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SubscribeQ.
I was wondering what size, gauge, soft, hard, etc. you would use to make a sterling silver chain mail bracelet? Is there a standard and does that stand true for copper and bronze?
- Tammy
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A variety of jumprings work for making chain mail jewelry, but as a rule the heavier gauges (16, 18 and 20-gauges) of half-hard to hard wire work best to create sturdy connections. For project ideas, illustrated projects and books with in-depth information, check out the links below.
- Molly Schaller, Jewelry-Making Expert
Materials
- Molly Schaller, Jewelry-Making Expert
Materials
- Jumprings
- Chain-nose pliers
- Chain mail jewelry books:
- ''Beaded Chain Mail Jewelry'' by Dylon Whyte
- ''Chain Mail Jewelry'' by Terry Taylor and Dylon Whyte
- ''Opening a Jumpring'' how-to video and illustrated instructions
- ''All About Jumprings'' article
- ''Multi-Strand Bracelet with Aluminum Jumprings Bracelet'' illustrated instructions
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