Featured Artist – MailleEtc

For you maillers out there, this will be no big surprise – but keep reading anyway, and for those of you who admire chainmaille but don’t know much about it, but want to learn  – I’m here to tell you a little more about it, by introducing you to Bonnie of  MailleEtc on Etsy. 

Although  I have been a fan of chainmaille for a few years, one thing I did not realize is just how important the gauge and inner diameter of those little rings are!  And, that is where Bonnie comes in.  You see, Bonnie not only makes some very beautiful jewelry, she also makes those little rings that are woven  together to make that beautiful jewelry.   From reading all the posts on the Handmade Artists Forum, I have learned that the gauge and inner diameter of those rings are usually critical in order for all those little rings to come together as a stunning piece of jewelry, instead of a twisted up jumble of rings. 

Bonnie states that “Maille Etc was born out of necessity… necessity to support my endless bead and wire addiction.”  After discovering loose beads in the mid-nineties, Bonnie has found that her “fascination with all things beady and wire only increases as the years cruise by.”
Although Bonnie has ventured down other artistic avenues, she states that “beads and wire have continued to keep me riveted and very happily amused.” 
Bonnie not only creates beautiful jewelry, and those little rings to make that beautiful jewelry, she also teaches chainmaille, beading, and wirework.  If you live in or near the Central Ohio Area, be sure to  contact Bonnie through MailleEtc to set up a class with your friends and family.  

You can find different gauge and inner diameter sterling silver rings, copper rings, kits, pliers, polishing clothes and other little goodies necessary for the art of chainmaille at MailleEtc.

Upon ordering, Bonnie will “coil and precision sawcut your jump rings using state-of-the-art power. Your rings are then thoroughly tumbled until they’re clean, hardened, burr-free, and blindingly shiny!”
If you are looking for 14K gold-filled rings or Argentium rings, you can custom order these, just send her a convo (or message) at her etsy shop, MailleEtc.

Not sure about what size ring, or how many rings you need for a certain weave or design?  This very talented lady will be happy to assist you.

Ready to host a party? – Be sure to check out Bonnie’s profile to learn about her special for the host of the party!

You can see some of  Bonnie’s beautiful jewelry creations here: 

 http://www.beadcreator-family.com/profile/Bonnie

                                               

Tags: beads, chainmaille, copper, Handmade, jewelry, maille, rings, wire, wirework

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