Introduction to chainmail jewelry weaves (patterns for beginners)
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- čas přidán 13. 09. 2022
- Chainmail jewelry tutorial for beginners looking at three basic chainmail patterns.
Simple chainmail weaves are very satisfying to make with a bit of patience and practice.
There are endless weave patterns that can make a chainmail bracelet this video is an introduction to basic weaving techniques.
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I thoroughly enjoy chain making, I find it very satisfying … if you would like to see more of my silver chain making videos here’s a playlist you can watch czcams.com/play/PLYHMxIHcYj0aPFwHAV7p4pkxeraaY6hGZ.html … cheers … Nick
Finally understand weaving... it was always so chaotic. But now with these large jumprings, I finally see the light in the darkness. Thank you.
The big rings really help me get my head around a new weave i’ve not practised before … N
You've made a dyspraxic person very, very happy! Trying to follow the plot while watching folks fiddle about with tiny scraps of metal has driven me to tears, but thanks to your big rings- I geddit!
thanks for your comment littlespinycactus, yes a very fiddly process that takes lots of dexterity and practice. It took me a long time to get my head and fingers around this sort of stuff. now after a lot of determination I’m totally addicted and love this technique … N
Thank you for sharing. Skills like these were often taken to the grave by the craftsmen unless their children or family members carried on the craft. I've rekindled my craft DNA..I can engrave letters into stone ,metal wood..by having a go. The music is perfect....too. the demo with the clear rings an wooden stick is a game changer...I'm 68 and tearing up...yes tears 😢
I'm so happy. Nick...your da man !!
hi Michael thanks for your lovely comment … so many mediums to be creative with out there. Engraved in stone is pretty permanent not sure about my digital videos to only exist whilst the www is surviving. i’m glad to have found a resolution for the music issue, giving people a choice seems to help. Some of these waves have brought me to tears, practising with giant rings helps … stay happy … Nick
Absolutely terrific! The larger links make it so much easier to tell what's going on. Great idea to adopt this approach! And, when you're done, you can give the plastic-tube bracelet to Shrek.
thanks yougoattube … i’m glad I found this small tube to demonstrate with, I was going to use garden hose. Even Shrek would’ve found this too big … Nick
Looking at these recurring patterns does something weird to my mind, literally calms my mood and opens up my imagination, almost changes reality
I know what you mean Daniel, it makes me go a bit bosseyed sometimes when I’ve been at it too long, it eventually makes me go blind to the pattern I’m trying to achieve … cheers … Nick.
I woke up this morning and after years of not doing chainmail I decided I wanted to do it again. Watching this video brings it all back to me.
hi Dana thanks for your comment, chainmail has a timeless look, i’m sure it’s like riding a bike you’ll soon be back on it … cheers … Nick
@@Nickscreativestuff I hope you are right because I've ordered a number of kits because I don't feel like cutting my own rings right now.
i’m sure you’ll be fine … have fun … N
Wow. Where has these learning videos and basket chainmaille been??? Thank you. This helps tremendously. Watching too many videos can get overwhelming. I believe all the learning I'll need is here. 😊
Thanks for that Paula, I do love chain making and how time flies when you’re having fun. I now have 13 vids in my chain making playlist … Have fun … N
Thanks! This is the first time I see a video that make sense and gives me a real inside about Chainmail! Great Tutorial!
hi rachel thanks for your comment, some people find chainmail work tiresome and tedious and say they would never have the patience for it.
I am completely the opposite “monotony is the spice of life” … working on a graduated chain for a future video …. bit of a brain tease … Nick
You are brilliant!!! Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful ways of putting weaves together that the human eye can clearly see! Please, please, please, keep up the incredible work!!!
Thanks for that Kim, a few people have commented how they like the large demo links. My preferred style is fine and delicate which is not easy to film clearly so I’m sure there be coming out of their box for future videos … cheers … Nick
@@Nickscreativestuff I made myself a set of your vinyl tubing rings this morning. I can't thank you enough. Managed to weave a few inches of a barrel weave in sterling without a problem after I put it together in vinyl first. Its like having a legible road map! Thanks again.
