Share this:Level Up Your Zeela Pattern With This Modification The Zeela weave has received a facelift for 2021! This new variation adds a column of rings along the spine of the weave, filling in negative space and giving you added color possibilities. Purchase kits in the B3 Etsy shop, currently available in 2 colorways: Neutral… Read more »
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Just One Ring JPL – Updated for 2021
Share this:Necklace & Earrings Set in Aluminum + 2 Colors Along with the stainless square-wire Just One Ring bracelets, the original Just One Ring JPL kit has been updated for 2021. I’ve adjusted a few ring sizes, but the project is essentially the same as the prior kit release. If you know how to weave… Read more »
Jens Pind Variations in Stainless Steel
Share this:Just One Ring JPL One of the classic chainmaille weaves, Jens Pind Linkage is also known as JPL or JPL3; the 3 indicates how many planes of rings there are. (More difficult variations of Jens Pind are JPL5 and JPL7.) If you’re ready to level up your JPL3, try these variations, known as Just… Read more »
Pirouette & Rondo a la Byzantine Kits & Tutorials
Share this:Final Kits Assembled at Blue Buddha! Woo-hoo! I’ve added 100+ kits to the B3 Etsy shop for my new Pirouette design and an updated version of my classic Rondo a la Byzantine weave. Both kits were assembled at the Blue Buddha warehouse before we shut down. This is your LAST chance to grab an… Read more »
Book Review: New Connections In Chain Mail Jewelry With Rubber And Glass Rings by Kat Wisniewski
Share this:An Excellent Introduction to Using Different Materials To Spice Up Your Chainmaille In this how-to book, author Kat Wisniewski shows how to add rubber and glass rings to traditional metal jump rings, creating eye-catching chainmaille designs for all levels. Disclaimer – I know Kat and consider her a friend. We worked together at Blue… Read more »