I spent over half of the weekend hyperfocusing on chain craft. I found a lot of interesting weaves on mailleartisans dot org, added them to my growing document, wrote down the (often vague or unclear) given sizes and converted them all to AWG, converted these sizes up or down to give me different gauge options, and then identified which things I could make based on the spare ring sizes I had available.
I also re-made my inventory spreadsheet, added conversion charts directly within it so I don't have to keep switching tabs, and re-counted every ring I had available so I know what I have.
I also found all of my other jewellery parts and sorted and bagged everything and put them in new containers so I can see and find things much easier.
The math and organisational parts can be so much fun!
Anyway, here are some pictures of things I made this weekend that are far less interesting in comparison =)
In order:
Celtic Spikes - Large gauge (14 and 16awg). The middle ring is slightly too small that it wants to push forward and be more three-dimensional. I actually like it.
Celtic Spikes - Smaller gauge, with added embellishments and a large ring in the middle.
Sakura - This looks amazing but is very flimsy. Will need to re-try later with different size rings, or add more rings somewhere to stabilise it more.
Celtic Star - I actually made this one last year. I wear it a lot. I might try variations on this soon.
These are all suitable as pendants, but also strung together for a necklace/choker, or the general idea of the weave can be made into a more traditional choker.
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