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Tank Treads Chain Maille Jewelry
In this intermediate level onsite chain maille course, students will learn the Tank Treads weave. This weave produces a flat, dense band that is appropriate for bracelets, rings, belts and watch bands. It resembles Elfweave on the front and Interwovenn weave on the back. Its structure allows it to fully flex in only 1 direction. The class will focus on a sterling silver bracelet and ring set. Students will receive a detailed color handout documenting each step of the process so that they can reference this weaving technique at any time after the course.
It is assumed that all students who enroll are proficient weavers, know the difference between Through-the-Eye and Around-the-Eye connections, and understand gauge, inner/outer diameter and aspect ratio.
Students who enroll in this class must know how to construct European 4-in-1 and should be comfortable working with complex patterns and weaving with very small jump rings.
Meet the instructor
Jewelry designer and author, Karen Karon, has been weaving maille for well over a decade. She teaches chain maille and scale maille classes and workshops at Metalwerx School for Jewelry and Metal Arts, at local venues, and also provides private chain maille/scale maille instruction. In addition, Karen is a certified PMC (Precious Metal Clay) artisan. Karen has written articles for Art Jewelry, Bead Style, Bead&Button and Step by Step Wire Jewelry magazines and is the author of Chain Maille Jewelry Workshop and Advanced Chain Maille Jewelry Workshop, both published by Interweave. Her jewelry can be purchased at Loveday in West Concord, MA.
See Karen’s work on her website (karenkaron.com) or visit her on Facebook and Instagram.
Materials & Tools
There is a $160 materials fee for this workshop payable upon registration. Kit includes 434 sterling silver jump rings in five sizes, a 2-strand slide clasp, and a full color 9 page Karen Karon handout with step by step instructions.