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CHAINMAIL MAKING BOOK BIBLIOGRAPHY

(last updated: September, 2021)
More than 30 Reviews!

This is the skimpiest bibliography/collection of books on a subject I own. It's not because I haven't wanted to see more on the subject - there just isn't a whole lot out there. What is out there is mostly for making jewelry, not armor. I doubt this is all of it, but it's what I've found. If you have more information to add, please contact me! I love making chainmail - I have a shirt I made of high-carbon steel that I've had hot blued so that it has that gorgeous blue/black sheen. If you've worked with metal, you know exactly what I'm talking about!

I came to this discipline through the Society of Creative Anachronisms when I was a teenager, and have taken it back up and played with it off and on over the years. I am fascinated by its having gone mainstream with jewelry makers, who have developed some amazing variations on the basic patterns I learned mumble,mumble years ago.



There is a professional organization for knitters of chain mail(focusing on jewelry):
http://www.mailleartisans.org/

Anyone with more information to share, corrections to make, or has books and magazines to donate or sell, can contact me(Leigh) through My Contact Page.

ALPHABETICAL INDEX BY AUTHORS' LAST NAMES
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Play with Chain Mail: 4 Weaves, 20plus Jewelry Designs, by Theresa D. Abelew (TPB:2016)
Notes: 96 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Kalmbach Books, Waukesha, WI; ISBN: 9781627001724;
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Basics of Chain Maille, by Lauren Andersen (Booklet:2010) Book Review Popup Window
Notes: 31 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Artistic Wire, Valley Twp., PA; ISBN: None;
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Advanced Chain Maille, by Lauren Andersen (Booklet:2010) Book Review Popup Window
Notes: 39 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Artistic Wire, Valley Twp., PA; ISBN: None;
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Making Chain Mail jewelry: The Absolute Beginners Guide, by Lauren Andersen (Booklet:2013) Book Review Popup Window
Notes: 96 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Kalmbach Books, Waukesha, WI; ISBN: 9780871164803;
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Basic & Advanced Chain Maille, by Lauren Andersen (Booklet:20**)
Notes: ?? pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Artistic Wire, Valley Twp., PA; ISBN: None;
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One Jump Ring, Endless Possibilities for Chain Mail Jewelry, by Lauren Andersen (TPB:2017)
Notes: 112 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Kalmbach Books, Waukesha, WI; ISBN: 9781627003032;
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Creative Chain Mail Jewelry, by Art Jewelry & Bead&Button Magazines (TPB:2011)
Notes: 96 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Kalmbach, Waukesha, WI; ISBN: 0871164213;
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The Palladium Book of Weapons & Armour, compiled by Matthew Balent (TPB:1981) Book Review Popup Window
Notes: 50 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Palladium Books, Detroit, Mich.; ISBN: None;
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Timeless Wire Weaving: The Complete Course, by Lisa Barth (TPB:2014) Book Review Popup Window
Notes: 96 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Kalmbach Books, Waukesha, WI; ISBN: 9781627000765;
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Easy Chain Mail: 6 Projects(Easy-Does-It), by Bead&Button Magazine (TPB:2007)
Notes: 19 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Kalmbach Books, Waukesha, WI; ISBN: 0890247153;
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Making Wire & Bead Jewelry, by Janice Berkebile, Tracy Stanley (TPB:2012) Book Review Popup Window
Notes: 144 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Lark Crafts, NY; ISBN: 1454702877;
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Build Your Own Wire Pendants: Choose a frame, Make a bail, Add embellishments, by Kimberly Sciaraffa Berlin (TPB:201?)
Notes: ?? pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Kalmbach Books, Waukesha, WI; ISBN: 978162700****;
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Handcraft Wire Jewelry: Chain, Clasps, Pendants, by Kimberly Sciaraffa Berlin (TPB:201?)
Notes: ?? pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Kalmbach Books, Waukesha, WI; ISBN: 978162700****;
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Weave Wrap Coil, by Jodi Bombardier (TPB:2010)
Notes: 128 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Interweave Press, Loveland, CO; ISBN13: 9781596682009;
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Chain Mail: The History of the Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry 1798-1991, by John Brereton (HC:???)
Notes: 320 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Hyperion Books; ISBN: 0948251670;
History book - don't know yet how many references in it pertain to chain mail...

