Anodized Aluminum Rings - Bulk Rings Chainmail Joe

Anodized Aluminum Rings - BULK

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Go to Anodized Aluminum Rings - By the Ounce

How to find the right ring size:

First, decide the chainmail weave you want to make:

20SWG(0.9mm/0.0354") Anodized Aluminum Guide
Ring Size Aspect Ratio #Rings/unit
of measure		 Recommended for:
20SWG 1/8" ID 3.5 ~1250/OZ,
~5000-1/4LB		 Byzantine, Barrel Weave, Vipera Berus, Orc Weave, Celtic Visions(with 20SWG 3/16")
20SWG 9/64" ID 4.0 ~1125/OZ,
~4500-1/4LB		 European 4 in 1, Box Weave, Sweet Pea, Round Mail, Elf Weave
20SWG 5/32" ID 4.4 ~1000/OZ,
~4000-1/4LB		 European 4 in 1, Box Weave, Round Mail
20SWG 3/16" ID 5.3 ~825/OZ,
~3300-1/4LB		 European 4 in 1, Box Weave, Half Persian 4 in 1, King's Mail(European 8 in 2), Kinged Vipera Berus, Full Persian 6 in 1, Dragon Back, Candycane, Celtic Visions(with 20SWG 1/8")

 

18SWG(1.2mm/0.047") Anodized Aluminum Guide
Ring Size Aspect Ratio #Rings/unit
of measure		 Recommended for:
18SWG 1/8" ID 2.6 ~700/OZ,
~2800-1/4LB		 Japanese 4 in 1/Jelly Cubes
18SWG 9/64" ID 3.0 ~625/OZ,
~2500-1/4LB		 JPL(Jens Pind Linkage)
18SWG 5/32" ID 3.5 ~600/OZ,
~4800-1/2LB		 Byzantine, Barrel Weave, Vipera Berus, Orc Weave, Celtic Visions(with 18SWG 1/4")
18SWG 3/16" ID 4.0 ~500/OZ,
~4000-1/2LB		 European 4 in 1, Box Weave, Sweet Pea, Round Mail, Elf Weave, Dragonscale(with 18SWG 5/16"), Helm Chain(with 18SWG 5/16")  USED FOR SCALEMAIL SIZE-SMALL
18SWG 7/32" ID 4.6 ~450/OZ,
~3600/1/2LB		 European 4 in 1, Box Weave, Round Mail
18SWG 1/4" ID 5.3 ~400/OZ,
~3200/1/2LB		 European 4 in 1, Box Weave, Half Persian 4 in 1, King's Mail(European 8 in 2), Kinged Vipera Berus, Full Persian 6 in 1, Dragon Back, Candycane, Celtic Visions(with 18SWG 5/32")  USED FOR SCALEMAIL SIZE-MEDIUM
18SWG 9/32" ID 6.2 ~350/OZ,
~2800/1/2LB		 European 6 in 1, King's Mail(European 8 in 2)
18SWG 5/16" ID 6.8 ~325/OZ,
~2600/1/2LB		 European 6 in 1, King's Mail(European 8 in 2), Dragonscale(with 18SWG 3/16"), Helm Chain(with 18SWG 3/16")

 

16SWG(1.6mm/0.063") Anodized Aluminum Guide
Ring Size Aspect Ratio #Rings/unit
of measure		 Recommended for:
16SWG 3/16" ID 3.0 ~285/OZ
~2300/1/2LB		 JPL(Jens Pind Linkage)
16SWG 7/32" ID 3.5 ~250/OZ,
~2000/1/2LB		 Byzantine, Barrel Weave, Vipera Berus, Orc Weave
16SWG 1/4" ID 4.0 ~225/OZ,
~1800/1/2LB		  European 4 in 1, Box Weave, Sweet Pea, Round Mail, Elf Weave
16SWG 9/32" ID 4.5 ~200/OZ,
~1650/1/2LB		  European 4 in 1, Box Weave, Round Mail
16SWG 5/16" ID 5.0 ~185/OZ,
~1500/1/2LB		  European 4 in 1, Box Weave, Half Persian 4 in 1, Full Persian 6 in 1, Dragon Back  USED FOR SCALEMAIL SIZE-LARGE
16SWG 3/8" ID 6.2 ~145/OZ,
~1150/1/2LB		 European 6 in 1, European 4 in 1, Box Weave, King's Mail(European 8 in 2), Kinged Vipera Berus

 

