Kylie Jones's Chain Maille Bail for a Stone Donut

Chain Maille Bail for a Stone Donut

by Kylie Jones

Category: Chain Maille
Technique(s): Chain Making
Skill Level: Beginner

This chain maille bail is based on the traditional 4 in 1 weave that was used in armor in Medieval times. Its lacy texture allows the colours of the donut to show through while adding a neat connection to the rubber cord. The donut I have used is mahogany obsidian, it has beautiful brown and gray colors and the high polish really makes them stand out.

Materials

20g AWG (0.8mm) Inner Diameter (ID) 3/16” (5mm) stainless steel jump rings

Lesson Quantity: 19.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 19.00 each

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Tools

90 Degree Bent Nose Pliers

G2-66

G2-66
Lesson Quantity: 2.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 2.00 each
Price: $7.97
Gold Club Price: $5.98

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Instructions

Step 1

Using the 3/16" rings place 4 closed rings on an open ring and close the ring. Organize the rings so they form a 2-1-2 chain.

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Step 2

Place 2 closed rings on an open ring and go through the last 2 rings of the chain and close the ring. The chain is now a 2-1-2-1-2 chain.

Step 3

Repeat the last step twice so you have 5 links with 2 rings and 4 links with 1 ring.

Step 4

With an open ring go down into the center of the bottom ring of the 1st link and then out through the center of the bottom ring of the 3rd link and close the ring.

Step 5

With an open ring go down into the center of the bottom ring of the 5th link and then out through the center of the bottom ring of the 7th link and close the ring.

Step 6

With an open ring go down into the center of the top ring of the 1st link and then out through the center of the top ring of the 3rd link and close the ring.

Step 7

With an open ring go down into the center of the top ring of the 5th link and then out through the center of the top ring of the 7th link and close the ring.

Step 8

Take the chain maille through the donut hole. With an open ring go through the 2 rings from the first link and the 2 rings from the last link and close the ring. Center the bail so the 2 rings from the last link are at the top ready for the cord to go through. This link is the one with 2 rings separated from the rest by a single ring link on each side.

Step 9

Glue the end caps to both ends of the pvc cord. Attach the clasp and rings. Thread the pvc through the top 2 rings of the bail.

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Kylie Jones

I am a jewelry designer living on the Sunshine Coast, Qld, Australia. I love the challenge of designing jewelry, the mix of creative energy and problem solving. I love chain maille because it is low tech, it makes gorgeous ornamental patterns and textures, and it has a strong link to the past. You can see more of my work at: www.ringsandstones.com.au