How-Tos on Chainmaille

Packed with meaning and crafted to perfection, this horseshoe-nail cross necklace and earring set has both sophistication and flair.

Add elegant detail to chainmaille jewelry using the queen's link chainmaille technique.

Let the loops do the work for you. Easily create intriguing chains using this simple spiral chainmaille weave.

Create sleek, smooth and flexible lengths of roundmaille chain by following these simple step-by-step illustrated instructions.

Learn how to create this simple Japanese chainmaille style to quickly create airy accents for jewelry and other designs.

An inverted version of roundmaille, this technique creates an elegant chain ideal for jewelry and other design embellishments.

Create fun textured jewelry with the 4-in-1 half Persian chainmaille weave. Learn step by step.

Got jump rings and a clasp? You've got a delightful necklace or bracelet just waiting to be made. Learn linking techniques to turn the humble jump ring into the star of the show.

Learn step by step how to complete a jens pind linkage chainmaille weave. An advanced chaimaille technique to create intricate designs.

Let your imagination run wild by learning the dragonscale chainmaille weave technique. Create dynamic designs by advancing your chainmaille skills.

Learn to create one of the most common forms of chainmaille using these step-by-step instructions.

For a less-than-linear look similar to the 4-in-1 Japanese chainmaille weave, design using this easy 6-in-1 method.

Looking for a new style of chainmaille to add to your jewelry-making repertoire? Learn to create a half Persian 3-in-1 weave with these instructions.

With a beautifully weathered green patina look, this project keeps guardian angels close at heart. For a special touch, place a photo inside the winged locket.

Follow along with Sue Ripsch, renowned chainmaille artist, as she walks through the steps to create what she calls Sputnik earrings, a pair of chain mail earrings made with various jumprings and a bicone bead.

In this video learn how to attach cord ends to the uniquely shaped infinity link chain.

Expert chainmaille artist Sue Ripsch demonstrates how to make a River of Maille bracelet. This is a variation of the Byzantine technique. She uses shower curtain rings so it’s easier to see how to connect jump rings to create this chainmaille weave.

Learn the box chain weave technique with chainmaille artist and instructor Sue Ripsch. She demonstrates using shower rings in place of jump rings to make it easy to follow along.

Master the art of crafting elegantly intricate European 4-in-1 chainmaille with this video, complemented by detailed step-by-step instructions.

Author and artist Sue Ripsch demonstrates a Turkish roundmaille weave with jump rings to create intricate chainmaille jewelry. Enlarged 3-D graphics illustrate each step to make following along easy.

The double spiral rope weave is demonstrated by chainmaille expert and author Sue Ripsch in this tutorial. A 3-D graphic is provided with each step to clearly illustrate the technique.

Who says chainmaille can't be stretchy? Follow along with this video to make a stretchable Celtic chainmaille bracelet using both regular and rubber jump rings.

The perfect chainmaille bracelet to add a touch of elegance to the staple little black dress.

Soldering jump rings closed helps create a secure connection in jewelry. Follow along with Chris as he walks you through the tools and steps needed for this handy skill.

Add a little charm with this two-toned chainmaille bracelet. Customize colors and charm additions to fit your perfect style.

Druzy agate and Hemalyke™ beads combine in this cosmic jewelry project. Inspired by the night sky this design packs plenty of technique and visual interest.

Sue Ripsch, author of Classic Chain Mail Jewelry teaches the full Persian chainmaille weave. She demonstrates using shower rings in place of jump rings to make it easy to follow along.

Simple child's play or sophisticated chainmaille? These Christmas tree earrings walk the line with their chainmaille base and glow-in-the-dark tree topper.

It’s the season of giving and this Rudolph-inspired chainmaille bracelet will make the perfect gift.

Expert chainmaille artist Sue Ripsch demonstrates how to start the helm chain or Celtic line chainmaille technique using jump rings. A handy 3-D graphic is enlarged to show the intricate steps.

A simple chainmaille bracelet with a thoughtful balance of color to add the perfect amount of flair.

This design requires minimal materials but appears incredibly complex. This elegant chainmaille bracelet is simple to create using a Byzantine weave.

Learn how to easily open jump rings and split rings with this video tutorial.

A snake-inspired chainmaille bracelet composed of anodized aluminum scales. The intricate design creates the appearance of a corn snake.

