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scavenging wire

WildLotus_Creations — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 08:47:42 GMT

anyone scavenge their wire? re-using and using found materials whenever possible is really important to me. I've been using aluminum wire scrap that i collected off the ground of an electrical construction sight near my home...i'm running out though, and the city is about done with their re-wiring...any suggestions?

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Where to buy stainless wire?

random_vamp — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 02:39:44 GMT

Most of the work I do uses 16g stainless, and previously I'd ordered a large chunk from theringlord.com, but shipping for that is expensive. Can anyone recommend somewhere I might buy wire locally (SF Bay area) to save on the shipping costs?

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chainmail for sca fighting?

NorD — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 17:50:29 GMT

Hi - I recently have just started experimenting in making chainmail, and want to move onto making a shirt for SCA fighting. Anyone have words as to what kind of weave or rings I ought to be using to withstand some good shots from rattan (I'm be wearing a leather war-belt and leather shoulders over the chain). I've been working on a shirt for my girlfriend using 1/4 16 gauge rings in a 4 in 1 (galvinised) - her shirt is just for decorative purposes, but that seems pretty sturdy for fighting. Should I stick with the same plan for my shirt, or go down to 14 gauge, or go for a 6 in 1 (factoring in considerations of weight and amount of time to do the project) ? Any feedback would be much appreciated!

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favorite pliers?

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 17:41:39 GMT

Hi :)
I am going to begin making stainless steel jewelry. Thus far i've only made maille jewelry with silver and gold, and just used some cheapo needle nosed pliers - but i definitely need to get some new ones!
Are there any types/brands of pliers that are preferrable?
What types of padding is good to add to the handles for comfort?
(I've noticed my wrists can get a bit strained after a while)

thanks!

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Rivet setting pliers?

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:28:35 GMT

Does anyone here know of a source for getting a pair of wedge rivet setting pliers? I saw the ones that the ringlord carries but is there any others?
Thanks

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Any one in Maryland

NightWolf77 — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 13:04:12 GMT

Just wondering if anyone in this tribe is from Maryland?

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4-in-1 bracelet with stretchy nitrile rubber rings...doing it wrong?

brody — Sun, 18 May 2008 03:20:42 GMT

So, I made this pretty nifty bracelet that's stretchy because of the nitrile o-rings (thank you, Home Depot). This was my first experience making chain mail, and after putting the bracelet on....I don't like it at all.

The bracelet lays down flat if you don't DO anything, but the second I move or otherwise do anything, the rings flip up and generally don't lie down flat, and it brings out my OCD tendencies and drives me crazy.

Is this normal? Or am I Doing It Wrong? Is this just the tendency of 4-in-1? I've never actually seen one of these in person, I just sort of fudged it based on a basic 4-in-1- pattern and some eyeballing.

If this is just the nature of 4-in-1 when worn as a bracelet, fine. If there's a better (but still relatively simple, I'm a beginner!) weave that'll just lay down on my wrist and BEHAVE, please let me know.

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Advice on my project pls

Marissa — Sun, 18 May 2008 21:25:53 GMT

Okay, I am in need of some advice on one of my projects I'm going to post some pictures with the same title. I was using the pouch for my ipod but I traded in the old nano for a new one that doesn't fit. I would like to sell the pouch as a coin purse but I've never sold anything before. Can you please tell me how much you think it's worth? And if you know of a good website to sell it on, eBay kinda scares me. And if you have any other comments/questions on it I would love to hear them.

Oh and I'm new to the tribe and this whole website so....HI EVERYONE :)

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Something strange here

Kurt — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 07:09:43 GMT

Please post and tell us what you think is strange about the piece I just posted a pic of.

I'll confirm if someone gets it right. I may tell everyone outright if it takes too long.

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A couple of recent projects

Kurt — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 05:16:34 GMT

I've just put up pix of a couple of recent projects.
The chokers were made in Sterling.
I coiled and cut the rings, then wove them.

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links

Thunderhawk — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 13:42:06 GMT

Been making chainmail for quite a while. I have always made my own links but haven't always been the happiest with them(burrs and such). So I'm making the big step and buying links! Any companies I should stay away from?

I have heard about The ring lord and a company out of Canada which the name escapes me.

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Gold links

random_vamp — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 23:47:19 GMT

My girlfriend has requested a necklace in gold, and given that I mostly just work with steel this is new territory.

