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Wondering what chainmaille project to tackle with those size H18 – 18ga 3/16″ (4.8 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 H18 in a precious metal such as niobium? Different weaves are possible, so visit our Precious Metal H18 weave ideas post. (Why are these posts separate?)
Weave Ideas: Base Metal H18
Wire Gauge = 18ga SWG (0.048″ / 1.2 mm)
Inner Diameter = 3/16″ (4.8 mm)
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These samples use our base metal jump rings (aluminum, copper, jewelry brass and anodized aluminum.)
Aspect Ratio approximately 4.1
“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.
3-Connector Byzantine
22 rpi
Box/Byzantine
instructions also found in CHAINED book
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Box
32 rpi
Box/Byzantine PDF
instructions also found in CHAINED book
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Dragonscale (H18 + N18)
H18 – 26 rpi
N18 – 20 rpi
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European 4-1
25 rpi
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Half Persian 3-1
14 rpi
Half Persian 3-1 and Half Persian 4-1 (Flat Persian, Snake Chain)
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Open Round
21 rpi
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Rosettes (H18 + D20 connectors)
H18 – 16 rpi
D20 – 3 rpi
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Shaggy Loops
16 rpi
Shaggy Loops (free PDF & Video!)
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Wiggle
12 rpi
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Here’s even MORE inspiration! We featured our size H18 jump rings in December 2011 for our Featured Product of the Month contest and this very cool piece by Heidi V. was the winner.
So many choices and not enough time! I lovelovelove your stuff!