The accessible format of this successful series, with large, step-by-step photos, easy-to-follow instructions, and progressive projects, makes it easy to learn new techniques and have fun along the way Keeping a beginner's time, abilities, and budget in mind, The Absolute Beginners Guide Making Chain Mail Jewelry introduces jewellery makers to seven basic weaves. Eighteen fun, stylish projects follow, beginning with easy-to-make earrings, and progressing to bracelets and necklaces. In addition to practicing basic weaves and creating beautiful pieces, beginners will learn many other important skills. They will learn how to use chain mail to embellish leather and other materials, add crystal accents, make stretchable chain mail with rubber O rings, add color with anodized aluminium rings, and more!