Can someone suggest a good site to order gold links (20g, 3/16")? A web search found some places, but I also don't know whether I should be looking at solid gold, gold filled, gold plated, etc. Anyone care to offer some advice?

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What have you done?

Sasquatch — Wed, 09 May 2007 07:50:50 GMT

I made a great deal of the stainless steel mail waistcoat for Michael Jackson to wear on his '84 'Victory' tour and I made all of the brass and turquoise the aztec sacrificial victim wore in House II (movie).

Also about 10 pairs of stainless gauntlets for the Medieval Times jousters in the mid to late 80's. We had a booth there then. They lost less fingers that year : ).

100's of head dresses, bikinis, slave chains, hand flowers, etc.

Still working but much slower pace now.

Sas

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aluminum chainmail

gabi — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 20:59:28 GMT

Hi All! I am a dancer and have several chainmail outfits I adore. The problem is that they need to be cleaned. I was told that they are aluminum. The parts that contact fabric leave a black residue, which does not bother me, but the parts that are repeatedly in contact with my skin look like they have a white powdery residue on them. I looked online and ended up washing them in warm water with some detergent and vinegar - as suggested for aluminum. They definately look better than they did and I was amazed at how dirty the water looked when I was done, but I'd like to have them be shiny again. Any advice?

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What weaves do you work with?

the_angelus — Tue, 14 Oct 2003 00:13:34 GMT

I've been using the ubiquitous 4-1 and 6-1 euro weaves. I'm getting into that Japanese hex pattern, and working on foxtail for straps on a bra piece.

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6-in-1 Elbows?

stuart — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 06:31:15 GMT

Does anyone have experience in weaving european 6-in-1 sleeves?
I understand the sleeves need a gusset at the elbows ( correction - I _know_ they do, the sleeves I have made stop me from bending my elbows more than 90 degrees. This is serious, as I cannot drink while wearing the shirt). Can anyone out there give me some ideas on how I do this? If not i'll just experiment and post the results :-)!

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Chain Mailers Disease

lance_ratbag — Wed, 09 Mar 2005 01:19:59 GMT

As many of you know, making armor by hand is rather labor intensive. I know that after an hour or so my hands feel like I've severe arthritis or worse. Working with a heavy gauge wire making and linking a good quality piece of chain mail takes it's toll. Has anyone found any specific exercise or other means of avoiding driving straight into the carpool tunnel lane? So to speak. In other words, any tips anyone has found to avoid things like carpal tunnel AKA chainmailers wrist?

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Annodized rings?

random_vamp — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 22:51:37 GMT

I've been getting anodized aluminum rings from theringlord.com for a while, typically when ordering a fairly large amount of steel as well and so the shipping costs are relatively reasonable. However I was looking to get a relatively small order of ~3oz of very small rings, and the $11 shipping charge on a $15 order threw me off. Can anyone suggest an alternate source in the US for such rings?

(Don't suggest a place that's wire only, I don't have the necessary tools to make my own 20/22g 1/8" rings... which will be my next post)

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suggestion

Laughing Out Loud!! — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 21:48:49 GMT

Hello all,

I am interested in making a chain maille top to wear while fire spinning. I have the design in mind, but I have never done chain maille. Is there a resource book or website that would help a newbie get started?

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Polishing

Thu, 05 Oct 2006 01:03:47 GMT

How do you guys polish your rings, if at all? I've heard of some people using tumblers with sand. What about galvanized rings, I have some pieces made that are tarnished, and, short of wearing them, I am unsure how to polish them. Perhaps dipping it in an acidic solution?

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Friendly Mod Update

the_angelus — Mon, 21 May 2007 19:07:09 GMT

Hi all!

I've been away from Tribe for a bit, and I'm happy to see how the community has grown!

I sincerely apologize for the absence. I would like to take this opportunity to see if there are any questions, comments or issues any of you would like to bring up in the open about this community. Any suggestions are welcome as well.

Thank you!

Andrew

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Anybody in here from Portland Oregon?

Affaire de Coeur — Fri, 18 May 2007 02:14:56 GMT

I'm looking for someone in my area to make me a stainless chainmail skull cap. Anyone up for it?

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Pliers

puckschilde — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 19:12:26 GMT

It seems to me that Chainmaille is probably the most repetitive activity imaginable. That being the case having the right tools could make a huge difference. I've been using a pair of 6" pliers from Sears. They are good but not perfect.
So, I'm asking what is your prefered tool? Have you modified it in some way?
I've found this:
http://www.chainmail.com/chainmall/cteach2.htm
The thumb loop sounds good, but it is just one man's solution. What's yours?

