 |
Beaded Chain Mail Jewelry by Dylon Whyte
Dylon's latest book! If you're tired of chainmail that's only metal, then this is the book for you. Dylon
shows a number of methods for adding beads to chainmail, without needing to wire wrap the beads. Just slip them straight
onto the rings in some pretty ingenious ways. Lots of playful designs with the potential for extremely elegant if you choose
the right beads. Hardcover, 144 pages.
I've started on the materials page for this book, but I'm nowhere near done yet. Please don't
hesitate to ask if you need size recommendations for a project that I haven't yet posted.
|
|
|
 |
The Art of Chainmail by Dylon Whyte
This book focuses more on armor than on jewelry. There are some nice pointers for how
to fit curved objects and join odd shapes. It also covers the patterns for a whole
range of european-based patterns. This is Dylon's first book, written before his collaboration
on Lark's Chain Mail Jewelry title.
Spiral bound, 63 pages long, including a section on basic techniques and an inspiration
gallery that demonstrates some of the techniques discussed in the book.
I also have a small number that have been autographed by Dylon Whyte. They cost $5 extra, and all the extra goes to the author.
We appreciate your work Dylon, thank you!
|
|
|
 |
Handcrafting Chain and Bead Jewelry by Scott David Plumlee
Everything you ever wanted to know about byzantine weave! This book takes byzantine (what I call
birdcage, but I'm in the minority) to wonderful new dimensions. Some ingenious variations
with really appealing bead additions. 123 pages long, including 50 pages of recommended techniques.
Visit the supply page to buy rings that work well for the
weaves in this book.
|
|
|
 |
Chain Mail Jewelry by Terry Taylor and Dylon Whyte
A very nicely produced book. The instructions are clear and clean. The photography is beautiful, and the inspiration
gallery at the back is truly inspiring! The ring sizes are sometimes listed out of order (size B before size A) but
they're consistent with what's called for in the pattern, so this is a very minor quibble.
This is the book that I've been waiting for! It shows a hint of the incredible range of possibilities in chainmail
jewelry. A very good range from beginner to advanced, and rubber rings to gold.
I'm building a supply page with samples of projects from the book made with Spiderchain rings.
If there's a project that you'd like to see posted before any of the others, please
let me know. However, I'm only going to post samples for the artists who
give me their permission, so I can't promise to do the one that you request.
|
|
|
 |
Chains by Becky by Helen and Becky Goga, graphic artist: Alan Gooding
This book covers 20 chains (plus variations) with clear, close B&W photos
of all the steps and detailed instructions. It's spiral bound, 70 pages long, and includes several pages
of basics on tools and cutting rings. It's a great book for beginning chainmaillers and will
have some nice tidbits even for advanced chainmaillers. (I found half a dozen weaves that were
new to me.)
If you don't want to make your own rings, or you don't have mandrels for some of the more unusual ring
sizes that Becky recommends, I'm working on a
supply page for her book. I'm
still adding weaves, but will eventually have sample pictures for all her weaves with the
ring sizes that she
recommends.
|
|
|
 |
Chain Making Link by Link by Jeanne Jerousek-McAninch
This 127 page manual is a compilation of class handouts from a decade
of the author's classes. There are some purely chainmail patterns
included, but most of the projects involve other fabrication and soldering,
so you'll need access to a torch. This is a fantastic resource for anyone
serious about chain making. If you're comfortable with a self-published format,
then you should definitely buy a copy.
|
|
|
 |
Classical Loop-in-Loop Chains by Jean Stark
This is the book that taught me how to make these gorgeous chains. Unlike chainmail, a torch
is required for this chain technique, since you fuse or solder the (very thin) rings into unbroken circles
before weaving them together. The illustrations are clear
and easy to follow and the chain weaves are stunning. Highly recommended.
|
|
|
 |
Great Wire Jewelry by Irene From Petersen
This is a classic chain-making book that's been a favorite for years. There are a respectable number
of chainmail weaves as well as a detailed section on viking knit. Many of the chain names that she uses
are different than the names that I learned, but that doesn't diminish the teaching. A good
addition to any wire work library.
|
|
|
 |
Silver Wire Jewelry by Irene From Petersen
A nice continuation of her original Great Wire Jewelry title, this book covers wire coils, japanese weave
(with variations), braiding, and crochet. Same presentation as her first book, with similar (great) quality
for the photos of demonstration pieces.
|
|
|
 |
Textile Techniques in Metal by Arline M. Fisch
This book has nothing to do with chainmail. It doesn't even have many chains in it.
But it's so pretty! Weaving, knitting, crochet, braiding, bobbin lace, basketry,
and knots... in metal. Some of the knit/crochet is too jumbled looking for my tastes, but
the weaving and basketry is exquisite! The book includes a very nice inspiration gallery
that really makes me want to try some of the techniques.
This book is out of print. I'm looking for a source for more copies, but we may be out of
luck. Cross your fingers for another edition!
|
|
|
|
