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New chain weaves come out weekly, some more weakly than others. Add a ring here, twist a ring the other direction there, and bingo. There is some fame or satisfaction from discovering one. Barring the comeback of medieval times, most chainmaille is for jewelry or fashion accessories.

The biggest exposure many have to chainmaille is the 4-in-1 weave or similar patterns used in armor. Beyond that the Byzantine weave is probably the most popular handmade one. They may be shocked to learn there are thousands that are documented online.

As cool as it might be to devise a new weave, it ain't for me. Many people are actively pursuing new ones and they are doing just fine. There are many fine choices available. Perhaps I will accidentally discover a weave but it's not on my bucket list. I am a dreamer in that sense. Instead, I bring cool weaves to perfection in precious metals.

 
Perhaps I will accidentally discover a weave but it's not on my bucket list.
 
Being able to duplicate a weave is the first step. Whether aided by a tutorial or through brute force, this can be frustrating. Even when a weave is to-die-for, some are too tight or close-knit to get a flame/torch on the link without disturbing or melting the others (at least flame fusion welding though soldering and brazing are more forgiving). I'm a glorified assembler!

Loop-in-loop chains have infinite possibilities; they can be done in unique and extraordinary ways. Chain link designs add another element (the 2-in-1 family tree and its cousins). Collectively they would keep someone busy indefinitely.

Chainmaille isn't taken seriously by the public. It's understandable since most maille is low-quality and the characters that sell/manufacture it don't seem to be concerned with representing the art faithfully or honestly. There is excellence sprinkled about, however.


Posted by M: March 31, 2020


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