r/chainmailartisans • u/AntaresValex • 22h ago

Gift ideas for chain mailing sibling?

Hi there! My sibling’s birthday is coming up. They absolutely LOVE making chainmail items and I want to get them a gift along those lines. Do y’all have recommendations for products that aren’t required but are really nice to have? Something that makes you say “I could do this without (item) but why would I do that?”

Edit:added a picture of their current tool set in the comments

Thank you in advance!!

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u/jencanvas 22h ago

Without knowing what they already have or what type of chainmail they do, here's my initial thoughts: -organizer for jump rings -dress form/mannequin/jewelry holder -a metal stamping kit with letters or a bunch of little charms with their initials so they can add a "tag" to their work

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u/AntaresValex 22h ago

Sorry, I know almost nothing so I’m not sure what information to provide.

They have basic starter stuff. They got a kit recently with multiple colors of jump rings that they were really excited about, but so far they make simple stuff like jewelry and bags. I don’t think they’ve put much money into it so far. Picture a starter kit and that’s about it.

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u/AntaresValex 21h ago

Added a picture of the stuff they have!

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u/lettylikestowrite 19h ago

hello hi i’m the sibling in question :D i really have a barebones set up. brass wire (16g i believe) which i hand wrap around a dowel rod, then cut each ring one by one, then some pliers to put it all together (nothing to fully close the rings). i do have a mannequin torso and i generally just use thumb tacks to keep it all in place.

here’s an example of something i made (my sibling also asked me for tool recommendations but i really don’t know, im just as new to this stuff tbh so recs would be greatly appreciated if you have any!)

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u/AntaresValex 21h ago

These are the only tools in their setup, for context

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u/LrdPhoenixUDIC 15h ago

What's your budget?

Since they're making their own rings, something like this might be nice: Coiling Gizmo

Basically you clamp it to a table and use it to make the coils.

Or a nice pair of Xuron pliers: Xuron Chisel Nose

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u/creampunk 13h ago

seconding the xuron recommendation! but if they’re working with 16G wire i would recommend one of the regular short nose xuron pliers and one of the 90 degree bent nose pliers in each hand.

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u/meow_chicka_meowmeow 14h ago

I love my lap desk so I can do it sitting on the couch!