Chainmaille Weave Ideas: Base Metal F18 – 18ga 5/32″ (4.0 mm)

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Wondering what chainmaille project to tackle with those size F18 – 18ga 5/32″ (4.0 mm) base metal jump rings? Check out the post below for weave ideas as well as where to get instructions for each one. Working with size F18 in a precious metal such as niobium?  Different weaves are possible, so visit our Precious Metal F18 weave ideas post.  (Why are these posts separate?)

Weave Ideas: Base Metal F18

Wire Gauge = 18ga SWG (0.048″ / 1.2 mm)
Inner Diameter = 5/32″ (4.0 mm)

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These samples use our base metal jump rings (aluminum, copper, jewelry brass and anodized aluminum.)

Aspect Ratio approximately 3.5

“rpi” = rings per inch. 
Use this number to help you figure out how many rings you’ll need for your project.  Simply multiply it by the desired length (in inches) for your final piece.

2-Connector Byzantine

24 rpi

Box/Byzantine PDF
(also in CHAINED book)

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European 4-1

35 rpi

Mesh & Rosettes
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Rosettes

28 rpi

Mesh & Rosettes
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Shaggy Loops

18 rpi

Shaggy Loops PDF
(FREE!)

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