Chainmail Made Easy: Beginner's Guide in 7 Easy Steps!

by Jeff Baker

UPDATED! - Have you always wanted to learn to chainmail but were afraid it's too difficult to learn or too expensive?This is the first in a series of books detailing how to chainmail for beginners with absolutely no experience. Chain mail, also known as chainmail, maille, or chainmaille is a great hobby for any age that doesn't involve just making armor.You can make almost anything from chainmail. Below are just a few examples of what you can • Jewerly (Bracelets, Necklaces, Anklets, Earrings, Rings)• Clothing (Bikini tops, Belts, Shirts, Ties)• Art• Armor• Inlays (pictures in your maille)• And much, much more!In this beginner's book you'll learn the • A short history of chain mail• Different rings used and the kinds of metals• How to open and close rings correctly• Tools used like pliers and different kinds• An overview of the family of chainmail weaves• How to weave 7 of the more common, simpler weaves shown in 3D graphics• Resources for purchasing rings and tools6 Starter Projects (3 all new projects added!):• Women's Choker Necklace• Full Persian Earrings (new)• Men's Flat Bracelet• Byzantine Necklace (new)• Pouch or Dice Bag• Japanese Coasters (new)Chainmail is neither difficult to learn nor expensive. All it takes is a willingness to try something new no matter your age, education, or income!Scoll up and click the "Look Inside" feature on the top left hand side of this page to see what's included in this book.A Personal Note From The This beginner's guide blends 10 years of my personal experience chainmailling. When I first started chainmailling, I knew nothing about it except what I'd seen online or in movies; chainmail armor. Not very exciting for the average person but the idea of weaving metal rings into something I could create without any special skills appealed to me. I stumbled across The Ring Lord, a site that sells all kinds of rings in all kinds of sizes, colors, and metals, and I was hooked!Now ten years later after creating all sorts of projects from maille, some things I wouldn't have thought possible, I wanted to share what I've learned with someone just starting out. This first volume is not meant to cover everything about chainmailling nor does it include dozens of projects. It's meant for someone who's never mailled before or who's only dabbled a little but now wants a simple-to-follow guide with clear instructions and pictures on how to get started mailling immediately with the most common weaves applied to a couple starter projects.

Genres: Reference, Crafts, Nonfiction

195 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 1, 2012

Reviews

[Kacey James · Rating 1 out of 5]

Given that making Jewelry is a new hobby of mine, I was thrilled when I read the description for this book. What a major let down it was. I'm very happy I could use my Amazon Prime for this. If I had purchased I would be asking for a refund! If you want to know all that you will need for this particular type of craft, and basic generic information, then this is for you. If you are looking for general info, plus, some how to' so, find another or keep searching. In fact, go to YouTube, you will gain far more knowledge then this book has to offer.

[Syn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thorough beginner's Guide

Found this book to be very informative. Tons of detail including history, tutorials with step-by-step photos, correcting mistakes and dictionary of key terms. Must-see for a beginner. Would like to see more projects ranging from easy to advanced!
-- for the furkids =^..^=

[anastasia shewchuk · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simply put!

I have been struggling for days trying to follow YouTube instructions and chainmail 101 on Wikipedia and kept getting pissed it wasn't working! This well put book simplifies it without making you feel like a dummy! Great pictures to go with steps and tools, and the history included i enjoyed reading it.

[nancy flack · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting

This is a very precise instruction book. Easy to decipher and follow the instructions. Ideas are very basic and fun to do.

[Aley Laird]

Very Helpful

[Hikes in Rain · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have always had a fascination with ancient weapons and armor. I'd read chain mail could be made by pretty much anyone, but hadn't any idea how to get started doing so. After reading this, I realize it's every bit as simple as I'd heard, and I'll be starting on my own items soon.

[Christine · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great starter guide to making chainmail. Everything is clearly spelled out with information about terminology and supplies. Couldn't be simpler.