Advanced Chain Maille Jewelry Workshop: Weaving with Rings and Scale Maille

by Karen Karon

Chain maille patterns and weaves that take jewelry design into new frontiers!

Jewelry artists will enjoy a collection of new, less-common weaves and challenging projects that inspire and educate.

Author Karen Karon begins by reviewing basic chain maille weaves in order to set the stage for the more complex weaves in this book. She explains techniques needed when working beyond the methods for closing a weave, working with micro rings, working large scale, and using alternative materials in weaves. The book is then divided into 4 sections, each devoted to a particular type of new Persian weaves, Elf-based weaves, Hybrid weaves, and Scale Maille weaves that incorporate sheet metal scales into traditional weaves for a striking effect. Sprinkled throughout the illustrated step-by-step instructions for each weave technique are valuable tips from Karen to help ensure a beautiful finished piece.

Genres: Art, Jewellery, Nonfiction

160 pages, Paperback

First published November 30, 2014

Reviews

[Autumn Kearney · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is way over my head because I am a beginner. I didn't notice the word "advanced" until after I checked it out of my local library. I saw the phrase chain maille, and I freaked out. Despite that, the photographs, drawings, and descriptions were quite easy to follow, which made me feel more confident about trying it myself someday. I didn't actually try to make anything, though. If I were going to, I would follow along with this book.

[Edith Schneider · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very inspiring! Finally a book that features patterns beyond the pure basics!

Great samples, good instructions and lots of inspiring new patterns. Love it! I’m a chain artist myself and was looking for something new - here it is.

[Darkpool]

:-( have to take this one back to the library now..... I may have to buy a copy of my own.