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Published: 2011-10-09 09:18:30 +0000 UTC; Views: 25515; Favourites: 341; Downloads: 288
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This is a method I've found to creating realistic Chainmail.This was created in Photoshop, with a graphic tablet, HOWEVER you don't need either to make this.
You could easily recreate this in any graphic program you own. And the best part is, you can easily do it with a mouse. In fact, making the rings with a mouse is probably the easiest method.
If anyone can't figure out how to do it with a mouse, I'll gladly show you.
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For any questions regarding folds and bunching of Chainmail, Please see my photo explanation with real images of chainmail bunching.
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Hey, I created an endless pattern with your method:
And here is my finished picture too:
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Nifty Idea to make a seamless pattern. I really like your picture. Might I suggest a little more contrast on the chainmail? without it, it kind of looks like a paintedΒ teeshirt. Β Happy arting!
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Thanks for the tip.
I made not so much contrast because I hopes this way it wouldn't be so obvious that the chainmail doesn't follow the forms... (and I felt a bit unsecure about using a pattern, it was the first time I did that)
I think I leave it as it is for now. (This picture took so long, I want to continue with others)
But I'll keep it in mind for the next time I draw armour.
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Thank you very much. I used your method for some pictures I'm currently working at. Now I can proceed with the armour.
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I'm happy that it has been of some help. I'd love to see it when its finished.
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For now, I used it for this reference
The final picture might take a while
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Too bad I can't do this with pencil and paper
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You could. It would just stake some patience. The easy and repetitive nature of using a program would be lost though.
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But I waaaaant the easy way! *throws tantrum*
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Thank you for making this.Β I'm using your method for a piece I'm currently working on, it was a nightmare initially trying to draw it without any knowledge of how chainmail is actually constructed on my part.
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Sorry for such a late reply. Im glad it is useful to you.
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Yeppo. ^^
taciturnjester.deviantart.com/β¦ The piece in question.
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when i get home later tonight, i'll show you how crushing (where the arm bend is) would look. I made real chainmail, so I'll take a picture.
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Cool, but is there a way to manipulate the texture in Paint Tool SAI so it makes the crush effect, or do I have to do it manually?
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Honestly, Im not sure. I dont use sai. In photoshop you can use warp, but you have to be careful to not stretch the rings too much. As far as crush goes really what you'd need to do it make the right overlap closer together. I have sai, i'll load it up to see if there is any way.
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Sorry It took me so long. Here in an explanation of folds and bunching in chainmail.
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I appreciate this, man.
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Not a problem. Sorry it took so long. I almsot forgot about it. 
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this tutorial is amazing!!! I'm just about to draw some chainmail and was desperate to find something like this!!
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Glad I could help. I'd love to see the result when you're done.
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Once I upload it I'll be sure to! : DD
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hey man thank you for this really super helpful tutorial.
Im at livestream rigth nwo and drawing... and i had NO clue how to make a chainmail >.<
you are a life saver
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Glad you find it helpful 
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its just a small piece of it. the full one will be finished today or tomorrow.
somehow that drawing takes alot of energy, so i am not sure when tis done.
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It turned out really good!
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hehe thanks
i like your dA icon o.o it looks so acurately pixeled
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Thank you. I'm glad you like it. The whole ISO room is in my gallery somewhere.
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mhm i saw it alrady your pixel art is great
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greetings, Ive created a facebook group known as the Imagination Trading Post (feel free to join, its an open group) to share tutorials, patterns, finished project pictures, advice, from costumed enthusiasts from various fandoms from historical reinactment and SCA to Larp, cosplay, steampunk, or theatre groups. We intend on making a website if the facebook group is a hit.
2 Questions:
1) Do you want to join and/or know anyone who would wish to join?
2) Would I have permission to place your pattern(s) on the site, as they may be helpful for those wishing to create chainmail?
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I don't mind if you post it, however you must link back to my DA site.
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Glad it can be of some use to you.
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haha this is awesome. gonna help a lot with a necklace i'm making.. thank you!
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Thank you. I hope it helps you.
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NP, Glad you like it!
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Very helpful tutorial, thank you for posting it.
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omg this is so mind numbing but effective..@_@
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Hahahaha! You know P-Chan... Sometimes the most tedious is the shortest route. It really starts to multiply on itself after the first 9-10 steps. 
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Not a problem at all. Glad you like it and I hope it is useful.
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I'm definitely keeping it in my useful resources hoard!
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