14SWG(2.0mm/0.0787") Anodized Aluminum Guide
Ring Size Aspect Ratio #Rings/unit
of measure		 Recommended for:
14SWG 5/16" ID 4.0 ~100/OZ,
~850/1/2LB		 European 4 in 1, Sweet Pea, Elf Weave, Dragonscale(with 14SWG 1/2")
14SWG 3/8" ID 4.8 ~90/OZ,
~725/1/2LB		 European 4 in 1, Half Persian 4 in 1

-Smaller wire gauges like 20SWG come in much smaller ring sizes, and so can be more difficult to weave with since it's hard to see what you're doing.  Big wire gauges like 14SWG come in bigger ring sizes, which makes it easier to see what you're doing but are physically harder to manipulate.  If you're not sure which gauge you should use initially, it's a good idea to pick the middle gauges like 16SWG or 18SWG as they strike a good balance between strength, size, and ease of use for most people.

Aspect Ratio:

-Once you've decided which wire gauge to use, you can pick the ring size(s) you need based on each ring size's Aspect Ratio.  Aspect Ratio(AR) is the most important factor when picking ring sizes because every chainmail weave design has it's own AR number requirements, as well as it's Ideal AR.  The Ideal AR value for each weave is found by trial and error until a weave has both sufficient flexibility and aesthetic “tightness.”

AR=Inside Diameter/Wire Diameter(+Springback - blade kerf)----  For example 16SWG 1/4" ID would be:
(1/4")0.25/0.063(16SWG)=3.97, then we round up to 4.0 after accounting for a very small amount of springback when they are coiled. then minus a tiny amount accounting for saw blade kerf.

The Ideal AR value for each weave is found by trial and error until a weave has both sufficient flexibility and aesthetic “tightness.”  Generally speaking, if a weave is too tight/not flexible with a certain ring size, a higher AR is needed. On the other hand, if a weave is too loose/not holding its shape, a lower AR is usually needed. If you are a beginner, we'd recommend the higher end of the range of AR's as they can be easier to work with.  

You can find each ring size's Aspect Ratio(AR) next to each ring size in the charts above.

  • Ring counts are approximate based on weight, and counts can vary from batch to batch.
  • Color shade may also vary slightly from batch to batch, so be sure to order plenty for what you need for a single project at a time!
  • If you have any questions feel free to contact us!
    chainmailjoe@gmail.com

Feel free to either downlod and save the below images for your reference or request a physical Ring Sizer card mailed to you for free HERE

Reviews

  • 5
    Excellent Introductory Chain Mail Kit

    Posted by K Rogers on Jul 28th 2026

    I wanted to get into chain maille and did some research before choosing to buy from Chainmail Joe. The introductory kit is a great value with all the supplies you need to start weaving and an assortment of ring sizes so that you can experiment without having to know ahead of time what sizes you'd need. The included booklet gives clear photo instructions for how to weave some of the most common patterns. The shipping is prompt and the seller responds quickly to questions. I have already bought more rings from Chainmail Joe and have been very satisfied with my experience.

  • 5
    Good option for colors

    Posted by K Rogers on Jul 28th 2026

    Both the blue and the gold are beautiful. Good quality rings and good value for the price.

  • 5
    Stormy Grey

    Posted by Anna White on Jun 15th 2026

    I am brand new to chainmail and the info card included in pictures and then with purchases helped me so much in understanding what ring sizes to buy. I had been holding off on actually buying rings because I was struggling to find consistent information for beginners. Plus the stormy grey is exactly the color I was looking for for my project.

  • 4
    Bulk rings

    Posted by Tina St. Pierre on May 26th 2026

    Ring quality and color are descent, but my favorite thing about them is the consistency of color across multiple sizes

  • 5
    Chainmail

    Posted by Richard on Apr 13th 2026

    I recently got my order . Company very fast with shipping out , everything is as order . Will definitely buying more

  • 5
    16 g 5/16 aluminum

    Posted by Jessica on Mar 17th 2026

    Exactly what I was looking for.

  • 5
    Anodized Rings

    Posted by Nicholas Economou on Dec 11th 2025

    First time buying from chainmail joe and the shipping was quick and easy. Rings are easy to work with and have been high quality! Can’t wait to buy from here again

  • 5
    Amazing

    Posted by Tori F on Oct 10th 2025

    I love how the color turned out, they look amazing on my newest chainmail project.

  • 5
    Best customer service!

    Posted by Kevin Lyth on Sep 27th 2025

    I’m trying to make a big project but I needed black 16g 3/8”, when I went to the site first they weren’t in stock in black, I reached out asking about when they might be back in stock and he replied quickly letting me know some stock has been moved from Amazon back to his sites stock and he had enough for me to work my project! Amazing rings, amazing customer service. I love everything about chainmail joe!!