Good to hear you found this technique useful Kim. anything that helps with the complexities of chain mail is very valued … this is my favourite digital tool that I refer to all the time www.chainmailbasket.com/weaves.html … Have fun
What a terrific way to teach how chain mail comes together!!!. I have always been intrigued by this style of jewelry, thank you Nick for sharing so much of your knowledge and kindness ❤
thanks for that Consuelo, I oddly enjoy the monotony that comes with chain mail work. I think it’s a bit like jigsaw puzzles and knitting … you either have the patience or you don’t … all the best to you … Nick
@@Nickscreativestuff knitting Nick?!?!. You ALSO knit???. Please keep surprising me.
Very helpful video! Thank you!
Nice to hear that Abba’s blessed daughter … N
This is so clever thank u so much❤
Glad you liked it Wafa … N
I would like to tell you that I learned in one night when I have been trying to do for almost a week I want to thank you so much I'm actually passed the first day
Thanks for that Carmen, good luck with your adventures in chain making I hope you enjoy it as much as I do … N
Out standing video, my regret is not seeing it sooner. You sir have a novel way of teaching with the tubing .It is so easy to follow. again thank you
Cheers Bob, good to hear you found it useful. I was struggling to film and demonstrate delicate chain weaves … much easier when scaling it up 100x … Nick
Gracias muy buena explicación
Felicidades me gustó mucho
Thanks for that Yolanda, glad you liked it … N
I find this truely fascinating. Thanks for showing.
thanks for that Rob, fabulous hobby if you have the patience … N
Thanks so much Nick! Your creative training rings has helped me visualize those weave's. Being a lefty, the half Persian 3 in 1 has been difficult to visualize how to start, but it will be much easier. Keep up the great work and I look forward to seeing more. I'll be making up a set of training rings for myself.
thanks for that Davvid, I really struggle to get started with chainmail until I made some large practice rings. being such an addictive process i’ve ended up with lots of odd silver links that I’ve never used so have been thinking about putting them together into a random link chain, not sure what it would look like but maybe worth trying to use them up … N
Thank you sm for posting these tutorials! So easy to follow, makes sense! ❤
good to hear that KC, never know if they make sense sometimes … N
Nick this video made it so easy for me to understand. Thank you for using the rubber tubing!!
Thanks for that Alex, I still use the rubber link for testing new waves … N
You chainged my life😂 thanks mate
thanks John, good to hear a simple chain weave can change somebody’s life … N
Genius tutorial! Thank you, you’ve made it make more sense. 🌟
thanks for that Inanna, glad to hear it made sense … N
Very creative way to illustrate chain making! Bravo! Great tips! Thanks Nick!
thanks for that Denise … giant rings really help when getting your head around different weaves … all the best … Nick
Best chainmaille video ever!
Thanks for that Elaine … N
Wow I know it's not but you make it look easy
practice makes perfect when it comes to chain making … and lots of it … cheers … N
This is absolutely the best tutorial and breakdown I have ever seen
thanks for that Roy, after a few years of practising I thought I’d try and re share this fascinating subject … cheers … Nick
The majority of the videos I’ve seen except for yours seem to have start and end rather than showing the actual process all the way through. I will be watching more of your videos for sure. Thanks for the content
some people may not like to show and give there techniques away, i’m happy to considering I’ve learnt so much from CZcams … what goes around comes around … cheers … Nick
Clearly the best tutorial 🙌 You make it so much easier to understand, Thank you 🙏🫶
Thanks Sally, glad it was helpful … N
Perfect explanation! Thank you so much! 😀👍💙
thanks for the comment Mirja … lots of words with this one, I’m glad it makes some sort of sense … Nick😵💫👍
Thank you such beautiful work
thank you Maggie, very traditional stuff … Nick
you are a great teacher i am retired im watching you to give to my daughter who has
been making jewelry with clay
thanks for that Joe, i’ve never tried using precious metal clays. A very modern process that looks fascinating. Maybe one day … N
Wonderful teaching and wonderful music
thanks for that Renee, never that sure with music just go with what grabs me and hope for the best … cheers Nicki
Excellent video with awesome soundtrack to vibe with.
