Creating the “Exotic Blossoms” bracelet in Chain Maille…
Has whetted my appetite to make more projects that will combine beading, polymer and metal clays, and chain maille techniques. I love working in mixed media and find it challenging. In anticipation I’ve ordered a slew of anodized niobium jump rings in a myriad of lush colors. Although niobium is far more expensive than aluminum or base metals, it is still less costly than sterling silver. It is also hypoallergenic rendering it a perfect material for those who are sensitive to other metals. However, what attracts me most about the metal is its ability to accept color. I’ve ordered very tiny jump rings – 2.4mm that require use of a magnifying glass to work, but I find them to be the perfect size to accompany seed beads!
Barbara Briggs Designs 
can’t wait to see what you do this these little beauties! They are tiny. 🙂 Jen
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Jen, I already have a project in mind and it will combine chain maille with a section of Ndebele and square stitch, accented with tiny polymer clay buds capped with bronze metal clay tops…this is going to be fun!
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Can’t wait to see what you come up with. I’ve been playing w/bead embroidery and chain maille myself.
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I’ve just finished the chain maille portion of the new bracelet and I love the way it drapes. I used a blend of links colored in a range of cafe au lait…Ms. neutral here. Now onto the beaded portion!
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where do you get your rings
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Rose, I used niobium rings from http://www.bluebuddhaboutique.com, but you can find them through other sources as well by doing an online search.
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