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Jewelry: Lapis Chain Maille
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Lapis Chain Maille

Lapis Byzantine

Lapis Byzantine

Pattern Info

Pattern info for this project can be found here:
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Category: Jewelry

Type of item: Accessory

For: Women

Style: Romantic

Materials

Argentium Silver and Lapis Beads

What was your inspiration?

This pattern was in a book by Scott Plumlee. I just thought it was so pretty that I had to make it.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Prepare to spend a lot of time on this piece. I used argentium wire so that i would not have to worry so much about tarnishing.

 

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cmfic on craftsy.com
cmfic
Nov 09, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Wish I had the patience for jump rings, that was gorgeous!
shellyscorner on craftsy.com
shellyscorner
Oct 15, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Hi, I saw in your comment below that you mad the jump ringz using 18g wire and that they were 4.5mm. So, I was wondering...was the 4.5mm the inner diameter (id) or the outer diameter (od). For those not real familiar with chain maille, patterns will usually distinguish between inner and outer, and will sometimes give both along with the gauge of wire they're using. Reason being is, you may want the size ring with a specific outer diamter but the inner diameter changes based on the guage of the wire you're using and is important because that determines things like how many other jump rings you can fit through one jump ring without distorting it. That's about the extent of what I know about chain maille, as I haven't been able to afford the cost of good wire. And if I'm going to go to all the trouble and time to make ANYTHING, but ESPECIALLY chain maille, I want to make sure that it's going to be something I can wear! I'm pretty sensitive to just base metal wire/chain... :-) Thank you for your time!!! Oh! By the way, I failed to mention that your piece is absolutely GORGEOUS!!! I was actually wondering if it was for sale?
Vlkiker on craftsy.com
Vlkiker
Oct 16, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
The diameter listed is the inside diameter of the jump ring. Unfortunately, I sold this piece two weeks ago at my last show.
Pr8ig on craftsy.com
Pr8ig
Sep 04, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Love it!!
ssturri128559 on craftsy.com
ssturri128559
Aug 20, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I actually have a couple of chainmaille books with this same pattern in it so technically it is not his own pattern. just an fyi =)
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ssturri128559
Aug 20, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
you can learn the byzantine pattern for free on several websites. The rest is pretty easy to do on this but it is beautiful
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cascreate43251
Aug 12, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Very nice.
Debjgallo on craftsy.com
Debjgallo
Aug 10, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I think I will have to find his book and do this. Love, love it. Thanks for sharing your work and where you got the pattern.
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Debjgallo
Aug 10, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Uhhhh if you write a book and make your own pattern it is a copywrite issue. You cannot copy, teach, or publish the instructions without the authors permission. Sorry to burst your bubble but its the law...
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CyberPaddy66
Aug 10, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Sorry to burst your bubble here but you can NOT copywrite chainmaile as it's derived from the Byzantien pattern of ancient times and therefore is free from any form of copywrite past and future!
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Desert Shine
Aug 09, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful piece!
jenonymous on craftsy.com
jenonymous
Aug 08, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Utterly gorgeous! Do you make your own jump rings?
Vlkiker on craftsy.com
Vlkiker
Aug 08, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Yes, I did make my own jump rings. They are 4.5 mm rings out of 18 gauge argentium silver.
Stormy on craftsy.com
Stormy
Aug 07, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
where is the pattern??
Vlkiker on craftsy.com
Vlkiker
Aug 07, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
As this pattern is copyrighted by Scott Plumlee in his book, I cannot provide the pattern for this design. If you would like to get his book, it is titled Handcrafted Chain and Bead Jewelry.
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beadfiend
Aug 06, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Georgeous. I have been wanting to get into the chain maille. I've only done a couple of pairs of earring. This inspires me to take it further.
Vlkiker on craftsy.com
Vlkiker
Aug 06, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
It is a lot of fun and makes for some beautiful pieces.

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