Thanks,

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New Member

Renee — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 21:36:01 GMT

Hi everyone. My name is Renee and I just joined tribe. I love chainmail - boy is it addicting. I live in NM and have 2 boys. I look forward to getting to know each one of you.

Renee

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Looking for Chainmail Workshop Instructor

vaqueradelaplaya — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 16:58:59 GMT

Would any of you be interested in coming to West Texas (of all places!) this summer to teach a Chainmail Workshop? By hook or crook, this will be a paying gig. We will also be in need of instructors in the Fall. Workshops can run a few days to a week, or two, dependent upon your needs. Please send your resume, a url to your website (if you have one), and a paragraph or two describing your workshop details, supplies you will need, etc. to: lisa@drakaarts.org

We will be based in Marfa, a lovely little town with a lot of Donald Judd in it, and the lovely national park of Big Bend just 80 miles south and oh so close to the border of ol'Mexico. And, yes, there are hot springs down the road a piece, plus the "mysterious" Marfa LIGHTS! Check out: www.marfatx.com It's a place where we can be artsy cowboys & cowgirls in the old wild west of Texas.

Artist-in-Residence Program details to be announced real soon.

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Tumbles for chainmail

Ondraedan — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 15:21:51 GMT

Ideas for do it yourself tumblers and some inexpensive cement mixers that can be used for large pieces such as armor.

http://www.gizmology.net/mixer.htm
http://www.metalsmith.org/edu/equipment/tumblers/foster.htm

If you want to buy a tumbler for chainmail armor here are some good choices. Remember to remove the blades or put a rubber covering over them. If you leave the blades of some modles in, the chainmale will tangle up around it. Look for the mixers with the flat blades.

1-1/2 CUBIC FOOT CEMENT MIXER
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=90123

1.25 CUBIC FT. MINI CEMENT MIXER
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=91907

3-1/2 CUBIC FOOT CEMENT MIXER
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=31979

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new tribe member

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 02:07:55 GMT

Hello all!
I've been making maile for a couple years, most of it jewelry. I use stainless steel & sterling silver the most, but also copper, bronze and anodized aluminum, niobium & titanium. When I first started, I was cutting my own rings, but started buying them after a short while. I usually buy from Ring Lord or MetalDesignz.

Looking forward to sharing ideas & info!
Scott

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Ring Sources and Experiences?

Kari — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 22:35:05 GMT

Hi,
I was wondering about where people get their rings and the experiences they have had with the vendors.

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24ga 1/16 ID Stainless steel

Michelle — Sat, 30 Dec 2006 10:38:56 GMT

Hey, I wanna order rings with these specifics... or close. A few of the places I WANT to order from don't carry a big enough selection (darn it). I don't wanna use TRL for this order. Any suggestions? Metaldesignz is on the top of my list... any others?

And do you think this ring size will stay together relatively well for byz?

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AmIPeriodOrNot is back!

lngrid — Fri, 29 Jul 2005 20:40:37 GMT

AmIPeriodOrNot is back! Perhaps some of you remember AmIPeriodOrNot.com. It was based on AmIHotOrNot.com: people would upload pics of their garb or armor and anyone could vote on how well it represented its periiod and make comments if desired. It went down a few years ago, but it's back now under new management (and a larger staff)!

Come on over and either show off your stuff or take a look around and vote. Let the wide world drool over what you can do!

amiperiodornot.myphotoalbum.com/

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Chain Mail Chair

puckschilde — Fri, 24 Nov 2006 04:38:33 GMT

Apparently, it's all in the marketing.
http://www.brucegray.com/htmlfolder/html_subpages/chain.html
$4K is almost obscene!

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A small gallery of stuff

Wed, 16 Aug 2006 19:15:28 GMT

Pics: http://s3.photobucket.com/albums/y100/william_nox/chainmaille/
I really enjoy making sculputre with chainmaille.... mostly incorporating glass spheres. I plan on one day making a full chandelier, perhaps with LED's inside some of the glass spheres. Anyone else like making simmilar hanging pieces?

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My new website

oddv — Tue, 16 May 2006 15:19:11 GMT

I finally got a website up for my chainmaille work.
It's at http://mysite.verizon.net/chainoddities
Let me know what you think!

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Source for mail sheet?

