried looking for thicker rings but my options are limited since I'm from Spain. Are there any suppliers that are budget friendly? Or should I start making my own jump rings? Thank you in advance for your help 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

My wife wears an anklet in 19 gauge Stirling silver euro 6-1, which isn't removable. It was woven on her and had been removed only a couple of times in about 10 years for maintenance, and when I replaced the original aluminium version with silver about a year ago.

The silver version has become heavily tarnished in a mineral pool. Is there a way to remove the tarnish that is skin safe and repeatable, without removing the anklet?

Any ideas not involving removal of the anklet or ankle would be greatly appreciated!

Hello y’all, looking for guides on making a historical/semi historical mail neck guard (I know there is a proper word for it but I don’t remember offhand) especially for getting the shape of the pieces hanging down the collar part onto one’s chest, somehow I figure I can manage to make a strip around the neck

I want to start making some jewellery out of jump rings and was wondering what size rings would be best to buy for necklaces/bracelets etc as well as ones that are compatible with each other so I can use them for multiple different weaves. I know I'd probably have to buy multiple different ones but I don't know which ones to buy! Thanks for any help given.

recently bought some chain mail jewellery (pictured below- aus 20 cent counts for ref). i want to make pieces similar / in the same vein to this but i’m unsure what ring gauge was used or where to get started on buying them.

i need to know:

• where to get rings
• charms / beads (gothic specifically)
• clasps

in australia. i’ve heard about the ring lord ? but i’m getting stuck on what to get.

so far ive only found good bulk listings on amazon and ebay, im peruvian so cant really order from specifically maille related stores, the stuff ive found is meant for jewelry and even if named stainless steel some reviews say its not actual stainless steel and i dont want to risk it cause itd be hard to get things shipped from another country only to have to return them. anyone know if theres good stores on those sites or something?

Hi, i want to build my first scale mail. how exaktly would u attach the scales to the shirt?

I recently picked up this butted maille shirt and and the fit is a bit large on the arms. the armpit is low as well, but I can live with that. I have the ironskin tutorial for creating a tailored shirt, but is there a simple explanation for how I can retroactively tailor these sleeves down?

Hello I am only starting my maille journey

I have been using galvanized wire for the reason of cost and rust resistance.

I read that some people say that even touching galvanized wire long term can cause health issues

Would stainless steele be better or straight up iron wire

And FOR THE LIFE OF ME i can not find stainless steele OR iron wire where i live (Luxembourg)

Does anybody have any shop recommendations weather it be Germany France or Belgium ?

Thanks and happy mailling

Anonymous supplier poll made by another chainmailler (not me).

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16swg 5/16 for the silver cages, 16swg 5/16 square-wire black steel for the connectors. I'm becoming a huge fan of the stainless rings from Toms-ringshop.com - the burrs are practically nonexistent and the shine is ridiculous! Sizes are super limited but I'm in LOVE.

Hi, what would yall recommend for me so that i can get into making chainmail. I want to make a blanket and shirt, but didnt know what gauge wire or diameter rings to use. im a pretty handy guy and I built instruments and furniture so i can handle tools. thank you