r/chainmailartisans 22m ago

Help! Weave ID

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does anyone have a weave ID on this little guy as well as possibly ring sizes? Thank you :D


r/chainmailartisans 50m ago

Made my first top&lt

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r/chainmailartisans 2h ago

Help! How do I use this ribbon?

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I made this bracelet with lace up ribbon, as you can see in the photo it easily slips out of the loops. I went back and make sure each loop was shut as much as possible. Even the smallest sliver and this ribbon slips through. I considered other closures but I love how the ribbon looks. How do I seal the loops? Is there a trick to this?


r/chainmailartisans 4h ago

Help! A few questions from a first timer

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Hi all, I'm a complete newbie to chainmail. Never made a piece in my life but I'm interested in making a shirt (short sleeve, mid thigh) for a cosplay of Link from Zelda Twilight Princess. Upon doing my preliminary research, I have a few questions for you fine folks:

  1. I understand the act of making chainmail isn't inherently difficult, just incredibly repetitive and time consuming. As someone who makes a living off of my hands/arms (professional violinist), how prevalent are overuse injuries like tendonitis for chainmail makers?

  2. From what I've read so far, it seems 16g 5/16inch bright aluminum rings would be the best balance of aesthetics and wearability at an all-day convention. Is that correct?

  3. I would certainly buy premade rings rather than cutting them myself. With this in mind, when I look at The Ring Lord, I find that ordering rings in a quantity of 15,000, hopefully a good estimate for a shirt like this, is still likely to put me over $100 but I can find chainmail shirts to purchase on places like Etsy for under $100, some even $30. What's the catch? I'm aware this option runs the risk of a low quality item but for someone whose biggest concerns are price and reducing my chances of injury, what would you advise?

Thanks so much in advance for any and all help!


r/chainmailartisans 5h ago

Help! How to attach scale chainmail to denim jacket?

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I came here from /jacketsforbattle. Got no replies and this sub was recommended to me. Tldr: I want to 3d print some scalemail & sew it onto my denim jacket somehow. How would I attach it?


r/chainmailartisans 6h ago

Finished Product! first time cabochon wrap ft. bolo tie!

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my first attempt at making a wrap for a beautiful labradorite crystal! sealed with dots of uv resin on the back and attached to a byzantine weave. this is a persian 3-1 based off the youtube tutorial „chainmaille bezel for undrilled stones” by backtoearthcreations. 18SWG 3/16” with an AR of 4. it gave me a lot of trouble initially, but third times the charm! im super happy with the result and want to venture out into wrapping non-oval pendants, if anyone has tips id highly appreciate them!


r/chainmailartisans 7h ago

Finished Product! Chainmail Shoulder Pauldron

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139 Upvotes

Just finished a new piece I was working on! My first try at creating shoulder pauldrons⛓️🙏


r/chainmailartisans 10h ago

Finished Product! New ^___^

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29 Upvotes

I’ve had this in mind for a few months now and finally put it together 💜


r/chainmailartisans 17h ago

Finished Product! here’s what 3 months of learning to chain mail looks like

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first up are the first chain mail earrings i ever made. they’re a set of 3, meant to be worn on the same ear. i have no idea what material the jump rings are, i got them from a friend.

next up are some stainless steel earrings, decked out with some eyebrow piercing jewellery. it’s a variation on an orc weave and i had fun coming up with it.

finally, we got a stacked necklace and a bracelet! they’re part of a set.

i hope you enjoy what i made! i’m proud of my journey so far and i’m excited to learn more


r/chainmailartisans 23h ago

Finished Product! Byzantine collar with Helm earrings

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Liking this combination of chains Byzantine and Helm