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Anodized Aluminum Rings - By The Ounce

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Go to Anodized Aluminum Rings - BULK

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

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Reviews

  • 5
    Lovely colors

    Posted by Sharon Finnecy on Dec 11th 2023

    The colors of the rings were just as pictured. Thank you for taking accurate photos!! I am very excited. This is the first time I've worked with anodized aluminum and I am so looking forward to making some really nice colored-ring pieces. Will definitely be back for more.

  • 5
    AA rings

    Posted by Kathy Sisco on Dec 11th 2023

    Great quality and service

  • 5
    Top quality again

    Posted by Dave on Dec 11th 2023

    This is my second order from Joe, and it's all great stuff again! If you do not have any of his AA turquoise rings, are missing out!

  • 5
    Love your work!

    Posted by Alyssa S. on Dec 6th 2023

    Great quality rings with amazingly consistent color and super fast shipping.

  • 5
    18swg 7/32 rings

    Posted by Riley Nelson on Dec 6th 2023

    I regularly purchase the colored aluminum rings, and they are fantastic for the fidget squares and bracelets I make. I absolutely love all your rings because they are cheap and durable, and as someone living in Minnesota they ship fast.

  • 5
    18ga 5/32 red

    Posted by Melanie Miller on Dec 5th 2023

    Rings are beautiful. Color and quality are very consistent.

  • 5
    ANODIZED ALUMINUM RINGS - BY THE OUNCE

    Posted by Sam on Dec 5th 2023

    These are the best quality of rings I've used. The cuts are clean and the rings are not squished, which makes closing them easy and keeps the finished product looking good. The colors of the rings sometimes have a slight variance in shad beaten batches, which is the only potential downfall. Is you purchase enough for your current project in a single batch then this is not an issue. That just takes some planning. Overall, these are my favorite jump rings because of the quality and fair price.

  • 5
    Quality & quantity

    Posted by Luke Dangeleisen on Dec 4th 2023

    Always my go to place for rings ,best quality and ships super fast

  • 5
    Anodized Aluminum

    Posted by Sandra Lopez on Nov 21st 2023

    Always great quality. Please make more colors