Hi all, trying to make some bracelets using the half persion 4 in 1. Unfortunately the rings end up being slightly warped, and not lying flat within the pattern creating a non uniform result. The rings would rock if placed on a flat surface? If that makes sense

This isn't too big of a deal but it's just slightly frustrating as I see no way to fix it with such tight closing space?

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And my own page

Hey all - I have spent the last two months working with chain, so very new - but I was given a few sets of chainmail from LARP, which I have been cannabalising to make new things and learn new weaves.

I'm now looking to make my own jump rings - and I have been experimenting with how to get gold ones.

I got some 2mm 12G aluminium gold plated wire. It seems its made for arts and crafts and is very soft and malleable - I tried making some jump rings, but they are so soft - I could open and close them with my fingers without the need for pliers.

I was wondering if there was a stronger / better source of gold (or bronze, copper) wire to make jump rings? Is gold plated steel a thing?

Ideally UK based, but EU also I suppose!

Salve,

I am currently in the process of making my own laced maille coif. I have just started so there's nothing to try on yet.

I find myself looking at helmets in the meanwhile. Does anyone know how much wearing a maille coif over a padded coif/arming cap would add to the head circumference?

A lot of folks tell me to just wait until I can measure it myself, but I am weeks if not months away from being able to do so.

My current head circumference is around 63-64cm with my padded coif on.

Thanks!

How do I return this to its original lustre and keep it that way a day ago it was a beautiful orange

Bought the instructions at the ring lord, called eyemwatchingyouv2, finally got around to making them.

I have made multiple projects for myself and I would love to start making money on my hobby. My plan is to establish credibility by selling a few smaller new projects on Etsy. Is there anything I should know or any advice you have? I also want to start doing commissions after I establish credibility on Etsy. How would I find customers for scale mail commissions?

this is the chain mail shirt i am making as my first project

16 SWG - 5/16" bright aluminum from Chainmail Joe. Very fun to make.

Yes, I drink Diet Dr. B 😅

I’ve gained weight since I last wore it and it fits very tight around my waist area. Does anyone have any resources on how I can tailor it? The pattern it seems to be using is a 4 in 1 weave and it’s butted

Started proper work on hauberk, finally got the ring making figured out

Hi all,

Just getting started and being a little frustrated with the lack of sources available! Did a quick search of the sub and couldn’t find much conclusive, it seems there’s a dearth of suppliers in the U.K. who maintain good stock.

I purchased my first lot from Dragon Chains but I’m already looking to order more and they’re out of stock on practically everything. I’ve had a look at some of the other recommended ones but they’re also just out of stock every time I look.

I even tried AliExpress in the hopes I could bulk buy some but there’s only a couple options and they don’t look that enticing tbh.

If it helps I’m looking for small and large black and gold anodised scales and the matching rings.

I’ve got a riveted mail haubergeon on the way that will probably require a lot of tailoring in the sleeves. I however lack both the technical skill, knowledge or tools to achieve it nor will I have time to work on it next year. I am aware that ordering properly tailored historical maille will cost me at minimum $5,000, but is anyone aware of any maille-weavers or general armoursmiths who’d be willing to tailor an already-made maille shirt? Ideally for something below the $1,000 range. If not, I guess it’s time to learn.

Hi I’ve made a few dragon scale weave chain maille fidgets.

I used 16awg 3/8 (9.53mm) and 16awg 1/4 (6.35mm) rings from Aussie Maille and the fidgets are ok but they’re a tad floppier than I was wanting to them to be. So I think I need to make the weave tighter.. ( I apologise for my lack of better words I’m audhd and that is what I’m going with 😂)

Anyway, I’m wondering if I used 14awg 3/8 (9.53mm ID) and 16awg 9/32 (7.14mmID) if they’d make a tighter weave? I want it to be less flexible and roll off the palm of your hand.

Mine shred my aluminum rings

Made my very first pair of chainmail earrings today using the box weave. Love how they turned out. Would love to use a thicker wire next time to make it chunkier and get a different earring hook.Any advice on how I could make it better or do better is appreciated

https://preview.redd.it/4ibuiqmtrewd1.jpg?width=1106&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c63390d1407f40d667022c7a15a5eff3f4b42584

https://preview.redd.it/9kzdyweurewd1.jpg?width=1152&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=69b73537c7babfaf48802d415df5bd133940c4fa

I made this based on a design of a necklace I bought (that’s where the purple rings are from) with a silver chain I already had. Just know that when worn flat, one side of the purple twists upwards and doesn’t look the same. Ideally I want it to look how it does on the right side of the image, all around. Not sure what weave this would be.

Hello,

I posted before about how to make a standard, now I have an idea about what I’ll be doing and wanted feedback before I got started. Photo attached are what I'm trying to go for.

• Euro 4in1
• 14g for the chest, shoulders, back
• 12g for the neckpiece/strip attached
• Linen lining for neck (stitching?? the rings to the lining?)
• Buckles for closure (stitched overtop rings?)

Advice appreciated

[kult of athena] (https://www.kultofathena.com/product/dabm-chainmail-standard-bishops-mantle-alternating-round-riveted-construction-blackened-mild-steel-round-and-flat-rings/)

I'm looking at delving in and finally making my first piece of chainmail. I still don't fully understand what how to figure out what size rings you need or a project. Any help would be really appreciated.

I'm looking at making a necklace similar to this one. Does any one have any recommendations on what ring size I need to use or what particular weave they used to make this necklace?

https://preview.redd.it/38mtuf6wdgvd1.jpg?width=1492&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=de626057068468f0789fa7b66ac599d59e14ca27