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Supply Lists for Chainmaille Projects in Magazines
Whenever a chainmaille magazine project is published, we get a ton of calls from customers wanting to buy supplies. So, we started this page to better help you figure out what you need. First, one of our weaving apprentices tests out the pattern. We photograph the result so you can see how it looks using our rings, and we'll give you our ring names to make shopping easier. If the author offers a kit for that piece, we'll link to their page as well.
We do NOT list the number of rings needed for each project; please refer to the magazine for that information! Don't call or email us asking for ring count information, or how to make the weave, as we are not able to provide those stats—you must purchase the magazine hard copy or project PDF in order to find out the number of rings used.
We test each sample because one supplier's "18gauge 4.0 mm" could be different from another's. (Remember that gauges can differ by supplier, and, depending on the metal used and the particular temper, the actual inner diameter could differ significantly from supplier to supplier.) Please note that just because we have used our ring size for a particular piece, it doesn't mean you can always substitute that size.
Step by Step Wire Jewelry Vol 8. No. 1 - February/March 2012
 samples using aluminum and enameled copper |
Celtic Spikes Bracelet by Rebeca Mojica p 38 |
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Our samples use:
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| You can purchase kits for Celtic Spikes Bracelet in the Kits & Instructions section here at Blue Buddha. | |||
| Alternate sizes/metals: In sterling silver, use sizes N16, H16 and F18 NIOB | |||
| Download FREE project instruction PDF from Bead&Button | |||
 samples using aluminum and enameled copper |
Reversible Chain Reaction by Vanessa Walilko |
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Our samples use (from top):
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| Visit Vanessa's website and see her jewelry, sculpture and wearable art at Kali Butterfly | |||
Note: This weave is also known as Oval or Persian Dragonscale. If you are having trouble opening the file you've downloaded because it is an .ashx file, try changing the file name to .pdf |
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Step by Step Wire Jewelry Vol 7, No. 6. December 2011 - January 2012
 samples using sterling silver and copper |
Captive Pearls by Lauren Anderson p 46 |
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Our samples use (from top):
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| Visit Lauren's website at The Chainmaille Lady | |||
 Samples using aluminum, silver, and niobium. |
Breathe Life into Dragon Scale by Curt Dunaway p 30 |
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Our base metal sample uses:
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| Visit Curt's website at C&T Designs. | |||
Alternate sizes/metals: Dragonscale can be made in a variety of sizes. For base metal, make a smaller version using a combination of D20 and I20, or a larger version with L16 and T16. For an all silver version, use N16 and H17 or K18 and F18 for a smaller version. |
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Step by Step Wire Jewelry Vol 7, No. 5 - October/November 2011
 samples using aluminum |
Inclined to Shine by Kat Wisniewski p 38 |
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Our samples use:
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| Visit Kat's website and see her jewelry at Elemental Art Jewelry
You can purchase kits for this piece in the Kits & Instructions section here at Blue Buddha. |
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Step by Step Wire Jewelry Vol 7, No. 5 - October/November 2011
 samples using aluminum |
Japanese Flower Pendant by Leayn Tabili p 12 |
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Our samples use:
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| Visit Leayn's website and see her jewelry at Anthelion Handcrafted Jewelry | |||
Alternate sizes/metals: In sterling silver, use sizes D17, E17, E19. G17, N16, and P16. NOTE: When this project was originally submitted, the aluminum rings Leayn had did not work for the pendant, as indicated in the sidebar in the magazine. However, we later had an intern test, and voila! It worked with aluminum! The ring sizes are very tricky, so remember that you might need to play around a bit if one ring size is just a fraction of a percent off. |
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Step by Step Wire Jewelry Vol 7, No. 5 - October/November 2011
 samples using enameled copper |
Sparkling Rings of Saturn by Lauren Anderson p 34 |
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Our samples use:
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| Visit Lauren's website at The Chainmaille Lady | |||
| Please note that we have not yet tested this project in other base metal sizes. We do not sell the enameled copper sizes needed for this project but recommend Metal Designz as a supplier. | |||
 samples using aluminum |
Celtic Diamond Pendant by Kat Wisniewski p 53 |
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Our samples use:
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| Visit Kat's website and see her jewelry at Elemental Art Jewelry | |||
