Category: Chainmaille
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FIRE! sale
This is going to sound mad to some, but let me explain. 30 years ago my sister and I began making and selling jewelry at Farmers Markets, Art shows, Craft fairs, just about anywhere we found that we had time for (we both had full time jobs). We started out with beaded jewelry, moved from…
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The only Constant is Change
So we (my sister and I) have been Makers for 30 years. We didn’t start out with Chainmaille – back in the day, we were making beaded jewelry using glass beads and stones. We started selling at a Farmers Market and other weekend shows in the neighboring counties, learning how to be Vendors and getting…
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Our Journey as Makers:
From Art Shows to Online Only For over thirty years, we’ve been vendors at art shows, maker’s faires, and community events across the Pacific Northwest. These shows taught us to talk about our work, met incredible makers, and watched people fall in love with Chainmaille. Being a vendor was fun, rewarding, and full of human…
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The Courage of Color
When most people think of chainmaille, they envision silver—cool, metallic, traditional, reminiscent of knights and history books. However, modern chainmaille, the kind we weave ring by ring, presents a completely different narrative. It bursts with color, exudes expressiveness, boldness, and for many, that boldness can feel a bit intimidating. We encounter this scenario frequently: someone…
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Chainmaille as Modern Armor: Why We Wear What Makes Us Feel Strong
There’s a reason we reach for certain pieces when we need to feel grounded, brave, or a little more ourselves. Jewelry has always been more than decoration. It’s a signal, a story, a shield. And for many of us, Chainmaille is the closest thing we have to modern armor. We don’t expect battle, but we…
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Bold is Beautiful. Wearing a Statement Necklace with Ease.
This Byzantine chainmaille necklace—three lush shades of green, held together with larger silver rings—might seem bold at first glance. It’s intricate, significant, unapologetically present. And yet, on her, it doesn’t overwhelm. It enhances. There’s a quiet confidence in choosing a piece that others might call “too big.” But what does that even mean? Too bold…
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Chainmaille in the Steampunk World
We’ve been told more than once that “chainmaille has no place in the Steampunk realm.” That line usually comes right after Steampunk cosplayers encourage us to apply. They love our work. It comes right before the event organizers reject us. We’ve heard similar things from Renaissance Fairs, too. Our colors aren’t “period enough,” our booth…
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Ragnarok
Where timeless craft meets modern legend. In the heart of every fantasy realm, there is a moment when a character steps forward. They are not yet a hero. They are not yet a myth. They stand on the cusp of becoming both. This look captures that moment. This chainmaille piece is woven from Frost rings…
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Lavender for Days
Lavender isn’t just soft—it’s powerful. Paired with silver spikes, this chainmaille necklace is a statement of contrast. It combines gentle hues and bold edges. This piece moves effortlessly between streetwear grit and evening glamour. Let’s explore how this necklace transforms across four modern looks. Casual Lunch: Soft Strength In a scoop-neck dark gray top…