Basic Oriental 4-in-1 Maille
This weave is great for large squares and is extremely simple.
Example was created using 3/16" & 3/8"
14ga (0.080") Gal. Steel. rings.
(Note: it is not necessary to use two different
sized rings...I just think it adds
more contrast and a better effect.
1. Start with 2 closed rings around one.
2. Add another closed ring with 1 closed around it through the outside ring fron step 1.
3. Continue Step 2 until the diresired length is obtained.
4. Now repeat steps 1 -3 to create another chain of the same length and lay it alongside the first as shown.
5. Join the two rows as pictured and continue on to the desired hieght/width of the piece desired.
Thats really all there is to it.
A final note - 14ga Gal. Steel 3/16" ID rings was the smallest ring I could use to join the larger rings, 1/4" rings did not allow for
enough working room nor free movement of the mail, it became rather stiff and very difficult to work with
(as if those small rings from such a heavy wire wasn't enough!)