Chainmail Joe Complete Chainmail Kit — 23k Rings, 20 Weaves, Tools

Overview

The Complete Chainmail Kit from Chainmail Joe invites you to explore a hands-on metalworking hobby with confidence. Packed with more than 23,000 bright aluminum rings and a robust kit that weighs over four pounds, it offers ample material to experiment with a wide range of weaving styles. Visual learning is front and center: each tutorial image uses high-definition 3D graphics to help you picture the steps before you begin, making the process feel clear and approachable.

Whether you are picking up chainmail for the first time or building a small crafts practice, this kit is designed to support your curiosity. It can be a thoughtful gift for someone seeking a tactile, creative pastime, and it also provides a solid foundation for anyone considering turning a hobby into a small jewelry or apparel line.

What’s inside

• Over 23,000 bright aluminum rings in seven sizes to support a wide range of weaves
• A comprehensive guidebook that covers 20 popular chainmail weaves
• Two starter bent nose pliers to help with forming and connecting rings
• An assortment of clasps for finishing touches on wearable pieces

Rings, sizes, and learning material

• Seven ring sizes included to accommodate different weave patterns and project needs
• Rings are lightweight yet sturdy, designed to be easy to work with for beginners and experienced crafters alike
• The tutorial book showcases 20 weaves ranging from classic European patterns to contemporary textures

20 weave patterns you can explore

The included guide walks you through a broad spectrum of weaves, helping you build skills step by step. Patterns covered include classic and modern favorites such as European 4 in 1, Box Weave, Spiral 4 in 1, Helm Chain, Byzantine, Half Persian 4 in 1, Barrel Weave, King’s Mail, JPL, Sweet Pea, Vipera Berus and its variations, Full Persian 6 in 1, Round Mail, Dragonscale, Elf Weave, Orc Weave, Dragonback, Celtic Visions, and Candy Cane. Each pattern presents a new rhythm, texture, and potential applications for jewelry and accessories.

Real-world uses and learning journey

These materials support a broad range of creative projects, from simple bracelets and earrings to more intricate statement pieces. The combination of rings, a structured weaving guide, and finishing clasps helps you practice technique while keeping options open for future design ideas. While outcomes depend on your practice and choice of project, the kit offers a serious starting point for hobbyists and makers exploring chainmail as a craft or business venture.

Getting started and care tips

• Set up a dedicated work space with good lighting to mirror the kit’s visual guides
• Begin with the easier weaves in the book to build hand speed and confidence
• Keep rings and tools clean and store pieces in a dry area to maintain finish

Who this kit is for

This kit is well suited for hobbyists, beginners, and small-scale makers who want a substantial, ready-to-go setup for learning, creating, and possibly selling unique chainmail pieces. It offers a tangible path from concept to finished piece without promising guaranteed results, instead presenting possibilities through hands-on practice.