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.
CHAINS BY BECKY
CHAIN MAIL JEWELRY- Terry Taylor & Dylon Whyte
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.
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Weave |
Wire Gauge |
Ring Size |
How tight or loose? |
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Full Persian |
16 |
5/16" |
Perfect |
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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 (VERY tight in copper) |
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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 |
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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 Med |
18g |
5/16" & 7/32" |
Perfect |
|
European 4-1 |
16 |
5/16" |
Great - loose |
|
Euro 4-1 |
16 |
1/4" |
Great - tight |
|
Euro 4-1 |
18 |
3/16" |
Perfect |
|
Euro 4-1 |
18 |
5/32" |
Tight |
|
Euro 4-1 |
20 |
1/8" |
Perfect |
|
Euro 6-1 |
16 |
5/16" |
Perfect |
|
Euro 6-1 |
18 |
1/4" |
Perfect |
|
Euro 6-1 |
20 |
5/32" |
Loose |
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Euro 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. |
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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!! |
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Elf Weave |
18 |
3/16" |
Works in BA for sure... |
|
Elf Weave |
20 |
1/8" |
Stainless and enameled copper combined work great!! |
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