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Fidget Toys!


An amazing woman named Lisa Ellis has found a way to make chainmaille fidget toys and thankfully has released a tutorial as well, so I have also learned how to make these.

There are three sizes so far, though I have only made the medium-sized one.  There is a tiny version, a medium version, and a larger version.  The tiny one is more of a truly pocket-sized fidget while the medium size is larger, sort of palm-sized.  The large size fidget has rubber rings inside and can be worn as a bracelet when you don't need to fidget.

They are amazing to watch as they spin.  I have made two medium-sized ones in different colors and they are absolutely hypnotizing.

I have included videos in this post so you can see for yourself!




 
 Rings for all pieces completed are from Metal Designz and The Ring Lord.

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