Do I have to be a jeweler to make chainmaille jewelry?
Absolutely not. You do not have to be a goldsmith or silversmith to close jump rings. You do not need to know how to solder as there is no soldering required. Certainly you can use solder if you are so equipped, but the ring sizes and materials recommended are carefully planned along with the patterns themselves to interlock creating a strong chain. Q: Is chainmaille jewelry for men or women? A: Generally men like thicker chains and women like more delicate chains and patterns. There is no hard and fast rule here however. It becomes a matter of personal aesthetic taste.