Jesse — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 20:25:49 GMT

We're getting ready for a show and could really use a sheet of mail, just a squarish piece about the size of a sheet of paper, about 12-14 gauge. There are plenty of sources for loose rings, but I haven't had much luck finding a source for something like this; anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks

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Producing small rings

random_vamp — Fri, 08 Sep 2006 23:18:50 GMT

I'm loathe to actually order pre-made rings, but I typically only work in larger gauges but am now attempting to do some finer work. My standard method for larger scale work is to find an appropriately sized metal dowel, cut to length, drill a hole through the dowel and then wrap the wire using a power drill.
However I want to make some 20g rings of 1/4" or smaller, and I've been incapable of getting a hole through sufficiently small dowels. Anyone have some advice or alternate suggestions?

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Phew...finally completed.

Randomalaise — Mon, 08 May 2006 15:52:03 GMT

After three weeks and many new callouses, my new piece is done. 12 gauge copper with a simple 4in1 Euro but lots of extras. :) Peruse my profile for a few other pictures.

What do y'all think? :)

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new to the tribe

svaha — Sat, 13 May 2006 15:11:18 GMT

I am new to the tribe and look forward to sharing knowledge of chainmail.
Looking to start a small bizz selling limited quanities of quality mail and mostly work with stainless and aluminium but am open to other materials that catch my eye.

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New Tribe member

Gracecm — Thu, 03 Feb 2005 11:32:59 GMT

Hi all

I have been making chain maille for 6 years, and i am expanding into other wire arts, here is my yahoo group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CHAIN_MAILLE_RING/
here is my maille artisans profile:
http://www.mailleartisans.org/members/memberdisplay.cgi?key=162
I also am the organizer of the Denver Jewelry,chain maille/wire arts, beadwork, weavers, and metal arts, on meetup.com

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How to wear maille..

Tue, 28 Feb 2006 13:29:44 GMT

I have been fightingin the SCA for over 5 years, and generally use a Wisby Coat of plates, or if I am in a tourney, stainless steel Lamellar. Recently I have made a Maille shirt and am having some difficulty actually fighting in it. I thought if I removed some links from the under arms, bloused it over a belt I should have more manuverability. I usually can fight non stop for well over 45 minutes to an hour with no break what so ever, But with the Maille, I can't keep my shield arm up for more then 5 minutes. Aside from not wearing the Maille, is there anything I could consider trying different to help prevent binding? I think Binding is really what the problem is.

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New to Tribe and this group

Ruadh — Sat, 18 Feb 2006 06:45:53 GMT

But not new to chainmail or the making of! I used to work for a friend in the SCA that made chainmail for a living. Actually had a local shop where he sold it to the public (especially his bikinis!) I was Miss November in a 1994 calendar that he did of women in chainmail. I used to sit up at Denny's until 4 or 5 in the morning, knitting "bolts" of chainmail for him to make into shirts, coifs, and anything else he decided on. We made the chainmail for the movie Hamlet with Mel Gibson, two shirts and a coif that I remember for sure.

I've been in the SCA for about 20 years now and I've made alot of chainmail. I've tried to stay away from it recently, just cause I got pretty burned out on it for a while. But, I have friends that are just learning to make it, so I've kinda gotten back into it again.

Looking forward to meeting new people here!
Karyl

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Halloween costume

Amas_Veritas_Designs — Tue, 08 Nov 2005 05:11:07 GMT

I just uploaded a picture of a halloween costume that I made for a couple in California. It came out very well and I hope to have a picture of the full dress soon to add here as well.

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Brand new

archaeous — Tue, 28 Jun 2005 01:19:34 GMT

Hey there brand new to tribe and to chainmail. I just finished my first piece and although its just a pretty simple box chain bracelet I still like it. I have it (although its poor image quality) uploaded to my photos.

I was wondering where a good source of quality rings is. Have looked around a few sites but I feel it would be better getting some good sites that people trust rather than trusting to luck.

I am probably going to focus more on jewelry pieces rather than full armor though I have been experimenting with both. Money is quite an issue when your a college student.

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Help me plz!!!

Jesse — Tue, 28 Jun 2005 17:59:57 GMT

Hello there im in serious need of help my best friend and his cousin just died last sunday the 19 th yes father day. britton my best friend 15 and nick 13 drowned in a pond near our neibor hood.Im a trying to raise money by selling chainmail if there is any one iterested in buying a piece let me know what you need built and i will make it for you.Prices will be availible upon request. i use 14 gage galvanized steel and links are made from a 5/16 dowel thank you all. you support is greatly apprrective.

