I took a break from trying to figure out Moorish Rose to make a couple bracelets for family and play with Rubber rings (the white is rubber and just stretchy enough to not need a clasp)
The Chainmaille thread
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So I ended up giving up on moorish rose while it looks amazing I just couldn't get it to work.
Ended up using Japanese 12 in 2 for the shell/head, full Persian for around the shell, and then scale for the flippers and tail. I think it turned out pretty well. Not 100% in love with the head (I think it looks goofy) but I can't think of a better way to make the head or how to fix it.
Ended up using Japanese 12 in 2 for the shell/head, full Persian for around the shell, and then scale for the flippers and tail. I think it turned out pretty well. Not 100% in love with the head (I think it looks goofy) but I can't think of a better way to make the head or how to fix it.
So need some guidelines / tips since I'm now venturing into attempting to make chainmaille earrings and having never had my ears pierced. How heavy is too heavy? I know it will vary by the person so I'm just looking for general idea.
Decided I didn't like the silver hooks so going to replace them with black once they get delivered
CarterNomad
Smack-Fu Master, in training
I normally do them when stuck on work meetings ;-)
If I had to guess probably like an hour or 2 for a pair. If I have the design in place I can do it with all the little rings closed which makes it much faster.
Okay back to posting with a question.
Is there any good "bundles" that aren't crazy expensive but provide a decent amount of colors (all in one size) or sizes (preferably all in one color). I want to make more things but it is like ~$30 for a single size/color from the places I normally buy and honestly I don't need a 1/2lb of links in every color / size I want.
Is there any good "bundles" that aren't crazy expensive but provide a decent amount of colors (all in one size) or sizes (preferably all in one color). I want to make more things but it is like ~$30 for a single size/color from the places I normally buy and honestly I don't need a 1/2lb of links in every color / size I want.
I know weave got maille has a few anodized bundles, but I think they're more like 3-color pallets than a rainbow starter assortment or anything. Honestly this is the hardest part of chainmaille for me as i'd say you're best off buying a few oz of 6 or 7 different colors but that isn't cheap and then what if you want to work with a new size? Well that's a whole new set.
Not saying nobody has what you're looking for, but I've never found it.