Beginner Skills RSS

Use our 10.1mm Orings & 20g 5/32" jump rings to make this fun new chain.  I've included a bonus section at the end to show how to add pineapple charms to the chain.  

This beginner project is quick and easy to learn.  Use EPDM rubber orings and anodized aluminum jump rings from Bead Me A Story to make this quick and easy stretch chain. Then we'll show you how to join this project with Shrinkets from www.juliehaymaker.com to make a whimsical pair of earrings. Learning chainmaille can be simple, colorful and fun.

Getting rhinestones ready to work into chainmaille pieces is a skill in itself.  Watch this video that goes through all the specific types of rhinestone montee beads and how to mount them onto jump rings.  This will allow you to make a wide spectrum of projects.  This work is extremely small and can be difficult to learn.  You should have good eye sight and be comfortable working with small items in order to do this.

Watch our video to see how.  This lesson is ideal for the beginner.  European 4 in 1 is a widely used weave that everyone should learn who wants to make chainmaille.

Our beginner lesson #1 for learning to make chainmaille items.  I'm still kind of new to making videos so let me know if you have tips or suggestions.  The kits available in our shop have written step by step instructions and include a materials list.  Or, by extra supplies and make your own color combinations.