Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Not Just Rings!

Sometimes Chainmaille is made entirely with metal rings, sometimes it is a mix of metal and rubber rings, and sometimes the Chainmaille Artisan adds extras. This is the focus of our latest spotlight, the addition of extra elements. These extra elements could be crystals, charms, glass beads, lampwork beads, gemstones or seedbeads. They can enhance certain weaves, or add interest to a piece. Whilst Chainmaille without extra additions is beautiful and timeless, the adding of different items can certainly help create completely unique creations.
This spotlight is just a small example of the use of other elements in chainmaille.



You can see many more examples by following the links to member studios on the left of the blog.

Friday, November 13, 2009

Oodles of Earrings!

Here we are again, with another great feature on some of the items from the ArtFire Chainmaille Guild. This time round we thought we would showcase some of the awesome earrings available from our members.
Chainmaille earrings are great, there are so many possibilities, colours, metals and weaves, not to mention the addition of beads, gemstones and crystals.
This spotlight is just a very small sample of the earrings created by our members and available on ArtFire.



You can see many more wonderful creations by following the links to member studios on the left of the blog.

Friday, November 6, 2009

Colour Maille!

Here we are with another feature of the wonderful talents of the members of the ArtFire Chainmaille Guild. This time round we are spotlighting some of the great coloured pieces of chainmaille created by the guild. This is just a few of the wonderful items available from guild member studios.



You can see many more coloured chainmaille pieces by following the links to member studios on the left of the blog.

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Beautiful Bracelets!

We are back with another feature of the creations of members of the ArtFire Chainmaille Guild. This time we are looking at some of the fabulous bracelets that have been created. There are so many possible looks that can be achieved, in so many different materials. This is just a small sample.



To see even more, just click on the member links to the left.