The Mail-Maker's Technique, by E. Martin Burgess (TPB:1953) Book Review Popup Window
Notes: 16 pages; Country: UK; Publisher: The Antiquaries Journal, London, UK; ISBN: None;
Reprinted from Volume 33, The Antiquaries Journal(pp. 48-55, 193-202); My copy of this is a copy of a copy of a copy - off a mimeograph machine. I can read it, but it is a very poor copy...

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Introduction to Chain Mail: Learn to Make Jewelry and Armor, by Liz Cademy (TPB:2006)
Notes: 90 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Self, ???; ISBN: 9781482367119;
8 different weaves for beginners...

Woven Wire Jewelry, by Linda L. Chandler (TPB:2004)
Notes: 144 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Interweave Press, Loveland, CO; ISBN13: 9781931499576;
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Getting Started Making Wire Jewelry and More, by Linda Chandler, Christina R. Ritchey (TPB:2005)
Notes: 96 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Interweave Press, Loveland, CO; ISBN: 193149987X;
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Making Wire Jewelry: 60 Easy Projects in Silver, Copper & Brass, by Helen Clegg & Mary Larom (TPB:1997) Book Review Popup Window
Notes: 112 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Lark Books, Asheville, NC; ISBN: 1887374002X;
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Wire Jewelry Crocheted Knitted Twisted Beaded: 35 Stunning Step-by-Step Projects, by Chrissie Day (TPB:2006)
Notes: 128 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: North Light Books, Cincinnati, OH; ISBN: 158180881X;
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Arms & Armor of the Medieval Knight: An Illustrated History of Weaponry in the Middle Ages, by David Edge, John Miles Paddock (HC:1988) Book Review Popup Window
Notes: 192 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Bison Books Corp., Greenwich, CT; ISBN: 0517644681;
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The Armourer and his Craft: From the XIth to the XVIth Century, by Charles John Ffoulkes (TPB:1988) Book Review Popup Window
Notes: 256 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Dover Publications, Inc., Mineola, NY; ISBN: 0486258513;
Originally published: London:Methuen, 1912

Weaving Freeform Wire Jewelry: Step-by-Step Techniques, 20 Versatile Designs, by Kaska Firor (TPB:201?)
Notes: ?? pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Kalmbach Books, Waukesha, WI; ISBN: 978162700****;
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Modern Chain Mail Jewelry: Chic Projects to Complete Your Look, by Marilyn Gardiner (TPB:2015)
Notes: 112 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Kalmbach Books, Waukesha, WI; ISBN: 9781627001403;
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Fabulous Chain Mail Jewelry: Creating with Components, by Marilyn Gardiner (TPB:2018)
Notes: 112 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Kalmbach Books, Waukesha, WI; ISBN: 9781627004480;
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Chain Mail Plus: Jewelry Projects Using Crystals, Charms & More, by Sandy Haugen (TPB:2017)
Notes: 112 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Kalmbach Books, Waukesha, WI; ISBN: 9781627003858;
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Braided Wire Jewelry, by Loretta Henry (TPB:1997)
Notes: 64 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, Atglen, PA; ISBN: 0887408672;
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Fabulous Woven Jewelry: Plaiting, Coiling Knotting Looping Twining with Fiber & Metal, by Mary Hettmansperger (TPB:2006)
Notes: 160 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Lark Books, Asheville, NC; ISBN: 1579906141;
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Creating Wire and Beaded Jewelry: Over 35 Beautiful Projects, by Linda Jones (TPB:2004)
Notes: 128 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: North Light Books, Cincinnati, OH; ISBN: 1581806329;
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Chain Maille Jewelry Workshop: Techniques and Projects for Weaving With Wire, by Karen Karon (TPB:2012) Book Review Popup Window
Notes: 159 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Interweave Press, Loveland, CO; ISBN13: 9781596686458;
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Advanced Chain Maille Jewelry Workshop: Weaving with Rings and Scale Maille, by Karen Karon (TPB:2015)
Notes: 160 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Interweave Press, Loveland, CO; ISBN13: 9781596686595;
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Medieval Warfare, by H.W. Koch (TPB:1985) Book Review Popup Window
Notes: 256 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Bison Books, Greenwich, CT; ISBN13: 0861240081;
There is a hardcover edition of this...