Thanks for that Vulcan Knights, it’s getting harder to find usable music that I like. might have to subscribe to a bigger supplier … cheers … Nick
I'm totally digging the music. And the instructions are simple enough that even I can follow it. The plastic tubing to demonstrate is genius. Is that seasick steve?!
thanks for that Stephanie, surprising how useful the plastic links are I often refer to them for practising unfamiliar weaves. Glad to hear you like the music, the tracks are called “behind my back blues” and “lonely dusty trail” Not from Seasick Steve, had to look him up … what a fab musician … N
@Nickscreativestuff thanks for the playlists. Did you see the one where he's playing on a hub cap that jack white gave him by chance
Yeah what a great sound i’d not heard of a diddley bow before, it reminds me of the Bering Sea Gold theme song “There’s gold in these hills”. Must be very satisfying to make your own instruments as a musician … N
Awesome way to teach chainmail!
thanks Pie, i’ll keep these little bits of tube for practising new weaves cheers … Nick
New subscriber here! This is THE best instructional video. Using the tubing to make large rings, makes it so much easier to understand. Thank you so much, looking forward to checking out your entire playlist.
Hi Newberry thanks for your sub. I came up with the larger rings after struggling to demonstrate delicate waves. I now use them a lot when practising and trying out new patterns. back to casting for my next video however still a couple more chain making vids on the back burner … cheers … Nick
This was awesome! I can't wait to do this!
Thanks Mr Bearman, hope you have plenty of wire … a very addictive process … N
Hey mate! Best mail instruction I've seen and they look good on your wrist. Cheers!
Nice one Monty, I was worried this one was a bit boring all being filmed on the table instead of in the workshop … N
Bravissimo, grazie❤
cheers Dani … N
Thanks for sharing. They are beautiful🌹😍
thanks RL, chainmail patterns do look good especially when shiny … Nick
Awesome video!
Thanks for that Cyberspelunker … N
Не все способы плетения поняла. Но 4 в 1 освоила и сплела брату браслет. Хочу теперь попробовать следующий способ. Спасибо за мастер-класс ❤
thanks for the comment Tanja, so many possibilities with chainmail jewellery. Practice makes perfect with a lot of the techniques. My favourite go to resource for different styles and weave tutorials is www.chainmailbasket.com/weaves.html … it’s a huge database of every imaginable method and technique … N
Im thinking of getting into chain making and your videos make it look doable ....... I do like the way you use large rings so beginners can see exactly what you are doing. Many thanks for sharing your skills :)
Thanks for that Alison, Chain making is a great hobby to get into to while away long winter nights. The large links are a useful tool to help me practice and understand new waves … have fun … Nick
What a GREAT Teacher you are!!!
I'm watching on my TV, but had to comment.
I guarentee, I will watch this tutorial OVER AND OVER!
Trying to learn chain making and Twist. With only some basic tools. So, if you could show .e what would be the Minimum Tools I would need. That would be another great class.
And Soldering too. My soldering leaves a bit ti be desired..lol.
Going to the vice and making some copper links!!! EXCITED!!!
THANK YOU NICK👍👍👍👍👍
surprised at that TL didn’t know you could watch CZcams on TV.
Not many basic tools needed for chain making, I had a quantum leap when I discovered soldering paste suddenly fine chain making became easy and achievable. Basic tools needed for chain making would make a great video … thanks for the suggestion … another one for the to do list … cheers Nick 👍😎
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I was headed out to make copper links, to practice. Then started watching another one of your video...So Good!
Don't forget the Soldering Classes too, PLEASE?
You can watch CZcams on your TV if you have Internet/wifi.
Cable is a luxury we have cut out of our lives, $$$. The Internet offers so much more. Only need a Smart TV.
Nice to hear my Vids can be seen on a large screen … i’ll have to see if I can get our TV connected. i’ll definitely try and get a soldering video sorted normally working on a few at a time so it might take me awhile but I’ve got a few ideas for it … cheers … Nick
Buena noche.
Lo felicito, su trabajo es excelente y su forma de enseñar es magistral.
Gracias por compartir su conocimiento, es muy generoso.
