I recently had a day off and a crafty impulse, so I raided my local library for jewelry-making books. I've been a little off creatively lately, so I wanted to get some ideas. I ultimately decided to try my hand at chain mail jewelry. I like the look of chain mail jewelry and I had all the supplies on hand.
I used a pattern from Chain Mail Jewelry: Contemporary Designs from Classic Techniques
, but I added beaded drops and then made a coordinating crystal and chain necklace. The necklace is simple and understated to balance the fact that the earrings are absolutely and fabulously ginormous.
Dress, TJ Maxx; sandals, Younkers; earrings and necklace, handmade by me.
I can definitely use more practice at chain mail jewelry, but it was easy enough that I wasn't overwhelmed on my first attempt. The book I checked out has many patterns for beginner through advanced experience.
If you'd like to try your hand at chain mail jewelry, I recommend checking your local library for this book. It is also available on Amazon for as little as $4.99.
I used a pattern from Chain Mail Jewelry: Contemporary Designs from Classic Techniques
, but I added beaded drops and then made a coordinating crystal and chain necklace. The necklace is simple and understated to balance the fact that the earrings are absolutely and fabulously ginormous. Dress, TJ Maxx; sandals, Younkers; earrings and necklace, handmade by me.
I can definitely use more practice at chain mail jewelry, but it was easy enough that I wasn't overwhelmed on my first attempt. The book I checked out has many patterns for beginner through advanced experience.
If you'd like to try your hand at chain mail jewelry, I recommend checking your local library for this book. It is also available on Amazon for as little as $4.99.
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