Share this:Rubber rings are back! You can use this rings to create flexible and slightly stretchy chainmaille projects, plus the work in lots of common weaves that you might already know. Check out the post below for weave ideas as well as where to get instructions for each one. Weave Ideas: Rubber Rings Size C19… Read more »
Share this:Here’s a quick project that was created for CHAINED book, but didn’t make the cut. It’s a great project for our enameled copper mixes and a fun way to try out using those big ol’ X12 rings. COILED EARRINGS Materials needed: 2 extra-large anodized aluminum jump rings – X12 – 12ga 7/16″ (11.1 mm)… Read more »
Share this:Maybe it’s because we still have snow on the ground here in Chicago, but we love putting together the spring color forecast. Looking at all the bright, floral colors we can’t help but start to feel the warmth. After all, seasons are really a state of mind, right? Ok, so maybe it will be… Read more »
Share this:While chainmaille itself is still somewhat niche (although we can probably all agree it has been growing by leaps and bounds in the last few years!), the craft world is actually quite large—a $29 billion industry. It’s for this reason that we’re always so surprised how little benchmarking information is available for craft businesses. … Read more »
Share this:We’re moving into our new Edgewater location soon which means we will finally have space to start chainmaille classes, open studios and other crafty events back up – hooray! We’re currently focusing on scheduling classes as well as furnishing our classrooms and we’d like your feedback to help us with both. If you foresee… Read more »
