Chainmaille Weave Ideas: Base Metal P16 – 16ga 5/16″ (7.9 mm)

Wondering what chainmaille project to tackle with those size P16 – 16ga 5/16″ (7.9 mm) rings? Check out the post below for weave ideas as well as where to get instructions for each one.

Weave Ideas: Base Metal P16

Wire Gauge = 16ga SWG (0.062″ / 1.6 mm)
Inner Diameter = 5/16″ (7.9 mm)

Hint: Use our Ring Picker tool to quickly see every metal and color we have available and in stock for this size!

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

Aspect Ratio approximately 5.4

“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.

Double Spiral

14 rpi

Double Spiral PDF
(FREE!)
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European 6-1

18 rpi

European 6-1 PDF

(currently in sale section)
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Full Persian

16 rpi

Full Persian 6-1 (Foxtail) PDF

(currently in sale section)
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Half Persian 4-1

14 rpi

Half Persian 3-1 and Half Persian 4-1 (Flat Persian, Snake Chain) PDF
(currently in sale section)
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Wiggle

6 rpi

Wiggle PDF
(FREE!)
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