How to make a DragonScale Maille Bracelet

BY admin on August 21, 2015

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With the dog days of summer coming to an end, we can’t help but get excited for festival season that’s just around the corner. The Renaissance Festival, that is! Druids and wizards, gypsies and fairies, free-spirits of all types love to escape to the woods. Whether you’ve gotten your set of outfits all ready or not, there’s still time to get a stand-out costume planned in advance. If you’re bursting with enthusiasm like we are, it’s time to put that energy into good use and try out a cool, fantasy-inspired craft project. The geniuses behind Beadaholique have delivered with a magical tutorial of How to Make a Dragonscale Maille Bracelet.

Materials Needed: Two different chain maille jump ring sizes (18 Gauge, 5.95 mm and 20 Gauge, 3.57mm.) and Silver Plated Magnetic Clasps (6 x 4.5mm) and Jeweller’s Micro Pliers

Before getting started, take measurements of your wrist to find out the overall length of your bracelet. Designer Megan Milliken suggests measuring to a nice, snug fit. Remember, when you add the clasp, this will add about ½” to the overall length.

Using the instructional video: How to Make Dragonscale Chain Maille available on Youtube, you can learn the basic dragonscale weave used to complete this project. First, you’ll use the silver plated 18 gauge chain maille jump rings with an inner diameter of 15/64” and brass 20 gauge chain maille jump rings with an inner diameter of 9/64” to create a length of dragonscale chain maille. The overall measurement should include four large rings at its width and equal length as your wrist measurement, with both ends tapering down to one ring. Use a single brass ring to attach both rings from one end of the bracelet to half of a silver plated magnetic clasp. Find another brass ring to attach both rings from the other end and link them to the other half of the magnetic clasp.

Once you get into the swing of things, the possibilities are endless! You can vary the design by looking into different colors of rings and finishes for dramatic effects. Winter is coming, so why not get a head start on things by stocking up your inventory of amazing chain mail jewelry. As everyone starts to prep for the next Renaissance Faire, complete your one-of-a-kind mage costume with a dragonscale chain maille bracelet.

Written by Jade Nicolette