Chainmaille Sporran Strap

[Warlock]

I just got my Night Stalker sporran today from stillwater. Since i didnt order a strap i decided to tee what i ahd that would work. I remembered seeing straps that had chains used to hang the sporran. So i whipped out my pliers and stom steel wire and made me a chainmaille strap. This strap consists of two diferent weaves of maille. One type thta lays flat so it can fit under the kilt belt and through belt loops in the back and a nice box weave for the hanging straps that connect to the sporran ( see example here ) sorry i dont have pictures of the real thing now i'll get em tommorrow. Basically what I am planning on doing is trying to sell a few of these to make some money for a new kilt. I can make these custom to the owner. Basically what i will need is the measurements of the distance between your back two belt loops on the kilt. and then your desired circumference so that it is as long as your normal sporran strap and allows your sporran to hang at the desired heigth. Another Option i can offer is color of the rings, I can leave them bright and shiny, let them oxidize to a dull grey, or use an acid to turn them deep grey o black. One word of warning all colors expect black will oxidise further developing a white coating of zinc than can rub off but not stain. Also i am not sur eof wether or not the black coating will rub off. As with all chainmaille there might be 1 or two rings that are open jsut enough to catch in the fibers of wool. But this wont absolutle destroy your kilt. So guy tell me what you think

Wal-mart has several of these belts in srock right now. I started to buy one on Fathers day. {they were in the Womens dept.}

[solstice]

Wow lots of people maille here. But in the end you just realize... It looks freaking cool. and what is "Professional" in the world of chainmaille, do you sell or are you just that good.

Yes, professional would mean that I sell my wares. I make custom jewelry and clothing. I'm currently working on a bikini/halter top for a friends girlfriend among my other projects.