How To Make Chain Mail Cross Full Persian 6 in 1 step by step Tutorial HD 

What a wonderful comment. Thank you Connie. I am deeply touched by your words. I'm just sat here at my bench making jewellery, its very humbling t know that I am inspiring people all over the world and of all ages. Correction... "We" are inspiring people. I hope I am still making jewellery when I'm 80. God bless, and keep having fun !!. Dave -X-

I love that Connie! I’m a newbie too and these videos are so helpful! Thank you CelticDreams! You’re tutorials are awesome! Much love!

SUBSCRIBED…..such a very clear and detailed step by step tutorial.I have cast iron cookware from a company and they sell a chain mail scrubber so I bought it.Got to thinking about chain mail type thing to wear on my head then thought about a bracelet to wear,came to RU-vid and saw the pic of cross you made so I watched the whole video.I wear a gold cross and like the one you made.Some questions….. 1) Where would I by the silver and copper chain mail from ¿ 2) What type hand tools would I need ¿ 3) Is every link on the items you make soldered after you bend link into position ¿ 4) Main question is what’s name of the soldering machine Felt I owed you the respect of watching the complete video very good craftsman!!! I am here in ATLANTA GA I make items from MILITARY PARACORD,and might look to doing this also. Have PTSD / DEPRESSION so crafting helps seems can’t go out anymore to have dinner or something like that without some idiots causing problems. 1st CAV / 4th ID hOOah 🇺🇸🇮🇪 THANK YOU

Your tutorials are the best. The numbers and layout help me so much. I don't count so well in my old age. :P But I have more time to enjoy myself. Your counts and layouts make it easy to know that I have the required sizes, colors and amounts so when I begin to work I have the perfect layout. And if I make a mistake I see it right away. Were you an instructor earlier in your life? I think of you very warmly.

Thank you Sandy. over a hundred videos so far on all manner of tools, techniques and how to videos. all free to watch, with no annoying ads ! So fill your boots and enjoy. Thanks for watching. Dave

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching,Dave

I've made a few in sterling silver, but yes gold would be nice. Or better still.... imagine Yellow and Rose gold. nice and small. I've got to make one ! Thanks for watching. Dave

Absolutely, its got to be tight. That last closure is hard, but once you've made the first, it all makes sense. Thanks for watching. Dave

Thank so much for sharing this. Enjoy your new hobby, see you can teach an old dog new tricks ! Thanks. Dave

Ha. Thanks for that. Like my other chain mail videos, It's hard to explain, but easy once you've done it. Do let me know if you manage to make one, Good luck. Dave

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. Dave.

Thank you for the lovely comments. I would highly recommend watching the Persian 6 in 1 video first though. As it will really help. Thanks for watching. Dave ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-pRGS0inVxVY.html

Awesome, thank you! Dave

For a first chain mail project this is a bit fiddly. If you want a nice easy chain mail project then try the byzantine. super easy and the most beautiful chain you will ever make. See link. Dave ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-OmNRbWeKASM.html

Thanks, glad you liked it. Dave

Thanks. As mentioned, do checkout the Full Persian video too. A lovely chain and easy to make once you know how. Dave ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-pRGS0inVxVY.html

Wonderful! Thanks for watching. Dave

Thanks Jean... and well said. I started making jewellery as I was disappointed at the poor quality of the mass produced junk on the high street. I agree it's important to keep the old skills alive. (erm.....even if I do have a $3,000 welder ) Some people are very protective of their skills and knowledge. I'm not ! I love sharing my passion and I want everyone to enjoy making jewellery just as much as I do. Thanks for watching, and for getting involved. Dave

Many thanks! Dave

Thanks. Nice to hear from you. good luck with the cross, it will be a really special gift , as its something hand made by you. Thanks for watching & commenting. Dave

Thank you. So nice to know that you appreciate it. Thanks for watching. Dave

Thanks for saying so. It's the lovely comments that make it all worth while. Thanks for watching. Dave

Thanks Karen, Do ensure you have the right size rings. Good luck. Dave

Wonderful! Thanks for watching. Dave

Wonderful! Now you can show others and inspire them too. Enjoy your new skills. Thanks for watching. Dave

