ChainmailleByBim
Buyers are raving!
This shop got multiple 5-star reviews in the past 7 days.
Announcement Welcome! My name is Bim. I've been making Chainmaille since I was nine years old. The thing that sets my work apart from other Chainmaille is that I weld each of my links closed. This means that my Chainmaille is super smooth to the touch, doesn't catch on hairs, and lasts for a lifetime. This is how I've made my living since 1999 and I love doing it. Look around, ask me questions.
Announcement
Welcome! My name is Bim. I've been making Chainmaille since I was nine years old. The thing that sets my work apart from other Chainmaille is that I weld each of my links closed. This means that my Chainmaille is super smooth to the touch, doesn't catch on hairs, and lasts for a lifetime. This is how I've made my living since 1999 and I love doing it. Look around, ask me questions.
Items
Featured items
All Items
Solid Silver Wide Mythril Chainmaille Bracelet - Hand Welded Links
$924.00 FREE shipping
Welded-Link Chainmaille Bracelet - Full Persian Chain - Stainless Steel Jewelry
$77.00 FREE shipping
Chainmaille Bracelet - Welded-Link - Rosetta Pattern - Copper & Stainless Steel
$78.00 FREE shipping
Reviews
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Damon Spivey on Sep 15, 2021
5 out of 5 starsExceptional quality. Fast shipping. Highly recommend this seller.
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Mel on Sep 14, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI just wanted something to replace the leather strap I'd been wearing for a while. Seems like every jewelry store had the cheapest looking/feeling necklaces when it comes to stainless. Wanting to find something a bit more unique and durable I was pulled in by Bim's cool designs and figured I'd give it a go. Immediately very impressed, you can see what he means when he says he does each link by hand. They are all smooth and idk how a chain can feel both so light yet durable, but I am very pleased and confident I will be able to wear this a long time. Thank you, Bim!
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Jo on Sep 4, 2021
5 out of 5 starsbeautiful work, well worth the long time shipping takes to get to new zealand! got it on a 24 inch chain so i have the option of wearing it under the collar :)
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R on Aug 27, 2021
5 out of 5 starsMy husband loves Bim's bracelet (his first encounter was at Seattle Folklife Festival and been a fan). Thank you for the beautiful product!
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deschnettler on Aug 21, 2021
5 out of 5 starsOnce again what an amazing job!! I just love my new bracelet!! Thank you Bim!!
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Bingham on Aug 10, 2021
5 out of 5 starsAll expectations were met good quality will continue to shop with Esty
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audaxsolario on Aug 5, 2021
5 out of 5 starsIt was a pleasure working with Bim to have the necklace made. The conversation was very reassuring — Bim is knowledgeable, offered very practical suggestions and cared for the details. The necklace in turn was meticulously crafted and comfortable to wear. I love the contrast between the subtle sheen of stainless steel and the matte finish of titanium.
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Bingham on Aug 1, 2021
5 out of 5 starsSame as bowl
Quality of product
Described accurate
All expiation met
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autumn on Jul 28, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThank you Bim for making such a beautiful and sturdy piece of jewelry for my bf!!! I added a locking clasp and we're both very happy with it. Thanks for doing such a special custom order!!
About ChainmailleByBim
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My wild booth! I designed and built it myself. It's made from reclaimed wood & fabric and I think it looks very cool!
I've been making Chainmaille every day since I was nine.
I started making Chainmaille as a hobby. When I was nine my older brother had a friend who was making Chainmaille armor and I got him to teach me how to do it myself. I must be the right kind of crazy for this type of work because by the time I was ten I had convinced my dad to help me make a booth for the Saturday Market in my hometown Eugene Oregon. Selling at market from a young age informed both my art and my personality in many ways. I learned to be kind. I learned to work hard and to serve my community. I learned to love conversation and real connections with my customers.
After selling in Eugene for 8 years it was time for me to move to Portland, OR to try out a larger city. I instantly fell in love with Portland and have lived here ever since. It's a place where you can succeed without cutting anyone's throat. I sell at the Portland Saturday Market every Saturday and Sunday. I play in a band and I go to local shows every night, seeing around 900 bands play each year. I ride my bike in the rain, sleep in on Mondays, and work 1,200 hours from June to August. In the summer I run a 32 band basketball tournament that's played all over the city on the regulation height hoop that I bolted to the top of my band's tour van.
So what does this all have to do with Etsy? Nothing. When I started my Etsy shop in 2009 I told myself that it would be an extension of what I already do every day, I guess if I were to put that into business terms I'd say that my brand is a lifestyle brand--no need to create an intangible ideal to sell my work. I'm a tangible, and my idea is to make things that can speak to my customers directly with no sales pitch. I've got roughly 49,000 hours of experience making my work.
Shop members
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Bim Ditson
Owner, I Do Everything Myself
I'm a lifelong Chainmaille maker who also plays drums in some bands in Portland, OR. I've had a booth at Saturday market for 21 years selling my creations. I am an active advocate for arts and music access and cultivation here in Portland, OR.
Shop policies
Here are some things I've found folks like to know right off the bat:
- I make all of the items I offer on my Etsy myself. I start everything from raw materials and make my own links by hand. This is my sole source of income and I appreciate every single person who supports me by purchasing a piece of my life's work.
- Jewelry can be frustrating to buy for people with unique wrist and neck sizes. That's why I offer free custom sizing for everything I sell.
- I am here for you. Ask me anything! I'll promptly reply with all the answers you're seeking!
-Bim
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
Returns and exchange details
I also size everything I sell. If you receive an item from me and realize you actually wanted it slightly longer or shorter, I'm happy to have you send it back and I'll adjust it for you and I'll even pay to ship it back to you. When it comes down to it, my goal is for you to wear and enjoy my art.
Thanks!
-Bim
Payment
Shipping
I take pride in my careful and prompt execution of every order I receive.