Crystal (cosmic) Ring Byzantine
by Rebeca Mojica
The project woven by Bead&Button staff member Linda Augsburg (Wirework 2010, page 30) uses sterling silver rings and Bermuda Blue cosmic rings. Rebeca's project on the cover used sterling with vitrail rings.
Combine sparkly cosmic crystal rings with chainmaille to create a spectacular bracelet. The pattern looks more complicated than it actually is; this project is suitable for someone with very limited chainmaile experience. Choose from several crystal colors below. (Or, if you're one of those folks with more beads than you know what to do with, purchase the kits without crystal rings!) Sterling kits come with the filagree clasp shown at right, and the base metal kits come with the hammered square clasp as shown.
You can also purchase the crystal rings and filigree clasp separately on our Clasps/Findings/Specialty Beads page.
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RIGHT-handed Instructions
LEFT-handed Instructions
Project Supplies - Kits
Project kits contain all the jump rings, findings, and other necessary components to complete the project according to our project instructions. Many project kits can be customized with your favorite colors making them truly unique! Instructions are always sold separately.
Ring Size List
This weave uses three main ring sizes:
ALUM, COPP or JBRS
F18 - 18g 5/32" (4.0 mm) with
I18 - 18g 15/64" (5.2 mm) and
N18 - 18g 9/32" (7.1 mm) for möbius ends
SILV
F17 - 17g 5/32" (4.0 mm) with
I16 - 16g 15/64" (5.2 mm) and
N16 - 16g 9/32" (7.1 mm) for möbius ends
Also used are faceted cosmic crystal rings (14 mm).