Great to hear. I obviously explained it well. Thanks for the lovely comments and that's for watching. Dave

Thank you. I have never really thought of it like that. Many people have indeed said that they have made things for their wives and partners after watching my videos. Its a lovely thought to know that people all over the world are receiving lovely gifts hand made by their loved ones. I feel I have created a little happiness in the world, and that gives me a warm feeling. Thanks for watching and for sharing the love. Best wishes. Dave

Fellow cat lover too. ; )

Thank you for watching. good luck with it. Easy once you get it.Dave

Glad it was helpful! But Id suggest the Byzantine as a starting point. Very easy to do and will build your skill and confidence. Dave ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-OmNRbWeKASM.html

Ha. Great news. Thanks for sharing that story. And indeed thanks for sharing your work with others. That's what its all about. You've obviously become good at making them. Thanks for the lovely comments. Perhaps check out the Persian and byzantine videos too. Dave

Glad it was helpful! Dave

Easy when you know how. many people have sent me pics of what they have done. So yes, you can do it. Thanks for watching, Dave.

It's not as hard as it looks. If you learn the full Persian 6 in 1 first (see my video), then it's just joining four bits together. Once you've made one, you're away. You can do it!. Dave

Спасибо за просмотр. Рад был помочь. Dave

I really must emphasize having a go at the Persian chain first. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-pRGS0inVxVY.html You will understand the Persian weave and make this cross a lot easier (its a very fiddly project this one). Dave

Glad you like it! I hope i have inspired you to have a go. many comments from others who have made them. Dave

Thank you for those lovely words. I hope you managed to finish it. Dave

This is perhaps a little tricky for a first attempt. I'd always recommend the byzantine to start, as its quite easy. Then try the full Persian, before having a go at the cross. That said, each video is fully explained, but the experience of the other two will definitely help. Good luck. Dave

Thanks for the comments. Dave

You are so welcome.i hope I have inspired you to have a go. Dave

@CelticDreamsCoUk You sure hsve inspired me I have all sizes of jump rings on order I have ordered about 200 of each size going up from 4 to 10mm so I should have plenty to play and tinker with to get me started

If you haven already, do check out my other Persian video, wheer I show a regular chain.... Dave ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-pRGS0inVxVY.html

Thank you so much! Dave

Once you've got the correct rings, (and you're familiar with full persian) it's actually fairly quick to do. I can probably knock one of these up in under 15 minutes. Have a go !. Dave

Go for it! Dave

Good luck, thanks for watching. Dave

Очень любезно с вашей стороны. Спасибо за просмотр. Dave

Some of the other instructions aren't easy to follow. It took me a while to work it out myself. So hopefully you can follow my video. good luck and shout if you get stuck. Dave

Thanks and welcome. Dave

Once you have the rings. You can make this in about 1/2 hour. Well, maybe longer the first time. But well under 20 mins once you know how to do it. Have fun. Dave

Thank you. It's nice to hear the you appreciate them. Thanks. Dave

Glad you enjoyed it. Dave

I agree entirely. It's important to keep these old skills alive. Hopefully I am doing my small bit too. Thanks for watching. Dave

Have fun! Dave

Thanks for the lovely comments Derek. That's why I do it (Note there are no annoying adverts ). Dave

@@CelticDreamsCoUk my pleasure Dave, hope to see more of your videos soon.

Hi Tanya, your comments are the precise reason why I do it. It’s great to share my passion and to encourage other to try too. Thanks for watching. Dave

Indeed, a smaller diameter Persian chain would look great with it. Thanks for watching. Dave

If its floppy, then that will be down to the central rings, they are what add the tension, so just cut them a little bigger. Awkward to close the last one, but that's the point. the four corner rings pull in and the two large rings push out. hence the rigid shape. best of luck. Dave

Enjoy !. Dave

As mentioned, just make a regular persian 6 in 1 chain first, (see my video) it will really help. Thanks for watching. Dave

Thanks Lou, for those lovely comments. That's why I do it, it's nice to share my skills and passion. Thanks for watching. Dave

