Chainmail alternatives for your cosplay costumes

In this video we go over some alternatives for chainmail for your cosplay costumes. Handmade chainmail is expensive to purchase and very time intensive to create yourself so I figured I'd go over some alternative with you to help you save a few dollars for your next cosplay. From printed 2D material to painting rubber matting, we got you covered!
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[@axelalonso2407]

I wish I had known about this stuff before I completed my plastic chainmail pieces. I made mine using plastic spiral bound notebook spirals I ordered in bulk from Lloyds of Indiana. I cut the coil into rings with a bit of overlap. I started out trying to melt the overlapping bits together but this proved to be destroy more rings than it produced so I flipped the overlapping bits and used pliers to flatten them against each other. It's a frustrating process because it often ends with the ends slipping out of place and needing flipped again. So glad I'm done with it.

[@buddycosplay9018]

I hear you! It's a ton of work and this shortcut works well enough to bypass the aggravation of creating it from scratch!

[@DeviancyBehavir]

This material is used to prevent rugs from moving and to put int drawers of kitchen cabinets. You can buy them in strips in different colors from blue, black to white and other colors as well. So check out any place those discount stores that sell rugs, kitchen appliances, it's not too expensive and you get a bunch of them depending on the length and width will vary. You can also create a stencil with circles and just rub or spray paint over it to create the ring effect and it creates a very convincing 3d effect.

[@buddycosplay9018]

Great input!! Thanks for adding to the information!

[@trinity1744]

Agh, bless your existence. 😭 I've been looking for an alternative since forever, I'm so glad you made this video!!

[@buddycosplay9018]

Glad you found it useful! Thanks for the input!

[@andrewhamel2548]

This looks like a great material to use for a costume I'm designing. What is the best way to attach it together, for instance to make it into a shirt/tunic shape?

[@buddycosplay9018]

+Andrew Hamel I often use an undershirt to make the shape. For example, if you wanted a chain mail tunic you could hot glue it directly to the shirt in the shape you want. Then you cut away the rest of the shirt and you're good to go. Hope that answered your question.

[@Tfichtenbaum]

It's a lot of work but worth it in my opinion , it does take a really long time and money to make the armor , knights in Medeval times where the only ones that could afford the stuff , and was forged by a blacksmith . This is butted mail and used in costuming . My hands also hurt after this but I am anal about such things ...not everyone is like this ...

[@buddycosplay9018]

+Tiffany Fichtenbaum It is a ton of work! I’m amazed you made yours the hard way, I’m sure it looks awesome compared to an alternative. I’d love to see it (@buddycosplay on Twitter) if you don’t mind sharing.

[@Tfichtenbaum]

Buddy Cosplay I am not on Twitter ....but on Facebook and Instagram , I do appreciate the knowledge you give , I am not saying no it is a good alternative to actual chainmail ....

[@buddycosplay9018]

+Tiffany Fichtenbaum Insta: c_c_cosplay

[@maclovius]

Only one alternative ? The title said there would be more...

[@buddycosplay9018]

The vid showed only one example but also mentioned the 3D print material as another option unfortunately I did not have any on hand to show in the video. Apologies if it seemed misleading.

[@shaunmorrow]

Did you notice that the just spray painted version remained sticky?

[@buddycosplay9018]

+Shaun Morrow The spray paint version will stay tacky for a while but adding a clear coat will often reduce the tackiness. Also, a light dusting of baby powder makes it go away as well.

[@comette4u]

Hey Guys! I'm using this idea in a costume build and I've got some advice to pass along: the mesh is coated with PVC. I'm reducing the tackiness with a soak in TSP before I paint it with Rustoleum's "Painter's Touch". I found that the sample I made without the TSP was very tacky for about a week. It got stuck to other objects and the paint peeled off. I'll follow up with the results of the TSP method later. Cheerio!

[@buddycosplay9018]

Awesome Awesome Awesome input! Thanks for that tip!

[@Crysis441]

how would this be made into gloves?If possible.

[@buddycosplay9018]

I would just try to glue it to an existing pair of gloves with some spray adhesive and trim away the overlap. It may end up a little stiff but should work.

[@Crysis441]

Damn man i did NOT expect a response!Thank you haha that sounds good. Ill definately try that.

[@buddycosplay9018]

Glad to offer a suggestion. Hope it works out for you!