Alternate sizes/metals: In sterling silver, use sizes T14, L17, and F17. Note that the sizes in the magazine are incorrect! We've tested this piece heavily in our ring sizes listed above, and it works perfectly. As always, though, be aware that other suppliers sizes may not match ours, so if you buy your rings elsewhere you may need to use different sizes. |
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 samples using aluminum |
Art Deco Necklace by Vanessa Walilko p 67 |
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Our samples use:
Purchase the 20mm Crystal Rings and Crystal Triangles on our findings page. |
| Visit Vanessa's website and see her jewelry, sculpture and wearable art at Kali Butterfly. | |||
Alternate sizes/metals: In sterling silver, use sizes L18, L16, N16, J17, G19, E20. and D21. |
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 samples using jewelry brass and aluminum |
Anansi Knot Bracelet & Earrings by Theresa Abelew p 28 |
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Our samples use:
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| See Theresa's work at 2 Dog Studios on Etsy. | |||
Alternate sizes/metals: In silver, use sizes L16 and E17. NOTE: We had difficulty making the piece in the ring sizes in the magazine (E18 and L18 base metal), so we contacted the author. What she had to say is below. By following her instructions and photos, we were able to get it to work in the proper sizes. The placement/stacking of the smaller rings is very particular. The front image has two red bars, those indicate the side rings that need to be slightly layered on top of the other rings. The back image points to the top and bottom rings, those need to be slightly on top of the side rings... The side rings need to angle up at the center and the top and bottom rings need to angle downward. If the stacking is off it is nearly impossible to fit the last brass ring.
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 samples using jewelry brass |
Vortex Pendant & Earrings by Diane Miller p 64 |
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Our samples use:
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| Visit Diane's website at Diane Miller Designs and buy kits from her on Etsy at MidwestMaille | |||
NOTE: You can use a wide variety of sizes to make a vortex (also known as a Möbius ball). Adjust the number of rings in the vortex depending on the thickness and inner diameter of the rings you're using. |
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 sample in sterling silver |
Jump Start Your Half-Persian Weave by Karen Karon p 38 |
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Our sample use:
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| Visit Karen's website and see her jewelry at KarenKaron.com | |||
Alternate sizes/metals: Half Persian 4-1 can be made with rings with an aspect ratio of 4.6 to 5.3 (our personal favorite is an AR of about 5.1). For base metal, this means that F20, G20, K18, L18, P16 and T14 are perfect. In sterling silver, use sizes E21, F20, G19, J17, L16 and O14. |
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Step by Step Wire Jewelry Vol 7, No. 4 - August/September 2011
 samples using jewelry brass |
Barrels of Pearls by Lauren Anderson p 25 |
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Our samples use:
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| Visit Lauren's website at The Chainmaille Lady | |||
Bead&Button August 2011 - Issue 104
 samples using copper |
Layered Chains by Anne E. Mitchell p 76 |
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Our sample uses:
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| Visit Anne's website at annemitchell.net | |||
 sample in jewelry brass and aluminum |
Try a New Twist in the Japanese 4-in-1 by Diane Ferguson p 34 |
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Our sample use:
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| Visit Diane's website and see her jewelry at Diana Ferguson Artisan Jewelry. | |||
Step by Step Wire Jewelry Vol 7, No. 3 - June/July 2011
 samples using sterling silver and copper |
Lace Skirts by Lauren Anderson p 23 |
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Our samples use:
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| Visit Lauren's website at The Chainmaille Lady | |||
 samples in sterling silver, copper & anodized aluminum, aluminum & enameled copper, and aluminum and niobium |
Double-Barrel Bracelet by John Fetvedt p 36 |
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Our sample use:
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| Visit John's website to see his jewelry and buy kits at Bijoux de Terre | |||
Step by Step Wire Jewelry Vol 7, No. 2 - April/May 2011
 samples with Blue Buddha rings |
Galadriel's Cuff by Vanessa Walilko p 20 |
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Our samples use:
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| Visit Vanessa's website and see her jewelry, sculpture and wearable art at Kali Butterfly
You can purchase kits for this piece in the DIY Kits & Instructions section here at Blue Buddha. |
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Alternate sizes/metals: In base metal, use size I18 (with F18 to taper). It is ever-so-slightly larger than the sample shown here. In sterling silver, use size H18 with D20. |
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Bead&Button April 2011 - Issue 102
 samples with Blue Buddha sterling and copper rings |
