Retired - Dragonscale Chain Maille Bracelet

Retired - Dragonscale Chain Maille Bracelet

Name: Retired - Dragonscale Chain Maille Bracelet
Brand: Beadaholique
SKU: B1025
Availability: OutOfStock

PROJECT B1025

Designer: Megan Milliken

Skill Level: Advanced

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This bracelet, made of chain maille in the dragonscale weave, is thick and luxurious looking in silver and brass tones. It goes with any look, and is sure to catch some attention.

Instructions

Note: Components and tools listed within this INSTRUCTIONS box and the printer-friendly PDF, if available, may have been discontinued since this project was published. Refer to the PURCHASE COMPONENTS and TOOLS AND OTHER SUPPLIES sections for current availability.

Before you begin, measure your wrist to determine the desired finished length of your bracelet. This bracelet looks nice with a snug fit, so I made the bracelet to my exact wrist measurement, and then the clasp added about 1/2".

Watch the instructional video: How to Make Dragonscale Chain Maille. This video will demonstrate the dragonscale weave that you will use to make this bracelet.
Using silver plated 18 gauge chain maille rings with an inner diameter of 15/64" and brass 20 gauge chain maille rings with an inner diameter of 9/64", make a length of dragonscale chain maille that is four large rings wide and about the same length as your wrist measurement, with both ends tapered down to one ring.
Use one of the brass rings to attach both rings from one end of the bracelet to half of a silver plated magnetic clasp. Use another brass ring to attach both rings from the other end to the other half of the magnetic clasp.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)

FMC-1594 - Artistic Wire, Chain Maille Jump Rings, 18 Ga / ID 5.95mm / 45pc, Tarnish Resistant Silver Plated
Project uses many pieces. You will need 7 packages.

FMC-2353 - Artistic Wire, Chain Maille Jump Rings, 20 Ga / ID 3.57mm / 140pc, Tarnish Resistant Gold Tone Brass
Project uses many pieces. You will need 3 packages.

FCL-6808 - Silver Plated Magnetic Clasps 6 x 4.5mm (4 Sets)
Project uses 1 set. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:

XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose

Additional Information

Theme	Men's
Ingredients	FMC-1594, FCL-6808,

Purchase Components

Purchase the components needed to make this project. Change quantities as needed to make multiple pieces. This project is RETIRED. Please review project instructions carefully—some items may no longer be available for this project and will not be listed below. Tip: Save this project to your wishlist to easily return to project instructions.

Artistic Wire, Chain Maille Jump Rings, 18 Ga / ID 5.95mm / 45pc, Tarnish Resistant Silver Plated

            Artistic Wire, Chain Maille Jump Rings, 18 Ga / ID 5.95mm / 45pc, Tarnish Resistant Silver Plated
        
You will need 7 package(s).
1 package = 45 Pieces.

                $4.29
            
             / Package | SKU: FMC-1594

Magnetic Clasps, Round 6x4.5mm, Silver Plated (1 Set)

            Magnetic Clasps, Round 6x4.5mm, Silver Plated (1 Set)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Set.

                $0.99
            
             / Package | SKU: FCL-6808