A very common question we get on a fairly regular basis is, "What ring sizes will make this weave?"
To solve this question, We have created a chart
that recommends OUR FAVORITE Gauge and Ring Size for the more common
weaves. Our suggestion may not be the only ring that will work, but in
our opinion is the most common or popular.
We've Also created an addon for various books that
show the rings sizes WE recommend for the projects in the books. Click
on the link to see the online charts.
Please remember that spring back will have an
effect on all metals. Some softer metals might not work at all, and
some strong metals might be looser than you expected. Also, as wire
stock changes, there maybe slight changes in springback, thickness,
ect... that isn't noticeable until you try a weave that is very picky on
aspect ratio.
Weave
Wire Gauge
Ring Size
How tight or loose?
Full Persian
16
5/16"
Perfect
Full Persian
18
1/4"
Perfect
Full Persian
20
3/16"
loose -- 5/32" may work in some metals
Full Persian
22
1/8"
Perfect
Full Persian
24
3/32"
Perfect
Byzantine
16
7/32"
Perfect
Byzantine
18
5/32"
Nice & Tight
Byzantine
18
3/16"
Looser than 5/32"
Byzantine
20
1/8"
Nice - a bit Loose
Byzantine
20
7/64"
Perfect
Byzantine
20
3/32"
Nice & Tight (Titanium Only)
Byzantine
22
3/32"
Perfect
Byzantine
24
1/16"
Perfect (Soft metals saw cut are too small) Snip cut only
Half Persian 3-1
16
5/16"
Perfect - loose
Half Persian 3-1
16
1/4"
Tighter
Half Persian 3-1
18
7/32"
Perfect
Half Persian 3-1
20
5/32"
Perfect
Half Persian 3-1
22
1/8"
Perfect - delicate
Half Persian 3-1
24
3/32"
Perfect - delicate
Half Persian 4-1
16
5/16"
Perfect
Half Persian 4-1
18
1/4"
Perfect
Half Persian 4-1
20
5/32"
Perfect
Half Persian 4-1
22
1/8"
Perfect
Half Persian 4-1
24
3/32"
Perfect
Helm's Weave
18 & 20
1/4" & 5/32"
Perfect
Dragon Scale (small)
20
3/16" & 1/8"
Perfect
Dragon Scale (medium)
18
5/16" & 7/32"
Perfect
European 4-1
16
5/16"
Great - loose
European 4-1
16
1/4"
Great - tight
European 4-1
18
3/16"
Perfect
European 4-1
18
5/32"
Tight
European 4-1
20
1/8"
Perfect
European 6-1
16
5/16"
Perfect
European 6-1
18
1/4"
Perfect
European 6-1
20
5/32"
Loose
European 6-1
20
1/8"
Perfect
Spiral
20
1/8"
Perfect
Spiral
22
3/32"
Perfect
Shaggy Loops
18
3/16"
Loose
Shaggy Loops
18
5/32"
Perfect
Shaggy Loops (Beads)
20
1/8"
Perfect
Shaggy Loops
20
1/8"
Loose
Shaggy Loops
20
7/64"
Perfect
Celtic Visions
20
3/16, 7/64 & 1/8"
Perfect
Stairway To Heaven
20
1/8", 5/32", 7/64"
Use one size... all work great, and double up the middle ring... very cool!
Jen's Pind
18
9/64"
This weave is very touchy... 9/64" works for softer metals... 1/8" for hard metals such as titanium.
Captive Inverted Roundmail
18
7/32" & 3/16" (captive)
Done is Sterling... Medium -heavy weight... Beautiful!
Inverted Roundmail
20
1/8"
Stainless and enameled copper combined work great!!
Elf Weave
18
3/16"
Works in BA for sure...
Elf Weave
20
1/8"
Stainless and enameled copper combined work great!!