Chainmaille artist and instructor, Kat Wisniewski, has a fun, quick and easy helm chain bangle bracelet project that combines flexible and traditional jump rings.

A fun and charming chainmaille necklace and earring set design with colorful porcelain beads.

You'll love the range of sterling silver jump rings available at Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, especially because jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman showcases the various sizes, gauges and shapes in this product feature.

Create a subtle statement piece with this chainmaille pendant necklace by Kat Wisniewski. Easily customize colors, size, and style.

A visually complex and beautiful satin silver caterpillar chainmaille bracelet accented with Japanese Miyuki glass seed beads.

Sue Ripsch, author of Classic Chain Mail Jewelry, demonstrates the 3-in-3 chainmaille weave with a twist. Follow along to learn this technique.

This elegant jewelry set, featuring lustrous Celestial Crystal® glass pearls gracefully paired with a gold-plated brass chain, radiates timeless sophistication and refinement.

Jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman shares how handy jump rings are for connecting components. Learn about plated options for these little jewelry findings.

Jump rings are a classic connector for jewelry making and gold-filled jump rings fill a design niche unlike any other type. Learn all about gold-filled jumprings—including what gold-filled is—from jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman.

The fanciful butterflies in this charm bracelet will flutter on the wrist. Commonly known as a sign of rebirth and growth, butterfly jewelry makes meaningful gifts.

Dragon chainmaille weave is a useful technique for chainmaille jewelry, costumes and more. This tutorial video from Theresa Abelew shows how easy it can be.

Learn how to make a scalemaille and washermaille bracelet as vivid as your imagination with this handy video from Vanessa Walilko.

A double-strand chainmaille bracelet with luminous Czech glass druk beads. Alternating jump rings and glass beads create a unique eye-catching design.

Channel your inner warrior with this single-strand necklace and earring set. With accents of antique gold, pewter, and brass this piece offers a dynamic design that inspires the fierce passion of Roman heroinism.

As soft and wondrous as the falling snow, this necklace and earring set stands out for its simplicity. Crystal snowflakes dangle from chain as though blown by a breeze.

Take a trip to the tropics in the bright blue hues of this bubbling bracelet.

Express the softer side of chainmaille with this colorful pair of earrings decorated with silver-plated dragonfly charms.

Give spring-inspired designs a modern twist with dark colors and "tough" materials. This bracelet features chainmaille in deep tones to complement the black-plated birds.

Tell the world "no more Mister Nice Guy" with this unisex chainmaille bracelet featuring skull-shaped end bars for a bit of rock n' roll flair.

Spring is abloom with this flourishing flower chainmaille necklace and earring set. The “Oh! Flowers” design includes Oh! Ring™ silicone components with quality anodized aluminum scales.

Energize your wardrobe with this vibrant chainmaille necklace and earring set. This design incorporates chainmaille flowers with scale drop accents.

An amorous chainmaille necklace and earring set design with accenting gold jump rings against colorful anodized aluminum washers. The combination of the European 4-in-1 weave and exciting colors create movement, texture, and a unique design.

This design requires minimal materials but appears incredibly complex. This classy chic chainmaille bracelet is simple to create using a Byzantine weave.

This visually complex, but simple, chainmaille technique is using gunmetal-plated and anodized aluminum jump rings to add eye-catching color and texture to this single-strand bracelet.

Learn to start the Byzantine weave with jump rings to create beautiful chainmaille jewelry.

Create a sparkling princess-fantasy jewelry set with chainmaille technique and crystal drops. Ideal for weddings.

Passers-by will be utterly charmed with this bracelet. The contrasting metals and rainbow crystals especially fun and versatile.

In a beautiful juxtaposition, this maille jewelry set simultaneously evokes the look of soft feathers and battle armor.

Make this fun and vibrant bracelet with a mix of rigid and flexible rings for a look that's filled with unique, electric style.

If you can open a jump ring, you can make these earrings. A great project for practicing chainmaille skills, these blue and green earrings will have you looking fabulous.

A chainmaille bracelet with a vibrant color combination of luminous purple satin and bursting red-orange copper Czech glass beads that radiate against a rose gold-plated brass enclosure. A captivating piece for autumn, spring, or summer.

Combine bezel setting and simple chainmaille to create a beautiful bracelet.