DIY Chainmail Dice Cage

[@FaeoreNeko]

I think this is the most attention I've paid to a chainmaille tutorial.

[@backtoearthcreations]

Lol, right on!

[@Rlynn420]

Thank you! I just started wire wrapping and my nephew wanted me to make something for his d&d d 20 and this is perfect quick and simple.

[@maripresta1351]

What a great idea! I can see using this w different gemstones too, awesome!

[@backtoearthcreations]

For Sure!

[@AmberMoonWitchOfSolstice]

I have been making jewellery for years - but never managed to get my head around chainmail. Thanks to this great tutorial, I can actually understand it now! lol. I have so many tumblestones that would be perfect for this. Thank you so much!

[@christineking8860]

I know this is way back video. But exactly what I've been looking for. Trying to come up with pendants or key chains for the gaming community is a challenge. D6 easy as a box/cage. But your brilliant idea of rings/ chainmale is perfect. Now going hunting for more of your videos and hope you have posted more. Your very easy to follow. Many thanks

[@diananic74]

Thanks for this great tutorial! I love watching all of your stuff. Note: I tried this design on a "standard size" D20 from Amazon, and the cage was too small. Couldn't get the top rings close enough to clasp them. But.. I'm playing with it. Trying larger connectors and adding a few rings. In general, the design is great! Just wanted to let others know that the dice definitely come in different sizes. Be prepared to make adjustments to fit yours. Thanks again, Yvonne!

[@KittyMcScratch]

Yeah, I just had the same issue. Now to tweak it to fit :D Yay Problem solving skills!

[@cassandrabaumer6781]

Yes same here! I wonder what size d20 she has because it won't even fit my smallest one I have.

[@draxisweb3494]

Same here....I added like 3 rings and just made a closed cage instead of one you can open

[@raevunshadowstorm6373]

This is a great tutorial!! I have some gamer friends that would love this. I am going to add this to my project list. Thank you for posting this tutorial. I love your tutorials. They are always well done and easy to understand and follow.

[@starcatcatherinehale1893]

Absolutely fantastic, just bought some new dice, this is perfect, thanks 💗

[@backtoearthcreations]

Right on!!

[@nickijaycox7773]

You are the Queen of Chainmaille ❤️❤️❤️ this!!! 😁

[@backtoearthcreations]

Wow, thanks Nicole!

[@elliotm7833]

this is such an amazing tutorial! I love the diagram!

[@themaddtatter6679]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou made my own version using the split rings set I have👍👍👍

[@cynthiahowe8697]

Thank you so much, have seen these but could not find a place to purchase them. I game and so do many of my family and friends, so going to make them for Christmas gifts this year. Now to find a place to get all the rings I will need.

[@backtoearthcreations]

Excellent! Its about tie to get started on christmas gifts, too :p

[@Nanzilla]

I love your creativity you are amazing :)

[@JCHK.]

Very cool!

[@backtoearthcreations]

:-D

[@DrRae-ot8mi]

I love your blog

[@backtoearthcreations]

Thanks! I am glad you like it!

[@kmgothi5]

can't wait to try this

[@backtoearthcreations]

sweet! Let me know how it goes!

[@kiramartinij]

Thank you again so so much!! I can't wait to try this!

[@crickitt8811]

So cool!

[@backtoearthcreations]

Thanks, Colleen!

[@Rendosian]

Yas! I have been waiting for this!

[@backtoearthcreations]

hehe, yay!! :-D

[@bobbiebrian6927]

I was so looking forward to making this for my austic son who has a ton of these dice. When I used your instructions and rings it did not fit on mine. Do you have any suggestions or do you have other instructions for a larger D20 dice?

[@ambersherry4869]

love this!!

[@backtoearthcreations]

yay!

[@liamhawkins3705]

What size d20 did you use

[@ashpearl8740]

I’m going to do this with the only two sizes I have, I’ll let you know if it works in a few minutes

[@ashpearl8740]

Using the bigger and smaller ones didn’t quite fit, I’m gonna try with just the bigger ones

[@penixk]

Love this!!!

[@mandyo3625]

Love this! I have recently put a few D20s in dice jail lol I'd love to make a few of these what Millimeters would those rings be in.

[@richardquinones2959]

What's up girl OMG you got mad skills😘👋💜

[@GreyMatterStew]

Channeling some good Bob Ross, aren't you? "Until next time... happy crafting." Nice... 😉

[@mellisak8504]

LOVE!!!

[@backtoearthcreations]

:-D

[@BBiaoBashir]

Thanks, good vídeo, more ideas for RPG world.

[@phyttv732]

I've tried it with a standard size D20 and its too small. Have tried adding more rings but can't seem to make it work.

[@bobbiebrian6927]

What are the D20 normally used for?

[@raevunshadowstorm6373]

I followed the instructions exactly and double checked everything but the cage does not fit my dice at all. I tried several different dice with the same results every time. Any suggestions on how to size this larger to fit the dice? And I did order my dice from amazon . Actually the same exact ones you had the link to. Please help.

