How to Care for Chainmaille Jewelry

Most materials do great with just a simple wash with soap and water followed-by a thorough drying.

I currently prefer to use Stainless Steel in most of my projects. This material is hypoallergenic, and maintains a nice silver color while being worn continuously.

Titanium and Niobium are other hypoallergenic material available, which also offers the ability to be anodized for some color variations with added costs.

Brass and Copper will oxidize quickly. Some find this desirable, others not so much. Each can be shined with a polishing cloth that you would clean Silver with. Liquid solutions can be used according to the manufacture. Simple house hold Vinegar is also effective at removing oxidization.

Please note, that if a piece has beads, stones, or other materials included, using solutions may damage them, or alter the original finish.

Do you really spend hours opening and closing jump rings?

Yes! It is very rewarding to see something come together one ring at a time.

Do you do Commissions?

Depending on the project and my available time, yes. This is currently my passion hobby, as I also work a full time job during the week to support this. Please contact me with any questions or requests.

What does AWG and SWG mean?

These denote the gauge of wire used for the jump rings. The larger the number the smaller the wire.

AWG - Stands for American Wire Gauge, and is used in the United States to measure the diameter of non-ferrous, solid, round, or electrically conducting wire.

SWG - Stands for Standard Wire Gauge, and is a British standard that was the legal standard for measuring wire in the UK from 1884.

I typically prefer to use 18awg to 22awg jump rings in my designs. Many consider anything beyond 20awg to be micromaille. I am not limited to those sizes and willing to accommodate the look or feel you are looking for.