Here is a preliminary list of some of the most popular basic chainmail weaves. List includes level of expertise recommended, the AR (Aspect Ratio) recommended. It also contains links to great tutorials for each of the chainmail weaves.
Tip:
Good idea to use different coloured rings when first learning new chainmail weaves. It makes the learning process much easier.
Good idea to use different coloured rings when first learning new chainmail weaves. It makes the learning process much easier.
Short List of Chainmail Weaves
| Img | Details | Tutorials |
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Name: Byzantine Level: Category: European AR Range: 3.32 – ∞ Min. AR: Preferred AR: 3.35 – 3.5 |
• Byzantine tutorial from The Lord Ring |
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Name: Camelot Level: Beginner Category: AR Range: Min. AR: Preferred AR: 2 rings used (6.6 and 3.5) |
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Name: CIR(Captive Inverted Roundmaille) Level: Beginner Category: AR Range: Min. AR: Preferred AR: |
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Name: European 4-i (Euro 4-1) Level: Beginner Category: European AR Range: 3.0 – 5.5 Min. AR: 2.9 Preferred AR: 3.3 |
• Euro 4-1 tut from The Ring Lord |
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Name: HP 3-1 (Half Persian 3-1) Level: Beginner Category: Persian AR Range: 3.9 – 4.3 Min. AR: Preferred AR: |
• HP 3-1 tut from The Lord Ring * |
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Name: Inverted Round Level: Beginner Category: European AR Range: Min. AR: Preferred AR: |
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For the moment, this is only a short list of chainmail weaves. It should be a handy list for anyone desiring to dip their delicate toes into the engaging art of chain mail.
14 Mar 2025 - Apologies!
as of this date, the listed tutorials have decreased because a number of the listed sites no longer exist. 😢
as of this date, the listed tutorials have decreased because a number of the listed sites no longer exist. 😢