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Favorite Pieces

Amas_Veritas_Designs — Sat, 25 Jun 2005 06:32:39 GMT

Hey all. I just uploaded pictures of the two favorite pieces that I made last year. I hope you guys like them. My favorites from this year are in the photos section of my profile. I didn't want to offend anyone by posting them in the tribe collection because they are a bit risque. Let me know what you think.

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A new Project

Eikon — Tue, 21 Jun 2005 15:11:40 GMT

So I am making a vest out of Bronze and Nickle Silver, Bronze 12g 5/8 and NS 14g 1/4 Japanese 4-1 weave. Now this is obviously going to be a fantasy oriented piece and I have been pondering whether I could overlap the front of the vest in a bathrobe like manner so that it could be taken on and off easily. The problem is that I haven't the faintest idea how I would fasten it. Any Suggestions?

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Fastenings

fayme — Thu, 15 Apr 2004 00:20:56 GMT

When you are finished with the chainmaile piece, how are you fastening parts together...like the ends of a belt, or the back of a bra, etc?

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New to everything, want to make my wings :)

jinxcat — Sun, 13 Mar 2005 04:43:44 GMT

Howdy all- I have been interested in chainmail for some time, but have never had the patience to even think i would be able to finish a piece... now i am designing a set of fire wings, and i want to add a bit of lightweigh, decorative chainmail to them. I am looking for someone either in the sf area who wouldn't mind sitting down for coffee and discussing getting started with me, or someone who would be willing to email back and forth with me during my design phaze.

Thanks in advance

rainie

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Teach at CELLspace!!!

Patricia — Thu, 21 Apr 2005 01:54:03 GMT

CELLspace is a volunteer-based collaborative art center which fosters community through art and education, performance and community building. Through cooperative relationships and multi-disciplinary programs, we encourage the celebration of intergenerational and cross-cultural collaborations.

CELL, (Collectively Explorative Learning Labs), offers communal art workshops and learning labs in a variety of artistic mediums. Our 10,000 square foot facility serves as an arts incubator, enabling emerging Bay Area artists to create, develop, exhibit, and perform new work in an affordable, cooperative, and collaborative environment.

We are currently seeking creative individuals to teach during our Summer (June-August) season, and potentially continue with us for following seasons.

See the following list of classes and send your resume to classes@CELLspace.org
For more information about CELLspace visit www.CELLspace.org
(Deadline: Wednesday the 20th of April)

List of CELLspace Classes, June- August

*Painting (intro and advanced techniques using oils,
acrylics, tempura and water on various traditional and
non-traditional surfaces.

*Drawing (intro and advanced, using non-traditional
techniques, such as including the use of a projector
for making large banners)

*Public (Guerilla) Art (silk-screening on cloth and
paper, stenciling, wheatpaste and banner making,
large puppet/ figure making, muralism and spray
painting).

* Traditional/ Cultural Art (inc: Cartoneria (using paper
and recycled materials), pi?ata making, Mexican tin +
copper stamping + carving, Mihndi(henna paint),
origami, African mask making, lithography, etching,
linocut,woodcut...etc).

*Maille (Chain mail) (inc. clothing/ armor, inlays,
jewelry, bags,... ).

*Costumes (inc: wings, clothing, masks, using beads
for clothing and jewelry,latex clothing...).

*DIY Classes (book binding, papermaking, gifts, bags,
etc. Integrated class focusing on DIY craft
techniques for creating goods)

*Art Therapy (inc. all forms of artistic mediums
developed by an experienced art therapist/ healer)

*DIY Musical Instruments (inc. glass goblets, Poor
Lady's Gamelan, percussion devices using miniature
mics, spoons, washboards, bass instruments, etc.)

*Music Classes (for not as popular instruments, such
as: the theramin, singing saw, harmonica,accordion
and more).

*Dance Classes (inc. Flamenco, Salsa, Hooping …'''')

*Film Classes (history of film and different genres,
global films, documentaries...)

*Exercise, Kick Boxing, Karate, Jujitsu, Tai Chi and
Self Defense

*Traditional Global Recipes (focus on peasant-scrap
food centered, inc. component on nutrition and
health).

*Veggie/ Vegan Dishes (focus on affordability,
nutrition and health).

