Jewellery Chainmaille

For a while now I have been looking to expand my horizons and explore some other crafts, like leatherwork and chainmaille. After researching both I thought to start with chain-making, because it's easier and cheaper.

The first step is to coil the wire into a spring and then cut it into jump rings. I coiled my wire around a dowel using a drill and a wooden bracket. This was my first attempt at 4-to-1 chianmaille.

I made this bracelet in a Full Persian weave, and then bent some extra wire to form a clasp.

This is a surprisingly simple skill to learn and requires only jump rings, pliers and perseverance. I think as I get more experienced I will start working with sterling silver and gold and experiment with more complex weaves.