Un saludo desde Colombia, América del Sur.
hi Daniel from Columbia … thanks for your comment … i’ve learnt a lot from CZcams so it’s nice to be able to give a bit back … cheers … Nick
Excelente video, tienes una espectacular creatividad 👍 te felicito y gracias por compartir tus maravillosas ideas !! Aprendí bastante, un abrazo 🤗
thanks for that Judith, I find having ideas is the easy bit, getting it filmed and producing a video is much more of a challenge … Nick
Great video. Thanks for your inspiration
thanks for that Dan … N
Thank's so much for this video, I needed this for a long time, its really usefull, greetings from chile
hi Rayen from Chile, glad it’s useful to you coming from a place abundant with traditional silversmiths … cheers … Nick
Awesome!
Thanks Nancy … N
Muhteşem ellerinize sağlık çok güzel anlattınız 👏👏👏
Hi Serife, thanks for your hand appreciation … hard to keep presentable sometimes … N
Great video
Thanks … 👍😎👍 … N
Wow man, what can I say.
Superb skill, teaching style and creative mind on another level. I'm very new to jewellery and I have starred at a chain for ages, trying to work out how its put together with no result.
This as many other viewers have said makes it so easy and not only that, so inspiring. Im really looking forward to try out some ideas. Cheers a million Nick.
ps. my wrist aches from liking all the viewers likes of this video.
cheers Allan, chain making is my all-time favourites jewellery making process. it’s not for everyone you need the patience of a saint to achieve long elaborate creations. it’s a bit like knitting or jigsaw puzzles satisfaction comes from monotony and repetition oddly gratifying if you that way inclined … all the best … Nick
Damn, Nick. You sure got some creative stuff.
Nice dimples, thanks for your comment … N
Very cool
thanks for that Yo … N
Love the music!
Nice to hear that Pat, a lot of people say they hate my music … cheers …. Nick
Show, thanks ❤️❤️
thanks Alan …N
very helpful video....hope you share more. thanks
thanks Thai, lots more to come … Nick
Thank you!
👍😎👍 … N
I love the squashed down look!!
Thanks Animila, some people take it one stage further and file the edges flat … N
If I want ro make it flat.. should i just hammer it? Won't it open the rings and mess up the design? Thanykou
To achieve this look I start squashing and make oval each link with a pair of pliers and then finish off with a wooden drawer plate to even it up being careful not to go too far and seize the movement in the chain … N
@@Nickscreativestuff Thankyou I'll try it 😁😁
good luck with it … N
Дзякуй вам за працу. За вашэ жаданне зрабіць цікава. Мне да спадобы відэа
Thanks for that Kostas, glad you enjoyed it … N
Great work
thanks for that Shivaji … N
Very nice sir
thanks for that Surendra … N
EXCELENTE EXPLICACIÓN .GRACIAS. GUADALAJAJARA.JAL MÉX.
thanks for that Carmen, the large links are great for practising with … Nick
This was a very helpful video, thank you so much! Although, I had to watch the same part over and over to figure out what to do. Perhaps using two different color rings for your tutorials in the future would help people like me.
thanks for the suggestion Chrystal, I will try and incorporate that next time … cheers … Nick.
I have both of those books:-) great information
cheers Guideline, so many resources out there to help with this alluring process … N
@@Nickscreativestuff thanks for the website heads up nick.. absolutely amazing how many styles of chainmail there is :-)
chainmailbasket.com is one of my favourite websites for it’s abyss of knowledge to get lost in … N
Waw bravissimo 😊
Thanks Rosaria … N
very cool!!! thanks for sharing
thanks for your comment Off Ya Rocka … cheers … Nick
@@Nickscreativestuff I once lived with an armourer in Sydney Australia and when it was too hot to work the forge, we'd knit mail shirts and cowls hahahahaha this video gave me a total flashback cheers
I once visited Australia with the intention of working there … all changed when I arrived far too hot for working … had to spend all my time by the sea. Love making chainmail jewellery not sure if I’ll have the patience to make a entire shirt of it … Nick
Beautiful, keep safe and may God bless you always, I do DIY and recycling, friend from Philippines b
Hi Charito from the Philippines, thanks for your comment keep up the good work … Nick
Tank you verre good
thanks for that … N👍
I subscribed, like 2-days ago...Lucky Me!!!!😁
hi TL thanks for your sub, just hit 8000 amazed how things can gather pace … cheers … Nick
@@Nickscreativestuff Congratulations!!! My Hubby will subscribe too. Hes watching you to make sure I have all the right tools...lol. He's very supportive.
