Showing posts with label Celtic. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Celtic. Show all posts

1.20.2019

Chainmail Necklace Inspired by “The Astrolabe”

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🛠 While making this chainmail necklace, I got inspired by the magnificent computer of the ancients: “The Astrolabe” • The name is derived from Greek astrolabos meaning "star-taker" and it is used by astronomers to predict the positions of the sun, moon, stars and the planets. 
💫 I wrote more about it in my older posts so you can check it out under the "Written By Xn" section. 
And here is the final Xn Chainmail work:




What do you think about it? Your comments are always appreciated so feel free to write!

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5.05.2018

Working in Nature

Pin It Nature is my motivator, my cure, my joy and all the nice feelings that I can sense. So I prefer to work in green whenever I can. Here are some shots from my latest works, displayed in nature.




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Some New Designs from Xn Chainmail

Pin It Lately it seems I have the tendency to surround whatever I find by chainmail frames :) I hope you enjoy these new models of accessories I made by this technique. Please also feel free to leave me your opinions and suggestions:

You can check out my Instagram gallery for more designs
Coins from all around the world
My pliers are my best friends :)

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10.25.2016

The New Chainmail Top

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I wasn't able to find enough time to make bigger and more elaborated pieces for quite a while, however I finally finished the latest chainmail top I was working on for some weeks (even months). Here is my full metal final product.

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7.07.2016

Latest Chainmail Mix by Xn

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Back to chainmail again. Here are some new stuff I made in the past weeks: A shoulder piece (originally aimed to be a bra but I like the sudden change of ideas), some new pendants and a Byzantine medallion.






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6.29.2016

New Chainmail Patterns: "Scherzo" - "Rosetta" - "Serpent's Spine"

Pin It The best part of making chainmail is to be able to learn tens, even hundreds of different patterns changing from culture to culture. I also try to practise as much patterns as I can. Here are the latest ones I made:

"Scherzo" - "Rosetta" - "Serpent's Spine"

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2.07.2016

Dark Grey Chainmail Choker

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This is one of the most-liked chokers that I made. Here is a combination of bigger and smaller rings in dark grey color, weaved in European 6 in 1 and Japanese patterns.


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10.26.2015

Where Is Chainmail In My Life? Everywhere Everyday :)

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I was trying to make a daily-life combination with a chainmail armour and some other pieces. This is a quickly done selection but I like it actually.      
Will I wear it? Yes I will. (But I'd rather recommend it for spring or summer since it is ice-cold! :) 


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2.13.2015

Still Armour, Always Armour

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      Although we don't need to use such protections today I can't stop making and admiring them. This one is for the arm, again made with scales and chains:


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12.09.2014

Long Chainmail Necklace

Pin It       Well, maybe long is not itself enough to define this model. It is a full, solid accessory in Japanese pattern.


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5.07.2014

Finished - Crystal Top

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My latest work, handcrafted crystal top is finally finished so I want to share the final product with you. It will be used at a party. (Good use:)


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5.05.2014

My New Project

Pin It Here is a challenging work in progress:



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5.04.2013

Chainmail Medallion

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      This medallion is one part of a body accessory so I am working on the other pair. After adding chains in between, it will be completed (and displayed here:).

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4.21.2013

Chainmail Bottle Cover - Absolut "Warrior"

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I've just finished this chainmail vodka bottle cover (inspired by medieval warriors -as usual). 

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4.01.2013

Chainmail Bracelet With MoonStones

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Chainmail Pendant With Crystal

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3.31.2013

Chainmail Pendant

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 Recent one I made:

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Chainmail Bikini - Work in Progress..

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Soon Summer :)
 
 
      I like trying new designs all the time rather than repeating the same things. This one is a bikini designed for a photo-shoot. Here the catch is to make the top part fit and to keep the bottom part properly in place. For the bra part I had the advantage of knowing how to knit so I could increase and decrease the number of rings because if you make it flat it doesn't fit properly and have spaces on both sides. Well, I still have doubts about keeping the bottom part on because it is quite heavy (at least more than a normal bikini) but my plan is to tie it from one side with a black elastic string or (and probably the better) sewing a black, elastic lining inside so it will be both tight and more comfortable to wear.   
      As they say form follows function so it is not of course for swimming :). I wouldn't also like anyone to drown because of this but I think it could be interesting to have a walk on the beach and hear some fun comments :). 

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3.28.2013

Chainmail Male Armour

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Finished order for a friend (4 in 1 European Pattern):
 

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3.06.2013

Recent Chainmail Work in Progress

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