Chain of Command by Arja Aalto-Viittala p 82 |
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Our sample uses:
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| See Arja's work at ArjasUni Artisan Studio on Artfile or ArjasUni Finnnish Handmade Jewelry on Etsy.com | |||
The copper version is stiffer, but the beaded sections allow for plenty of flexibility for a bracelet. If you use smaller rings, you may wish to consider reducing the bead size as well, to keep everything proportionate. |
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 samples in jewelry brass and anodized aluminum |
Crystal Seafoam by Spider p 38 |
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Our sample uses:
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| Visit Spiderchain.com to purchase kits directly from Spider for this project. | |||
Alternate sizes/metals: In sterling silver, use sizes H18, B20, J19, H19, F19, D19 and CC12. (We carry most of those sizes, except the very large 12ga ring). |
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 samples in sterling and niobium |
Coiled Bracelet by Rebeca Mojica p 42 |
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Our sample uses:
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| Hey, you're already on Rebeca's website! You can purchase kits for this piece in the DIY Kits & Instructions section. | |||
Alternate sizes/metals: In base metal, use size T18, K16, D20, D18 and B20. |
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 samples using silver |
GSG chain mail bracelet by Diane Miller p 60 |
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Our sample uses:
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| Visit Diane's website at Diane Miller Designs and buy kits from her on Etsy at MidwestMaille | |||
In base metal, use size J18. |
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 samples with Blue Buddha sterling + niobium, and jewelry brass rings |
Double-cross Chain by John Fetvedt p 66 |
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Our sample uses:
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| See John's work and purchase kits at bijoux de terre | |||
This piece is a LOT tinier than it looks in the magazine! That's why we photographed it in hand...to give you a good idea of the scale! If you're looking to do a larger piece, you can follow the instructions for Japanese Cross in CHAINED |
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 samples in jewelry brass |
Beaded Romanov Bracelet by Scott David Plumlee p 71 |
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Our sample uses:
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| View Scott's work and purchase kits at Davidchain | |||
Alternate sizes/metals: To do the piece exactly as shown in the magazine, use sizes E18 SILV with R18 BRNZ. The pair of jump rings to be used at the clasp point are size J14 SILV (or use J16 base metal). We did not have the special pliers Scott used to make his loops, and so we marked our round-nose pliers at the 3.6 mm mark and always created our loop at that spot to keep our loops consistent with the jump ring sizes, so they'd flow seamlessly with the weave. |
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Step by Step Wire Jewelry Vol 7, No. 1 - February/March 2011
 Samples with Blue Buddha sterling and jewelry brass rings |
Byzantine Crosses with Turquoise by Lori Weidhuner p 20 |
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Our samples use:
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| See Lori's work at One Woman Art | |||
Art Jewelry Magzine January 2011
 samples using jewelry brass and enameled copper |
Modern Chain Mail Flowers by Spider p 38 |
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Our sample use:
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| Visit Spider's website at Spiderchain.com | |||
Step by Step Wire Jewelry Vol 6, No. 6 - December 2010/January 2011
 Samples with Blue Buddha rings |
Snowflakes by Rebeca Mojica p 42 |
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Sterling sizes used in magazine:
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| Purchase Snowflakes kits here on the Blue Buddha website. | |||
Alternate sizes/metals: If you want to make this piece in sterling and niobium, you'll need to increase the inner diameter of the "medium" rings in order to have enough space to fit the 20ga niobium rings. Use sizes: G19 SILV, G18 SILV and B20 NIOB. In base metal, you can make a medium size pendant with sizes H18 and D20, and a large pendant with sizes P16 and F18. Samples of all of these various combinations are found on pages 42 and 43 in the magazine. Some of the samples are reversible, with one color of medium rings on one side of the weave, and another color on the other side. The samples shown in the magazine are slightly larger (by about 6%) than actual size. On page 42 from top to bottom, the combos are:
On page 43 from left to right:
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Step by Step Wire Jewelry Vol 6, No. 6 - December 2010/January 2011
 sample with Blue Buddha niobium |
Komodo by Charlene Anderson p 20 |
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Ring size used for final project in magazine:
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| Visit Charlene Anderson's Amazon store or her eBay store Purveyor of All Things Creative | |||
Alternate sizes/metals: In base metal, use size N18 with H18. Other sizes that will work are L18 and F20.
