New Maille

Thought it was time to upload some of the images of the pieces I made to sell at the Glenbrook Markets . I've been slowly loading them into my Etsy Store.

These earrings are made using a weave known as Tao 3. I had never attempted this weave before making them for the markets, but am pretty happy with the result.



Another new weave for me called Vertebrae (thanks to Curt of C&T Designs for the hint). I have this currently in two colours (tuquoise pictured) and a violet one. Hope to make other colours. Very slinky bracelet.

Where has the time gone?

So it's been an embarrasing amount of time since my last entry. I knew I would suck a this, just didn't realise I would do this badly.

So Aussie Maille is thrumming along, can't retire just yet....but it's in the plan!

Also ventured into markets recently. So if you are at the Glenbrook Markets I would love to hear from you.

I have been making these fun bracelets to sell at the next markets on 18th April.

Stretchy Half Persian 3in1 in Anodized Aluminium and EPDM (rubber) rings.

And here are some made from the same rings but in the byzantine weave. These bracelets all have some stretch to them so no clasp is needed, they just slip over your hand.


All these rings can be purchased at Aussie Maille if you would like to make your own. I hope soon to have some completed bracelets up on my etsy site for purchase.

Fun with Anodized Niobium

Just wanted to share some pictures of pieces I have created recently using the Anodized Niobium I sell at Aussie Maille.





This is a necklace with a Japanese 12in2 pendant and handmade chain. The niobium rings are from the Fire Mix I stock, and the silver rings are actually plated. It's a stunning piece of jewellery and one my daughter tried very had to convince me to give to her.



Again another Japanese 12in2 weave (such a versatile weave) this time as a flower. The niobium is from the Water Mix.





And just to prove I can do weaves other than the Japanese ones, here is a pair of earrings in the Double Vision weave. This time the Anodizied Niobium used is from the Peacock Mix .

Things have been a tad crazy

and as usual I neglected my poor blog...I'm sorry!

So not only am I insane enough to take on a chain maille jewellery business, but I have expanded my reach to include a chain maille supply business! I am now pleased to announce that I am the Australian Distributor for Spiderchain .....so I now would like to introduce Aussie Maille. Still in it's infancy, but we are pretty proud of it.

So lots of effort and time have been going into that site.....hopefully soon the madness will settle and I can get back to mailling.

We're moving!

I sit here surrounded by boxes and chaos. I hate moving, and wouldn't be doing it except there was no choice given to us.....the thrill of being a renter.

So with sadness we say goodbye to this house we have come to love, and look forward to a new adventure.

What this means though, is all my chain maille goodies are packed away and I am going through terrible withdrawal pains. To be honest I am bored out of my brain, and so over shoving things into boxes. Friday is the day we get the keys.....until then I will be a packing fool.

I sit here stunned......

Yesterday I applied to Trunkt and to be honest, I wasn't expecting a positive outcome, it is notoriously hard to get accepted to Trunkt, and even harder for jewellery artists.

Well today, after being out all day with the family, I came home to an email Welcoming me to Trunkt....I have to admit, I ran through the house screaming, I was a tad excited.

So I am still working my way through the site, setting things up and looking at what to do next....but I did manage to make this little badge

Off to have a celebratory champagne I think.

Busy Fingers

I have been busily making pieces for a party a friend wants to hold for me.....*gulp*...first time I will be really selling my pieces to the masses face to face. Luckily they are friends and shouldn't be too hard to stand up in front of and talk up my pieces.

None of the new pieces are listed in etsy yet, holding onto them until the party but here are a quick couple of pieces. The photography is quick and nasty, but it is all I have at present, and after a few weeks of beautiful weather it is wet outside again...*sigh*....that'll teach me to take so long to take photographs.

This is a pair of earrings in the Double Spiral Weave. I have a matching bracelet for this. Am going with a few sets this time and see how they sell.


Double Vision weave with a Siam Swarovski Crystal.

A simple chain with Swarovski Crystals and Pearls. Named this one Under the Jetty, but not sure if that will stay.