Chainmaille

Chainmaille, originally uploaded by CraftyPease.

For what seems to be such a simple pattern, this took hours (DaYs) to complete, but it was worth it.

Wish it were in sterling silver, however the silver plated jump rings I used are decent and seems to last. So exciting to think about working in sterling!

Jump rings are 4mm and bracelet measures slightly larger than 7 1/2.

Open Bird Cage Chainmaille

Open Bird Cage Chainmaille, originally uploaded by CraftyPease.

I call this Open Bird Cage because of the way the Bird Cage pattern is broken with larger rings, creating a nice opening for a bird to escape!
Jump Rings: 4mm and 8mm

This end-of-the-year teacher's gift is for a teacher both my daughters were lucky to have in school. And since my younger daughter is the last, I wanted to make something special. The teacher really has lots of energy and really kept up with the kids well. Now that the school year is over she (like a bird) can escape for freedom, even if it is for 8 short weeks!

Last fall she had a baby. I thought this would be the perfect gift for charms she'll collect along the way. Because of the double links (even the 8mm links), this bracelet should be very strong.

PS
Ran out of the 8mm jump rings, but there will be two on all. ;D

Chainmaille, Chain Mail, Chain Maille

HECK! No matter the spelling or the name, it's all FUN just the same! This particular chain maille is called BIRD CAGE. My previous rope chain also chain maille pattern. There are so many different patterns and I am eager to learn more!



When life takes it's unexpected twists and turns, embrace them and make a bracelet!

This fun bracelet is made from 18 ga aluminum wire. The technique dates back to the ancient days of knights in shining armor. Great for MeN and WoMEn!

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Turquoise and Cracked Crystal Beads, Wire Wrapped Necklace

Hello again!
Here's a necklace that was fun to make, despite the number of hours it took to finish.





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BEWARE OF CITIZENS BANK

Hey Citizen's Bank!!!

Guess what? You allowed my account to be fraudulently compromised, AGAIN!

Are you THAT incompetent or do you miss my FURIOUS face in you customer service department, that much? It's only been THRREE MONTHS since we last rectified...

Shame on you for letting this REPEATEDLY happen to your customers. SHAME ON ME FOR REMAINING YOUR CUSTOMER! (remain no longer.)

Silver Wrapped Bangle Bracelet

Silver Wrapped Bangle Bracelet, originally uploaded by CraftyPease.

Really liked doing this project, A LOT. I will definitely do this again; especially after my nickel silver arrives.

I used the heavier craft wire and right after I finished, I noticed the base wire had broken at some point while working on the second side.

I also had problems with breaking wire during the coiling, but quickly learned how to attach a new wire.

Materials: Silver Bali beads, silver beads, cracked crystal beads, small silver lined crystal beads, 3 different gauge craft wires.