Chain Maille Jewellery Rings

Artistic Wire Chain Maille Rings

Made from ArtisticWire, these jump rings are precision cut and system matched for diameter and colour consistency. Accurate inside diameters retain design aspect ratios, plus, the consistent shape of these rings help maintain a uniform geometric weave. Rings can be opened or closed using Snub Nose, Regular, or Bent Nose Pliers.

Two Piece Chain Maille Tool Set
These high quality Stainless Steel Chain Nose & Bent Chain Nose Pliers are useful in so many wire wrapping and wire forming applications, opening and closing Artistic Wire Chain Maille Rings and for grasping small components.








Scan the QR Code on the left to see the following Chain Maille videos



Full Persian-Foxtail Chain Maille Weave
Turkish Round Chain Maille Weave
Dragon Scale Chain Maille Weave (Bracelet in main image)
Japanese 12-in-2 Chain Maille Weave (Pendant in main image)

Jewellery Making Basics

Making your own jewellery is not as difficult as most people seem to assume. Once you have a grasp on the basic techniques envolved in making Jewellery then thats when the fun starts. You'll be able to make your own Earrings, Necklaces, Pendants and Bracelets.

For most jewellers, making jewellery started off as a bit of fun which eventually led to them turning it into a business - either full time or just part time to supplement their existing income.

Tools required :
Round Nose Pliers
Flat Nose Pliers
Wire Cutters

How to open and close a jumpring

Grip the jumpring with flat nose pliers and twist it open with your other hand.  Never pull apart to open as this will distort the shape and the jumpring won’t close properly.
Attach the open jumpring to another jumpring, chain or jewellery finding and twist back to close.

How to form a loop using a Headpin






1. Thread beads onto a Headpin.  Using Flat Nose Pliers  bend the excess pin to form a right angle.






2. Trim the end using cutters to leave approximately a 1cm length.  Then grip the end with round nose pliers and roll the pliers back to create a loop.

3. You may need to release the Headpin and continue the rolling action to complete the loop.

How to form a wrapped loop using a Headpin





1. Thread beads onto a Headpin.  Using Flat Nose Pliers  bend the excess pin to form a right angle.






2. Use Round Nose Pliers to grasp the Headpin near the bend and wrap the tail of the pin all the way around to form a loop.







3. Hold the loop in place and wrap the remaining wire around 2-3 times to cover the gap between the loop and bead.  Cut away any excess wire and gently flatten the end.

Vintage and Steampunk star style as featured in Make Jewellery Magazine.  Wholesale supplies from www.InternationalCraft.com