[@wildpowell3675]

by the way while im remembering it you can use a simple bb in your craft paints and nailpolish to shake them to be mixed

[@kristinadavis1569]

For some reason, the two rings you put the lobster clasp through just aren't coming close enough together on mine. :/ I double checked the weave and ring sizes and it's all correct, and I'm not using a larger than average dice. I have no clue why I can't get this to work. >_

[@backtoearthcreations]

Hey, Kristina! The mistake is on my end; my dice was smaller than average! I am so sorry for the confusion! Using a slightly larger ring size for the small rings helps accommodate a larger dice :)

[@TinkerGnomeWorkshop]

I had this problem as well :( I just got my rings in last week and just finished making one and it doesn't appear to fit :( I'll futz with the rings I have...

[@TinkerGnomeWorkshop]

Just FYI, I mirrored the pattern, so the biggest rings are a diamond now, and then on the 16 5/16", I connected them in twos with the 16 1/4", connected by the 18 3/16". The 16 1/4" were too big for my lobster clasp tiny hole I might need to adjust part of the diamond, though, because now it's almost too loose but at least I have a working prototype right now :) I'm going to recreate the pattern and post it on tinkergnomeworkshop.com, for anyone interested. Feel free to use it, Von!

[@CorubiaNall]

Thank you. I couldn't get my dice to fit either and douldn't figure out why. I'll get a smaller die and try it till I can get more rings. Your the best!

[@corannequinlanhodgkinson7687]

I know you posted this a long time ago, but just in case someone else is wondering....I made this for a Chessex D20 (that came in the set of 7 Vortex purple/gold polyhedral 7 die set) and had to change my ring sizes and layout. I eventually got it to work using 16ga 7/16" rings with 18 ga 3/16" joining them. Instead of the 2 5/16" she uses, I added an extra 7/16" where she attached one of her 5/16" and didn't put anything on the other side. That extra ring lets the cage slip over the die, and if you have them meet on a flat instead of a point, you can join the 2 7/16" rings with a 7/8" lobster clasp quite nicely.

[@bloodlacerose1688]

I knew you could coil and cut your own rings but I didn't know the name of the tool you can buy to make it simple. Would someone mind telling me the name of the tool so I can look it up and purchase it for myself, please and thank-you. Have a very lovely day!!! Yvonne thank-you for sharing your talents with us.

[@sarahleonard7309]

Are those sizes inner or outer diameter?

[@Ragnaran]

Ugh I can't wait to get my hands on all of the chainmaille so I can make a tonne of these for my friends since everyone I know has a ridiculous collection of dice :D

[@backtoearthcreations]

yasss

[@mrjrm0868]

Hi Yvonne. How are you? I've gotten obsessed with D&D dice because of watching Stranger Things, Lol! My question is will this chainlink capture cage only fit the D20 die or all the dice?

[@letstalkrocksmt4953]

I absolutely cannot get this to work with a standard D20... Does anyone know what sizes I actually have to use?

[@draxisweb3494]

Are these normal sized d20’s you use...cause I just tried this with the same rings you said and it wasn’t anywhere close to fitting

[@6lives]

I'm having the same problem. Nice of her to answer your question....

[@leahrenea2709]

This is seriously awesome! I have a son who is a gamer. He will love this. Do you mind if I ask what you charge for these.

[@backtoearthcreations]

Noice! I usually only charge $5 for the cages without the dice. the price with dice can vary, because some dice can be ultra fancy and expensive (like the gemstone dice sets I have seen are crazy awesome and pricy!)

[@leahrenea2709]

Yvonne Williams thank for the reply. Most of the gamer's I know already have the dice they like. You are such an inspiration to me. Thank you

[@nakishabrown3248]

I'm not exactly sure what I'm doing wrong but none of my d20s fit into this and I've made it three times

[@lanakeskisaari8409]

wow!!!

[@backtoearthcreations]

:-D

[@somerandomdragon4655]

This seems like it's more meant for magic spindowns, as D&D uses 7 separate dice

[@mellisak8504]

...I guess a chainmaille "coin purse" type thing would be a great thing for her to work on next to hold the rest of them. :) I have a clear emerald green set. Can't wait to try this!

[@backtoearthcreations]

definitely going to have to do some tutorials on styles of chainmail dice bags; the d20s are so iconic to me that it always seems to be the one most people like to showcase.

[@somerandomdragon4655]

Those scale mail bags look pretty good too, a tutorial on those would be cool

[@kristinadavis1569]

I'd love to see a chainmaille dice bag tutorial or even a kit in your shop. I don't know why those seem to be hard to find, or maybe IDK where to look?

[@shepherdessinthefray]

Yaaassssss!!!

[@backtoearthcreations]

:-D

[@ava-moonshadow]

I thought this would be a fun lil gift to make for my DnD group, bought the rings in the sizes it says in the video and it's too small, it wont fit any D20. I do mostly other chainmaille jewelry so it's not like I don't know what I'm doing. The sizes just don't line up with what is said in the video to what the result ends up being. Very disappointed.