Chainmaille Weave Ideas: Base Metal L18 – 18ga 1/4″ (6.4 mm)

Wondering what chainmaille project to tackle with those size L18 – 18ga 1/4″ (6.4mm) rings? Check out the post below for weave ideas as well as where to get instructions for each one.

Weave Ideas: Base Metal L18

Wire Gauge = 18ga SWG (0.048″ / 1.2 mm)
Inner Diameter = 1/4″ (6.4 mm)

Hint: Use our Ring Picker tool to quickly see every metal and color we have available and in stock for this size!

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These samples use our base metal jump rings (aluminum, copper, jewelry brass and anodized aluminum.)

 

Aspect Ratio approximately 5.6

 

“rpi” = rings per inch.
Use this number to help you figure out how many rings you’ll need for your project. Simply multiply it by the desired length (in inches) for your final piece.


Box

18 rpi

Box/Byzantine PDF
(currently in sale section)

CHAINED book
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Double Spiral

16 rpi

Double Spiral PDF
(FREE!)

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Full Persian

20 rpi

Full Persian 6-1 (Foxtail) PDF

(currently in sale section)
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Rosettes

12 rpi

Mesh & Rosettes PDF + Hardcopy Instructions

DVD Vol 1
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Conundrum (L18 + F20)

L18 – 34 rpi

F20 – 34 rpi

CHAINED book
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