It's all about the Metal

Supplies Update

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 14:36:16 -0800

I got more supplies for mailling today, not as much as I had hoped as one store wasn't opening until I left town. Oh well, there's tomorrow for that one. I picked up a 1/4 steel rod to make into a mandril. It was so easy to find. The man in the shop was so helpful! Anyways, I might actually get around to coiling the 14g galvy I have lying around. The only problem is there isn't a slot in the metal to insert the wire. Oh well. I was going to run to the bead shop, but that was closed ...

Supplies Update

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 14:36:06 -0800

Rainbow Bracelet Makes Me Happy

Mon, 05 Mar 2007 19:34:17 -0800

Above is the Rainbow bracelet that I just finished yesterday. The colored rings are anodized aluminum from The Ring Lord.com and the smaller ones are bright aluminum links. The clasp is a small barrel one.

It was awesome to make so I'll be making a lot more of a similar style.

If you would like to buy this one or one like it, drop me a note at drakonmaille@yahoo.com.

Chain Maille Introduction

Sun, 11 Feb 2007 19:18:56 -0800

I'm going to be rambling on and on about chainmaille.

"So what exactly is chainmaille?" you might ask.

You know the armor the knights wear in movies like "Dragon Heart" "Beowulf & Grendel" and "Braveheart"? The ones with all the little circular links? Yep, that's chainmaille.

Now, I don't claim to be a pro at it, but I have been doing it for over six years now, and I have yet to sit down and complete a full set of ...