Overview

I recently came across Aura 3 Unit by Corvus on Chainmaillers and wanted to try making it. This striking unit is a member of the European, Japanese, and Helm weave families; also, it bears a strong resemblance and relation to Celtic Visions. If you want to make it yourself, I recommend this tutorial by Corvus.

Materials

For the sample piece showcased in this post, I used two sizes of rings made by hand from 16 SWG Bright Aluminum wire purchased from The Ring Lord. The smaller rings have an ID of 5mm for an AR of 3.1. The larger rings have an ID of 10mm for an AR of 6.1.

Notes

The Aura 3 Unit weave is quite simple to both understand and create. Overall, it looks pleasant, though the small rings at the edges can sometimes move around, which may make a slightly messy appearance. As this is a unit weave, desk ornaments, pendants, and charms are highly compatible applications. While working on the weave, I noticed many similarities to Celtic Visions, as it appears to result from joining three smaller units to one large ring. Given its ease of creation and appealing look, I recommend learning how to make this weave.

Pictures

Flat

Flat: Angled

Flat: Profile

Vertical

Vertical: Profile

In Process