These weaves will give you an idea of how to work with the rings and set you up for a good, solid, and basic skillset for this.

Also, take breaks as well. This can be rather frustrating at times, and depending on your wrist health, may cause pain. (Carpal Tunnel and the like.)

Honestly, so far I have been having great success with the rings I have now. I am mostly using 16swg aluminum rings with an inner diameter of 1/4". This gives me an AR of 4 which allows for a lot of room to practice. As far as patterning goes, try making chains and the euro 4 in 1

Good Luck!! And happy creating!

And get different color rings to help teach you the process of the weave. It'll help your eyes find that ring that the next ring has to go over or under. ChainmailJoe.com has a great book explaining weaves but also has a nice chart to reference for sizes and aspect ratios.

Just know, once you start, it is hard to stop lol.

Keep us posted on your progress and if you want me to link you to some tutorials I used, let me know.

But I leave you with this as advice:

Learn how Aspect Ratios effect rings, it'll save you headaches in the future.

Just be patient with yourself and you'll do great! There are countless books online and tutorials for some really pretty designs on Etsy (for purchase)

And I don't mind answering any questions I can. I have only just started, so in turn helping you may help me learn as well.

It was a little intimidating, it did take me some time to get the jist of the 4 in 1, but after working it out it started to become easier. One of the tutorial videos said it best, "chainmaille isn't necessarily hard to learn, it is just tedious"

ChainmailJoe.com for a great source for rings.