Maker Faire Downtown Columbia 2024
Introduction to Chain Mail With Simple Projects to Try
Home: Maryland, United States
Curious about chain mail? Join us for a short presentation about different chain mail families and how to manipulate the rings, then try your hand at a small project (earrings or a key chain). Inspiration pieces will also be present for viewing!
Maker
Joni White
Joni White is a Texas native who found herself in Maryland when her Army husband received orders to Ft. Meade. She and her family remained in Maryland when her husband concluded his military service. Joni developed an interest in jewelry making primarily because of her medical bracelet, desiring more variety in what she wore. She was taught basic bead stringing by her work friends. Soon after, she found the Baltimore Bead Society where she was exposed to many jewelry making techniques, including her favorite, chain mail! She finds it fascinating that so many patterns can be made with only circles, and loves the flexibility and structural nature of the craft. When she isn't knitting chain mail, Joni enjoys computers, cooking, reading, walking. and spending time with friends and family.
What Inspired You to Make This?
I have found that I enjoy teaching and would like to help ensure that the practice of handcrafting doesn't die out.
