Steel Empire Chain Maille Bracelet Tutorial
Created by: Rita Hutchinson Designer Tips
This is a variation of the standard Byzantine weave, called Byzantine with 3 connectors. I wanted to use all stainless steel for this bracelet, but the aspect ratio (wire diameter vs inside diameter) of the rings would have created a loose weave. By adding the 3rd connector, the weave became tighter and sturdier. Books such as the Basics of Chain Maille provide instructions for the Byzantine weave. The stainless rings come closed. You will have to open a number of them, but won't have to do any additional work to have closed rings. This finished bracelet is 8". Vary the length by adding or subtracting units from the chain. Continued Below...
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