Wish I could send you a photo of my first attempt. Then you'd understand me drastic need for Soldering Classes.😁👍👍👍👍👍
Nice one TL, thank your hubby from me for his sub. As an artist it’s great to have somebody encouraging, supportive and understanding who’s close to you. I first started out by going to a jewellery evening class, it was a great spring board into the mysterious art of soldering and a very entertaining and sociable evening … it’s said that practice makes perfect … Nick
Nice work, I found it quite theraputic creating these.
Your instructions are so good and so easy to follow. Well done mate 🙂
glad to hear it’s easy to follow … I love the monotony and repetition of chain making … very gratifying process … N
@@Nickscreativestuff Indeed it is. I was wondering, have you ever built the dragon scale weave? I could be wrong with the name. One of my favourites.
i’ve not done much with flat weaves … they do look stunning if you can get your head around them … getting a clasp looking right can be tricky … N
@@Nickscreativestuff Yeah it is a bugger that one, but once in the swing, as with other weaves, it is enjoyable. The last one I did was gunmetal larger rings and multi coloured smaller rings beneath, it is a nice piece. Although as you rightly said, a clasp can be dufficult to find. 🙂
Using multicoloured links must give endless new design possibilities to explore, when combined with links sizes and different patterns, material consumption is my biggest limitation … N
Instead of buying chuks of silver where do you go to buy the silver whire?this is so good your showing how it's done so with a lot of practice people can lurn your a verry smart man
I buy all my silver related products from cooksongold.com I used to buy wire from them but I now save a bit of money by making my own from casting grain and scrap that I’ve collected up … N
This is one of the best tutorials i've ever seen. I just want to know. How did you squash the byzantine chain of the end? Do you just press it with plyers?
Thanks for that Petti, I start off by squashing the links oval with pliers and then finish to even them out by pulling through a wooden draw plate … N
you should make a video on how u squashed the links like that for the byzantine weave
thanks for the suggestion yarina, i’ve been meaning to do a video on byzantine variations … i’ll keep it in mind for next time … Cheers … Nick
Very good explanation again. Do you solder the joints on the silver ones that you make? Cheers Jim
Thanks for that Jim, not everyone solderes there links but I definitely do. if not closed with solder they can easily pull open if tugged also edges can catching in clothing. cheers … Nick
Incredibly educational. I never realised there was so much to it. How long would it take you to make 10cm of one of those?
thanks for that Ant, if I had a couple of winter nights in front of a roaring fire and not too many glasses of wine i’m sure I would get a wrist chain sorted … cheers … Nick
Лайк вам и подписка!)
thanks for that … N
Brilliant idea to demonstrate and to practice for mugs like me, only prob was concentrating with that great boogie music....turn it off??? more like turn it up!! Thanks, I'll be back.
Hi Barry thanks for that. I used to struggle with music choice, i’ve now learnt if I like it and it grabs me just to use it … N
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👍😎👍 … N
Hi I would love to know where you recommend getting the equipment and where you recommend to get them!
Hi Synthesinz, I get most of my supplies from cooksongold.com. A trustworthy, reliable and well established company … N
How do you squash the Byzantine links after they’re assembled to make the oval version? Thank you!
Hi cyclingSpirit, I start by squashing the links with pliers and then pull it through a drawer plate after re-annealing … N
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Loved the music!
Who is it?
All by same artist?
hi Mike thanks for the comment, I use a video editing app called LumaFusion and pay a subscription to use their music database called story blocks. not much info on the music just a song name, the tracks are … Behind my back blues … Johnny and the pale Rider … lonely
dusty trial … all the best … Nick
@@Nickscreativestuff Thanks Nick. I want to try this art form. Thank you for some amazing work and inspiration.
cheers Mike, chain making can be very addictive once you get going … probably the same sort of mentality as knitting wool jumpers or doing thousand piece jigsaw puzzles … patience is a virtue … N
if i had the material i would do the same as you i'm passionate about jewelry
The cost of silver can be a bit restricting, I started by using copper which is much more accessible and very similar to work … N
so you advise me to start with copper ?
