Chainmail with Pennies (Bracelets)

Update 2/12/2023:

I added some links for quarters, dimes & nickels. The biggest problem I have with these is sizing them correctly for the coins. If you make it too loose, they can slip out. I you make it too tight, they are too difficult to get in. These links have lots of opportunity for modification. They could be used without inserted objects like coins to be used a brace. I show one photo with it wrapped partially around my leg to show that idea. TPU might be a good material to give you more flexibility in putting these links together.

I originally made these for small disc magnets, but you do have to be careful with those, so I redesigned it for pennies. I included a fusion 360 file if you want to size it for different size coins or other objects. If you used pennies from 1982 or earlier they should be all copper. I tried this in a hex shape also, but is difficult to put the links in as you get more of them. You can try it yourself with the filePennyHexLink.stl

I suggest you print just 4 of thePennyLink_2F_2M.stl to start with to see how it fits together for you before printing a bunch of them.

I made STL files for 6 different configurations & probably could have at least 6 more possible combinations. I printed mine using Voxel gray PLA+ with .12mm to .24mm adaptive height with a .4mm nozzle.

Category: Jewelry