Nov/12

Chainmaille Starter Packs are here! Plus, Blog Hop & Giveaway

386 Comments · Posted by Jenna in B3 General News, Products

“Chainmaille Starter Packs” have finally come to Blue Buddha and just in time for the holidays! These new packs (which we think will also make great gifts!) contain everything you need to get started creating beautiful chainmaille jewelry. Absolutely no guesswork involved! We provide you with the tools we love for beginners, projects we know people can succeed at and even color customization we know will look beautiful together. All you have to do is click!

Each Starter Pack is completely different from the next, allowing you to mix and match without any overlap in projects. Our convenient Tool Pack is also kept separate so you won’t end up needlessly paying for extra tools over and over again just to get more projects. Each pack is designed to take the user from complete novice to at least an intermediate level. The largest pack (the “Scholar” Pack) even takes people past intermediate and closer to advanced. Each pack also comes with a handy “Get Started Guide” with tips for how to hold your pliers and open and close your jump rings properly. Also included is a bag of practice rings so newbies can try their opening and closing skills without damaging the rings in their project kits.

We are ridiculously excited about these packs (in case you couldn’t tell!) We’re also excited because, in honor of their release, we have organized a blog hop and giveaway! Between November 14th and 21st, seven awesome blogs will be making posts featuring our starter packs as well as personal stories from the writers about their experiences with chainmaille. We can’t wait to read all these posts and we know you’ll love them too. Not to mention that each blog post offers the chance to enter to win a kit for our “Shaggy Loops” project, customized with any two colors you like.

Here’s the list of where you can find each post. We’ll update it each day with links to the posts as they are published so check back often to see the stories and enter to win the giveaway!

Wednesday, NOVEMBER 14TH
The Beading Gem’s Journal

Thursday, NOVEMBER 15TH
Beading Daily Blog

Friday, NOVEMBER 16TH
Angelica Brigade Blog

Monday, NOVEMBER 19TH
Handmade Artists Forum Blog

Tuesday, NOVEMBER 20TH
ChiIL Mama Blog

Wednesday, NOVEMBER 21ST
Lovestruck Jewelry Blog

But wait, there’s more! Comment** on THIS POST though midnight CT on November 28th for your chance to win our Grand Prize Giveaway: an “All-in-One, Easy Start to Chainmaille” pack. This pack comes with two pairs of pliers, a mini bead mat and kit and instructions for one of our most popular projects, “Celtic Visions” bracelet. We’ll choose one lucky winner on the 29th – it could be you!

**Please note: Your comment may not appear right away. In order to prevent spammers and robots from taking over our giveaway, we must approve comments, particularly from folks who have not commented on a previous blog post. We will do so frequently throughout the day, so we’ll get to yours soon!

beginning jewelry kits · crafting · giveaway · start making chainmaille jewelry · starter packs

386 comments

Wayna · November 28, 2012 at 9:08 PM

Love your website! It’s very easy to navigate! And I can’t wait for the new shop so I can take some classes!!!
Karlyn · November 28, 2012 at 9:10 PM

These are such a great idea! You don’t have to go through a check list to make sure you have everything to see if you have what you need to complete a project! All components are included in the package. Awesome idea!
Melissa · November 28, 2012 at 9:10 PM

This is an awesome give away. Great gift idea too. B3 rings are the best!
Maura · November 28, 2012 at 9:14 PM

I am new to jewelry making and in the beginning phases of deciding what tools I need. Chainmaille looks so versatile and meditative; and this starter kit would be fantastic to receive!
Kelly Monnia · November 28, 2012 at 9:15 PM

If I don’t win powerball tonight, this would be the best alternative.
Debbie M · November 28, 2012 at 9:20 PM

Thank you BBB for giving me the courage to jump (no pun intended) in to chainmaille! I was always intimidated by chainmaille, but your wonderful and colorful instructions have effortlessly guided me through several of your cool projects! I love chainmaille and BBB. Thank you BBB
Eleanor Teplin · November 28, 2012 at 9:34 PM

I’m just getting started with Maille and I’m loving it. I love you’re stuff!
Jill · November 28, 2012 at 9:36 PM

Love your stuff! Would love to win this pack!
MEO · November 28, 2012 at 9:44 PM

I’m so glad you’re now offering starter packs. THANKS for your beautiful kits, AND the Thursday sale.
Donna · November 28, 2012 at 9:50 PM

This is great – need a little “beginner’s instruction packet”!
Tara · November 28, 2012 at 9:53 PM

