Late to the party, but great design and video - I've made a few of these for friends and family. One variation I've made is to move the clasp location - only 4-5" on the dominant hand side while the other side wraps behind the neck, so you can easily flip up the collar and clasp in front of a mirror. So you don't have to clasp blindly/by feel behind the neck.
Thank you SO much!! I've had a kit FOREVER but never tried it because the knor intimidated me!! Now I can FINALLY make the tie I've been wanting to do for my son!!
I had a long rectangular patch already made leftover from another project and got the idea of making a tie for my best friend for his birthday. Looked like it would be hard but you made it pretty easy. So excited for him to see it. It looks bad ass!.
I'm so glad you came back I was experimenting with my jump rings and trying to decide what to make next and just as I think about making a tie you make an awesome tutorial detailing how to make a tie
Tim, this is a great design and a perfect instruction video. I just made the tie as my first chain mail project. Very satisfying. Looking forward to more videos from you. I'm particularly interested in instructions for pauldrons and other projects using scale mail. Thanks!
Tim…. Would you add the ring size you are using in the description section? I saw and purchased instructions from the ring lord….very nice…. Love your instruction and helpful hints…. It really looks great!!
I made this for my husband. Except wider and longer because he is 6'5".😳 It so far has received 112 likes on my fb page and 76 on a group page. Thank you so much for sharing.
just finished my tie yesterday. your instructions were perfect. I used a hand made S-hook, though. it lies flat and adjusts to both left-handed and right-handed users.
You could add a ring or two in the center of the front of the tie so you can attach & hang things like a large knights sword pendant. It would be expensive to buy (especially if it was silver) but I think that would make it look even better. Any of Nightrider Jewelry's flatter shaped pendants would also look great hanging off the front.
Hi. Great video, thanks! Question: I can only find 6mm (approx 1/4") in 0.7mm thick (approx 21 awg) and not 18 awg (approx 1.0 mm) thick, would they be firm enough? Thanks
what would it look like if after you joined the top to make the knot, you folded it over??? would the second layer give it more of a tie look??? could look shit, but just a thought..
What would you set a price at for these ties? I usually adjust my prices according to the demographics of where I’m selling at events, but I don’t want to undercut myself either.
Basically, you just add rings row by row to continue the pattern, but use 1 closed ring instead of 2 closed ring when you start adding the next row. I also made an instructable (you can find it with a quick search on instructables) with photos that might help you see what's going on.
For when there is a wedding, but family gatherings means you want to be prepared to do battle😁 Jokes aside I loved this project and might have to give it a go, I wpnder though, would the tie otself be to bulky if you where to dubble up the layers of the "body" to give it a bit more thickness? I've alwats thought the 4 in 1 method seemed so thin for most stuff and I want to remember reading about chainmails beeing thicker back in the day 🤔
Chain mail tarzan loin cloth.... because reasons >.> jk. No for real though. If you’ve ever read rick riordan’s Magnus Chase series. I think book two, the dwarf has a chain mail tie and a chain mail vest. I would like to know another more ornate way to probably do a chain mail vest, that goes beyond the same old four in one. Possibly a four in two?
Tim Shaw Even aluminium weights a bit. Maybe 1kg? I would think that it doesn't feel like it weights anything is because the mass is distrebuted evenly around the neck.
Tim Shaw I made a belt that is around the same size as your tie but it weighs around 1kg, it may be an alloy, that is why I thought the tie might weigh quite a bit
I had one made out of galvanized steel rings recently. It looks badass but damn I can't wear it for more than 2 hours haha! On the plus side, it can easily be used as a weapon!
This is sooo relaxing to watch... i'm gonna make one i think☺️ you can weave very fast... don't think i can do that in 3 hours.. hehehe .. if people wanna buy this what does it cost?
Thanks! I've been selling them for $100 (canadian dollars), but I mostly just sell to family and friends. They could be sold for a bit more at the right venues. Definitely make your own when you get a chance! It's a super fun project. Post a picture when you finish it to my Facebook page so we can all check it out!
Then cover in material (with stab vest material in between) to make it look like a normal tie do same for the shirt and then you have the perfect suit to go out in London (if someone tries to rob you they will get a surprise when they try to stab you)
I'm making it now in 16g.. with blisters on my hands heheh... but i love it... do you mind if i make a youtube video of it in dutch? Ofcourse i will name you☺️ but i think here in the netherlands people will love it!!!!
Tim Shaw Hehhee that's so kind of you!! I don't think you Will understand it but i Will say something in english no problem☺️ hehehe... think i do it with the 18g rings cause the 16g gives me blisters hehehehe
I need a tie for a wedding coming up. Now my only problem is that you should list your ingredients in the dooblydoo.... Er. Materials. I don't watch too many cooking videos. What are you talking about.