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Step by Step Wire Jewelry Vol 6, No. 6 - December 2010/January 2011
 sample with Blue Buddha base metal |
Captive Caterpillar by Shelley Hubbs p 32 |
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Our sample uses:
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| Visit Shelley's website and purchase kits for this bracelet at Metal Designz. | |||
Alternate sizes/metals: This bracelet actually calls for what would be our size J19 Enameled Copper, which we do not carry. We tried to make it work with aluminum and anodized aluminum, but we're not 100% satisfied with the results. We'll continue to futz, and if we come up with something better, we will post a new photo with new sizes! |
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Step by Step Wire Jewelry Vol 6, No. 5 - October/November 2010
 Samples with Blue Buddha sterling silver |
Crystal Quad Cuff by Lauren Anderson p 37 |
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Our 4-row sample uses:
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| Lauren's website and purchase kits at The Chainmaille Lady. | |||
| Alternate sizes/metals: This pattern is extremely particular in terms of ring sizes! The 20ga version is quite stiff. We haven't tested it in base metal yet, so we're not sure if H20 or I20 would work better for the large rings. | |||
Step by Step Wire Jewelry Vol 6, No. 5 - October/November 2010
 Sample with Blue Buddha anodized niobium |
Okinawa by Charlene Anderson p 45 |
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Our sample uses:
Other Blue Buddha sizes used on that page are H18 AA red + D20 AA orange and gold, L18 AA blue + D20 AA purple, G20 SSTL + B20 SSTL, L18 JBRS + D20 JBRS, H18 ALUM + D20 ALUM |
| Visit Charlene Anderson's Amazon store or her Ebay store: Purveyor of All Things Creative. | |||
| Alternate sizes/metals: To do the sterling silver version on page 45 use size H17 SILV with D20 SILV, or J16 SILV with E18 SILV. For a very tiny version, use F19 SILV with B21 SILV. | |||
Step by Step Wire Jewelry Vol 6, No. 4 - August/September 2010
 Sample with Blue Buddha aluminum |
Victorian Floral Necklace by Jacklyn Craft p 14 |
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Our sample uses:
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| See more of Jacklyn's work at TheCraftNymphs.com | |||
| Alternate sizes/metals: In silver, you can also use H17 and D20, or for a mini version, F19 with B21. In base metal you can make a larger version with P16 and F18. | |||
Step by Step Wire Jewelry Vol 6, No. 4 - August/September 2010
 Samples with Blue Buddha anodized niobium |
Pearl Harbor Memories by Charlene Anderson p 26 |
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Our sample uses:
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| Visit Charlene Anderson's Amazon store or her Ebay store: Purveyor of All Things Creative. | |||
| Alternate sizes/metals: In niobium you can also use N16. In sterling silver, sizes that work include: E21, F20, G19, H18, J17, L16, O14. In base metal, use sizes D22, F20, K18 or L18, P16. | |||
Step by Step Wire Jewelry Vol 6, No. 4 - August/September 2010
 Sample with Blue Buddha sterling silver |
Cool Summer Breezes by Lauren Anderson p 39 |
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Our sample uses:
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| Visit Lauren's website and purchase kits at The Chainmaille Lady. | |||
| This pattern is extremely particular in terms of ring sizes! We do not have any base metal equivalents that work as well as the sterling rings do, so please use sterling silver for the best result! | |||
Step by Step Wire Jewelry Vol 6, No. 3 - June/July 2010
 Sample with Blue Buddha sterling silver  Sample with Blue Buddha base metal |
Squares with Flair by Vanessa Walilko p 13 |
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Ring size used in magazine:
See below for alternate sizes used in the base metal samples. |
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Visit Vanessa's website and see her jewelry, sculpture and wearable art at Kali Butterfly. You can purchase kits for this piece in the DIY Kits & Instructions section here at Blue Buddha. |
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Alternate sizes/metals: In base metal, use size H18. This makes the chainmaille squares larger, so you might need to make one less cube (and use one fewer crystal). For the rings that connect to the square, use size O18 and M18. You can also use D20 for a smaller square. If you use D20, change the connector rings to L18 and M18. |
