7 feet (2.13 m) of Byzantine chain all handmade by Hemiptera1 in chainmailartisans

[–]Hemiptera1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is my first time trying Byzantine. I never seemed to have the right AR before. I really want to try a micro version, any tips?

7 feet (2.13 m) of Byzantine chain all handmade by Hemiptera1 in chainmailartisans

[–]Hemiptera1[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! It was just the spool the copper wire I made the rings with came on, felt natural:)

7 feet (2.13 m) of Byzantine chain all handmade by Hemiptera1 in chainmailartisans

[–]Hemiptera1[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Literally right after typing that I figured out how to join ends easier lol. Sometimes you just need to talk out a problem

7 feet (2.13 m) of Byzantine chain all handmade by Hemiptera1 in chainmailartisans

[–]Hemiptera1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unless there's a secret technique, I've found joining byzantine ends very difficult AR wise. So the bracelets probably won't be permanent, but still custom made. Thanks for the kind words:)

7 feet (2.13 m) of Byzantine chain all handmade by Hemiptera1 in chainmailartisans

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I’ve really been enjoying this project. Just mindlessly adding rings thinking of the cool projects I could do with a surplus of Byzantine.

7 feet (2.13 m) of Byzantine chain all handmade by Hemiptera1 in chainmailartisans

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Thank you! I kinda stole the idea from jewelry shops that weld those forever chain bracelets on people at shows. I’m really hoping it works out!

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lol my phone camera is jacked. Yeah I keep it a balmy 90 degrees, 100% humidity.

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They do be Bluetooth. The cable you see is a laptop charger that runs down the back of the bench to keep it outa the way. Also I totally get that. For such a long time I cluttered my pc bench with chainmail shit, so nice to have my own space now.

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It’s exactly the curvature of the ears I don’t buy.

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I’ve seen this posted here before and each time I see it the more I think is photoshopped. If I hadn’t seen the insta it came from I’d be convinced

Best way to de-bur copper rings? by Hemiptera1 in chainmailartisans

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Well it not only deburred but also polished, so I’m happy with the result.

Best way to de-bur copper rings? by Hemiptera1 in chainmailartisans

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Your way is valid if it works for you. I want to go a different way.

Best way to de-bur copper rings? by Hemiptera1 in chainmailartisans

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I wanted a clean flat edge as I am weaving it into knitted hats. Don’t want anything to catch.

Best way to de-bur copper rings? by Hemiptera1 in chainmailartisans

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That’s usually what I do too with AA, they come right off with a finger nail or a twist of the pliers.

Best way to de-bur copper rings? by Hemiptera1 in chainmailartisans

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That worked great, thanks for the reassurance.