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Chain mail Belly Dance outfit by ~spamwolf:iconspamwolf:

Categories Artisan Crafts > Metal Work

©2008-2009 ~spamwolf
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Anodized aluminum 18gu 1/4" euro 4-1 with 6-1 straps and under wire; spiral connecting the neck strap to the top and spiral loops on the belt as well.

When I asked her what color to make it, she handed me a peacock's feather and said "make this." The belt is a random mix of the same colors.

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Mood: Joy ~helios-spada Jan 27, 2008, 3:59:08 PM
its a very nice shot!

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~spamwolf Jan 27, 2008, 4:08:00 PM
Thanks, I lost the originals unfortunately so I only have these reduced for the web versions left. A bit pixalated, but I still like them.

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I doent kare wat u thinc it whent throo the spel chekr so I'm n't reesponzibull fore it.
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~Xzorby Jan 29, 2008, 3:21:01 AM
I remember this piece from TRL (or was it M.A.I.L.?), but I still love it. The top looks like it's a perfect fit, and the colours are just cool! And although I don't like chainmail belts all that much, yours is very neat. :)

How did you get the top to fit so perfectly; did it fit the first time or did you have to modify it?
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~TheSweetScarling Jan 30, 2008, 5:12:38 PM
The belt and bra look amazing and the colors go well together.
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~spamwolf Jan 31, 2008, 7:39:11 PM
I posted it on TRL since I have been a member there from the beginning of their forums.

I thought the belt was ok until she put it on. She wore it completely differently than I was picturing, and it looked so much better that way.

It fit, but not well the first time. It sagged a bit on the outside edges. I fixed it by extending the 6-1 from the under wire through the sagging portions. You really have to know what your looking for to see the difference in the pattern, but it fit absolutely perfectly when I was done.

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I doent kare wat u thinc it whent throo the spel chekr so I'm n't reesponzibull fore it.
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~SerenityFallen Apr 10, 2008, 2:21:33 PM
This is absolutely stunning!

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"We come to love not by finding a perfect person, but by learning to see an imperfect person perfectly."- Sam Keen, from To Love and Be Loved
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~bluehentrooper May 9, 2008, 5:57:06 PM
Wow...just...wow. I've never seen someone do colored chain mail before, but it's a brilliant idea. Of course it has the added benefit of making even more noise every time she moves. ^_^
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~spamwolf May 10, 2008, 5:50:14 AM
Actually, one of the problems with using chain mail for belly dance outfits is the lack of noise. Anything form fitting doesn't have enough room to jingle, and it needs to be form fitting. The solution is of course to add danglly bits with coins or something at the ends like regular belly dance outfits. The colored rings though can get scratched up by such a setup.

The end result is that the outfit is only useful for certain types of dances. Fortunately, when it's useful, it's perfect. :)

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I doent kare wat u thinc it whent throo the spel chekr so I'm n't reesponzibull fore it.
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~bluehentrooper May 10, 2008, 12:49:08 PM
Huh--that's interesting. I thought it was pretty much impossible not to jingle in chain mail, no matter how form fitting. Thanks for correcting me. ^_^
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