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Step by Step Wire Jewelry Vol 6, No. 3 - June/July 2010
 Samples with Blue Buddha aluminum (top) and niobium |
Isle of Capri set by Charlene Anderson p 33 |
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Ring size used:
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| Visit Charlene Anderson's Amazon store or her Ebay store: Purveyor of All Things Creative. | |||
| Alternate sizes/metals: In base metal, use size I18. Other sizes that will work for the barrel weave (but may not work well with the beads) are: sterling silver D21, E20, F19, and J16. In Base Metal: E20 (use D20 in aluminum) and M16. | |||
Step by Step Wire Jewelry Vol 6, No. 3 - June/July 2010
 Samples with Blue Buddha aluminum jump rings |
Seashell Necklace by Phyllis Adams p 39 |
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Ring size used:
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| Visit Phyllis' website at WindbornCreations.com. | |||
| Alternate sizes/metals: Insterling, use size E18, I18 and E20. | |||
Bead&Button June 2010 - Issue 97
 sample using Blue Buddha jump rings |
Jump in! by Lesley Weiss p 18 |
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Our sample uses:
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| Email Lesely in care of Bead&Button ateditor@beadandbutton.com. | |||
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Alternate sizes/metals: You could substitute F20 in sterling silver (as used in the actual design). Rebeca prefers not to mix sterling silver with anodized aluminum, unless she must have a color like red or black that is not available in niobium, but that's just a personal preference. The size of the smaller rings make the piece a bit loose—if you'd like it tighter, feel free to use E20 or even D20 for the small rings. If you want a luxurious piece in all sterling silver, use size H17 with E20. |
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Bead&Button June 2010 - Issue 97
 sample using Blue Buddha jump rings |
Dahlia Ring by Amanda Shero Grandstrom p 40 |
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Our sample uses:
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| Visit Amanda's website or purchase kits for this project at Crafty Cat Jump Rings. | |||
| Alternate sizes/metals: Even though we prefer saw-cut rings, it seems like this piece might work better in pinch- or machine-cut rings, because those rings have a slightly larger Aspect Ratio. The sample was difficult for the intern to make, because it is so tight. In the photos shown in the magazine, the green/violet flower seems to use saw-cut rings, and many of those rings have noticeable openings. The pink/yellow flower uses machine-cut rings, and those rings are closed seamlessly. It could also be that the yellow/pink flower was woven by the designer, who is a chainmaille expert; and the green/violet flower was woven by the staff of Bead&Button (who are great, but are not quite as expert as the designers they feature!). | |||
Bead&Button June 2010 - Issue 97
 sample using Blue Buddha jump rings (Actual sample has a lentil bead inside the maille; but we didn't have one of the appropriate size handy!) |
Link it up Bracelet by Wendy Hunt p 76 |
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Our sample uses:
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| Visit Wendy's website at BaublesNBeads.atspace.com or send her email. | |||
| Alternate sizes/metals:In Base metal, use these ring sizes (listed in the same order as above): J18, H18, D18 (or use D20) and D20. | |||
Step by Step Wire Jewelry Vol 6, No. 2 - April/May 2010
 Samples with Blue Buddha aluminum (top) and niobium |
Copenhagen Necklace by Charlene Anderson p 36 |
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Ring size used:
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| Visit Charlene Anderson's Amazon store or her Ebay store: Purveyor of All Things Creative. | |||
| Alternate sizes/metals: If you would like to use sterling silver, our favorite sizes are B20, F16, H14 (a necklace in H14 is shown in the magazine). In base metal, use size B20, E18 or H16 (G16 is a tighter fit and some advanced weavers might prefer G16). | |||
Step by Step Wire Jewelry Vol 6, No. 2 - April/May 2010
 Samples with Blue Buddha aluminum rings |
Celtic Cage Earrings by Melissa Senetar p 22 |
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Ring size used:
