Jerry Penner, The Chain Mail Guy

Chain Mail Basics Third Edition

Chain Mail Basics Third Edition adds more good stuff to an already informative book. Over 50 black and white pictures and illustrations show you what to do, what not to do, why not to do it, and gives directions for knitting over a dozen items including shirts, skirts, bras, belts, and jewelry. You will find tips on choosing comfortable tools, description of the mental roadblocks that keep many people from finishing their first work, sources for wire and rings, and cleaning tips for sterling silver, brass, and galvanized steel. You'll find a section on working with (and colouring!) titanium. The various knits covered include the European 4-in-1, 6-in-1, Foxtail, King Chain and the Knit-3-Drop-1 stitch. If you're thinking of knitting and don't know if you have enough money for rings and a book, get the book. Still $12.50, Now with FREE SHIPPING

Chain Mail Basics - $12.50

Chain Mail Basics Third Edition e-Book

• Faster delivery. I e-mail the book within 2 business days of receiving your order.
• Less expensive ($4.00) than the softcover version ($12.50)
• Prints on standard 8.5" x 11" or A4 paper
• Lays flat while you knit

Chain Mail Basics e-Book - $4.00

Chain Mail Jewelry

Once used to create protective garments, chain mail techniques have now been adapted for jewelry making by innovative artists. Making chain mail jewelry requires very few tools to achieve impressive results. From an inlaid Chain Mail Pendant to a Japanese Hexagonal Mail Collar, the 30 extraordinary projects in this beautiful hardcover book will introduce you to a variety of exciting techniques for all skill levels.

The pictures make this an excellent coffee table book as well as a source for new jewelry projects. Each book comes personally signed by contributing author Jerry Penner with your custom message.

Price: $34.95

Chain Mail Guy Approved Knitting Pliers - 4.5"

Knitting chain mail works best with combination pliers (aka. Linesman's pliers). Needlenose pliers are a poor choice because you're grabbing the ring far away from the pliers' hinge, increasing hand strain. Linesman's pliers have a short wide jaw that reduces hand strain. My pliers have specially ground jaws to remove the sharp edge of the teeth to reduce ring damage without sacrificing grip.

The jaws are ground perfectly parallel, again reducing hand strain. This means you can work longer with Chain Mail Guy Approved pliers.

These 4.5" long pliers are great for rings 5/16" diameter and under. Great for jewelry work and for smaller hands.

4.5" Long Knitting Pliers - $12.50 ea.

Chain Mail Guy Approved Knitting Pliers - 6"

These 6" long pliers are great for rings from 1/4" - 1/2" diameter. Suitable for average sized hands, these are great all-purpose knitting pliers. Perfect for working with stainless and titanium.

6" Long Knitting Pliers - $12.50 ea.

Chain Mail Guy Approved Knitting Pliers - 8"

These 8" long pliers are great for rings from 3/8" - 1/2" diameter. Suitable for average and larger-sized hands, these are great all-purpose knitting pliers. Perfect for working with stainless and titanium.

8" Long Knitting Pliers - $12.50 ea.

Regular price of a book & 2 bags of 3/8" X 1/16" aluminum rings with shipping: $57.50

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Starter Kit

Add two bags of 1/16" dia. aluminum wire 3/8" dia. rings so you've got something to work with as you read the book and learn the knits.

Knitting Starter Kit - $40.00

Regular price of a book, 2 bags of 3/8" X 1/16" aluminum rings and 2 knitting pliers: $66.50

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Complete Starter Kit

Save yourself the trouble of finding decent knitting pliers when you get your kit. Add two pairs if 8" linesman's pliers to your kit. These ones are Chain Mail Guy Approved. Better than needle-nose pliers, the teeth are specially shaped to give you some grip without marring soft rings. Made to minimize the amount of hand pressure required so you can knit longer.

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