Kay's Chains

Real quick video of zipping up a chainmail necklace.

Taking it from E4-in-1 to Round Maille. The bright colors add to the awesome of it ⛓️😁

Today @thecuratedcircus.bsky.social posted an interview with the incredible artist @aswannamedemily.bsky.social !

Come one come all and become a subscriber: patreon.com/thecuratedcircus

#Patreon #art #artist

And now your moment of zen.

It's decided, I'm doing the opposite of bangs next time I get my hair cut

Nicholas Kristof @NickKristof X.com I'm struck by the contrast between the passion for democracy shown by Iranians willing to die for it and the complacency with which many Americans have accepted an authoritarian slide. Americans should cheer for Iran's democrats--and also learn from their determination.

I see this take around from time to time and totally disagree. ICE just murdered a woman standing up to them. No Kings is among the largest protests in history.

The complacency is coming from elites in media, business, universities, and the Democratic leadership

Peanut butter and honey. Works great on multiple breads

A brindle pit bull dog, sitting in a chair covered with a fuzzy dark blue blanket. The dog is resting her chin on the arm of the chair with her ears back and a sad look on her face.

The look of utter disappointment on this dog's face is too much. She is sad because papa is on the floor, but won't pay attention to her because he's putting a new set of shelves together. 🤣🤣

Finally getting some events on the books! I'll update this list as more are confirmed 💜

Making some chainmail while watching the new episode of Fallout? Don't mind if I do!

Sitting out in the sun shine on this unreasonably warm sunny January day. Cause F SAD.

The dog just was jealous because there was a squash on the couch with us, but not her. I cant stop laughing 🤣

Up side of being stuck at home because of possibly being contagious - forced to sit and do my inventory. Which is DONE!! 🥳

Nine pictures in a collage. Center is a photo of the artist in a sweater using pliers to create. Top left is scale bracelets laid flat on a black background. Top middle is dragons made from chainmail and scales on a grey background. Top right is an earring in agender flag colors on a black display piece. Left middle is a necklace in bear flag colors with a bear paw pendant on a black display piece. Right middle is a black chain necklace with a silver chain hang that has a crescent pendant with the moon phases on a black display. Bottom left is a scale bra in rainbow colors on a black mannequin. Bottom middle is a green and purple dragon handflower on a black hand display. Bottom right is a chain bracelet in a mix of grey and black around the edges, with rainbow down the middle, on a black display.

Art vs. Artist 2025

I leaned into armor and pride this year, and want to keep expanding in those directions in years to come 💜

Here's to many more fantastical creations in the coming years 🍻

Peanut butter balls and tea for breakfast? Don't mind if I do 💜

AI has actively made life worse for literally everyone

- tech is now more expensive
- you cannot trust most media of reality anymore
- programs barely function
- energy prices
- literal psychosis
- your voice can be literally stolen for evil
- more spyware

but hey, you can avoid paying an artist.

Yoooooo, that improvement is 🔥

Not now, burnout. I’m busy.

The second one has even better flow, I can't stop playing with it

Hey artists and makers - if you’re seeing very few sales right now, please know that it’s not a reflection of your worth or skill. Across the board, not making back our table fees and expenses, and that’s really scary.

If you can, please shop small this season. We really need your support.

I'm always up for questions - I love sharing the craft!! I've found the chainmail community to be extremely sharing, and I'll do all I can to keep it that way.

Finished one of these yesterday and loved it so much I've already made a second one 😅

Also spent time taking and editing photos (my biggest hate) and getting more stuff listed on my Etsy

#art #WearableArt #chainmail

Tailill (OC) drawn in cold colors. He covers his face with his hand while bending his neck backwards.

I wanted to do this pose and the rest is improvised. xD
#art #oc #OCsky

Working on making a new fidget that I've never made before, and its already 🔥

You can also see exactly where I realized I didn't have my compression glove on 😅

#chainmail #chainmaille #WearableArt #Art #WIP

A bracelet made of red and white chainmaille on a black display hand with a white background

A bracelet made of blue and silver chainmaille on a black display hand with a white background

Two custom chainmaille bracelets I finished last night for a friend. The tiny rings can be annoying but they make such awesome pieces 💜

A little look at the work I put into making a bracelet.

I love making chainmille, but it takes time and precision to make each piece. I use a magnifying glass with a light and run my fingers over every closure to make sure it is 100% flush. Can't have it snag on anything!

Ate the last of my pie for breakfast today. Sad it's come to an end already 😔

While it felt strange to not set up anywhere this year for small business Saturday, I sure as heck enjoyed being able to go shopping at all the awesome local places 💜

One of my favorite days

Pie breakfast day is the best day