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| Contact Melissa and purchase kits for this project at PhbeaD.com | |||
| Alternate sizes/metals: We have not tested in sterling silver but we believe that K18 SILV, F18 SILV and B21 SILV would work. Let us know if you'd like us to have an intern test out this combination for sure. | |||
Step by Step Wire Jewelry Vol 6, No. 2 - April/May 2010
 Samples with Blue Buddha aluminum rings |
Blue My Mind by Shelley Hubbs p 12 |
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Ring size used:
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| Visit Shelley's website and purchase materials for this bracelet at Metal Designz. | |||
| Alternate sizes/metals: In sterling silver use size J17 with H17 to duplicate this pattern exactly. In all metals a wide range of sizes can be used. The holes in the unicorn beads are quite large and can easily accommodate a 16-gauge base metal ring or a 14-gauge sterling ring. | |||
Bead&Button April 2010 - Issue 96
 sample in aluminum with crystals |
All the Hoopla Necklace by Kimberly Berlin p 36 |
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Our sample uses:
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| Send Kimberly an email. | |||
| Alternate sizes/metals: In sterling, you can use size Z16 SILV (we do not carry this size---it is 16ga 12 mm) and K16 (16ga 6 mm) for the chain. | |||
Step by Step Wire Jewelry Vol 6, No. 1 - February/March 2010
 base metal sample with Blue Buddha rings |
Barrel Ring Earrings by Lorraine Menard p 30 |
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Our (base metal) sample uses:
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| Contact Lorraine and purchase her finished jewelry pieces at Lorraineschains.com | |||
| Alternate sizes/metals: If you would like to use sterling silver and copper excactly as shown in the magazine, you'll need size S16 SILV (which we do not sell. Try Spiderchain.com and look for size 23:16). The small copper and sterling rings are size 18ga 3.75 mm, which you can also purchase from Spider. | |||
Step by Step Wire Jewelry Vol 6, No. 1 - February/March 2010
 Variation sample with Blue Buddha rings |
Maluaka Bracelet by Charlene Anderson p 11 |
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Ring size used:
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| Visit Charlene Anderson's Amazon store or her Ebay store: Purveyor of All Things Creative. | |||
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Alternate sizes/metals: If you would like to use sterling silver, you can use a wide variety of sizes: D19, E18, F17, G16, I15, and J14. The magazine shows many variations of this weave—we encourage you to give 'em a try! |
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Step by Step Wire Jewelry Vol 5, No. 5 - Winter 2010
 sample in Blue Buddha Silver (top) and aluminum |
Spine of the Centipede by Lauren Andersen p 20 |
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There was an error in the magazine. The "18-gauge 3.75mmID" rings are acutally 16 gauge! Ring sizes used for sample photo:
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| Visit Lauren's website and purchase kits for this project The Chainmaille Lady. | |||
Alternate sizes/metals: We also tested this project in ALUM. The weave is snug, but still flexible enough for a bracelet:
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Step by Step Wire Jewelry Vol 5, No. 5 - Winter 2010
 sample in Blue Buddha Anodized Aluminum |
O Tannenbaum by Shelley Hubbs p 31 |
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Ring size used for sample photo:
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| Visit Shelley's website and purchase kits for these earrings at Metal Designz. | |||
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Alternate sizes/metals: For a smaller tree, use size H18 instead of L18 for the large green rings. For a mongo-size tree, use size P16 for the large rings and F18 for the "ornaments."
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Wirework 2010
 samples (top to bottom) in sterling silver, jewelry brass and copper |
Crystal Ring Byzantine Bracelet by Rebeca Mojica p 30 |
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The bracelet uses:
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Hey, you're already on Rebeca's website! You can purchase kits for this piece in the DIY Kits & Instructions section |
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| Alternate sizes/metals: In base metal, use size F18, I18 and N18. | |||
More projects from Wirework to come!
