Chainmaille Tools – What Tools Do I Need to Learn Chain Mail?

This is a mini course in chainmaille for beginners. This video shows you what tools are needed to start chain mail and why.

Chainmaille Plier Buying Guide

1. Not round nose – buy chain nose or needle nose pliers

2. Smooth face jaws – make sure jaws are not serrated

3. Small tip width – no wider than 2mm

4. Handles – memory gel or ergonomic

These are the pliers you will see me use in this course:

Comfort Gel Pliers for regular weaving: https://goo.gl/YQZwgr

Tapered Flat Nose Pliers for small ring weaving: https://goo.gl/EDVxBJ

For small ring weaving, I also recommend:

Stainless Steel and Foam Chain Nose Pliers: https://shrsl.com/?hoeu

Each video contains links to appropriate tools and supplies for each technique and project. Check out the entire collection of Mastering the Basics Chainmaille Kits here: https://goo.gl/9mnke5

This mini course contains excerpts from the full online course Chainmaille GutsyGuide: Mastering the Basics. Click here for $30 off enrollment: https://goo.gl/2xrZyN