Rebeca gets asked a lot of questions about chainmaille. A LOT. And for good reason. She’s a pro! These questions come in through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and via email ([email protected]). Do you have a burning question about weaving? Inspiration and design? Tricky weaves? Using tools or different kinds of rings? Her favorite food? Rebeca is ready… Read more »
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Chainmaille Tips and Tricks Videos: How to Open, Close and Hold Jump Rings
We have a pretty extensive FAQ section on our website, but sometimes words can only go so far when you’re dealing with something as tactile as chainmaille. This is why it makes us extremely happy that our new YouTube channel is up and running! We are glad to finally be able to address many commonly… Read more »
Tips & Tricks: How To Care for Rubber Chainmaille Jewelry
Despite working with most things metal, we really appreciate a little flexibility! That’s why we love working with rubber rings when possible. Bending rubber rings around metal ones allows you to create patterns (and sometimes even color combos) you could never make with metal alone. Once you’ve finished a rubber maille piece (see below for… Read more »
Interview with our 2011 “Mailler of the Year”: Marge Hummel
Last year, we started our monthly “Featured Product” contests as a way to challenge folks to create creative chainmaille jewelry and share just how talented our customers are. At the end of the year, we thought it would be fun to have all the monthly contest winners go head to head to choose an ultimate… Read more »
Ask an Artist: Charlene Anderson talks about finding inspiration, translating it into a piece, and sharing it with the world.
Charlene Anderson is an incredible prolific and generous artist. As the 2010 Step-by-Step Wire Jewelry Magazine Artist of the Year, she had a project published in every issue and continues to develop designs for the purpose of sharing them and inspiring chainmaillers, novices and experts alike. We took this interview as an opportunity to learn… Read more »