Size is
very important when it comes to making chain maille and I’m not just talking
about the length of the necklace or bracelet. The size of the jump ring can
dictate what weaves you can do, modifications to the weave, how it will look,
etc. I’m primarily working with 18 ¼ and 16 5/16 right
now but will expand into a smaller size for future projects.
The
thickness of the wire seems to be the biggest determinant of a ring’s malleability.
I know the diameter factors in but I seem to have the most trouble from the
thicker wire.
I have
some 14 ½ I’ve made into a mobius and that was not easy but fairly pretty.
Unfortunately, the plies I used had teeth. Despite wrapping my tools, it still
left marks. I currently have one pair of needle nose jeweler’s pliers and one
large set. I’ll need another big one before I try again.
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