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Chain Mail Armored Knight, by Claude Lamontagne (TPB:2001) Book Review Popup Window
Notes: 24 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: ADLM, Inc.; ISBN: 2980731900;
This is a children's combination "How To" and history book

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The Complete Metalsmith: An Illustrated Handbook(revised edition, by Tim McCreight (COMB:1991) Book Review Popup Window
Notes: 208 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Dover Publications, Worcester, MA; ISBN: 0871922401;
I'm also very interested in acquiring his book "Color on Metal"...

The Fighter's Handbook, by Sir Kevin Perigrynne(aka Phillip McDown) (TPB:1978(1st);1980(2nd)) Book Review Popup Window
Notes: 150 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Society for Creative Anachronism; ISBN: None;
This was published originally under his Scadian name, so I've got it listed in two places for those who only know him under one or the other names...

Wire Art Jewelry, by Sharilyn Miller (TPB:2009)
Notes: 200 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Interweave Press, Loveland, CO; ISBN13: 9781596684089;
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Chained: Create Gorgeous Chain Mail Jewelry One Ring at a Time, by Rebeca Mojica (TPB:2010) Book Review Popup Window
Notes: 144 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: North Light Books, Cincinnati, OH; ISBN: 1440303088;
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Chain Mail Armour Made Easy, by Alastaire Moore (TPB:2005) Book Review Popup Window
Notes: 19 pages; Country: UK; Publisher: Harlot Publications; ISBN: None;
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Arms & Armour, by Vesey Norman (HC:1964)
Notes: 96 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons, ???; ISBN: 0706400348;
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Beadmaille: Jewelry with Bead Weaving & Metal Rings, by Cindy Thomas Pankopf (TPB:2010)
Notes: 127 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Lark Books, Asheville, NC; ISBN: 9781600594953;
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Wire Style: 50 Unique Jewelry Designs, by Denise Peck (TPB:2008)
Notes: 120 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Interweave Press, Loveland, CO; ISBN: 1596680709;
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The Fighter's Handbook, by Sir Kevin Perigrynne(aka Phillip McDown) (TPB:1978(1st);1980(2nd)) Book Review Popup Window
Notes: 150 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Society for Creative Anachronism; ISBN: None;
This entry is also under the author's "mundane" name...

