Fetterolf 33 Posted April 20, 2014 (edited) I have always wanted to learn how to do chainmail since I was a kid so I finally got around to buying the stuff to do it so here's some of my 1st projects i'm doing. In the process of making myself a belt (It's about 18 inches so far I still need to add about 22 inches) A scalemail flower keychain I made my wife (1st attempt so it is not perfect I used a few more rings then I was supposed to) A Byzantine bracelet (1 of 2 I made) Edited April 20, 2014 by Fetterolf 11 JMaFia, waffles, ctark and 8 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ichalvl 1752 Posted April 20, 2014 das pretty kewl, dawg. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paradoxical Papaya 200 Posted April 20, 2014 make a whole frickin body plate made of chain mail. then go out In public Sent from my iPho Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mufasa 325 Posted April 20, 2014 cool talent, i bet going through metal detectors must be a bitch 1 Velo reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JMaFia 1317 Posted April 20, 2014 talent, cool or not, talent! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Groov 568 Posted April 21, 2014 How long does it take to make something Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fetterolf 33 Posted April 21, 2014 (edited) How long does it take to make somethingIt honestly depends on skill level, which weave you are making, the size of the item/rings, whether you are welding every single ring shut, and the materials you are working with (Aluminum, Stainless, Precious Metals). The bracelet is 7" and its a simple weave so it takes around 40-60 mins for the 7" but I am also still an amateur. The belt I have put in probably 20-24 hours as its a more complex weave and still have 36-40 more hours till its complete. The flower took me around 2 hours as its extremely hard to get the tiny rings that hold the scales in place to close but they should only take around an hour max when I get more comfortable making them. A full short sleeve shirt can take up to 120+ hours depending on which weave you are using (usually its European 4-1), ring size, material, and skill level. I know some people locally who can make an entire shirt in a weekend. A large short sleeve shirt uses around ~27000 rings and weigh's about ~25 lbs if using stainless steel. My next major project after the belt will be a European 4-1 Coif then I am going to attempt a full size large long sleeve shirt so I can attach the Coif to it. Edited April 21, 2014 by Fetterolf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piero 2272 Posted April 21, 2014 That bracelet is really cool Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fetterolf 33 Posted April 21, 2014 That bracelet is really coolI'm probably gonna start selling them soon when I get money to buy some more colors. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ctark 1983 Posted April 21, 2014 That bracelet is really cool I agree, looks fucking awesome. I know a guy who is making a full size, long sleeve shirt. Taking him forever.... God on you for having the patience to do this. Also the flower things looks cool too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Groov 568 Posted April 21, 2014 Can you make this? I would totally buy it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DMatakami 120 Posted April 21, 2014 Not bad at all for these projects, i like the red/black byzantine pattern for the bracelet. I should really get back to that and a couple of other things i did a while back. I know i should have a necklace that was like a foot in length in Queen's chain pattern in copper. Did you have any other ideas for things? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Astrro 372 Posted April 21, 2014 That's sick yo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrCoolness 547 Posted April 22, 2014 can you make me a cock ring? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElectronicDrug 7496 Posted April 22, 2014 can you make me a cock ring? I want a condom. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rayne 4478 Posted April 22, 2014 I want a condom. It'd be like fucking a piggy bank. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fetterolf 33 Posted May 11, 2014 My latest project a graduated byzantine necklace I made my wife for mother's day. It started out as 16g 7/32 and ended as 20g 7/64 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElectronicDrug 7496 Posted May 11, 2014 It'd be like fucking a piggy bank. High school nostalgia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikasa 16 Posted May 11, 2014 I agree, I've always loved chainmail thing never thaught of actually trying it. Nice job man! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Narwhal 6 Posted May 11, 2014 Thats sweet my friends dad does some of this stuff to. Looks like its a really useful skill to. Nice job manPs Nice skin ;P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sweetrock 420 Posted May 11, 2014 That's awesome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fetterolf 33 Posted May 11, 2014 (edited) Thats sweet my friends dad does some of this stuff to. Looks like its a really useful skill to. Nice job manPs Nice skin ;PIf there is ever a zombie apocalypse i'd be a good guy to have around since I can make bite proof armor Edited May 11, 2014 by Fetterolf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fetterolf 33 Posted June 3, 2014 UPDATE: Some new colors of bracelets and I have started getting into some scalemail pieces also. This is not all the projects I have been working on but all I have pictures of at the moment. Some new items I have been working on is Celtic Star's for use as pendants for necklaces, Half Persian 4-1 bracelets, and more decorative weaves to expand my horizons a bit. New Byzantine Colors Scale Bracelet Scale Earrings to match the bracelets Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
