Latest projects Garters and Sporran Chain

**EldarKinSlayer** · 26th January 11, 06:13 AM

The Sporran Chain came out too long need to figure out how much to shorten it, other than that I am very pleased.

The garter is a 7 strand braid with 8 additional strands knotted on for volume.

The chain is a Byzantine weave, made with Stainless Steel and Bronze.

**Nighthawk** · 26th January 11, 12:29 PM

That chain is spectacular! My son makes chain maile, and I know how much work it is.

**KiltedDixon** · 26th January 11, 12:47 PM

Hey big guy...looking good. You are getting it together. I like the red garter.

**NewEnglander** · 26th January 11, 01:14 PM

Nice work on the chainmail. After I finished my hauberk I put down that hobby. Be careful that the links don't catch on your kilt.
And I like the garters as well. Are they fairly simple to make?

**EldarKinSlayer** · 26th January 11, 01:28 PM

Originally Posted by Nighthawk

That chain is spectacular! My son makes chain maile, and I know how much work it is.

Thank You Nighthawk, I've seen some of your work as well praise from a craftsman is always well received.

New Englander, it was dead easy, I just followed this instructable.
http://www.instructables.com/id/How-...ming-bracelet/
tip, keep your lengths slightly different and not too long to deal with if you try to do it without splicing in you will drive yourself nuts. To splice in just tie a very tight square knot and trim it close.
I cannot imagine doing a Hauberk

**NewEnglander** · 26th January 11, 02:01 PM

Thanks for the link! If we get the forecasted snow I'll be home tomorrow and now I have a project.

As for the hauberk, I had just moved and was living alone for a bit...so I had some time on my hands. Hands which were soon callused sore.

**NewEnglander** · 9th February 11, 06:38 PM

Another question for you, now that I've got about 18" of braid complete: about how long did you make your garters? My woven garter ties are 38" or so long and I wrap them around my leg twice before tying them. Do you do the same with these braided garters?

**EldarKinSlayer** · 9th February 11, 07:14 PM

Originally Posted by NewEnglander

Another question for you, now that I've got about 18" of braid complete: about how long did you make your garters? My woven garter ties are 38" or so long and I wrap them around my leg twice before tying them. Do you do the same with these braided garters?

I have 20 inch calves and yes they go around twice.

**Failed God** · 11th February 11, 02:33 PM

sorry im going a little off topic here but is the belt you are wearing in the picture a modified guitar strap?

also i really like the chain you made.

**EldarKinSlayer** · 11th February 11, 02:47 PM

Originally Posted by Failed God

sorry im going a little off topic here but is the belt you are wearing in the picture a modified guitar strap?

also i really like the chain you made.

Thanks. Belt is made from barbed wire web here http://www.strapworks.com/product_p/pewpat2.htm

Buckle is 2" Black gloss http://www.strapworks.com/Side_Relea...e_p/msrb-a.htm

Adjustment is via http://www.strapworks.com/Metal_Slides_p/ms-c.htm
2" flat black