For absolutely ages I have wanted to have a go at some Chainmaille patterns, however I have been too nervous as the patterns never look that easy to complete and it would require plenty of patience - something I am often short of. I spent hours at the time looking for the Jump rings I wanted to work with, and in the end with the guidance of a craft magazine went to a noted on-line supplier of aluminium rings. Whilst I look back and wonder why I didn't just go for one of their kits for my first attempt, I am quite proud as I instead bought the rings I wanted and made for a search on a pattern I liked. Once again I question why I didn't just buy a kit, but we live and learn.
However, after spending a little time reading the pattern, I sat down last night and got to work.
I know I need to tighten some of the links up, but for a first ever try, I won't complain about something that can easily be fixed. So here we have a 3 tone bracelet. I threw together some simple earrings to match out of the links I had left. Waste not, want not.
How clever that you sussed it all out without the use of a kit - so much more satisfying, well done
ReplyDeleteWow, looks great for a first attempt. CM is next on my list to try. I was thinking about a kit, but the one I wanted wasn't available in the right colours, so may have to wait it out, as buying the right jump rings seems so complicated.
ReplyDeleteI think the bracelet is just dynamite! Awesome job. You should be very proud of yourself. :)
ReplyDeleteExcellent stuff there - well done!
ReplyDeleteVery nice bracelets I love how you display your earrings
ReplyDeleteAh I love it! Great for a first go, I'd never guess you haven't done it before.The colours are very me! It looks really complicated and fiddly, I'll have to give cm a try when there are no breakable objects near by.
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