Anklets!

May 24, 2008

I was browsing through some chain maille web sites the other day, and decided I should make some chain maille anklets for my upcoming show.

Instructions for the Faire Lady Anklet, using green annodized niobium and sterling silver, will be posted on Beading Help Web’s project page later this weekend. I started writing up instructions, but step-by-step photos are going to be a must with this project!!! This anklet is airy and light, using the Japanese weaving technique. Add some beads for sparkle!

I also made a simple European 4-in-1 anklet with purple niobium rings, and as a twist, added a single ring to the back of every fifth row. The result is hard to see in my picture, but it creates a fun, wavy design. Because this weave is a bit denser than my other anklet, it’s pretty heavy. I’d probably do this again using a lighter weight metal, like bright aluminum or annodized aluminum.

With summer coming, anklets are sure to be popular!

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