Great Wire Jewelry: Projects and Techniques, by Irene From Peterson (HC:1998) Book Review Popup Window
Notes: 60 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Lark Books, Asheville, NC; ISBN: 1579900933;
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Silver Wire Jewelry: Projects to Coil, Braid & Knit, by Irene From Peterson (HC:2005)
Notes: 80 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Lark Books, Asheville, NC; ISBN: 1579906451;
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Unconventional Chain Mail Jewelry, by Laura Poplin (TPB:2012) Book Review Popup Window
Notes: 112 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Kalmbach Books, Waukesha, WI; ISBN: 0871164337;
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Chain and Bead Jewelry Creative Connections: New Techniques for Wire-Wrapping and Bead-Setting, by Scott David Plumlee (TPB:2009)
Notes: 160 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications, NY; ISBN: 0823024857;
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Wire Jewellery: 25 Crochet and Knit Wire Designs to Make, by Kate Pullen (TPB:2007)
Notes: 180 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Guild of Master Craftsman, ???; ISBN: 9781861084149;
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Chain Mail & Wire Reimagined, by Karen Rakoski, Barbara DeYoung (TPB:2015) Book Review Popup Window
Notes: 111 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Kalmbach Books, Waukesha, Wisc.; ISBN: 9781627000451;
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Wire-Jewelry Workshop: Techniques for Working with Wire and Beads, by Susan Ray (TPB:2008)
Notes: 128 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Krause Publications; ISBN: 0896896684;
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Silver Threads: Making Wire Filigree jewelry, by Jeanne Rhodes-Moen (TPB:2006)
Notes: 112 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Kalmbach Books, Waukesha, WI; ISBN: 0871162210;
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Classic Chain Mail Jewelry: A Treasury of Weaves, by Sue Ripsch (TPB:2010)
Notes: 95 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Kalmbach Books, Waukesha, WI; ISBN: 0871164078;
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Classic Chain Mail Jewelry With a Twist, by Sue Ripsch (TPB:2013) Book Review Popup Window
Notes: 95 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Kalmbach Books, Waukesha, WI; ISBN13: 9780871164834;
Mrs. Ripsch has a website: http://jewelrybysueonline.com/
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Chain Mail Elegance: Jewelry Projects with Crystals, Pearls and More, by Sue Ripsch (TPB:2015)
Notes: 96 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Kalmbach Books, Waukesha, WI; ISBN: 9781627001229;
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Creative Silver Chains: 20 Dazzling Designs, by Chantal L. Saunders (HC:2005)
Notes: 112 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Lark Books, Asheville, NC; ISBN: 157990615X;
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A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms and Armor in All Countries and In All Times(Together with some closely related subjects), by George Cameron Stone (HC:1989) Book Review Popup Window
Notes: 694 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Jack Brussel, NY; ISBN: 0517065878;
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Chain Mail Jewelry: Contemporary Designs from Classic Techniques, by Terry Taylor, Dylan Whyte (HC:2006) Book Review Popup Window
Notes: 144 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Sterling Publishing Co., NY; ISBN: 1579907237;
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Practical Chainmail in the Current Middle Ages, by Gypsey Teague (TPB:2011) Book Review Popup Window
Notes: 94 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: www.upstatesteampunk.com; ISBN: 1466475951;
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Link It! Colorful Chain Mail Jewelry with Robber O-Rings, by Susan Thomas (TPB:2008) Book Review Popup Window
Notes: 104 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Lark Books, Inc., Asheville, NC; ISBN: 1600591566;
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Enameling on Metal, by Oppi Untracht (HC:1957)
Notes: 191 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Chilton Co., NY; ISBN: None;
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Metal Techniques for Craftsmen: a basic manual for craftsmen on the methods of forming and decorating metals, by Oppi Untracht (HC:1968)
Notes: 509 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Doubleday, NY; ISBN: 0385030274;
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Jewelry Concepts & Techniques, by Oppi Untracht (HC:1982) Book Review Popup Window
Notes: 864 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Doubleday & Co., NY; ISBN: 0385041853;
Chain mail on pages 196-203

Traditional Jewelry of India, by Oppi Untracht (HC:1997)
Notes: 432 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., NY; ISBN: 0810938863;
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Linked: Innovative Chain Mail Jewelry Designs, compiled by Karin Van Voorhees (TPB:2014)
Notes: 88 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Kalmbach Books, Waukesha, WI; ISBN: 9781627000895;
DESIGNERS: John Fetvedt, Diane Miller, Anne Mitchell, Laura Poplin, Sue Ripsch, Vanessa Walilko...

