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Helm Bracelet


About this design:

This bracelet uses the Helm (or Parallel) weave and includes easy-to-follow instructions.

What you’ll need: (buy products below)

2- Chain Nose Pliers, 42 - 18 gauge 6mm (4mm inner diameter) jump rings, 59 - 18 gauge 8mm (6mm inner diameter) jump rings, 1 - Clasp


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Step-by-Step Instructions:

Step 1:
Begin by closing four of your small rings.

The rest of your rings will need to be opened. You can do that now or as you go along.
Step 2:
Scoop up the four small rings with one large ring.

Close the large ring.
Step 3:
Thread a second large ring through the same path.

Close the large ring.
Step 4:
Thread another large ring between the middle of the previous two large rings, encircling the two small rings.

Close the ring.
Step 5:
Thread another large ring through the middle of the previous two small rings you encircled in step 4.

Close the ring.
Step 6:
Flip your piece over and repeat step 5 on the backside.
Step 7:
Thread a small ring through the two large rings that were just added.

Close the ring.

Repeat with another small ring.
Step 8:
Repeat steps 4 through 7 until you have the length of chain you desire.
Step 9:
Thread a small ring through the last pair of small rings and before closing add one end of your clasp.
Step 10:
On the other end of your piece, again thread a small ring through the end pair of small rings and before closing, add the other end of your clasp.

Enjoy your newly made Helm Bracelet!

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Read the comments (or add your own)

  1. Beadlady3 aka Cindy
    Beadlady3 aka Cindy says:

    Another of my favorite weaves! Thanks for reminding me how much I like this – it looks stunning with 2 different colors!

  2. Need4Beadz
    Need4Beadz says:

    I love this design. I have always wanted to try chain maille, so thank you for including the instructions!

  3. Deb Harding
    Deb Harding says:

    Thanks for step by step.with photos. This looks very cool.

  4. foxhill designs vt
    foxhill designs vt says:

    Love this one, too!

  5. puppychick  labratbecky
    puppychick labratbecky says:

    Love this!

  6. muffintop
    muffintop says:

    very nice, i love maille

  7. M BENTLEY
    M BENTLEY says:

    I love this– I normally make chain malle shirts and hoods so this is a nice change for me! Thank you for this!

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