Best of Step By Step Wire Jewelry 2009 - 2010
 sample in Blue Buddha base metal rings |
2 by 2 Chainmaille Bracelet by Gladys Botz p 66 |
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Ring size used:
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| Visit Gladys' website. | |||
| The sizes listed in the magazine must be outer diameter (otherwise the Aspect Ratios would be incredibly high.) We assumed this in choosing our ring sizes, and you can see from the sample photo that they work just fine. | |||
Step by Step Wire Jewelry Vol 5, No. 4 - Fall 2009
 sample in red rings with mixed color beads |
Palau Reef Set by Charlene Anderson p 24 |
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Ring size used:
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| Visit Charlene Anderson's Amazon store or her Ebay store: Purveyor of All Things Creative. | |||
| Alternate sizes/metals: If you would like to use sterling silver use size H17. | |||
Step by Step Wire Jewelry Vol 5, No. 4 - Fall 2009
 sample in Blue Buddha Base Metal |
Olivia Bracelet by Shelley Hubbs p 27 |
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Ring size used for sample photo:
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| Visit Shelley's website and purchase kits for this bracelet at Metal Designz. | |||
| Alternate sizes/metals: If you would like to use sterling silver as shown, use size F17. The niobium size would also be F17 (which we currently do not sell) | |||
Step by Step Wire Jewelry Vol 5, No. 4 - Fall 2009
 sample in Blue Buddha rings |
Bobble Necklace & Earrings by Amanda Shero Granström p 30 |
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Ring size used:
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| Visit Amanda's website or purchase kits for this project at Crafty Cat Jump Rings. | |||
| Alternate sizes/metals: We are currently testing sterling silver sizes. | |||
Projects
Bead&Button October 2009 - Issue 93
 samples (top to bottom) in sterling silver, aluminum and copper |
Bicycle Chain Bracelet by Luan Carnevale p 84 |
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Our sample uses:
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| Visit Luan's website website and purchase kits for this piece at Life's a Bead | |||
| Alternate sizes/metals: In base metal, you can also use K18, but it works much better (meaning, it is more flexible, and easier to weave) if the connecting rings are singled instead of doubled. | |||
Step by Step Wire Jewelry Vol 5, No. 3 - Summer 2009
 sample in Blue Buddha rings Click for more photos in SILV and ALUM |
Silver Swirls Bracelet by Phyllis Adams p 50 |
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This was a tough piece for us! We just couldn't get the sample to work with the sizes indicated in the magazine. (You can see what it looks like in the full photograph.) Here's what we were able to get to work for the main unit:
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| Visit Phyllis' website at WindbornCreations.com. | |||
Alternate sizes/metals: In base metal, we suggest using:
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Step by Step Wire Jewelry Vol 5, No. 2 - Summer Preview 2009
 sample in Blue Buddha base metal rings |
Gridlock Chain Bracelet by Deanna Kittrell p 25 |
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To make this piece using Blue Buddha rings, use the following conversions:
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| Visit Deanna's website and purchase kits for this piece at D's Designs. | |||
Alternate sizes/metals: We also tested this project in ALUM. The weave is snug, but still flexible enough for a bracelet:
To go larger in base metal, we suggest using (in the same order as listed in the instructions): L16, N16, I18 and G18. | |||
| About the name of this piece: Do not confuse this piece with Gridlock Byzantine, which is a completely different weave. (Yes, to the untrained eye they look VERY similar, but they are not the same: Gridlock Byzantine has two planes of center rings and the edge rings also zig zag in a different way.) The piece shown here is most commonly referred to as Beez to Butterflies. | |||
Bead&Button June 2009 - Issue 91
 sample in anodized aluminum and regular (bright) aluminum |
Color Division by Miachelle DePiano p 34 |
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Our sample uses:
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| Visit Miachelle's website — Cosmopolitan Accessories | |||
