This bracelet was constructed using a variation of the byzantine chain mail weave. Instructions for this weave and many others can be found here. Materials used include: aluminum rings, freshwater pearls, sterling silver wire, and sterling silver toggle clasp.
First, I made the bead from Italian and American glass on a large mandrel, making the bead hole 3/8″ in size. After it is run annealed, I cut a length of sterling silver tubing just a bit longer than the width of the bead. I hammer at both ends of the tubing until they flare. […]
