We've collected our best chainmaille tutorials in one place. Learn to create the most popular weaves: Byzantine, Full Persian 6-in-1, European 4-in-1, Turkish Round Maille and even Scalemaille! Explore individual techniques with easy-to-follow instructions, helpful 3D rendering, full video how-tos or complete maille projects. Plus, if you have questions about aspect ratios or how to make your own jump rings, we've got answers.
How to Create the Byzantine Weave
Discover the art of Byzantine chainmaille with renowned jewelry artist and instructor Sue Ripsch. Using her innovative shower curtain ring technique, Sue makes this classic weave approachable, helping you create intricate chainmaille designs with confidence and ease.
Express the softer side of chainmaille with this colorful pair of earrings decorated with silver-plated dragonfly charms.
This one-stop-shop glossary contains all the info you'll need when it comes time to start your own chainmaille projects.
After countless hours spent perfecting the intricate weaves of chainmaille, and you've finally mastered the art, transforming metal rings into stunning, fluid designs with ease. The satisfaction of conquering this ancient craft fills you with pride, yet a new challenge calls. The world of metalworking beckons, offering fresh opportunities to shape and forge metal in ways beyond just linking rings. It’s time to expand your skill set, to learn the fire and hammer, and to mold raw metal into custom forms—perhaps forging clasps, pendants, or even creating entirely new pieces from scratch. The journey of mastery continues, but now with a new medium and limitless creative possibilities ahead.