*Healing Foods (inc: herbs, ointments, potions,
concoctions, tonics, tinctures...etc)

*Bartending (exotic drinks from around the world, using
affordable alcohol and ingredients).

*Meditation (focus on healing).

*Yoga

*Alternative Parenting Classes (Meeting the Child
Development credit meeting court requirements).

*Metal Welding: (intro, inter, adv.)

*Wire Sculpture

*Metal w/ Inert Gas ( aka wire-feed welding)

*Furniture Renovation (working with found, discarded
and recycled pieces).

*Woodcarving

*Stone Carving

*Sculpting with Cernit (no oven required clay)

*Quema de Judas (Burning Giants).

*Wax sculpting/ Candle making

*Theater History and Performance (influences: Teatro
Campesino, Agusto Boal, Paulo Freire...)

*Puppetry

*Creative Writing

*Cultural Studies (Chican@ / Latin American, African
American, Asian American, Middle Eastern American,
Filipino American and Native American
with heavy focus on Arts, Film, Theater, Literature).

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newbie

DEUS — Tue, 30 Nov 2004 17:34:59 GMT

Hey I posted myself here as I'm looking to expand my armor collection
and I dont have a lot of Chainmail!

I love biships mantles and can never get enough of them
Money tight right now for the holidays but after wards keep in touch with me I'd love to get a commission to some of you guys!
Looking forward to wheeling and dealing with ye all! :)

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chainmail mad man

Jesse — Mon, 21 Mar 2005 01:00:33 GMT

any one know where i can sell some 14 gage galv steel chain mail armor i need to sell some if any one needs any thing made drop me a line at dariusfirecrow@excite.com

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Commission....

DavidBrowne — Sun, 15 Aug 2004 16:55:14 GMT

Hi there,

This is Davey I am a reenactror and I need a bishops mantle, my new breastplate and paulderons will be arriving soon and I dont want to wear a gorget.

This is what I am looking for:

Black stainless steel 4 to 1 or 6 to 1 european weave.
brass dagging.

my neck is a 18 1/5 inches round
measured from midneck to the place on my shoulder, breast and back where I want it to fall is 12 1/2 inches.

Contact me with what you cost and time paramiters are.
I work on a standard commission payment, agree to price, 50% upfront then 50% at delivery.

Thanks

Davey

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Where can I buy Chainmail?

Tue, 27 Jul 2004 13:29:51 GMT

Does anyone know of a website where I can find chainmail?

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tools of the trade

pooka — Tue, 21 Oct 2003 08:50:48 GMT

One of my biggest problems is finding the right tools for the project. If I am working in a smaller gauge, the more it blunts my tools. I make my own links from winding steel wire on a homemade winder, but I find the difficulty comes when I need to snip the coil to make links. I have tried tin snips, and found that they did not (no pun intended) cut it for the job. The best I have found so far have been a pair of cheap bolt-cutters from ace hardware. Anybody got any helpful hints for a nice, easy, and clean cut? I tried my dremel tool a couple times- I do not advise that method unless you want to loose an eye or finger and fry your tool (seriously, don't try it- I used a breather and safely goggles, and it still was inefficient and felt very unsafe, even if you build some sort of drill jig).

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Call for Entry - chain mail

inclineddarkly — Mon, 01 Nov 2004 16:07:55 GMT

Lark Books will be publishing a new how-to book on chain mail techniques for jewelry. We're seeking proposals from artists and designers for how-to jewelry projects—earrings, bracelets, neckwear, rings, brooches, and more—using any type of chain mail style or technique.

Cold connections and soldering may be used in construction as needed.
Any metal may be used. In addition, proposals for chain mail jewelry with the addition of beads, gems, and other items are encouraged.

Skill levels for projects may range from those suitable for beginners with few tools to accomplished metalsmiths.

For more information, please contact Terry Taylor via email:
terry@larkbooks.com. Please attach one or two jpeg images of your work if available.

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Hihi, n00b here. Sorta...

William — Mon, 13 Sep 2004 18:42:55 GMT

Back in the early to mid 90s I mucked about with making mail while LARPing. Never got into anything complex, but I figure with some practice and a pattern or two I could take it up again.

I'd been kinda looking for a hobby type thing that might potentially make me some side money (rather than one that just costs me money).

