So, you have heard about this chain maille thing and you are keen to give it a go…..but where do you start…what do you need.
The quick easy answer is two pairs of smooth jawed pliers, some jump rings, a set of instructions and some patience!
Pliers are the main tools that are used with chain maille. Jewellery quality pliers, that is smooth jawed pliers, are best as they don’t leave marks or remove the colour from your jump rings. There are 3 main types of pliers:
What is Chain Maille?
Chain maille (also known as chainmail or simply maille) is typically armour or jewellery made by connecting metal rings to one another. Although traditionally the rings were made from metal, you can now use such materials as rubber and glass. Beads and other findings can also be added to your maille to make it unique and entirely yours.
How Old is the Art of Maille?
To answer truthfully, no one really knows. The oldest maille ever found was in the