| Alternate sizes/metals: In sterling, use L17 SILV instead, as 17g silver is nearly the same as 18g base metal. For a smaller piece, try F20 in any metal, including sterling (it looks fabulously intricate in this size). | |||
Step by Step Wire Jewelry Vol 5, No. 1 - Spring 2009
 sample in Blue Buddha stainless steel rings |
Rainforest Silver Bracelet by Phyllis Adams p 56 |
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Our sample uses:
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| Visit Phyllis' website at WindbornCreations.com. | |||
| Additional Info: Try as we might, we could not find the 4mm x 18mm bead size listed in the magazine. We did find 4mm x 13mm and those worked well with the pattern, as our sample photo shows. | |||
Step by Step Wire Jewelry Vol 5, No. 1 - Spring 2009
 sample in Blue Buddha base metal rings |
Two-Toned Turkish Bracelet by Joyce Tromp p 23 |
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Our sample uses:
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| Send Joyce an email. | |||
| Alternate sizes/metals: Turkish round uses the same sizes as 2-connector byzantine, so if you know what rings work for byzantine, you can make Turkish. To go smaller in base metal, we suggest C20 or D20 (the D20 is a little loose, but it works) and also G18. In stering silver, you can use B21, C20, D19, E18, F17, G16, I15 or J14. | |||
Bead&Button Magazine December 2008
 centerpiece in Blue Buddha rings (instructions detail how to make the neck chain as well) |
Crystal Constellations by Miachelle DePiano p 128 |
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In our base metal sizes (ALUM, COPP, JBRS, BRNZ, SSTL*), you can use the following:
*We will never have 14g stainless steel available, so if you choose steel, you will need to use T18 for the large rings, or T14 ALUM. |
| Visit Miachelle's website — Cosmopolitan Accessories | |||
| Alternate sizes/metals:The article does not specify what metal is used. The base metal sizes listed above will work for aluminum, copper, bronze, jewelry brass and steel (except the T14 as noted). If you would like to use sterling silver, use these sizes: A - S14, B - N16, C - H14, D - E20. Note, however, this pattern is very free-flowing, so even if you don't have those exact sizes, you can use any size that is close in guage or inner diameter. | |||
| Additional Info: This pattern is exactly what it says it is: free-form. If you're a beginner, or a veteran weaver who likes a lot of structure with specific step-by-step instructions, this might not be the pattern for you. But for those who want to let their creativity take over, as they sit back and enjoy the soothing process of mailling, this is a perfect pattern. | |||
Step by Step Wire Jewelry Vol 4, No. 4 - Fall 2008
 samples in Blue Buddha rings |
Three Sisters Set by Charlene Anderson p 29 |
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Charlene used our J18 base metal rings to demonstrate the weave. It is good to use this size to learn the weave, because the rings have a higher aspect ratio. The sample pieces shown at left are closest in Aspect Ratio to the rings used for Charlene's final piece:
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| Visit Charlene Anderson's Amazon store or her Ebay store: Purveyor of All Things Creative. | |||
| Alternate sizes/metals: If you would like to use slightly larger rings, in sterling silver you can use H17, and in base metal, L16. | |||
Step by Step Wire Jewelry Vol 4, No. 4 - Fall 2008
 sample in Blue Buddha rings (instructions detail how to permanently close the piece) |
Color My World by Tracy Harmon p 52 |
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Our sample uses:
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| Visit Tracy's website Harmony in Metal. | |||
| Alternate sizes/metals: We have not tested larger or smaller sizes yet with rubber rings. | |||
Step by Step Wire Jewelry Vol 4, No. 2 - Summer Preview 2008
 sample in Blue Buddha base metal rings (instructions use precious metal) |
Vintage Lace in Rings by Sue Ripsch p 32 |
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We do not sell gold-fill or rose-gold rings, so we recommend purchasing a kit from Sue for the metal combination as shown in the magazine. For our sample piece in base metal, we used the following:
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| Visit Sue's website and purchase kits for this piece at Jewelry By Sue Online | |||
| Alternate sizes/metals: If you would like to do an all sterling silver bracelet using our rings, use these sizes: I18 (for the yellow), F18 (for the silver), E18 (for the rose). | |||
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