I used 18 gauge 1/4" bright aluminum rings (you'll need ~500 in total). You can use any material though, and it'd work with 16g or 17g rings also. Have fun at the wedding.
Hi Rebecca, the important thing is the size of the ring. I used bright aluminum but you can use stainless steel if you prefer (obviously it'll be heavier than aluminum) as discussed in the video the ring size used is 18g (16g will work also) 1/4" rings.
Late to the party, but great design and video - I've made a few of these for friends and family.
One variation I've made is to move the clasp location - only 4-5" on the dominant hand side while the other side wraps behind the neck, so you can easily flip up the collar and clasp in front of a mirror. So you don't have to clasp blindly/by feel behind the neck.
Thank you SO much!!
I've had a kit FOREVER but never tried it because the knor intimidated me!!
Now I can FINALLY make the tie I've been wanting to do for my son!!
Sorry...the KNOT intimidated me!
When you're a knight in the morning and a gentleman by night.
This is legit man!! Always hated ties so I wore alligator or shark tooth necklaces instead, but THIS I can get behind lol!!
I had a long rectangular patch already made leftover from another project and got the idea of making a tie for my best friend for his birthday. Looked like it would be hard but you made it pretty easy. So excited for him to see it. It looks bad ass!.
i was hopeing you get back to chainmail jewlery. you make best tutorials on youtube for this
Thanks!
I'm so glad you came back I was experimenting with my jump rings and trying to decide what to make next and just as I think about making a tie you make an awesome tutorial detailing how to make a tie
Great timing! Hope this helps :)
Tim, this is a great design and a perfect instruction video. I just made the tie as my first chain mail project. Very satisfying. Looking forward to more videos from you. I'm particularly interested in instructions for pauldrons and other projects using scale mail. Thanks!
I made this and it turned out awesome, thanks for putting up the tutorial.
Great video, I just finished my own tie. Took like four afternoons while watching youtube.
Made one too. Takes some time, but totally worth it!
I have seen quite a few of these and I have to say that your video and style is the best! I can't wait to try this!
awesome simple enough I can knock this out quickly my friends and I will look good these
Tim…. Would you add the ring size you are using in the description section? I saw and purchased instructions from the ring lord….very nice…. Love your instruction and helpful hints…. It really looks great!!
I made this for my husband. Except wider and longer because he is 6'5".😳 It so far has received 112 likes on my fb page and 76 on a group page. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thanks so much for this. I love how you made the "knot" part easy !
No problem! Thanks for the comment.
I love this! Not a huge leap from making jewelry! And I've got a lot of time on my hands:)
Tim, you could also make a video for a chainmail belt, maybe using small rings (16 swg 3/16", for example) so it stays together and won't break.
just finished my tie yesterday. your instructions were perfect. I used a hand made S-hook, though. it lies flat and adjusts to both left-handed and right-handed users.
Awesome!
Ooooh, this is awsome! Now I know what hubby'll get for Christmas this year 😃.
I suspect he might not be the only one getting this! It's a perfect gift option :) Thanks for checking out the video
i have finished my own now, that l started when l first time seen your video, :)
Do you need to wear a gambeson tie underneath
thank you!!!! I needed this
I really like this, thanks. I'm going to make it. Great instructions.
Thanks for the amazing clarity and instruction!
Can you show more close up of the pyramid pattern? Tried with your hack sack video but hard to really see it. Thank you for your tutorials
On your taper to the point, how do you make it so the far edge rings don't hang down and mess with the diagonal shape?
You could add a ring or two in the center of the front of the tie so you can attach & hang things like a large knights sword pendant. It would be expensive to buy (especially if it was silver) but I think that would make it look even better. Any of Nightrider Jewelry's flatter shaped pendants would also look great hanging off the front.
Cool idea! Thanks for the comment.
This is just fantastic, hello next project!!
Thank you! Post a pic of it when your done to my Facebook page I'd love to check it out.
This is incredible
When you're int he middle of liberating the holy land from Saracens, but have an important business deal in the evening.
So would there be about 680 rings excluding the neck chains?
That is a great video. Thank you for the lesson.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the comment.
Hi. Great video, thanks! Question: I can only find 6mm (approx 1/4") in 0.7mm thick (approx 21 awg) and not 18 awg (approx 1.0 mm) thick, would they be firm enough? Thanks
what would it look like if after you joined the top to make the knot, you folded it over??? would the second layer give it more of a tie look??? could look shit, but just a thought..
What would you set a price at for these ties?
I usually adjust my prices according to the demographics of where I’m selling at events, but I don’t want to undercut myself either.
That was awesome, I hope I get around to make one of these! Is it comfortable to wear?
Thanks for the great tutorial!
Thanks! It is actually quite comfortable, it doesn't weigh noticeably more than a regular tie would.
Time to crusade like a gentleman
Eyyy, it’s Blitzen’s tie idea from the first book of Magnus Chase and the gods of Asguard!
how would you add stripes/multiple colors?
