This is what I call a chainmail panel top, or crop top. It is composed of front and back panels of European 4 in 1 chainmail attached by sets of chain straps. The panels are made from large anodized aluminum rings, while the straps are made from smaller bright aluminum rings. The front panel has a subtle taper at the bottom, while the back panel stops abruptly. The shoulder and armpit straps provide security, and the waist strap is primarily for decoration. There are no clasps on this piece and it is intended to go on and off over the head. This results in no adjustability and a smaller range of body types that it will fit, so finding a way to make this adjustable would be beneficial. #chainmail #chainmaille #armor #maker #crafts #fashion #aluminum #croptop

This is a chainmail bra made from half anodized aluminum rings and half rubber rings. Both kinds of rings are a brilliant sky blue. The rubber rings provide some stretch and insulation, making it more comfortable to wear than a bra made from all metal. There is only one clasp around the back, and the straps around the neck are fixed. #chainmail #chainmaille #armor #maker #crafts #costume #fashion

This is a chainmail piece that I have been referring to as a crosshatch top. There may be a more correct term for this style, however I am not aware of it. It is composed of two main pieces, a choker (featured standalone in a previous post) and two chestpieces. These two parts are connected with a set of magnetic clasps. Traditional clasps are connected in-line with the magnetic clasps when greater stability is required. There are two kinds of magnetic clasp featured, as I have been prototyping stronger magnetic clasps. The large, round magnetic clasps are stronger than the earlier small angular ones. The round variety also swivels, preventing tangles in the connection. The majority of the chainmail is bright aluminum, not anodized. Small rubber rings are used around the edge of the chestpieces to create a gather. Traditional clasps are used around the back of the choker and the back of the two chestpieces. The clasp around the back provides sizing and tension options. Overall, the magnetic clasps on this piece were an experiment in ease of use for clasps, and could also be used by a burlesque dancer or similar. So far this prototype has not been successful, as the magnets are still too weak for real-world use. Further attempts could utilize electromagnets or other novel electronic clasping. The magnet enclosures are made of 3D printed PLA plastic. #chainmail #chainmaille #fashion #armor #maker #crafts #aluminum #3dprinting #aluminum

This is a fairly plain chainmail choker, made of aluminum rings in a European 4 in 1 weave. A large clasp is used to make the piece easier to get on and off. This was made as part of a larger piece, but I enjoyed the simplicity of it enough to take a few photos of it as it was. #chainmail #chainmaille #jewelry #jewellery #chainmaillejewelry #chainmailjewelry #choker #maker #crafts #aluminum

This is a large scalemail pauldron. It hangs off one shoulder while wrapping under the opposite arm for support. It is composed of anodized aluminum scales, starting with uncolored scales with black trim at the top, then changing to fully black scales partway down. The scales are attached to a strip of chainmail which holds the piece to the body. #chainmail #chainmaille #scalemail #armor #maker #crafts #aluminum #pauldron #shoulder

This is a choker with a magnetic clasp that I made for a friend. There are many different sizes, colors, and materials of rings. The large and medium bright aluminum rings are connected by blue and teal anodized aluminum rings. In the centerpiece, twisted aluminum rings are used. Around the neck, black rubber rings connect larger rings to complete the piece. The rubber rings give the piece some stretch, allowing it to be worn more comfortably. The clasps are magnetic, which makes getting the choker on and off very easy. #chainmail #chainmaille #jewelery #chainmaillejewelry #choker #blue #maker #crafts

This is a chainmail piece I call a triangle scale top. A clasp around the top connects to chain triangles which expand to form the neckline. Once the expansion is complete, the chainmail connects to scalemail contractions which complete the top. The scales are two toned, with primarily silver and black trim. The two halves are connected in the middle of the chest, as well as by a chain which runs around the back. Decorative chains hang low between the two halves. This piece has two clasps, one around the neck and the other at the back. The clasp chains are intentionally made too long in order to allow for adjustments when putting on the top. The excess chain also performs a decorative function. The piece is made of bright aluminum rings with anodized aluminum scales. #chainmail #chainmaille #scalemail #armor #crafts #maker #aluminum