Submitted by HonoredMule on Wed, 11/09/2011 - 03:43
Here are some images of the improved revision to my original Gracelock Tie design. This piece can now be purchased or commissioned in other colors—contact me for a quote.
Submitted by HonoredMule on Sun, 10/30/2011 - 05:50
Ostensibly.
Most people don't quite get what these are supposed to represent, and I don't suppose I can blame them—the leaves don't exactly signal the right hints. It's ok, I still like them.
Submitted by HonoredMule on Sun, 10/30/2011 - 05:45
This gracelock sash/belt took twelve and a half eternities to finish. Frankly, it wasn't really worth the effort. The clasp/hooks are terrible and need to be re-designed. The rings are 18g 1/4" ID bright aluminum.
By the way, only a crazy person makes gracelock according to the tutorials. Follow the tutorials to make a roughly six-row section with as many columns as you need. After that, extending the columns is quite easy, and much less work even than just making the inverted round chains.
Submitted by HonoredMule on Sun, 10/30/2011 - 05:36
This possibly original weave comes in two variations: the one shown, and a tighter-spiraling version of the same. It is comprised of 3 half-Persian 3-in-1 chains linked together E4-1 style. The triangular shape is quite firm, and the sides flat and smooth. This one is made from ~19.5g 3/16" ID bright aluminum rings.
Submitted by HonoredMule on Sun, 10/30/2011 - 05:30
A snug wristband made from ~19.5g 3/16" ID bright aluminum rings. The clasp (made from galvanized steel, unfortunately) is one piece per end which makes donning/doffing it yourself much easier.
Submitted by HonoredMule on Sun, 10/30/2011 - 05:21
These earrings are my variation on a somewhat common design, with a bead added by a pin hooked to the inside of the weave. Attaching the pin is quite awkward and a bit challenging, but by adding the lowest rings after, the resulting fit is very snug.
Submitted by HonoredMule on Sun, 10/30/2011 - 04:59
This unbroken full Persian chain runs a whopping 34 inches for that "spilling over the chest" look. It is made from ~19.5g 3/16" rings in bright aluminum, and has a matching (clasped) bracelet. As with many of my older pieces, the clasp is made from galvanized steel—a mistake I'd not repeat on any new projects. These days I tend to just use lobster clasps, but some pieces do still call for a little more flair or creativity.
Submitted by HonoredMule on Sun, 10/30/2011 - 04:53
My first attempt at a chain maille tie is the Gracelock Tie, and is in my opinion the better of the two designs. As narrow ties came back into fashion, and wanting a design narrow enough to fit in tie clips, I revisited the maille tie and came up with this.
Submitted by HonoredMule on Sun, 10/30/2011 - 04:36
This is not an original design, but a reproduction of the sterling silver collar seen on Urban Maille. However, unlike theirs, mine has a material cost of about $25 rather than roughly $800-1,200 (depending on your silver supplier), and considering that looks quite decent. I used my typical 18g 1/4" ID sheer-cut rings for the larger, and ~19g 5/32" stainless steel machine cut rings for the smaller.
