Steel Empire Chain Maille Bracelet Tutorial
Created by: Rita Hutchinson
Designer Tips
- This is a variation of the standard Byzantine weave, called Byzantine with 3 connectors. I wanted to use all stainless steel for this bracelet, but the aspect ratio (wire diameter vs inside diameter) of the 6mm stainless steel jump rings would have created a loose weave if I had followed the normal Byzantine weave pattern. By adding the 3rd connector, the weave becomes tighter and sturdier.
- Weave Got Mail Byzantine kits, or some Chain Mail books, provide step-by-step instructions for the Byzantine weave.
- These stainless rings come closed. You will have to open a number of them, but won't have to do any additional work to have closed rings.
- Use 6mm jump rings for the Byzantine weave, and use one 5mm jump ring to attach the bracelet to the clasp.
- This finished bracelet is 8". Vary the length by adding or subtracting units from the chain.
- For additional tips, see the blog post: How to Make Chain Maille (from a kit).
Suggested Supplies
- 1 pkg of 100 [use 1] #37-001-520 Stainless Steel Jump Ring, Stainless Steel, Round, 5mm
- 2 pkgs of 100 [use 199] #37-001-618 Stainless Steel Jump Ring, Stainless Steel, Round, 6mm
- 1 dozen [use 1] #39-940-12 Stainless Steel Lobster Clasp, 12mm
Tools
- 66-214 Bead Mat, 9x12"
- #66-044 EURO TOOL 5x Magnifying Lamp (Optional)
- #69-275-09 Wubbers Bent Chain-Nose Jewelry Making Pliers
- #69-275-03 Wubbers Chain-Nose Jewelry Making Pliers
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