Chainmaille gotta love it!!!

Well I have fallen in love with another obsession and that's chainmaille. Ah yes chainmaille that strange clothing that most people associate with Ren Faires and knights in shining Armour. Chainmaille is a lot move versatile than you think. Did you know there are several forms of chainmaille. Most people are familiar with the European 4-1 version. Which is 4 rings attached to one ring and is commonly seen on folks from the middle ages like knights and such. And then there is Japanese Maille which is to me a bit easier the European Maille. And there is Byzantine Maille as well. Lots more cool info can be found here. History of Chainmaille

Here are some of my creations using European and Japanese Maille techniques.

These are my Japanese Flower Earrings designed with copper rings and enameled copper rings in seafoam and turquoise.

   

Here is another pic of my Japanese Flower earrings the bottom pair is done in reverse colors seafoam on the outer rings and turquoise is on the inner rings.

These lovlies are  Japanese Cross earrings done in copper, seafoam green and gunmetal enameled copper rings. And accented with matching gunmetal niobium earwires.

These are my 6 Point Celtic Star pendants. These were created using bright aluminum rings and anodized aluminum rings in peacock blue,purple and bright blue. Each one is a little different than the others. And the bail on each is made from bright aluminum as well.

So yes the next time you think of chainmaille just remember its not just for knights anymore. you might spot someone wearing it walking done the street.

And here is my other new love. Scalemaille

 According to wiki

Scale armour is an early form of armour sometimes erroneously called scale mail consisting of many individual small armour scales (plates) of various shapes attached to each other and to a backing of cloth or leather in overlapping rows. ^[1] Scale armour was worn by warriors of many different cultures as well as their horses. The material used to make the scales varied and included bronze, iron, rawhide, leather, cuir bouilli and horn. The variations are primarily the result of material availability.

Pretty cool right!! well here are my modern versions of scalemaille made into earrings.

These are my berrylicious scalemaille earrings. the bright colors wont protect you in battle. but they will get you noticed walking down the street.

These were a custom order for a friend who wanted a solid color and shorter earrings.

And finally cicadas scalemaille earrings.

Thanks for stopping by!! Now go forth and make chainmaille!!!