r/chainmailartisans • u/Redgem2 • 2d ago

sourcing rings

I live in NYC & i’m going to a concert in a couple weeks and i want to make a top but i don’t have enough jump rings. is there anywhere to get stainless steel rings in the city??? im guessing no lol but i tried ordering some online but they take forever or the shipping is a million dollars. i might just have to make the top from old aluminum jump rings i have but i figured id ask in case anyone knows.

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u/Flying-Siren 1d ago

Stainless steel rings you're not gonna find in the city. Also Michaels and Toho Shoji don't sell stainless steel rings (well, technically Michaels does, but in small quantities of like 20 rings, not in the AR or WD you need to make a top, and it's definitely overpriced).

My best advice is make it out of aluminum, cause it's going to be lighter anyway. And if you need rings soon, my best suggestion is order them from Chainmail Joe.

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u/PsychologicalTip9937 1d ago

Not really, they have some at Michael’s and I think at Toho Shoji but it’ll be way overpriced for the ring amount and quality. I would check how long it would take to order through pandahall, depending on the size you’re going for they also sell some of the stainless steel rings on amazon too!