Classic Chain Mail Jewelry: A treasury of weaves - Softcover

Ripsch, Sue

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0871164078 ISBN 13: 9780871164070

Publisher: Kalmbach Books, 2010

Synopsis

Chain mail is a very hot topic, and those who enjoy the process are looking for new patterns and ideas to explore. Classic Chain Mail covers the basic weaves for beginners, but also adds unusual jump rings (twisted, oval), some crystals and beads, and unique patterns for intermediate beaders. These 35 projects create a classic, elegant look by using mostly silver, gold, and argentium jump rings. This book offers many different, unique patterns for jewelry makers who are interested in chain mail.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Classic Chain Mail Jewelry offers patterns for beginners and intermediate jewelry makers. Using only a pair of pliers and a pile of jump rings, readers will be able to make beautiful, elegant bracelets, necklaces, and earrings. It teaches the basic weaves and shows how to enhance them with unusual jump rings, beads, and crystals.

About the Author:

Sue Ripsch shares her chain mail expertise in workshops across the country, and her original designs are represented by a Sedona, Ariz., gallery. She and her husband have developed her passion into an online business, “Jewelry by Sue,” through which they offer finished jewelry, kits, and jump rings made to precise specifications. They travel together to many well-known bead, jewelry, and wirework shows to spread their knowledge and appreciation of this fascinating art.

About this edition

• Publisher: Kalmbach Books
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0871164078
• ISBN 13: 9780871164070
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96