Piece Name: Helm's Weave Chain Maille BraceletThis is a very feminine 8" Helm's weave (aka Parallel weave) Chain Maille Bracelet made with 20 gauge Argentium Sterling Silver wire using two mandrel sizes. This is another bracelet I wear all the time.
This isn't the first time I've done Chain Maille (click here for another example), but it is the first time I FULLY made the bracelet from start to finish. That means I selected the two mandrel sizes, coiled
the wire myself, used my Koil Kutter to cut the rings (the most fun you can have with power tools BTW!), tumbled the rings, and then finally wove the bracelet. The ONLY thing I didn't create was the fancy Sterling Silver lobster clasp I had previously purchased. Prior to this bracelet I bought pre-cut rings. It is soooooo much more fulfilling to have done all these steps myself (even if it is more work)! I have been wanting to make this weave for awhile and I have a necklace to match in the works!
Piece Completed: May 2009
4 comments:
Melissa,
I just ran across your blog. I love your jewelry but since I own a quilt shop I must comment on our quilts too! They're great. How do you have time for such demanding hobbies?
Sue
O'Susannah's Quilts & Gifts
Oh this is lovely!
Hola!, me gustaria invitarte a mi blog
www.lacatedraldelasmelodiassangrantes.blogspot.com
un saludo!
I love making wire jewelry but have not embark on chain maille.
Thank you for the inspiration and I am passing you the "One Lovely Blog Award" - its at my blog here - http://wireblissmei.blogspot.com/2009/10/long-overdue-blog-awards.html
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