Jeff Baker, "Chainmail Made Easy: Beginner's Guide in 7 Easy Steps!"
2012 | ASIN: B00958HUN8 | 162 pages | EPUB, MOBI | 4 MB
2012 | ASIN: B00958HUN8 | 162 pages | EPUB, MOBI | 4 MB
This is the first in a series of books detailing how to chainmail for beginners with absolutely no experience. Chain mail, also known as chainmail, maille, or chainmaille is a great hobby for any age that doesn't involve just making armor.
You can make almost anything from chainmail. Below are just a few examples of what you can make:
• Jewerly (Bracelets, Necklaces, Anklets, Earrings, Rings)
• Clothing (Bikini tops, Belts, Shirts, Ties)
• Art
• Armor
• Inlays (pictures in your maille)
• And much, much more!
In this beginner's book you'll learn the following:
• A short history of chain mail
• Different rings used and the kinds of metals
• How to open and close rings correctly
• Tools used like pliers and different kinds
• An overview of the family of chainmail weaves
• How to weave 7 of the more common, simpler weaves shown in 3D graphics
• Resources for purchasing rings and tools
6 Starter Projects (3 all new projects added!):
• Women's Choker Necklace
• Full Persian Earrings (new)
• Men's Flat Bracelet
• Byzantine Necklace (new)
• Pouch or Dice Bag
• Japanese Coasters (new)
Chainmail is neither difficult to learn nor expensive. All it takes is a willingness to try something new no matter your age, education, or income!