I really want to learn how to chain maille. Please pick me!!!
Susan Artes · November 28, 2012 at 10:06 PM

Love Blue Buddha Website! Hope to win Starter kit – I’m a beginner, but love this jewelry!
loner mcdonald · November 28, 2012 at 10:15 PM

Very Nice,I wished We Lived Closer,Hit us With a Win.Have a Good Day,Thanks Loner
Twana · November 28, 2012 at 10:19 PM

Very nice giveaway.
chrisdd · November 28, 2012 at 10:28 PM

I didn’t win the Powerball jackpot today. This starter pack would make a nice consolation prize.
Rosie · November 28, 2012 at 10:35 PM

You have the best jumprings and kits.
Susan Szempias · November 28, 2012 at 10:39 PM

I love your store, everyone is so helpful, I had lots of questions, and every one was answered!!

Your kits are awesome, have done several, love the Christmas Trees!

I’m impressed by all the choices you have and how easy it is to purchase items.

Thanks for a great shopping and learning place!!
Marilyn · November 28, 2012 at 10:43 PM

The best thing about making jewelry is your finished product is something that no one else has. It’s one of a kind, not mass produced. It can be customized to your taste or to the person you are giving it to. I would love to win. Just in time for Christmas giving.
Andrew · November 28, 2012 at 10:52 PM

I am just starting out and this would be awesome to win. I live it so far and like to challenge myself. I just ordered some supplies from you and cannot wait till they get here!
Michele · November 28, 2012 at 11:03 PM

This kit would be the perfect opportunity to introduce the joy of crafting maille to my family members.
Janet · November 28, 2012 at 11:12 PM

Love everything you have!!!! Would love more!!!
Lynda · November 28, 2012 at 11:13 PM

The variety of products available amazes me, and the quality is second to none.
LeAnn · November 28, 2012 at 11:21 PM

Im excited to have one last chance to enter! I’m also excited to now have a convenient way to capture interest and get people I know started in chainmaille!
Debbi D · November 28, 2012 at 11:33 PM

It would be totally awesome to win!…Your kits are great.
Pam · November 28, 2012 at 11:52 PM

Even though I have a starter pack and other supplies on their way to me, I just have to applaud (once again!) the way you guys operate with your consistent high standards, customer service and product quality. I’ve noticed, and will continue sing your praises. Thank you!
Kristin · November 28, 2012 at 11:57 PM

Love you guys! You have the most interesting products and fantastic quality. I can’t wait to make more of your projects!
Julie Larsen · November 29, 2012 at 1:36 AM

Thank you for your creativity and advancement of chain maille.
Patti · November 29, 2012 at 4:18 AM

I would love to win this starter pak,as I have not chainmailled before and am excited to try my hands at it.Thank you very much.
Amy Pilgrim · November 29, 2012 at 7:52 AM

What a brilliant idea! I have always wanted to start chainmaille, and even went so far as to buy Rebeca’s newest book on the subject, Chained, but was very intimidated at the thought of buying rings. Which ones? What size? Which metal? And Aspect Ratio? The whole process was overwhelming, so I just gave up on it all. Hmmmm, maybe now is the time to give it a try once more.

Way to go B3!
Sherry · November 29, 2012 at 8:36 AM

Love your stuff! Just wish I had more money to spend. Your instructions are fantastic and I love the way you always tell which rings to get. Thanks a bunch
Jeff White · November 29, 2012 at 8:36 AM

I would like to join.
dena · November 29, 2012 at 11:41 AM

I have just have found Chainmaille! Love it! Can’t wait to make more. Defintely will be adding it to my shows!
Judy Cornell · November 29, 2012 at 5:32 PM

Blue Buddha has given me a love for chainmaille. The kits are high quality with the clearest instructions I have ever seen. I have used the kits to share this love with others. I always have more to learn and love this site and your store. Thank you for be so awesome!
Linda Evans · November 29, 2012 at 10:38 PM

Blue Buddha has the best quality rings, I had bought from others until I found B.B. I have never purchased rings anywhere else since. Thank you Rebeca for living your dream and letting the rest of us tag along, I love your book and look forward to the next. Happy Holidays, and thanks for the great ride!!
Robin Lodge · November 30, 2012 at 6:30 AM

What a great idea. I am pretty new to chain maille and find it to be a little overwhelming trying to figure out. I can’t wait to try them out.
Janet Templeton-Heise · December 2, 2012 at 7:58 PM

I would love to win this pack — it’s a luxury to work with rings I didn’t have to make myself!!!
Thank you!