1 Pound Bright Aluminum Chainmail Jump Rings 16G 5/16" ID (3000+ Rings)

I like this product. I am new to this hobby and have only played with the Midwest products Chain maille kits that Amazon sells. I find those rings are difficult to close. These rings close fairly easily compared to those. Someone who is more experienced may have an even easier time then I did. These are shiny and look to be of good quality as far as I can tell from my limited experience. I will say that if you are looking to create fine jewelry, you don't want aluminum. You probably want silver, bronze, gold, or anodized Niobium. You can get all of the above from The Ring Lord or Blue Buddha (more expensive but in the US). For me, these are perfect to learn with. There are many weaves I have to learn and doing it with aluminum is best because it's cheaper. I love that I got so many for a great price. It works out to about less than 3/10 of a cent per ring. I weighed the bag of rings and I got 17 ounces. A pound is 16 ounces, so I got more than what I paid for. Always a good deal. Bottom line is that for a beginner or someone experimenting with a new weave, these are perfect. Great quality, great price, and easy to work with. I will buy more when I run out of these. My only wish is that he would come out with colors or a variety of sizes.

Joe’s rings never fail. Out of 3000 rings, there was 1 broken. The quality is great, and the shipping is fast. I highly recommend ordering directly from his website. Free shipping on orders over $50, 30% cheaper (the prices are likely higher here to cover amazon’s fee), and Joe responds quickly if you have questions.This is the only place I order my chainmail rings/scales from.

Great product! First time making chainmail and my projects came out amazing! Will buy again.

I have bought quite the number of jump rings from different locations. I am used to the Bright Aluminum ones to have just a slight higher shine than the Stainless Steel. However, these ones almost seem to be silver rings from the brightness they have. They are still clearly aluminum from their color, but their luster is amazing. They make great pieces and honestly their aspect ratio is perfect for most popular weaves. So overall, if I could I would give them much more than just 5 stars. Granted they are a little pricey, but for the amount you get and their quality, they are worth every penny. Anyone who is getting into chain maille, I strongly recommend these. They'll make wonderful projects and you'll really be encouraged at how easy they are to work with. Anyone who is more advanced and has been doing this for a while, I still strongly recommend these. Their shine will surprise you, they have zero residue when you wear them for long periods of time, they are perfectly cut, and very easy to work with. They also feel very light weight which is a plus for more delicate pieces.

I purchased 6 of these over time for my first chainmail project, a full chainmail hauberk for a Ren Faire costume. The jump rings were great quality, I’d maybe find 1 faulty ring in an entire bag! There even is a small guide provided for weaves and ring sizing. It was a great product that helped introduce me to this world and I look forward to making a lot more because of it!

Quality: 4/5The rings are nicely cut, but some do have small burrs or rough edges. Still nice saw-cut rings, but not perfect. I have not found very many defective rings, either (1 out of ~300). I have also bought rings from other makers, some better, some worse. West coast chainmail makes the cleanest rings I've bought.Cost: 5/5Rings are on par with other sellers costs. The only reason they got 5/5 is because if you order enough, Amazon will throw in the shipping, saving you about $5 on your purchase. Otherwise, they would be comparable to ringlord or West Coast Chainmail.Other thoughts:The rings are just fine for most chainmail projects and are the most cost effective I have found (apart from DIY). One thing I don't like is that there is some aluminum dust in with the rings, like they were not deburred well enough or that shavings got mixed in with the rings. It's not a big deal, just makes your fingers a little dirty when you're working with them. Might need to rinse them off before wearing anything.

Chainmail Joe rings, especially the bright aluminum kind, are really shiny and attractive looking when you are finished with a project using them. They are easy to bend open or closed, and they won't leave a mess.I have made a chainmail shirt with these over the last few months for use in various cosplays, pictured in this review, and if you're looking to do something similar, here are the details I'm sure you want to know:* It took 5 bags of these specific rings to make this shirt (so 15,000 rings), and as a beginner it took me 150-175 hours to finish (i tracked the time spent). The guide I used (chainmail101 website) suggested it would take considerably less time, but as a beginner it will take you about the time it took me, as there are complicated parts that you wouldn't expect to encounter until you actually start making it.* Any pliers will do, but invest in pliers that are comfortable in your hands. Do not bother with one of those beadsmith jump ring opener/closer finger-ring tools, they aren't nearly as good as 2 pairs of pliers* I am 6' tall and have 44-46" shoulder width, and 15,000 rings makes a short-sleeved shirt that goes 5-6" below the belt-line.* Once you are done you can put the shirt into the dishwasher to clean off any loose burrs and make it shine, or hand-wash it with a bucket and some dish soap.These rings are perfect for this kind of project because the finished product really does look incredible, and is satisfying to look at once you're done. The entire process of weaving together the rings is a very relaxing pastime in and of itself. It will take patience to complete a project like this, but don't let that dissuade you. I Highly recommend chainmail joe rings, though I haven't used rings from other sellers.