Friday, February 20, 2009

Learn How to Make a Byzantine Chain


The Byzantine weave is a variation of the Box chain and can be thought of as an alternating Box chain. This is another easy to learn weave and is great for someone just getting their start in chainmaille. As with all chainmaille, it is crucial that the correct ring sizes are used when creating your chain. For this particular weave the recommended ring sizes are as follows:
  • 22 gauge, Inner Diameter: 2.5mm
  • 20 gauge, Inner Diameter: 3.0mm - 3.5mm
  • 18 gauge, Inner Diameter: 3.5mm - 4.0mm
  • 16 gauge, Inner Diameter: 4.5mm - 5.0mm





Watch the great video below from www.jewelrysupply.com to see exactly how easy it is to create a beautiful chain with a few simple steps.



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