This Is Not Food
Overview
Recently, I got some rings in a new wire diameter and wanted to try making a weave with rings with two different wire diameters. After looking through M.A.I.L. for a weave that fits the criteria, I found This Is Not Food by Thexnihil(who doesn’t appear to have an account on M.A.I.L.). I found this member of the Japanese weave family intriguing due to the use of small rings to hold the large rings in their spiral pattern. If you want to make this weave yourself, I recommend this great tutorial by IronRose.
Materials
For the sample piece showcased in this post, I used two sizes of rings. The smaller rings, purchased from The Ring Lord, are made from 18 SWG Copper wire with an ID of 5/32” for an AR of 3.26. The larger rings, which I made myself, are made from 16 SWG Bright Aluminum wire with an ID of 10mm for an AR of 6.15.
Notes
The This Is Not Food weave is simple both to understand and create. Visually, it looks stunning, with a consistent and attractive spiral pattern locked in place by the small rings, eliminating the need for tension to maintain its shape. Although it is a chain weave, its spiral nature makes it unsuitable for use in bracelets or chokers. However, short sections would make good charms or earrings, and you could use it for a necklace. Given its ease of learning, easy creation, and appealing appearance, I recommend learning this weave despite its more limited range of applications.
Pictures
Flat
Flat: Angled
Flat: Profile
Vertical
Vertical: Profile
In Process