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Chain Mail + Color: 20 Jewelry Projects Using Aluminum Jump Rings, Scales and Disks, by Vanessa Walilko (TPB:2015)
Notes: 96 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Kalmbach Books, Waukesha, WI; ISBN: 9781627001236;
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Making Silver Chains: Simple Techniques, Beautiful Designs, by Glen F Waszek (TPB:2001) Book Review Popup Window
Notes: 112 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Lark Books, NY; ISBN: 1579901832;
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The Art of Chain Mail: Vol. 1, European Patterns, by Dylan Whyte (Sprlbnd:2002) Book Review Popup Window
Notes: 63 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Self, Gore Bay, Ontario; ISBN: 0973098317;
Mr. Whyte has a website: http://artofchainmail.com/

Beaded Chain Mail Jewelry: Timeless Techniques with a Twist, by Dylan Whyte (TPB:2009) Book Review Popup Window
Notes: 144 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Lark Books, Asheville, NC; ISBN: 1600592201;
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New Connections in Chain Mail Jewelry with Rubber and Glass Rings, by Kat Wisniewski (TPB:2016)
Notes: 112 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Co., Waukesha, WI; ISBN: 9781627002370;
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Brassey's Book of Body Armor, by Robert C. Woosnam-Savage, Ray Hutchins (HC:2002)
Notes: 160 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Potomac Books; ISBN: 1574882937;
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Inspired Wire: Learn to Twist, Jig, Bend, Hammer and Wrap, by Cynthia B. Wuller (TPB:2008)
Notes: 112 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Kalmbach Books, Waukesha, WI; ISBN: 0871162563;
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CHAIN MAIL MAGAZINE BIBLIOGRAPHY

"The Antiquaries Journal", Published by Journal of the Arms and Armor Society (Began Publication: 1921)
Notes: Ended Publication: Unknown; Publishing Frequency: Unknown; Size: Unknown; Country: UK; ISSN: Unknown; Type: History;
"The Mail-Makers Technique" by E. Martin Burgess(Vol. 33(1953), pp 48-55, 193-202) is a very detailed description of the process of making chain mail for armor - I haven't found anything else remotely close to the detail given here, and I haven't been able to find a PDF to share...

"Art Jewelry", Published by Kalmbach Publishing Co., Waukesha, WI (Began Publication:???)
Notes: Ended Publication: Unknown; Publishing Frequency: Unknown; Size: Magazine; Country: USA; ISSN: Unknown; Type: Crafting/Collecting; Website: http:// ;

"Bead&Button", Published by Kalmbach Publishing Co., Waukesha, WI (Began Publication:February 1994) Book Review Popup Window
Notes: Ended Publication: Ongoing; Publishing Frequency: BiMonthly; Size: Magazine; Language: English;
      ISSN: 1072-4931; Type: Craft for beads, buttons, macrame, polymer clay and wirework;
      There are different chain mail jewelry projects scattered throughout the run of issues...
      Current website: http://www.facetjewelry.com/magazine/bead-button

"Costume & Dressmaker", Published by Costume & Dressmaker Press (Began Publication: Aug. 1996)
Notes: Ended Publication: Unknown; Publishing Frequency: Unknown; Size: Magazine; Country: USA; ISSN: Unknown; Type: Crafting;

"Journal of the Mail Research Society", Published by The Mail Research Society, St. Cloud, MN (Began Publication: July 2003) Book Review Popup Window
Notes: Ended Publication: 2009; Publishing Frequency: Unknown; Size: Magazine; Country: USA; ISSN: 1544-4333; Type: History research; Website: https://www.erikds.com/?page_id=17 ;
There appear to be only 2 issues...

"Step by Step Wire Jewelry", Published by Interweave Press, Loveland, CO (Began Publication: February 2005) Book Review Popup Window
Notes: Ended Publication: Ongoing; Publishing Frequency: Bimonthly; Size: magazine; Country: USA; ISSN: 1555-9399; Type: Crafting; website: http://www.stepbystepwire.com/;

"Wire Artistry", Published by ??? (Began Publication: ???)
Notes: Ended Publication: Unknown; Publishing Frequency: Unknown; Size: Magazine; Country: USA; ISSN: Unknown; Type: Crafting;

"Wirework", Published by Kalmbach Publishing Co., (Began Publication: February 2005) Book Review Popup Window
Notes: Ended Publication: Ongoing; Publishing Frequency: Biyearly; Size: magazine; Country: USA; ISSN: 1949-839X; Type: Crafting; website: http://www.WireworkMag.com/;
This is a branching title of "Bead & Button"

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