Jewelry: Chain Maille Tutorial - Byzantine

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Byzantine Weave

Byzantine and Box Weaves, Chain Maille

Box Weave, Also Known as Queen's Link

Chain Maille Tutorial - Byzantine Pattern

Category:

Jewelry

Type:

Other

Skill Level:

Novice

Basic Skills Necessary:

You should know how to open and close jump rings properly. Knowing how to make a wrapped loop is useful.

Pattern Description:

I love making chain maille, and I especially love it in color! This tutorial is a way to learn to make beautiful chain maille jewelry, without breaking the bank while you learn!

You'll learn the Byzantine and Box (Queen's Link) weaves, as well as a cool variation on the Byzantine.

Byzantine is a chain maille (also spelled chain mail or chainmaille) weave that looks so complicated...but is really so easy! You'll love being able to make bracelets and necklaces that will get ooohs and aaaaahs.

So...are you ready? Let's get maille! :D

Materials:

jump rings, pliers

You Will Also Need:

clasps, earring findings