Earlier this year I decided to jump into it. My son graduates from public school to secondary school and I wanted to give him something special, so I decided to make him a necklace. I contacted a ring supplier and ordered everything I would need.
This is the result:
It's a Byzantine weave, using black and red anodized aluminum rings, 18 gauge, 5/32". Total length is 18 inches.
I gave it to him early and he loves it. He asked for a matching bracelet. He wears both regularly.
I also ordered some stainless steel rings, more for the purpose of trying out some weaves with rings that don't break so easily.
At the top is a "necklace" in a box weave, center is 6 in 1 European weave, and at the bottom is a Byzantine weave. All are made with 16 gauge, 5/16" rings. These rings have a different aspect ration than the ones I used for my sons items. This makes the Byzantine "loose" in the stainless steel.
I've made a few other items as gifts for family members too
4 in 1 finger ring.
6 in 1 bracelet with Japanese 6 in 1 "flower".
Dragonscale bracelet.
Byzantine bracelet
4 in 1 earrings, no hooks.
I very much want to make a hauberk(chainmaille shirt), coif (headpiece) and do some inlay wall hangings.
I know there's not a HUGE market, but I'd love to make and sell stuff. It would have to be on a commission basis.
Byzantine and 6 in 1 bracelets would be $25.00.
Byzantine or 6 in 1 necklace would be $35.00
Add a "flower" for $5.00
Dragonscale bracelet $45.00.
Dragonscale necklace $65.00
For me to do a shirt, it would be between $230.00 and $375.00 depending on grade. Costume grade is going to be less expensive than combat grade. Add an inlay, add $50.00
Coifs will range from $75.00 to $105.00 depending on material.
Inlay hangings are not cheap.
Here's a generated example of what I mean:
Sideshow Bob.
If you have question, please feel free to email me!
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