In mid-2022 I created an Etsy page called JustJumpRings to sell itty-bitty quantities of a few select sizes of rings. I was curious to see what that different “ecosystem” of jump ring customers might be like. It’s been interesting! Not wildly profitable, but definitely fun – and different. And then I realized that Etsy might… [Read More]
- Venturing into Etsy...
- No more Scott Plumlee kits
- Order Delays - Coronavirus
- Changes for Spiderchain - Good, Bad, and Ugly
- Rubber Rings
- Phaedra Kits!
- Welcome to the new site!
No more Scott Plumlee kits
It was fun to host Scott’s kits, but business has been pretty slow here at Spiderchain and Scott has decided that he wants to find a different (higher volume) venue for his kits. You can check his site for updates about the new kit supplier. I do still have some of Scotts books in stock,… [Read More]
Order Delays – Coronavirus
Things have gotten a little odd here in California. The confirmed cases of COVID-19 are rising dramatically, and “hidden” cases are almost certainly much higher – we just don’t have enough tests to know what’s really going on. I can’t predict how the next few weeks/months will unfold, but I do know that it will… [Read More]
Changes for Spiderchain – Good, Bad, and Ugly
Update: January 2023 now, and Spiderchain is back on the front burner! This time I’m taking a hard focus on marketing and business-type stuff (not my native language!) and I’m hopeful about the future in my little corner of the chainmail world. The Good I really love what I’ve created with Spiderchain. I’m proud of… [Read More]
Rubber Rings
Please join me in welcoming rubber rings to the Spiderchain family. These are the rubber rings developed by Blue Buddha Boutique, and now that B3 is closing? The rubber rings needed a new home. I hope they’ll feel very welcome here! These brightly colored rings give a fun twist to chainmail. You can make stretchy… [Read More]
Phaedra Kits!
I am pleased and proud to announce that I’ve been working with Karen Snyder of O. Sebastian Chainmaille Creations to develop goldfill kits for her popular Phaedra design – sparkling Swarovski rivoli stones captured in a secure chainmail setting. These kits are currently available in five different sizes, with two larger sizes currently in development…. [Read More]
Welcome to the new site!
Are you surprised to find yourself here? Were you expecting a no-frills black-background site? The world has changed out from under you (sorry about that), but it’s actually better. Welcome to the new and improved Spiderchain! I’ve reworked a bunch of stuff to make it easier for you to find what you need, and easily… [Read More]