Might be pretty cool as a 12 in 2 Japanese weave also.
How did you make the "pyramid" at the end? Can you slow it down some how? Are we still adding two rings to each one added on? I'm so confused
Basically, you just add rings row by row to continue the pattern, but use 1 closed ring instead of 2 closed ring when you start adding the next row. I also made an instructable (you can find it with a quick search on instructables) with photos that might help you see what's going on.
So cool! I want to make everything you post! Thank-you 😁
Where have you found is the best resource to get the rings?
I personally use the ring lord they are nice and have good quality products
Chainmail Joe is also a good resource. They sell aluminum rings relatively cheaply...
www.chainmailjoe.com/
Thanks!
For when there is a wedding, but family gatherings means you want to be prepared to do battle😁
Jokes aside I loved this project and might have to give it a go, I wpnder though, would the tie otself be to bulky if you where to dubble up the layers of the "body" to give it a bit more thickness? I've alwats thought the 4 in 1 method seemed so thin for most stuff and I want to remember reading about chainmails beeing thicker back in the day 🤔
dry cleaning i assume?
Chain mail tarzan loin cloth.... because reasons >.> jk. No for real though. If you’ve ever read rick riordan’s Magnus Chase series. I think book two, the dwarf has a chain mail tie and a chain mail vest. I would like to know another more ornate way to probably do a chain mail vest, that goes beyond the same old four in one. Possibly a four in two?
I started using Curiosity Stream, love it! Also, the tie is great, I am making one...
I'm not sure if I'd trust the butted mail, at least for the part going around the neck, that's quite a bit of weight on the tiny 2 link part.
thank you very much!! just amazing!!
No problem! Thanks for checking it out
how much does that example weigh though?
I used bright aluminum, it weights no more than some of my regular ties
Looks amazing! How much does it weigh, though? Seems like it'd be a bit tiring to wear for several hours
Thanks! It's made from aluminum and honestly no heavier than a regular silk tie.
Tim Shaw Even aluminium weights a bit. Maybe 1kg? I would think that it doesn't feel like it weights anything is because the mass is distrebuted evenly around the neck.
You made me break out my digital scale... the tie and neck chain are 55g compared to my silk tie at 51g. Its honestly super light.
Tim Shaw I made a belt that is around the same size as your tie but it weighs around 1kg, it may be an alloy, that is why I thought the tie might weigh quite a bit
I had one made out of galvanized steel rings recently. It looks badass but damn I can't wear it for more than 2 hours haha! On the plus side, it can easily be used as a weapon!
This is sooo relaxing to watch... i'm gonna make one i think☺️ you can weave very fast... don't think i can do that in 3 hours.. hehehe .. if people wanna buy this what does it cost?
Thanks! I've been selling them for $100 (canadian dollars), but I mostly just sell to family and friends. They could be sold for a bit more at the right venues. Definitely make your own when you get a chance! It's a super fun project. Post a picture when you finish it to my Facebook page so we can all check it out!
I've never clicked this in my entire life
Then cover in material (with stab vest material in between) to make it look like a normal tie do same for the shirt and then you have the perfect suit to go out in London (if someone tries to rob you they will get a surprise when they try to stab you)
Absolutly nice 😍🤵💞 cravate
18g awg or swg?
I'm using swg, but european 4-1 is very versatile, you could use anything close to that :)
Spectacular!!! Very good I think I could do it😊to exhibit
Espectacular!!! Muy bueno creo que podría hacerla😊para exhibir
I'm making it now in 16g.. with blisters on my hands heheh... but i love it... do you mind if i make a youtube video of it in dutch? Ofcourse i will name you☺️ but i think here in the netherlands people will love it!!!!
Of course! Looking forward to seeing the video (even though I won't understand what you're saying) ;)
Tim Shaw Hehhee that's so kind of you!! I don't think you Will understand it but i Will say something in english no problem☺️ hehehe... think i do it with the 18g rings cause the 16g gives me blisters hehehehe
Awesome :)
I need a tie for a wedding coming up. Now my only problem is that you should list your ingredients in the dooblydoo.... Er. Materials. I don't watch too many cooking videos. What are you talking about.
I used 18 gauge 1/4" bright aluminum rings (you'll need ~500 in total). You can use any material though, and it'd work with 16g or 17g rings also. Have fun at the wedding.
WWW.theringlords.com
They have tie kits
When you are going on job review and the boss favorite game is mordhau
Tim are you using stainless steel rings here? I t is importyant to mention that. lol
Hi Rebecca, the important thing is the size of the ring. I used bright aluminum but you can use stainless steel if you prefer (obviously it'll be heavier than aluminum) as discussed in the video the ring size used is 18g (16g will work also) 1/4" rings.
Slow down
why on earth would u want a chainmail tie?