Gracias. Dave

I hope I have inspired you to have a go. By the way, check out this video if you haven't seen it.... Dave ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bf0DPhzy7S4.html

Thanks Mike. Glad you liked it. Dave

You are so welcome! Dave

Thank you. Enjoy your new skills. Dave

You're welcome. I would strongly recommend watching the Persian video first though. As it will make the cross so much more understandable. Dave . ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-pRGS0inVxVY.html

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching. Dave

This is perhaps a more tricky thing to start on. If you fancy having a go, then start with the byzantine. Surprisingly simple to do, and only requires a couple of pliers. see thelink. Dave ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-OmNRbWeKASM.html

Thanks. Glad it helped. Dave

Thanks Wanda. I thought the two tone would make it easier to follow, hence why I re made the video again. Thanks for watching Dave

Is your wire pure silver and copper, or coated silver and copper.

925 Sterling silver, and the wire is pure copper. I normally just work in silver, or 9ct, but used copper as above for contrast. Dave

Thanks. Dave

Thanks. Perhaps just try a straight Persian chain first (see my Full Persian video). Dave

Celtic Dreams I just finished making it. I'm very excited. Thanks Dave

Thanks! 😃 Cannon EOS 700D with a Macro lens. Dave

Thank you. I hope you manage it, It's worth the effort. Thanks for watching. Dave

@@CelticDreamsCoUk I completed it in a Dusty Rose and silver and it looks amazing

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Glad it was helpful! Good luck. Dave

Thanks. Indeed, tricky at first but easy after you've done it once. good luck. Dave

Lovely compliments. Thank you. Good luck ! Dave

Glad it helped Thanks for watching. Dave

You are so welcome! Dave

Glad you like it! Dave

Have fun! Dave

Pleased to have inspired you. Dave

Its not easy the first time, but if you follow along it can be done. many nice comments from people (even a 72 year old) so anyone can do it. Or you can buy one of mine ; ) Dave

Muchas gracias por mirar Espero que haya ayudado. Dave

Thank you for the lovely comments. Dave

It isn't that hard at all. A bit fiddly in parts, but quite simple once you've learnt the Persian weave. it's just difficult to try and explain it. Good luck and have fun. Dave

Los anillos pequeños son de 1,2 mm de grosor. El diámetro interior es de 6 mm. Los dos anillos grandes también tienen un cable de 1,2 mm de grosor, el diámetro interior es de 10,5 mm. Espero que esto ayude. Dave

You're welcome. I hope you manage it. thanks for watching. Dave

Easy when you know how .; ) Dave

Most welcome 😊 Dave

Thanks, there's always more than one way to do something. My aim here was to make the project simple to follow in steps. Do check out my Full Persian video and byzantine video too (if you haven't already). Thanks for watching. Dave

Happy to help! I wrote a very detailed blog on aspect ratio and how to calculate the right ring size. You may find it useful. see link. Dave pepetools.com/blogs/news/aspect-ratio-the-magic-number-for-making-perfect-jump-rings-and-chains

@@CelticDreamsCoUk excellent! Thanks

You're very welcome! Dave.

I agree the persian 6 in 1 and the cross both look nice with a contrasting colour. Thanks for watching . Dave

@@CelticDreamsCoUk No worries. Also, just wanted to say thanks for your channel--been a big help as I've dipped my toes in the world of practical application of chain technique more'n just the 4-in-1 butted mail for shirts/coif/gloves of armour. Up til this year, I'd never really considered it something you could make *beautiful* as well as functional. Your channel has really opened my eyes to a lot of possibilities with that--not only for jewelry, but also in decorative chain armour!

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching. Dave

Thanks. If you're new to this, then perhaps try a byzantine first. Its quite easy to do and will build your skills. Dave ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-OmNRbWeKASM.html

You're welcome! Dave

Thanks Rose, just remember to stick closely to the dimensions. good luck. Dave

Thank you. Dave

Thanks, I hope you can understand my method. good luck. Dave

pruebalo. Vale la pena el esfuerzo. Gracias por ver. Dave

Thank you. Kind words. Dave