New Ring Design
Here
is the start of the new ring design. It is a new chain maille weave for
me. After getting over the new weave bumbling thumbs, I was able to get
a piece started (above) The next problem is joining the end and forming
a ring.
That is usual for new designs but still
frustrates a bit. However, I was reminded (several times) of the word of
caution I give students in my chain maille classes. The ring you close
the best, it the one you need to open again. I finally got it together
in a form of a ring to wear. Anyhow, how do you like the new ring
design?
Never satisfied with one design, I tried another variation. It looks good but is not as comfortable to wear as the one above.
Now for some information on the ring, specifically.
It is a design from Urban Maille
where I purchase most of my rings. Aislyn is a great teacher and helper
aside from providing great rings. It has taken her a long time to come
up with a pattern for a ring that would satisfy her. She calls it "The
Perfect Ring"
The first great feature is
Comfort -- This
ring is extremely comfortable and effortless to wear because the chain
is flat and makes it cling to the finger. The finger is not perfectly
round, like a rigid ring. This ring conforms perfectly to the finger so
after a very short time (hours) you don't feel it at all. It's like
having a strip of soft fabric wrapped around your finger. When you've
been wearing this one for awhile, other rings seem unnecessarily
restrictive by comparison.
The second feature is
Durability. I've
been wearing mine all day and all night including showers and washing
dishes. It still looks shiny and bright. I would take it off if I were
to start mixing meat loaf with my hands. I take my engagement ring off
when I do that, too.
Close ups of hands are usually not pretty! Look at the ring!!
This ring can be made with different
metals. I used Silver Filled (like gold filled) because it was a little
cheaper to do. I've been extremely pleased with silver filled vs
sterling.
I've ordered some Argentium Sterling
silver rings, some bronze rings and some gold filled. I plan to mix the
metals in some new rings. Specifically Argentium Sterling Silver and
Gold filled. Looking forward to that one.
I'm
thinking of calling them "Ring of Rings". I've only made a few and have
discovered several things I need to know to proceed effectively.
1) What is your ring size?
2) Do you like sterling silver or silver filled?
3) Would you like to see a mixed metal ring? (silver and gold or silver and copper, bronze or....)
Looking forward to hearing your opinions. Comment below
Until next time,
Bev
