New Forum For All Handcrafted Artists

Just another venue we started in an effort to support handcrafted artists. Stop by and have a look and start a discussion

clipped from chainmaillebymboi.com Chainmaille By MBOI Forum Well we bit the bullet and decided to host a forum that is dedicated to you. Basically anyone who has an artistic bone in your body, jeweler, chainmaillers, painters, crafts , handmade. I want my customers to be able to browse and comment on other peoples work. Promote yourself your blog your latest piece talk about the industry. Ask questions, there are so many talented artists out there that can have useful information for the novice. Learn a new trick or share a new trick your choice just have fun and communicate with others who have the same talents you do. This is brand new so there are many more board areas that need to be configured, just put a post in the suggestion section and we can add more areas as the board grows. Well I hope you enjoy the new forum, please keep it clean. Thanks, Andrew and Kimberly

Bronze Chainmaille Bracelet in a Roundmaille Weave

Bronze is such an ancient and rich metal and this bracelet just screams class

clipped from chainmaillebymboi.com Bronze Roundmaille Bracelet Bronze  is a metal that reminds me of ancient statues and gives me a warm feeling.

Celtic Star Chainmaille Bracelet

This Celtic Star bracelet is really a sleek design with a celtic visions or celtic dreams chain, depending on who you talk to the name changes.

clipped from chainmaillebymboi.com Sterling Silver Celtic Star Bracelet This sterling silver Celtic bracelet made of hand cut rings and combined to create a masterpiece. Measuring 7.5 inches from clasp to clasp, this piece features a Celtic Star measuring 1″ and held together with a chain version of celtic dreams weave. The bracelet is held secure with a sterling silver lobster clasp. If you like this design check out our Triple Celtic Design.

Chainmaille By MBOI

Well since we just joined I'd figure I'd tell you a little about us and what we do and who we are.         

MBOI is made up of my wife Kimberly ( The President, CEO, Controller, Painter, Mailler, and Creative
Superpower) who is currently in the process of finishing her teacher degree, and Andrew ( Stock boy
and Mailler ) who is a Senior Estimator for a Heavy Construction Company which is based in New Jersey.
We have 2 boys who keep us running all the time.
We currently reside in Point Pleasant, NJ which is a small beach town on the Jersey Shore.

When creating our chainmaille jewelry and various items we start with raw wire and coil and saw cut our
own rings.
We work in various metals also, so if you see something you like but would rather have it in a different
metal just let us know. We work in sterling silver, copper, bronze, anodized aluminum, enameled copper,
and bright aluminum.
Custom orders are always encouraged, if you have an idea of something special you would like to have
made just Contact Us and we’ll work out the details.

Andrew & Kimberly

Chainmaille By MBOI 

Makin The Best Of It

Chainmaille Kit and Tutorial for the Byzantine Weave

This is a complete kit to make a Byzantine Bracelet in a variety of metals. You can also just download the tutorial. Pretty cool, check out the full article.

clipped from chainmaillebymboi.com Byzantine Kit and Tutorial This tutorial is a detailed step by step on how to make a Byzantine chainmaille weave. We have painstakingly made these instructions so that a beginner will be able to go through without a problem. The tutorial is full of pictures which graphically guide you through each step. We will offer full support for any questions you may have while working on your piece. The downloadable file is in PDF format, if you don’t have a PDF reader you can download it for free. Our kits will have enough rings in it to make a nine inch bracelet with a couple extra just in case you have a mistake.  The rings will all be polished and smooth and of the utmost of quality, if you don’t want your rings polished just let us know by adding a note a checkout. The kit will also contain the tutorial and a lobster clasp. You will need two pair of pliers to construct your bracelet, the pliers are obviously not included.

Byzantine Cubed Design By MBOI

Although the elements of this design aren't unique the way the components were put together definately are unique, Kimberly has outdone herself again.

clipped from chainmaillebymboi.com Copper Byzantine Cubed Bracelet This byzantine bracelet  measures 7.5″ in length and is separated by 4 Japanese 8 & 2 cubes. The cubes are separated by 6mm indian agates. The cubes and agate are strung on copper wire so that they can move freely on the piece for those of you who like to play with your jewelry. This piece is held secure with a handmade “S” clasp. This peice is can also made in sterling silver, check out a similar necklace and earrings in sterling.  Just contact us if your interested in a necklace and earring to match this bracelet, all sets will be discounted.

Byzantine Cubed!

This byzantine necklace has a twist!

clipped from chainmaillebymboi.com Sterling Silver Byzantine Cubed Necklace By Andrew • Mar 9th, 2009 • Category: Sterling Silver Necklaces Well Kimberly came up with another beautiful design this byzantine necklace measures 21″ in length and is centered by 3 Japanese 8 & 2 cubes. The cubes are separated by 10mm black jade rounds. The center pendant is definitely the focal point of this piece; the jade and sterling cubes are strung on a sterling silver wire so that they can move freely on the piece for those of you who like to play with your jewelry. While this necklaces measures 21″ it hangs more like an 18″ chain because of the bar style pendant the additional length was necessary. This piece is held secure with a sterling silver toggle clasp. We will size your necklace to your choosing at no additional cost. Kimberly has designed matching earrings and photos will be posted soon.         Order Sterling Silver Byzantine Cubed Necklace Purchase Price @ $150.00 Qty: Shipping Rate: A