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Swirls, Spirals, and Mobius'

All-American Swirls in Anodized and Bright Aluminum
Gunmetal Swirls in Anodized and Bright Aluminum
The Swirls design is a kit I got from a wonderful place called Weave Got Maille.  It was designed by Tanya Hlabse.  It uses a lot of Mobius units withing the design and as connections and is an amazing piece of jewelry.  

Mobius Bracelet in Anodized Aluminum
American Mobius Bracelet and Earrings Set in Anodized Alum.
Ombre Color Wheel in Anodized and Bright Aluminum
















Mobius units (also called knots or rosettes) are made when 3 or more rings are linked together to form a "rosette" or a unit/knot.  There are a TON of different designs I've seen that feature Mobius units.  I have by no means learned everything there is to learn about these units and I am SO excited to learn more!  One of my favorite Mobius kits so far has been the "Ombre Color Wheel" kit from Weave Got Maille, a design by Theresa Abelew.  It made a 35" necklace that could also be a lanyard and had so many Mobius' and so many colors! 


Color Wheel Earrings made to match


Single Spiral Bracelet in shades of purple Anodized Aluminum
Spirals are another neat design that have a multitude of options.  I have learned two so far.  The Single Spiral (Spiral 4 in 1), also known as Serpentine, but I like to call it the DNA chain.  I think it looks like a DNA strand when it's all spiraled.  However, it's not a terribly stable weave and when it is unclasped it tends to un-spiral and looks a little bit messy, but it is still a neat look for a bracelet and gives it a built-in variation.  Also, the Double Spiral (Spiral 8 in 2), which is also sometimes called the Rope Weave.  The double spiral will keep it's shape clasped or unclasped.  I think it looks a little more manly than most weaves I know so far since it looks like a Rope.  There are many variations of the spirals that I will share as I learn them. 
Double Spiral Bracelet in Bright Aluminum


Double Spiral close-up


Rings and Kits for all pieces completed are from Weave Got Maille, Hyperlynks, and Metal Designz.

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