Karen's Aunty costume..
Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2002 9:08 pm
H'lo there Karen (That is if You read this)
Just wanted to compliment the costume & make a couple of coments..
First it's nice to see someone other than historical reenactors making anything from maille.
Are your rings butted or Riveted?
I'd guess butted, if you used mostly aluminum.
I'm still partway through a Hauberk (Mid thigh length 3/4 sleeve maille shirt)with 3/8 inch diameter 17 gauge galvanized electric fence wire.
I can see why you'd go with aluminum just from a WEIGHT standpoint.. Although, in these parts, the aluminum is half again the price of steel..
If ya dicide to do anouther Maille project of anykind, give me a holler & I'll send you some links to some speciallists. Tools & materials to save a bunch of time..
Just wanted to compliment the costume & make a couple of coments..
First it's nice to see someone other than historical reenactors making anything from maille.
Are your rings butted or Riveted?
I'd guess butted, if you used mostly aluminum.
I'm still partway through a Hauberk (Mid thigh length 3/4 sleeve maille shirt)with 3/8 inch diameter 17 gauge galvanized electric fence wire.
I can see why you'd go with aluminum just from a WEIGHT standpoint.. Although, in these parts, the aluminum is half again the price of steel..
If ya dicide to do anouther Maille project of anykind, give me a holler & I'll send you some links to some speciallists. Tools & materials to save a bunch of time..