How to Make a Persian 1 in 6 Chainmail
With one of the most satisfying results of all hobbies and crafts, chain mail weaving takes a large amount of skill and an immense investment of time in order to complete successfully. While there is no easy way to weave chain mail, practice can make this process much smoother and less painful. On the other hand, very complex weaves such as Persian 1 in 6 have an added element of intricacy.
Things You'll Need
- Length of Persian 1 in 3 weave
- Open-ended rings
- Closed rings
- 2 pair needle-nosed pliers
Instructions
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Lay the length of Persian 1 in 3 on a flat surface. Organize the weave's rings so that each side (wing of rings) is perfectly perpendicular, facing either left or right. You will be adding the elements of the 1 in 6 weave to the left side of the 1 in 3 weave.
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Thread two closed rings onto an open-ended ring. Thread this open-ended ring through the first two rings of the left wing of the 1 in 3 weave, and pinch the ring closed with pliers. The formerly open-ended ring should parallel the right wing of the 1 in 3 weave, and the two closed rings should now parallel the left wing of the 1 in 3 weave.
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Thread a closed ring onto an open ring. Thread this open ring through the first three rings on the left wing of the 1 in 3 weave, as well as the two closed rings you added in the previous step. Close this ring with the pliers.
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Continue adding rings by repeating the process of the previous step, moving one ring further down the line each time. Start with a closed ring on an open ring, and thread the open ring through the two most recent closed rings as well as the parallel three rings of the left wing on the 1 in 3 weave.
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Finish a row by adding a single open-ended ring without the usual closed ring.
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Tips & Warnings
This weave may sound confusing, so make sure you consult some of the illustrations in the references.
Chain mail weaving can easily lead to stabbing accidents with the pliers. Consider wearing leather gloves and a smock to protect yourself.
References
Resources
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