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Coyote Maille
In this intermediate level chain maille course, students will learn how to construct Coyote Maille (4-in-1 sheet). The weave is fluid and dense with a high "rings per inch" (RPI) count and a low "aspect ratio" (AR). Students will also learn how to construct Magus Chain (the chain form of Coyote 4-in-1 Sheet), how to widen the sheet weave, and how to join the ends of Coyote 4-in-1 Sheet to form a closed band.
It is assumed that all students who enroll are proficient weavers, know the difference between "through-the-eye" and "around-the-eye" connections, and understand gauge, inner/outer diameter, and aspect ratio. Students should be comfortable working with complex weave patterns and working with very small jump rings. Familiarity with weaving European 4-in-1 is helpful but not required.
Meet the instructor
Jewelry designer and author, Karen Karon, has been weaving maille for well over a decade. She teaches chain maille and scale maille classes and workshops at Metalwerx School for Jewelry and Metal Arts, at local venues, and also provides private chain maille/scale maille instruction. In addition, Karen is a certified PMC (Precious Metal Clay) artisan. Karen has written articles for Art Jewelry, Bead Style, Bead&Button and Step by Step Wire Jewelry magazines and is the author of Chain Maille Jewelry Workshop and Advanced Chain Maille Jewelry Workshop, both published by Interweave.
See Karen’s work on her website (karenkaron.com) or visit her on Facebook and Instagram.
Materials & Tools
The following supplies will be used for course demonstrations and objectives. A suggested item and/or vendor has been provided below for reference. Click the vendor name to be redirected to a page where you can view the item. The quantities needed for each item are listed first. If ordering, please be aware that some items may come in larger quantities than needed for this class. We recommend not opening an item's packaging until the day of the workshop. Student participation during or in-between class sessions is not required - observers are welcome.
Raw Materials: Please note, some of the vendors listed below are outside of the US and materials purchased may be subject to tariffs.
- Coyote Maille (4-in-1 Sheet): Ideal AR = 3.0, Minimum AR = 2.7 ·
- Sterling Silver Jump Rings, 18awg, 2.875mm id, Round (AR 2.82), RPI 74 (UrbanMaille)
- Stainless Steel Jump Rings, 20awg, 3/32” id (AR 3.1), RPI 80 (MetalDesignz)
- Anodized Aluminum Jump Rings, 20awg, 3/32” id (AR 3.0), RPI 80 (TRL)
- Anodized Aluminum Jump Rings, 18awg, 3.0mm id (AR 3.16), RPI 64 (Weave Got Maille)
- Magus Chain: Ideal AR = 2.8, Minimum AR = 2.6
- Sterling Silver Jump Rings, 22awg, 1.875mm id, Round (AR 2.93), RPI 50 (UrbanMaille)
- Anodized Aluminum Jump Rings, 20awg, 3/32” id (AR 3.0), RPI 44 (TRL)
- Anodized Aluminum Jump Rings, 20awg, 2.5mm id (AR 2.87) RPI 36 (Weave Got Maille)
Findings: These will be dependent upon the type of jewelry you are making and are suggestions only
- 1 x 10.5x16mm 2-Strand tube slide clasp, sterling silver (RioGrande)
- 1 x 2-Strand tube slide clasp, stainless steel (FireMt.Gems)
- Ear wires, sterling silver (RioGrande)
Tools/Equipment:
- 2 pairs of smooth jawed pliers (RioGrande) - REQUIRED
- Starting Aids – Small piece of Plastic Canvas (Michaels) + a paper clip- REQUIRED
- Beading Mat (FireMt.Gems) - Optional
- Vision Magnification eg. Optivisor (RioGrande) - Optional/As Needed
NOTE: The metals choices listed above have been tested by the instructor. If you want to use alternate sources or materials, choose jump rings by Aspect Ratio (AR). To determine the quantity of jump rings required for your project, decide how long you want your chain to be in inches and multiply that by the RPI (Rings Per Inch) count. Make sure to get extra jump rings in case of marring or loss. Feel free to email the instructor if you have any questions.