Introduction to Chain Mail - Paperback

by Liz Cademy (Illustrator), Liz Cademy (Author)

"Chain mail is so complicated I could never do that "

Yes you can. With the techniques presented in this book, you'll soon be making chains and sheet weaves for jewelry and armor. Chain mail isn't complicated, with the right instructions.

In Introduction to Chain Mail, you'll learn about the tools and materials needed to make mail, and master eight different weaves. Directions for several complete projects are included.

This book is lavishly illustrated with step by step illustrations and photos of samples and finished pieces.

The paper book is substantially expanded from the Kindle version. An expanded Kindle edition will be available soon.

Note: If you would like to order materials at the same time you purchase this book, you will need: 2 pairs flat nose pliers 2,000 aluminum rings, 18swg 3/16" inside diameter 500 aluminum rings, 18swg 1/4" inside diameter 500 aluminum rings, 18swg 5/16" inside diameter

The aluminum rings can be plain or anodized.

Author Biography

Liz Cademy is a web designer, graphic designer, teacher, writer and craftswoman. She began making chain mail about 5 years ago, and has taught sellout classes for 4 years. Liz has written several ebooks on knitting and chain mail. This is her first print book.

She lives in a house in the New England woods with two mostly grown children, a silly lizard, and a cat who hasn't chosen itself yet.