SIMPLE NECKLACES

There are some times when a full choker is a little too fancy or maybe just not your mood. These simple necklaces are a perfect alternative. They're flattering, simple, and can be made with any color beads.

TRIPLE
DESIGN A	DESIGN B	DESIGN C	DESIGN D

SINGLE
DESIGN A	DESIGN B	DESIGN C	DESIGN D

The following is what used to be the Ropes page of Spiderchain.

Rope necklaces can be made any length. Shown here are traditional lengths for men and women. Most people can fit a 24 inch loop over their heads, so longer necklaces have optional clasps. If you're in the San Francisco area, I can permanently fasten shorter necklaces closed once you have decided on the perfect length.

Here are the basic rope patterns, all shown at the same level of magnification. The green line represents one inch of length.

	CLUSTER These are the most configurable of my earrings. Shown here is a "moss" pattern, but there are plenty of other options. Many more patterns are shown on the cluster patterns page. With so many images, it loads slowly. These colorful rings are anodized niobium.		LOOP The top loop can be stainless steel or bronze and the rings at the bottom can be any pattern.
	BOX CHAIN Shown in sterling silver. The earring post is also sterling silver.		PERSIAN The Persian weave makes a dense chain with a fascinating ring pattern..
	DOUBLE BOX The center ring can be stainless steel or bronze.		DOUBLE CLUSTER The center ring can be stainless steel or bronze.
	NATASHA (SHORT) Created to match the Natasha necklace.		NATASHA (LONG) A little more dressy.
	DECO The big ring is anodized aluminum.

	VELVET POUCHES My mother makes these. You may have seen her at the California Rennaisance Faire walking with her pole of velvet pouches? This is her internet debut. *smile* Velvet pouches come in rich colors: burgundy, green, purple, black, and blue. They are lined in matching or black satin. Hand-twisted drawstrings either match pouch color or contrast in black.	Wee pouch with niobium cluster earrings. Small pouch with a gold-plated natasha choker.
	CHAINMAIL DICE BAGS The small bag holds 15 dice, the large bag holds 50. The double drawstring is corded black suede that won't slip loose. One single knot holds well enough for backpack travel. Want a different size? I can do that.
	CHAINMAIL PURSE Exactly the right size to fit a Palm Pilot V with hard case.
	ID PURSE And for those evenings when you don't have pockets and don't want to carry a purse there's this tiny chainmail purse. It's just big enough for an ID and a credit card. Can be worn as a necklace or as a belt.

	HEAVY BELT This belt is for dancers who want substantial weight; it's nearly two pounds (depending on the coins used). It's my most musical belt. The small coins on the swoops of chain chime with the slightest movement. This style is shown with copper coins (left) and silver coins (right: worn by Rain). You can also see the headpiece that I made for Rain in my custom work area.
	CENTER BELT This belt flatters the waist and hips, and makes almost as much sound as the heavy belt (above).
	CHAIN BELT All of my belts are adjustable, but this one is particularly graceful about it. To the right you can see part of the possible range. 30 inches (bottom) to 34½ inches (top). It can be worn high or low, before and after holiday weight gains, even loaned to a smaller or larger friend; it's always flattering. This was my first belt design and I am pretty fond of it. (*smile*) Metal tassles on the hips (yes, I make the tassles) swing freely and like to move when you do. This belt adjusts up to 8 inches and will be made to cover the range of measurements that you want!
	RUFFLE BELT This isn't necessarily a dancing belt. Named after my ruffle choker, it will set off a flowing summer dress or a leather miniskirt. Size adjustment is part of the design; I usually add 10 inches to allow a swooping overlap in front. Belts can also be made to meet precisely without overlap. Lovely gold plated brass is available for this belt design, and will work well for daily wear. For the motion and stress of dancing, the strength of stainless is better.
	TRIO BELT Sweet and simple, this belt will add just a little bit of coin sound to your dancing. I think the large copper and brass coins sound the best with this design. (I must get sound samples posted.)

	HEADDRESS In response to requests to create a line of headdresses, here is my first design! It's available in stainless steel, gold plated steel, or gold plated brass. The plated brass is lovely, but weaker than the others. Only you know how prone you will be to catching your headdress on clothes and costumes, throwing it around, etc.
	RINGS These rings conform to finger shape and are amazingly comfortable. The size is determined by the interlock of the rings and how many rows are added. I can make them to approximate any ring size.
	CHAINMAIL HACKEYSACK Designing this was interesting. I built a small cube of double rings, then a bigger cube around that, linked together, but loose and floppy. The end result is a metal hackeysack that will stop clean on your shoe (bare feet? Only for the hardcore.) and sounds really cool. In stainless and bronze (as pictured) or all stainless.
	SIR TED He guards against all foes! He inspires the strong and protects the weak! He makes fair bear maids everywhere swoon with his dark good looks and his courtly manners! He's also one-of-a-kind -- but bring me a bear (or a bunny, or a giraffe, or a penguin, or a ...) and I'll clothe it in the latest in stuffed animal armor.
	THE GLOVES I've finally finished them! It took me five years and almost twenty thousand rings, but they're done. They now have their own page if you want to see more pictures.
	FINAL PROOF THAT I'M INSANE These are by far the smallest rings I've worked with. Ring size is shown, right. This sterling silver earring was a wedding present for a dear friend, made to replace one she'd lost years ago. I have nothing but respect for the person who made the original!

The round bracelets can all be rolled on; they don't need clasps. For a claspless bracelet, measure around the widest part of your folded hand. The rolling bracelet goes on easily, so pull the tape measure pretty tight. Flat bracelets don't roll as well and should have clasps. Any bracelet or anklet can be permanently attached -- just bring me the limb in question.

All the samples shown are to the same scale:

SNAKE	Metal that feels soft? Yes. The snake pattern is amazingly smooth and supple. Perfect for those who appreciate a good fidget toy. These bracelets were photographed in varied lighting. All are stainless steel.
PERSIAN	This is probably my favorite bracelet weave. Well, either this one or the tiny snake weave.
BEADED PERSIAN
NATASHA	Made to match the Natasha necklace and earrings.
BEADED NATASHA	Also matches the Natasha necklace and earrings.
BELLED BRACELETS AND ANKLETS Anklet 1 Anklet 2 Bracelet	Lovely high tinkling sound for dancing or just walking around.

	4-IN-1 Left to right: Size medium rings (shown 3 inches wide) Size small rings (shown 2½ inches wide) Size tiny rings (shown 1 inch wide)
	BEADED PERSIAN Left to right: red basic beads any pattern you like!
	BIRDCAGE Left to right: Medium Small Tiny Tiny - Lace Birdcage Bottom: Tiny, Small, Medium, Large, Huge
	SNAKE Left to right: Tiny Medium
	BOX Small