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 and color to color, 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
    AA rings

    Posted by Kit M on Dec 30th 2023

    Arrived quickly and well packaged. Ring colours are uniform and thick, with no chipping or cracking. Will definitely be buying more (just placed another order). Thank you!

  • 5
    Excellent products!

    Posted by Kari Coykendall-Millard on Dec 15th 2023

    As a beginning chainmailer, i'm so incredibly happy to have found this company! The beginners kit is awesome and explains different sizes of jump rings and step by step mailing. As someone who is physically disabled and decided to try a new hobby i highly recommend this company and their products. You can only knit so many scarves before you go insane! The jump rings are easy to use, look beautiful when a project is finished, and all the colors available in different sizes are a treasure trove to look at! The pricing for the jump rings is very affordable, especially with a very limited budget like mine. I wont be using any other company for my new hobby, i stumbled upon the best one right away!

  • 5
    Absolutely Fantastic

    Posted by Alyssa S. on Dec 6th 2023

    I love ordering the bulk packages for colors/sizes I use frequently. Great quality rings with amazing color and super fast shipping.

  • 5
    Aluminum jump rings

    Posted by Jenise on Dec 5th 2023

    Best quality!

  • 5
    Anodized Bull Rings

    Posted by Dusty Simmons on Nov 22nd 2023

    I love these rings and will continue to buy more ! ❤️ ⛓️

  • 5
    AA 18swg 1/8" rings, orange

    Posted by Lisa Ellis on Oct 25th 2023

    This is my first purchase with Chainmaille Joe and I'm very happy with my order. The rings are clean, the cuts are very nice, and the color is shiny and consistent. Two thumbs up :)

  • 5
    Good Rings

    Posted by Jon on Oct 13th 2023

    Consistent/good color. Size is correct. My only complaint is they're left-handed rings. Which might be enough to make me not buy from here again. Haven't decided yet.

  • 5
    New New Penny color.

    Posted by Nancy Sauter on Sep 27th 2023

    Absolutely love this color! Is great to work with in 20 gauge. Can’t wait to try the 18 gauge.

  • 5
    Rings

    Posted by Beth Cobb on Sep 20th 2023

    Rings are high quality and you get them in record time.