So my questions to the tribe:

1. How hard is it to make useable (ie: wearable) items for Ren faire stuff or fashion items?

2. Is it possible to sell mail (without having a booth at a ren fair)?

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suppliers

Cady — Fri, 24 Oct 2003 15:34:50 GMT

hey party people. so i've recently moved to the middle of nowhere. the closest half-decent wire is at home depot 45 mins away. the closest jewelry supply store, over an hour away. anyone have some online suppliers they like more than others? i'm leary of using one without a recomendation.

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Artists/Designers Wanted

Rebekah — Sat, 21 Aug 2004 01:16:41 GMT

Hi everyone, I'm new to this tribe. I am looking to make connections with artists and fashion designers of all types who are already in business for themselves (with their own customers), and can provide samples for us to market with.

We are (quietly) starting the launch of Creative Endeavors Consulting Partners, which has been in development for seven years by Creative Endeavors Consulting Company. Our mission statement:

Creative Endeavors Consulting Partners is comprised of entrepreneurial-minded individuals and partner companies with the vision, problem solving, and experienced leadership ability needed to bring together the worlds of creative and business.

We are looking to form Alliances with artists in various mediums. Their creativity and ours will be utilized in the development of projects and product lines. The type of people we are looking for are clothing and jewelry designers, painters, sculptures, fashion illustrators, entertainers (for special events), photographers (for photo shoots), etc. Right now I am only interested in people/companies in California to ease into things. Later we will expand our search nationwide.

Please understand this is *not* a situation where we take whatever the artist has made and go look for markets to sell it to. We are creating markets, and inviting artists that have aligned with us into deals. Please also understand that we do not want to be the artist's primary form of income, which is why we want to work with already established businesses.

For consideration, please send an email to rp@cecpartners.com with the subject "Artist Search: [fill in what you do]." In the email, please provide your contact info (location!), company info, a website link, bio, and anything you can think of that would help us to decide whether we could work with you.

Lastly, please understand if I can't respond immediately. We know there is a tremendous need in the market for artist representation. I am opening the door just a crack on Tribe to see who is out there. We will be working as fast as we can to sort through emails and get back to people, but it will take some time to get things rolling. Even if we can't use your particular talent right away, we will keep you on file for future consideration, if it makes sense for our needs.

Regards,
Rebekah

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Newbie Advice?

Thu, 08 Apr 2004 23:20:07 GMT

okie so i'm not exactally a newbie, i've been making chainmaille for bout 4 years, but i think it's still pretty low quality stuff. i make my own rings (coiling wire and cutting it) and was wondering if ayone can give me some tips to make cleaner cuts on the wire. i usually work in 14/16 gauge and just use a pair of weiss clippers (best i've found so far). also, from reading other threads, i think that many of you use the same kind of wire that i do, the fencing wire from home depot. where can you pick up copper/brass in bigger gauges? i can only find it in 18/20 gauge. would anyone be interested in teaching me to make a motorized coiling tool? i kinda have an idea, but am not mechanically inclined.

also, i was looking at theringlord.com, and found many new patterns i have not encountered before. does anyone want to explain how some of them are put together? i can usually figure it out from the pic, but i think i'm lost...

does anyone in the tribe make chainmaille for their sole income? i would like to know about your pricing scale and how/where you market yourself.

thanks for any info you are willing to give me
feel free to email me if you dont want to post on the board:
Destana@excite.com
or if anyone is in colorado, i would love to meet!!

BB&MP thx again
Jhenn

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can anyone fix my chainmail bra??

Pink Koosh — Mon, 23 Feb 2004 05:13:06 GMT

Yes, I have a fantastic chainmail bra which I bought back in 1991 at the California, bay area Renaissance fair from a great guy back before they kicked him out in the process of creating a more "family" environment.
Anyways, a vital link broke last year at burning man and I haven't been able to wear it since. Is there anyone local who could fix it?? Of course it would require modeling it. I'm sure.
I am in Berkeley.
THANKS!!!

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I want to know

pooka — Tue, 21 Oct 2003 08:40:47 GMT

Are people currently working on porjects, have they come here to share/find resources for chainmaille? Are there accomplished artists present, or beginners? What's your story?

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New Pic

Bethany — Sat, 03 Apr 2004 18:40:16 GMT

I put up a pic of a bikini I made back in 1988. The skirt (being used here as a cape) was made by Randolph Markham. The design was his, the knitting is mine.

The background is somebodys...someone found the pic on www.chainmail.com and edited it. As is the way with the web, the edit eventually found itself in my email inbox with the query..."is this you?"

Thought the work might appeal.

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