Chain Mail Elegance

Chain Mail Elegance
Author: Sue Ripsch
Publisher: Kalmbach Books
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2015-11-10
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1627001220

Use crystals, twisted jump rings, and other sparkly elements to create 30 eye-catching necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. Sue Ripsch uses traditional chain mail weaves with a twist to create her pieces, and each project is fully illustrated with a lot of photographs and tips. This book offers the specific look of quality, lasting jewelry pieces that are wearable every day.

Classic Chain Mail Jewelry with a Twist

Classic Chain Mail Jewelry with a Twist
Author: Sue Ripsch
Publisher: Kalmbach Books
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2012-12-04
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0871164833

Building on the popularity of her best-selling Classic Chain Mail Jewelry, Sue Ripsch offers exciting new variations on many popular chain mail weaves that will tempt motivated beginners and experienced jewelry makers alike. This book features 30+ weaves for earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and more, all conveniently arranged by skill level. And here’s the twist: Jewelry makers will learn how to break up links, turn them 90 degrees, or use multiple weaves in the same piece, ensuring their approach to chain mail will never be the same.

Chain Mail Jewelry

Chain Mail Jewelry
Author: Terry Taylor
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 156
Release: 2006
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781579907235

A valuable resource to help beginners and intermediates get in on the craze. With computer-generated illustrations that show every step, it introduces all the key construction procedures, including the proper methods of winding, opening and closing the metal rings.

Classic Chain Mail Jewelry

Classic Chain Mail Jewelry
Author: Sue Ripsch
Publisher: Kalmbach Books
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2012-08-29
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1627000216

Chain mail is a very hot topic, and those who enjoy the process are looking for new patterns and ideas to explore. Classic Chain Mail covers the basic weaves for beginners, but also adds unusual jump rings (twisted, oval), some crystals and beads, and unique patterns for intermediate beaders. These 35 projects create a classic, elegant look by using mostly silver, gold, and argentium jump rings. This book offers many different, unique patterns for jewelry makers who are interested in chain mail.

Unconventional Chain Mail Jewelry

Unconventional Chain Mail Jewelry
Author: Laura Poplin
Publisher: Kalmbach Books
Total Pages: 113
Release: 2012-11-19
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0871167387

Laura Poplin’s clever chain mail jewelry brings an updated look to this ancient technique. Poplin treats chain mail not just as the focal point of jewelry, but also as an unexpected accent to pearls, metals, and even leather. A technique tutorial begins each project-filled chapter and covers five basic weaves: Euro 4-in-1, Byzantine; Unbalanced Euro 1-in-1; Japanese 12-in-2; and Chrysanthemum. A substantial tools and materials section covers everything from wire gauges and making jump rings to texturing metal and working with leather.

Modern Chain Mail Jewelry

Modern Chain Mail Jewelry
Author: Marilyn Gardiner
Publisher: Kalmbach Books
Total Pages: 113
Release: 2015-08-11
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1627001409

Renowned designer and teacher Marilyn Gardiner has a contemporary chain mail style which is wearable for a night out, to wear to work, or many other occasions. Marilyn teaches jewelry makers how to express their creative side by making over 24 jewelry pieces that incorporate favorite chain mail weaves into eye-catching necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. This sophisticated jewelry also incorporates gorgeous beads to make each piece unique and adaptable, so jewelry makers can bring their personal style to each finished piece.

Great Wire Jewelry

Great Wire Jewelry
Author: Irene From Petersen
Publisher: Lark Books
Total Pages: 64
Release: 1998
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781579900939

Step-by-step instructions for over 70 beautiful pieces.

Chain Maille Jewelry Workshop

Chain Maille Jewelry Workshop
Author: Karen Karon
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012-08-14
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1596686456

Discover the ultimate technique-based guide for one of the top trends in jewelry making--chain maille. In Chain Maille Jewelry Workshop, you'll find more than two dozen techniques for making today's most popular chain maille weaves--from simple chains to beaded wonders to intricate Dragonscale. Jewelry artist and author Karen Karon pairs in-depth, step-by-step instructions with color illustrations that show exactly where to place the next jump ring. You'll also get a thorough but flexible approach to techniques that prove weaving can be done in a multitude of ways and demonstrations on "speed weaving," which is ideal for large projects. Designs progressively increase in complexity, so every jewelry maker--beginner or pro--will find inspiration and projects that suite their skill level. What's more to love? Every chapter provides a unique jewelry project and a plethora of design advice, visual inspiration, shortcuts, tips, and tricks, as well as guidance for attaching clasps and findings. It's no wonder that Chain Maille Jewelry Workshop is the ideal resource for innovation and originality in chain maille jewelry making.

One Jump Ring

One Jump Ring
Author: Lauren Andersen
Publisher: Kalmbach Books
Total Pages: 113
Release: 2017-01-16
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1627003045

Twenty-five everyday chain mail projects using only one size ring: 3/16", 18 gauge. Book features tips throughout to help you master chain mail. Book instructions are easy to follow resulting in quality-looking finished pieces. Build confidence as you move from simple to more complex designs while learning several common weaves such as Box Chain, Byzantine, Mobius, Barrel Weave, Double Spiral, European 4-in-1, and Shaggy Loops.

Chained

Chained
Author: Rebeca Mojica
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2010-11-16
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1440313776

Unchain your creativity! Whether you are new to chain mail or a seasoned weaver, Chained will introduce you to the art of combining metal jump rings into intricate designs, in a new way. No other book shows how to use so many weaves in so many ways, or gives this ancient art such a beautiful and modern twist. Techniques once used for armor now have a new life and can be used to create elegant adornments. Open Chained and find: • Clear, detailed step-by-step photos that will take you from opening and closing jump rings to finishing your first (or fiftieth!) project • Easy-to-navigate "Weave in a Nutshell" options for many weaves that will show advanced chain mail weavers the weave of a project in just a few steps • 22 beautiful projects plus dozens of variations, including earrings, bracelets, necklaces and pendants, each with its own skill level and time investment rating • Endless options: choose your favorite colors, your favorite metals, customize the size of your project, and find inspiration to add your own unique stamp to any piece of chain mail jewelry Gather your pliers and piles of jump rings and weave your way to beautiful jewelry with Chained.