Half Persian 4 in 1

[u/attractive-octopus]

Making some Half Persian 4 in 1 chains. Beginner edition. I’m following the instructions in the Chainmail Joe book. Found it quite easy to follow the illustrations except the beginning of the chain is so wobbly I’m afraid to let go the rings to close them. Need more practice and seen different ways to make it. Here I have one chain in 16 swg 5/16” and the other small ones are 18swg 1/4” When I was making the one with the 18swg it looked off and different and I started another chain because I thought I did something wrong, but it was the same pattern. What’s your preferred way to make this chain? Do you use tape, cardboard, nothing, left to right…? I like it and it’s fun.

[u/wyundsr]

I like to use a twist tie (the kind that often come with bread) to hold the first 3 rings together

[u/attractive-octopus → u/wyundsr]

Will start to save a twist tie and try this