USN Ribbons Chainmaille Inlay - part 2

Back in November I discover IGP and decided to try my hands at an inlay of my own. So I came up with the idea to recreate the ribbons I earned while in the US Navy using anodized aluminum rings. You can read about the process involved in getting a picture into chainmaille format in my previous blog post here.

Things are coming along pretty quickly. At this point the ring count is 2,520 rings! In fact, I've hit a stopping point as I need to order more rings before I can go any further. One of the colors I need was out of stock when I placed my original order and I decided to not use rings I originally got for one section because the color just wasn't right. I'll be using anodized niobium rings as a replacement for these as I just couldn't find the ring size I needed in a color close enough to what I was looking for.
Here is a list of all my awards from top to bottom, left to right:
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Meritouriuos Unit Commendation, Battle "E", Navy Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (in progress), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Sea Service Ribbon (in progress), Expert Rifle (rings out of stock), Expert Pistol (rings out of stock)

What I've done with my time....

Well, I spent the last few weeks the latest victim of our economy. On a positive note, I had more time to do things around the house (I installed a pocket door and did some painting.) and of course work on my chainmaille! With anodized niobium I wrapped a Limoges cameo (pics coming soon) that my wife had wanted to turn into a necklace and started a sterling silver wrapped cabochon project but I ran out of wire. I also did 2 pieces with copper, the first a Full Persian Bracelet and the second, a Half Persian 3-1 Necklace. I also added to my line of keychains with a Dragonscale Keychain in orange & black anodized aluminum and bright aluminum. And finally I made a Double Byzantine Bracelet using sterling silver and anodized titanium finished with a sterling silver tube clasp.

Etsy Chainmaillers Guild Featured Items of the Week

I had an item listed on the Etsy Chainmaillers Guild blog as one of the featured items for this week! It is my Japanese 12-in-2 bracelet made using bright aluminum rings and red anodized aluminum rings. It was one of my earlier creations and as such it has been put on clearance to make room for more wonderful pieces.

Christmas is coming ---> FREE gift wrapping!

These festive earrings are perfect for the holiday season.

FREE gift wrapping is available in my shop for all Christmas purchases. I'll wrap the item purchased and include a gift tag with the to/from info you provide me. I can mail directly to you or to the recipient. Just let me know during checkout in the notes to seller.