OK. First it was the pesky nettles. Now it’s the rambling rose bushes. I’m injured and a bit hurty so…time to come inside and read. Much safer :o)

As I was looking through my library room for something completely different, I stumbled across this book above.

OMG. I’d totally forgotten that I used to make and sell mine own jewellery when I had my shop. SMH!

Thanks to its exquisite, easily mastered techniques and elegant lines, chain mail, the classic art of linking metal rings, is enjoying a creative resurgence among jewellery makers. This attractive, full-colour book is a valuable resource to help beginners and intermediates get in on the craze. With computer-generated illustrations that show every step, it thoroughly introduces all the key construction procedures, including the proper methods of winding, opening and closing the metal rings. The 30 projects include a simple pendant encasing a large semiprecious stone and a flat chain-mail neckpiece that colourfully combines copper and blue titanium rings. Plus, theres advice on polishing the pieces, tips on adding pearls or beads and a gallery of works by professional jewellers.