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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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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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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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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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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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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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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All We Need Is Less

Pin It       Simple designs are sometimes the best details that can express style and individuality. This bracelet/wrist band is one of them in my opinion. It is not a complicated chainmail weave but the final result looks cool and satisfying to me.

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Plain T-shirt vs. T-shirt With Chains

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I am afraid I'm such a chain addict that even on a very heavy rainy day, I put on my chains but forget to take an umbrella with me :) 

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Chainmail Cabochon Around a "Varanus Griseus Griseus"

Pin It       I collect most of the objects about reptiles, bugs and insects so people who know my passion bring me such pieces. Few days ago my uncle brought me a coin with a Varanus Griseus Griseus. ınstead of putting it aside, I made a chainmail cabochon around it and started to use.

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No Plain T-Shirts in Summer

Pin It       You can't wear much on summer except for thin t-shirts or halter-tops and I love decorating these plain pieces with fancy yet elegant accessories. From time to time I make shoulder chains and body harnesses for that reason and here is one of them:

Such things always look cool I think

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Chains, More Chains...

Pin It I am into "more" chains lately so here is a necklace from my 2015 chainmail jewelry collection:

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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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Soon to Come: 2014 Catalogue - Hanmade By XN (My Very First Catalogue Finally)

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      I have been working on the images and the design of my very first catalogue and I finally finished it. I will share the printed final work here soon. 

      If you want to order a printed mini version or the pdf version this catalogue for free, please contact me via my email: ilksen@gmail.com or just leave a comment below this post. 

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Metallic Scale Maille Pendant

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     This one is a quite plain pendant with a very thin chain and somehow it became the center of attention by many friends. I like it also.

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Two Rows of Half Persian 3 in 1 Chain Necklace

Pin It       This double-row necklace has the half Persian 3 in 1 pattern and I combined it with a very thin longer chain.

      By the way, just like the saying "the shoemaker's son always goes barefoot", I have difficulty in finding time to take professional pictures of my own works, despite being a photographer! All of the latest images are taken with my smart phone so if some of them are not sharp enough, that's the reason :)

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Chainmail Cuff

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      Finally this weekend I could find time to work more on my rings. I missed making these a lot. Below is a chainmail cuff with purple rings and a crystal stone in the center.
If you are interested in this item, you can check out my online Etsy shop via:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/178142212/purple-chainmail-bracelet-with-a-crystal?ref=shop_home_active_1

 

 

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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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Weekend Home-Atelier

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      In the weekends I like spending time mostly at home and working on my chainmails and artworks or reading because unfortunately I have less time for these in the weekdays since I work. I also like going out at nights with my friends or family so I try to be productive and enjoy myself in the day. Every weekend, after waking up early and going out for a walk on the seaside for a few hours, I like coming home, having a good breakfast, maybe watching a movie and then starting to work on my things. It doesn't sound so attractive but when you wake up early,you have time to do these all so I prefer that way.
      Here is a picture of my working space from this last weekend (I hope I will share the final products soon:)

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