I practice everything with copper first, and copper jewellery can look beautiful. most techniques are the same if it can be made with copper it can then be produced in silver. even the solder used for silver works well on copper … N
Dumb question here. Do you ever have to solder these types of chains and if so, how? Thanks for these informative videos.
hi Laszlo, not everyone solderes there links but I definitely do. if not closed with solder they can easily pull open if tugged also edges can catching in clothing. I use paste solder that makes life quick and easy for this process. I made a previous video … czcams.com/video/O84conQ3amI/video.html … about this subject … might be useful to check it out … cheers … Nick
Ok...gotta ask.
Do you have an online store anywhere.
A buddy of mine likes that Cuff as much as I do. Was wondering if it's for sale?
being a hobbyist I make stuff for the pleasure of it and give most away to friends and family. I feel one day I’ll have to grow up and be a bit more serious about it all especially with this CZcams thing bringing in lots of enquiries like yours … until then with fun and frolics … Nick
how did you squash the links into ovals of the chain at 11:39?
Hi Ben, I start them off by using pliers, then re-anneal and finish by pulling through round holes in a wooden drawer plate … N
I'm looking for your video on how you smush the byzantine bracelet down so the rings become oval
hi Jason, I’ve not made a video about that one. I start them off with pliers and then pull it through a wooden drawer plate making sure it’s well annealed first …. N
So the rings are soldered first then smoothed?
yes, I assemble as a byzantine with round links and solder as I go before making oval … N
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👍😎👍 … N
Do you make your own jump rings or order them pre made?
hi Jason, yes definitely make my own jump rings … check out this previous video … czcams.com/video/LyrKln7rzw0/video.html … cheers … Nick
Your work is inspiring and you do such a great job demonstrating how to do it. Do you have a patron account, you deserve to be paid for this stuff!
thanks for your vote of confidence Jason, I have started earning a little bit of money from the adverts now that my channel is monetised which is a great help and encouraging to think that one day I could earn a living from working at home. Not looked into the patron thing yet I did try mentioning “super thanks” one time in a video … it did generate one donation but mostly encouraged people to leave the video at that point.
I set up T-shirt merchandising … no orders yet probably need to put more effort into better designs … all the best … Nick
Do you sell any jewelry? Mainly bracelets?
hi Patricia, only to friends and family … being a hobbyist I make stuff just for the pure pleasure of it … cheers … Nick
How do connect when you are at the end to the clasp on.
On the round 212121 I just can't get it to look right.
Hi Cindy, I also find it hard to get a clasp to lie right sometimes. I tend to just keep adding temporary links until I figure out something that works and looks acceptable … N
How in world did you solder those Byzantine rings closed I’m so curious about that?
hi backpackjockies … I had a quantum leap in chain making when I discovered soldering paste, it’s very sticky and you can use tiny amounts of it. This fabulous product allows fine chain making to be simple and easy to achieve … cheers … Nick
@@Nickscreativestuff thank you so much for that information
what’s the first weave called
Hi Sarah, that’s called European four in one, good for any width or sheet form … N
Tervehdys mistä tätä kirjaa saa hankkia asun suomessa
translated from Ossi … Greetings, where can I get this book in Finland?
Not sure how you get a copy of this book, I bought it sometime ago when it was relatively cheap. Internet searches might come up with something the ISBN number is 978-1620336595 … good luck with it … Nick
@@Nickscreativestuff kiitos tiedosta olen itsekkin tehnyt näitä tuotteita ja se on hyvää ajankulua mutta lisää ei tee pahiteekksi.kiitos ja mukavaa syksyä
translated from Ossi … thanks for the information, I've made these products myself and it's a good way to pass the time, but more doesn't hurt. thank you and have a nice autumn
I find chainmail very relaxing great for those long autumn and winter nights … N
லெப்ட்கையைவைத்துஏன்மறைக்கிறாய்
Where is the sound?
I don’t always get a quality sound recording … N
I hate voiceless tutorials
I hate hearing my miserable voice … N