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Maille from Stygian Chains: “Secret Project” not so secret anymore.
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8220;Secret Project” not so secret anymore. 8216;Cause, I’m done. My first whip. A Nylon six-foot, twelve-plait, single belly, shot loaded SnakeWhip. I dunno what else to say, this has been what I’ve been working on the last few days. I made a couple small mistakes, nothing I couldn’t recover from though. My main concern is the foundation for the Turk’s head knot being a little, less than solid, hence the odd knotwork immediately beneath it. Technorati Tags: Stygian Chains. It must be tedious work though!
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Maille from Stygian Chains: 2009-08-09
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A unique maille bracelet. Ran into this thing over at Schizoid Mouse's blog. A maille bracelet. There will be more updates later today, I'm sure. Hang tight. Links to this post. Found this over at Sprite Stitch and wanted to share. Yoshi Inlay by Heyley. I know, small post, but it's worth it. In a previous entry. Man I need sleep. Links to this post. Happy Birthday to Me! Not a terribly exciting one, I don't have any major plans, which is the idea. I make it a point to make my birthday the lazyest da...
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Maille from Stygian Chains: 2009-09-06
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Sneak peek at the new project. Just a quick snap of the current work in progress. Yes, the photo is bad. I'm far too busy to pretty it up. Links to this post. So, how much for a maille shirt? This, and four-thousand other questions along the same lines. I hear these alot. The answer is complicated, and I'll tell you why. So, how much for a shirt again? Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). View my complete profile. I've been featured on:. The Good, The Bad, and The Gottahave. Featured Crafters:...
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Maille from Stygian Chains: 2009-08-30
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Yes, it's done, yes you get to see photos. Yes, there's even some earrings involved! Too bad, 'cause I am. This took as much in planning on the fly as it did in actual crafting time. I suppose one of these days I might have an image solidified in my head before I start something; but where's the fun in that? Also in the last day or so, got a few pointers on bead wrapping, and just look at what happened afterward. Post ; Why is "abbreviation" such a long word? Choker aside. the earrings were fast, and...
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Maille from Stygian Chains: 2009-09-20
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Half Persian 3-1 Tutorial, No fiddling, no guide wire. One of the challenges many new maillers struggle with is starting the Half-Persian weaves. I've heard suggestions such as using yarn or extra wire to hold the rings in place until it becomes stable. While these ideas work perfectly, I try not to use starter chains or anything of the sort. I find it helps me understand the weave if I watch it fall apart when I drop it like a clumsy cartoon villain. Going through the first ring. Our friendly, if badly-...
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Maille from Stygian Chains: Making bags.
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Just a quick shot here of the work area I clear off my trashed computer desk when I’d rather not be down in the workshop away from the television. Ya know, when History or something has a programme about the P-51 Mustang or something equally awesome. I’m working on a batch of bags for a customer, and here you can kind of see them in various stages of completion. These in particular are 1.6mm stainless steel with about a 6.4mm ID. Technorati Tags: Stygian Chains. This was very interesting. OMG August: Qui...
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Maille from Stygian Chains: Stygian Chains and Nostalgic Collections team up for a giveaway.
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Stygian Chains and Nostalgic Collections team up for a giveaway. Yep, this one’s no joke, despite the date. Running the entire month of April you can win this bracelet:. It’s a continual piece with stretchy neoprene rings woven in. Clasps are for suckers. Click the image above to see details of the contest rules. I just supply the art, she’s running the show. Good luck peoples! Lucky person who wins! April 02, 2010 6:10 AM. View my complete profile. I've been featured on:. Follow me on Twitter.
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Maille from Stygian Chains: 2009-08-16
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Shopping, promoting the Mailler's art, and another handmade jewellry project. Discovered today that the Dremel wasn't really going to cut it. literally, when it comes to thicker stainless. So I'm buying a slitting saw arbor and building a cutting guide. It's not exactly the rig I really, really want, but I'll get to that eventually. The other night we ran across a piece she really loved. So I thought I'd change things up a bit, my way. Anyone out there have a good site or two for business cards? Cutting ...
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Maille from Stygian Chains: A copper and tree jade choker.
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A copper and tree jade choker. Finished this little beauty a couple days back, just getting around to saying much of anything about it. More copper, in case that’s a surprise to anyone. ; With a single oval piece of tree jade at the end of an inverted E4-1 triangle. The real neat thing about this piece, I think at least, is the body of the chain is a brand new weave. Developed quite by accident by Celeste. Technorati Tags: stygian chains. Looks good as always - glad you found a use for those beads! Mixed...
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