posted: 2024-06-30

Cloud Cover

Overview

On a recent browse though M.A.I.L. I came across Cloud Cover by chainge_maker. Cloud Cover is a fairly basic weave in the Rhino family. If you want to make it yourself, I recommend this tutorial by lorraine.

Materials

For the sample piece showcased in this post, I made the rings myself (bonus post coming soon if you are interested). I used 16 SWG Bright Aluminum wire from The Ring Lord coiled around a 5mm mandrel for an approximate aspect ratio of 3.1.

Notes

The Cloud Cover weave can be tricky to understand and create, primarily due to the difficulty of adding rings to the 1-1-1-1 chain (steps 5-6). I find that the weave looks decent, neither bad nor great. As a chain weave, it is well suited for use in bracelets, necklaces, chokers, or as cord. Given its complexity of creating and understanding, along with its mediocre aesthetics, I don't recommend learning to make it unless it fits your aesthetic sense or you have a specific plan requiring it.

Pictures

Flat

Flat: Profile

Flat: Angled

Vertical

Vertical: Profile

In Process