here is an example of the chain maille designs i have been playing around with recently. i've really enjoyed mixing steel, rubber and silver in these. this one has hammer set garnet trillions forming what i call the "head" and "tail" of the centipede. the trick to making this pattern work is the very specific aspect ratio of the sterling rings compared to the steel and rubber; they are very snug, so as to allow some movement and flex but otherwise keep the triangular formations nice and tidy. next i will try introducing more color.
in addition to these chain maille designs, i have a number of new directions in mind; i prefer to work this way, because too much of the same thing begins to drive me crazy! i have given up the notion that this is a negative trait. i am moving toward embracing all of the different ways i enjoy working, seeing the ways they relate to one another and observing the themes they tend to return to, instead of worrying about consistency or lamenting disparities. i find that the more loose and relaxed i get about this, the more i can submit myself to the process. It is in this place of being open that whatever i am working on will start to take on its own direction, and lead me towards its own conclusions. it is an extremely gratifying journey for me.
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