What I've been up to.

Just thought I'd share with you my newest chainmaille bracelets. I haven't blogged in quite a while, so I figured I better find some time to do so. I've been very busy getting ready for this years season of craft shows, music festivals, farmers markets, and outside events that we'll be selling our tie dyes and chainmaille. I've designed some new tie dyes and added a lot of new chainmaille weaves to our jewelry line.

Be sure to check out our Etsy store, Maillice In Wireland and our tie dye store, Billy's Twisted Tie Dyes.

13 Year Break

I can't believe it's been 13 years since Soundgarden released an album. Time keeps ticking away!

Billy

www.billystwistedtiedyes.com

Soundgarden Releases New Album Through Video Game

by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Oh yeah, they're coming back!

I've noticed throughout this year that tie dyes seemed to be more popular than ever and I was glad when I came across this article. It's a good read and a great sign that's tie dyes are making a strong come back. Not that they ever went too far away.

Billy

www.billystwistedtiedyes.com

Tie-Dye: Is it the new plaid?

Friday, September 17, 2010 By Anna Hampton

Love The Classic Swirl!

I've made quite a few of these this year and they seem to be one of my top sellers! They are so much fun to make and I tend to vary the colors in light and dark versions of this classic swirl. Just thought I'd share this with you. Wear a tie dye and add a little color to your day!

Billy

www.billystwistedtiedyes.com

Patriotic Helms Weave Bracelet

Here's a quick tutorial of how I put together my Patriotic Chainmaille Bracelet using the Helms weave. This bracelet is 7.75 inches in length and is .5 inches wide. The nice feature about this bracelet is that it lays flat on your wrist. It is very durable and maintenance free since it's made from 304 stainless steel and coated copper jump rings.

Be sure the follow all steps 1 through 9 posted below. It's quite easy to assemble and a lot of fun to wear! Enjoy!

Billy

www.billystwistedtiedyes.com

Step 1

Start with 5 of the 14 gauge stainless steel jump rings, close 4 of them and open one of them. Then open one of each of the colored 18 gauge coated copper jump rings in red, silver, and blue.

Step 2

Start with the red opened jump ring, add the 4 closed stainless steel jump rings, and close it. Now add the silver jump ring under the red one and close it. Finish this link by adding the blue jump ring under the silver one and close it.