[Jewelry making - Article 00200] - Re: [Orchid] Byzantine chain patterns

[Helen Hill]

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Hi Leanne,

>     most chainmaille is unsoldered. You are correct about the number of
>     rings distributing the stress of the chain. I would shape the rings
>     before you weave them. 

    Thanks for your reply. I suppose using oval rings to start with is a
    safer bet than trying to stretch it afterwards and risk breakage,
    and it is just as easy to make oval jump rings as round - as long as
    one can find a suitable oval mandrel round which to wind the wire. 

    Thanks again and by the way, your chains on your website are
    beautiful. I love the look of handmade chains. 

Helen
Preston, UK
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